Don’t Dig

Leave your soil alone this spring. Please. And this means letting that rototiller collect cobwebs. Or better yet – give it away. Why you might ask? Well, rather than making a comfortable growing space, tilling or deep digging to turn over the soil actually...

Justice & Learning Opportunities

Immigration Justice: The National Immigration Law Center is concerned about President Biden reinstituting migrant family detention at the border. Go here to learn more and share your thoughts with the President. LGBTQ Rights: In this segment from the PBS NewsHour,...

Call to Action

Ending Gun Violence: Wear Orange is in 77 days Moms Against Guns Violence organized the 1st planning meeting for Wear Orange on March 28th. This year, there have been 130 mass shootings. Just this month there have been 38 mass shootings with at least 57 people killed...

8th Principle Update

Since September, members of the 8th Principle Team have facilitated 7 learning circles for a total of 35 participants. Participants engaged in thoughtful, candid conversations about what the 8th principle means to them, explored the history of the 8th Principle, and...

Justice Ministry Opportunities

A THEATRE AND SONG BENEFIT FOR THE  ASTON PARK DEFENDANTS WHAT:  JOIN US FOR JUSTICE WHEN:  Saturday, March 18, 2023, 3pm WHERE:  Land of Sky United Church of Christ, 15 Overbrook Place, Asheville NC 28805 Background...

Forgiveness: An Exploration

Sunday, March 12, 2023  11am Rev. Cathy Harrington, Interim Lead  Minister Marina Cantaczino is the founder of the Forgiveness Project and has been gathering stories of people who have lived through trauma and injustice yet sought forgiveness rather than revenge....

Thank You for Trusting Me

I am one of your Ministerial Search Committee members and I am not going to lie. It has been a lot of work! But it’s very satisfying to be doing something so important and I can really feel your heartfelt gratitude towards all of my colleagues on the committee and...

Calls to Action – March 2023

Call to Action – Tell your State Senator and General Assembly Leadership – Thank you for reaching a Medicaid Expansion deal but DON’T connect it to the budget.  Call your State Senator & General Assembly Leadership Your NC Senator – Find...

Building Connections Through Vulnerability

Sunday, March 5, 2023  11am The YRUU Teens We generally don’t look forward to feelings of vulnerability – they can be scary and painful, yet it is often necessary to open oneself for learning and growth. There are many ways to experience vulnerability, including...