by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Sep 7, 2023 | Weekly Message
If you haven’t had a chance to notice yet, there’s a sign on my office door at the church that has these words from my friend, the author Rivera Sun: Be kind. Be connected. Be unafraid. Sometimes you really don’t need a sermon – just a wise friend reminding you...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Sep 5, 2023 | Adult Faith Formation
Welcome! The Soul Matters September theme is “the gift of welcome.” As we launch the new congregational year and continue to welcome guests each Sunday it is timely to explore what we mean by welcome. How do we welcome ourselves, our beloveds and strangers...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Sep 3, 2023 | Justice Ministry
UU Avl EventsSept 28 – Reparations…Continuing the ConversationNoon-1:00 pm, Sandburg Hall; bring a bagged lunch.Facilitator: Rev. Claudia; Discussion questions and background information here Sept 29 – UU Justice NC’s Friday Action Hour – State...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Aug 31, 2023 | Weekly Message
As we approach the start of a brand new church year, I am thinking about the future, of course. It is literally part of my job to plan for the future. My co-conspirator Jen Johnson and I have been planning for the launch of the new Religious Exploration year since...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Aug 30, 2023 | Justice Ministry
UU Avl Events UU Justice NC Zoom Action Hour: Two Part Anti-Semitism Workshop.  Abby Lublin, Executive Director of Carolina Jews for Justice will offer a two-part antisemitism training.Sept 1 – 11AM  An introduction to antisemitism, white nationalism and how...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Aug 29, 2023 | Adult Faith Formation
Welcome! Our Soul Matters groups are recruiting participants. We launch this month. Interested?  Sign up here. NEW PROGRAM: Registration Still OpenRSVP Faith Development CalendarSept 6 1st Wednesday Dinner 6:00PM & Vespers 7PM Sept 10 Soul Matters Launch...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Aug 23, 2023 | Weekly Message
As schools start to open their doors, a new season begins. As an academic, I’ve always appreciated how UU churches follow the same calendar. Summer offers time off for staff and leaders; the congregation enjoys different speakers in the pulpit, church life slows down....
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Aug 22, 2023 | Adult Faith Formation
Welcome! Our Soul Matters groups are recruiting participants. We launch in September. Interested?  Sign up here. NEW PROGRAM Coming in SeptemberRSVP Faith Development CalendarJuly & August – Summer Break (programs)Sept 6 1st Wednesday Dinner 6:00PM &...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Aug 22, 2023 | Justice Ministry
UU Avl EventsAug. 24 – Curious Conversations –  Let’s Talk About Reparations. See Rev. Claudia’s blog for resources. Noon-1PM, Sandburg Hall. Bring a bagged lunch. Aug. 25 – Back to School Action Hour –  11:00am. Another school year...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Aug 16, 2023 | Weekly Message
Last month I attended a workshop on reparations at the YWCA sponsored by the Racial Justice Coalition. I learned a lot I did not know about the reparations process in Asheville and the history of reparations in the US and abroad. Did you know that in 1862 President...
