Neither Good, Nor Bad
The talk will be about perceptions, prayer and faith when we find ourselves in situations that do not always agree with us.
Archives: Services
Homelessness in Our Community
Macon New Beginnings has served the Macon county homeless and those in danger of becoming homeless for 8 years. Macon New Beginnings is 501c3 non-profit. Since 2015, Macon New Beginnings has served over 1,600 people. We partner with county & town departments, nonprofit agencies, churches, businesses & individuals throughout the county. We have helped with … Continue reading Homelessness in Our Community
Affirming Women in a Non-binary World
Maleness and femaleness lie on a spectrum along many dimensions. The work of freeing ourselves from cultural definitions of how we as women–and by implication,men–should be in the world is ongoing. Women’s history month calls us to a greater awareness of our own complicity in affirming and endorsing gender stereotypes and to making the effort … Continue reading Affirming Women in a Non-binary World
The Value of Our Public Libraries
Join us as Bob Scott shared his views on the value of our public libraries, particularly in this time when they are facing multiple challenges.
On the Eve of Real Life
As we consider women’s history this month, there’s a certain logic in revisiting Western culture’s most famous (or infamous) female literary archetype, the Bible’s first woman who, according to mythological tradition, launched human history. We know Eve primarily in her Christian garb—the woman who brought about “The Fall” and “original sin” and who has necessitated … Continue reading On the Eve of Real Life
We Need Love: Our Lives Depend On It
Join us as Lara Jackson, a gifted storyteller, shares stories on different kinds of love.
Cullowhee Tunnel Disaster
On December 30, 1882, 19 men died by drowning constructing the Cowee Tunnel for the WNC Railroad. They were all African-American, convict labor, and chained together. Join us as we acknowledge the early work of Gary Carden followed by the Western North Carolina Historical Association to renew the commitment of our region to remembering and honoring these men.
Unraveling the Great Mystery
Sunday, February 12th at 11, our service will be “Unraveling the Great Mystery” with our guest, Chris Rosser, Raised in the Baha’i faith, Chris will speak about growing up a Baha’i and studying different religious traditions and music. As a multi-instrumentalist, singer songwriter, he will also share some of his music with us as part … Continue reading Unraveling the Great Mystery
Conscious Aging
Conscious Aging is a recent paradigm shift in thinking and practices for seniors, utilizing inner work, relationships, natural aging processes, and spiritual practices to enhance awareness and connections for greater understanding, acceptance, appreciation, and enjoyment of senior aging.
What Is Your Legacy?
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