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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

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.

Thunderclown

An exploration of Native American Trickster stories and healing practices involving shapeshifters and high-voltage reversals.

World Changing 101: Challenging the Myth of Powerlessness

You are changing the world whether you like it or not! Inspired by David LaMottes’s book and work for social justice we will explore how the choices we make make more difference than we realize. We will take a look at how big change can be made up of small changes.