by Faith Dev Team | Nov 6, 2021 | Justice Ministry
UU Asheville continues to explore ways to live into our values by supporting local and UU organizations that challenge us to put our faith into action. Below are a few ways you can be involved: BeLoved Pantry InstallationWhat? UU Asheville is sponsoring a pantry...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Nov 4, 2021 | Scoop
We had a worship service. We had a remembrance ritual. We had soup! (Sold out, much to a late-comer’s chagrin–not naming any names.) We had Halloween costumes! We had treats! Could it have been any better? See you next time!
by uuasheville | Nov 4, 2021 | Weekly Message
The Soul Matters theme for November is Holding History, and Scott Taylor shares a rabbinic wisdom story to illustrate the importance of “holding” our history. A disciple asks the rebbe: “Why does Torah tell us to ‘place these words upon your hearts’? Why does it not...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Nov 4, 2021 | Featured
The UUAsheville Legacy Circle Committee is hosting a free estate planning workshop for members and friends of all ages and all income levels. Every year, tens of thousands of people in the United States die without an estate plan, leaving it to a judge to decide what...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Nov 4, 2021 | Featured
A Crime on the Bayou is the story of Gary Duncan, a Black teenager from Plaquemines Parish, a swampy strip of land south of New Orleans. In 1966, Duncan tries to break up an argument between white and Black teenagers outside a newly integrated school. He gently lays...
by Faith Dev Team | Nov 3, 2021 | Vespers & Wednesday Program
Join Rev. Claudia for Vespers at 6:30 as we reflect on what it means to “hold history”. The 7PM theme talk will continue with the theme as we explore what happens when the history we have learned is incomplete. It may have been written by “the...
by uuasheville | Oct 28, 2021 | Weekly Message
Last Sunday our full Audio Visual Team was in the Sanctuary supporting our first live-streamed service. Rev. Cathy and I know it was frustrating when the link didn’t go live. We stuck it out, and many of you did, too. Thank you! Once we were live, the service went...
by uuasheville | Oct 24, 2021 | Sermons
Sunday, October 24, 2021 11am Zoom Rev. Cathy Harrington, Interim Lead Minister The Bible says that it is more blessed to give than to receive, and similar sentiments are reflected in Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam. Challenging this belief, Rev Cathy will explain why...
by Faith Dev Team | Oct 21, 2021 | Vespers & Wednesday Program
Join Bernise Lynch for 6:30 Vespers exploring this month’s theme: cultivating relationship. Learn how one Zulu word could change our world At 7:00 PM join Rev. Claudia in the launch of our second year exploring theology. This first session will offer an...
by uuasheville | Oct 21, 2021 | Weekly Message
Glad you asked. I mean, just because you did it last year doesn’t mean you remember any of it. Here’s a rundown on what you need to know. If you’re still unclear, contact Ann McLellan, Tory Schmitz, or Margaret McAlister. (And thank them for the enormous time they’ve...
