Health Guidance Under Welcome
An invitation to explore belonging that does not require us to erase parts of ourselves to fit in. How do we build belonging in the circles or communities we are a part of so that those who enter can be fully themselves and participate in expanding and shaping the community?
Through spoken word reflections and song, Deidre McCalla leads us in an exploration of the many ways – large and small – in which we, as beloved community, make Way for each other in this imperfect earthly paradise.
We welcome back Michael Reno Harrell with a message and music. “I have had such wonderful mentors along my journey. Now it’s my turn to teach.”
Join us as we reprise our 2010 Care-A-Lot play for the 2025 pledge drive. A look back, a look forward — and some surprises including a very special guest.
Why do we choose church? We all choose to be here for different reasons, and for multiple reasons. Church can provide community. Church can offer guidance in our theological explorations. Church can empower our individual voices in the call for social justice. Through the songs of Danny Schmidt, let’s explore some of those reasons we choose to be … Continue reading Why Do We Choose Church?
If we were to make a list of what keeps a human healthy, it would include sleep, physical activity, wholesome food, clean water — and connection to others. We are wired for connection, but we’re also more isolated and lonely than ever. This cultural moment has been named a national epidemic in the U.S., and … Continue reading Italian Balconies: Reflections on Connection
A relatively new Asheville resident, Michael Lille, will speak about people coming together in difficult times, his history with kayaker, Maria Noakes, a woman who died doing what she loved best, and how the community of Western Carolina has come together to heal from the damage of Hurricane Helene.
In the spirit of Norman Cousin’s quote: “Memory is where the proof of life is stored” we’ll gather for our annual remembrance service. Please bring along a picture, cherished memento, or other important memories of someone or something near and dear to you.
As we recover from Hurricane Helene, we will gather together for our first Sunday potluck. We’ll also do our best to connect with our Zoomies at a table in Celebration Hall. Rev. Kate, who was scheduled to speak, lives north of Asheville. She is safe and we will reschedule.
Join us for our annual Water Communion. This uniquely Unitarian Universalist service is our homecoming for the beginning of a new Fellowship year. We’ll celebrate our region with the Cherokee creation stories that include the Water Beetle and the Water Spider. Please bring along water from near by or far away to share in our … Continue reading Waters of the Smoky Mountains
