by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Dec 12, 2024 | Weekly Message
Since the election there have been many conversations about how we move forward in justice engagement in the face of rising fascism in our country. As a minister convening our Justice Ministry Council this has been on my mind. In conversations with some of you I hear...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Dec 5, 2024 | Featured
Join us for a wide array of Holiday events at UU Asheville. Events include: When the Holidays Hurt: The holidays can be difficult. In this season of sparkling lights, festive songs, and our communal efforts to maintain a sense of joy, it can be hard to find a quiet...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Dec 4, 2024 | Weekly Message
Over the years, I’ve had to wrestle with some difficult newsletter articles. Times of war, or heartbreaking gun violence; natural disasters and distressing political events. I’m not sure I’ve ever had to wrangle my heart and ministry quite in this way before –...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Dec 2, 2024 | Adult Faith Formation
Soul Matters groups provide an opportunity for practicing deep listening, spiritual deepening and being in community. A new group launches Mon., Jan 13, 2-5 PM. To register contact Rev. Claudia faithdev@uuasheville.org Soul Matters Families Group meets January 12 at...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Dec 1, 2024 | Justice Ministry
UU Avl & UU Justice Events UU Justice NC’s Friday Action Hour – 11:00 AM every Friday Sign up for the Zoom link & weekly Friday Action Hour promo email here. TOPIC: TBA Dec 22- PANTRY HOLIDAY WRAPPING, CAN DRIVE AND CELEBRATION!! We have been supplying and...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Nov 26, 2024 | Weekly Message
As this is written, Asheville just had its first Code Purple event of the season, meaning that due to cold temperatures, emergency overflow shelters are open for our unhoused neighbors. Our congregation has what I like to think of as a “ministry of warmth”—Fiber...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Nov 20, 2024 | Weekly Message
I had the opportunity to attend a UUA youth summit with a few of our amazing high schoolers and YRUU Advisor Jim Gamble last weekend in Oak Ridge, TN. What an uplifting experience that was! I’ve got to tell you, folx, I love our youth. They are kind, inclusive,...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Nov 20, 2024 | Justice Ministry
Thank you to all who participated in our post carding events! We mailed over 4,000 postcards this election season. We are also grateful to volunteers offering rides to the polls, canvassing, phone banking and working at the polls during early voting and on Nov 5. UU...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Nov 19, 2024 | Scoop
The Scoop Environmental Action Committee November 2024 Newsletter The garden’s almost finished for the year. Except for the final clean-up, plants are going to sleep, interconnected roots are hugging each other below ground, earthworms are burrowing deep and the...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Nov 7, 2024 | Featured, Weekly Message
Dear ones – In a time of trauma and shock – and Asheville has been through almost unimaginable trauma and shock over the last month and a half – it’s important to focus on first principles: food. Water. Shelter. Securing the safety and wellbeing of those...
