Topic: Our Region

The Democratic Spirit: Robert Burns, Poet of the People

Join us as we celebrate Robert Burns’ 267th birthday (1759-1796). Scotland’s beloved poet’s words championed human dignity, questioned religious dogma, and crossed oceans to inspire Appalachian communities. Discover how Burns’s democratic vision aligns with Unitarian values, learn about his work preserving folk songs, and trace the journey of Scottish traditions into our American mountain culture. … Continue reading The Democratic Spirit: Robert Burns, Poet of the People

SERVICE CANCELED

For the well being of everyone, we have canceled this Sunday’s service and rescheduled for Feb. 8th. Please check ReadyNC.gov for winter storm updates and resources.

SERVICE CANCELED

For the well being of everyone, we have canceled this Sunday’s service and rescheduled for Feb. 8th. Please check ReadyNC.gov for winter storm updates and resources.

The Missing (Native) Link

Skye Cahoon, Outreach Director for Mainspring Conservation Trust, will speak on the intimate connection between native plants and native wildlife. This talk will feature local examples of Southern Appalachian wildlife, as well as action steps we can take towards a brighter environmental future.

Spirit of the Southern Appalachians

Join us as we celebrate the heritage of our Region — the Southern Appalachians and the Great Smoky Mountains — in song and story. We’ll watch two stories from The Appalachian Storyteller and Cira will join us to play mountain music on mandolin, banjo and Appalachian dulcimer. We’ll also have a blessing of the backpacks … Continue reading Spirit of the Southern Appalachians

No Wrong Door: Mental Health in Western North Carolina

No Wrong Door is a non-profit organization that supports persons who are transitioning from detention or treatment facilities, provides community based peer support, family support groups, one-on-one support for those who struggle with substance use and/or mental health issues. https://www.nowrongdoorwnc.org/

Summers on West Rogers Street

Trees, roots and ancestors; the seen and unseen connections that nourish our relationships with one another, to the earth, and the world around us.” A resident of Maryland, Annette is no stranger to Franklin. Her PopPop was Forest Ranger John Wasilik Jr. in Macon County. Her dad, Jack Wasilik, graduated from Franklin HS. As a child, Annette and her … Continue reading Summers on West Rogers Street

Contemporary Cherokee Language Literacy

Through genius Sequoyah, the Cherokee people developed literacy and literature in the early 19th century.  Cherokee literacy and literary production continued in the Eastern Band up to the work of Will West Long (died 1947).  Recently, with the work of major language scholars of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, literacy and literary production has increased.  … Continue reading Contemporary Cherokee Language Literacy