Feb 28, 2023 | Justice Ministry
In the larger community….
Film & Conversation: Leaving Afghanistan, a one hour documentary about one family’s resettlement journey from Kabul to Canada.
When? Friday, March 3, at 5:30 p.m., at the East Asheville Library (3 Avon Road) community room.
Why? To connect with volunteers and supporters of the Afghan refugees who have been in the Asheville area for over a year. UU Asheville is one of the congregations that has sponsored an Afghan Family. Tea and cookies will be served. Please RSVP to
Anne Vilen annevilen016@gmail.com
With other UUs….
BEYOND LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
What are the NEXT STEPS BEYOND LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of the Indigenous Peoples who lived on and cared for this land before us?
Several members of the Black Mountain UU congregation attended the powerful and moving online workshop “Roots of Injustice, Seeds of Change” in February, and they highly recommend attending one of the online sessions coming up soon.
Sessions are available on these dates:
Sunday March 12, 4:00 to 6:00 pm ET or
Saturday April 15, 4:00 to 6:00 pm ET
Created by the national project, Toward Right Relationship with Native Peoples (TRR), this interactive workshop will help us to:
- Learn the real history of our country through the voices of Native peoples, European colonists, and historians
- Understand why this history matters to all Americans today
- Interact and experience this history as you never have before
- Learn to respect Native Americans’ rights, culture, and presence
Registration is limited to 60 participants, on a sliding scale from $20 to $50, minimum $5. Please register at: https://friendspeaceteams.org/trr
Please also let Rev. Claudia Jiménez know if you have registered for one of these sessions so we can plan a follow up conversation with the Black Mountain UU congregation.
Feb 28, 2023 | Faith Development
All our Soul Matters Groups will be exploring this month’s theme: Vulnerability. If you are new to UU Asheville, Rev. Claudia will be offering “A Taste of Soul” to provide an experience of a Soul Matters Group. Check out our calendar below for details.
March 2: BOOK STUDY WITH THE REVS
Join Revs. Cathy and Claudia for an opportunity to discuss novels (and an anthology) that invite us into covenanted, deep listening conversations about challenging issues. We will meet at noon in Sandburg Hall (bring a bagged lunch) or join us via Zoom at 7:00 PM.
Contact Rev. Claudia for the link.
This month: Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward
Next month: May 4 – On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous: A Novel by Ocean Vuong
March 16: Curious Conversations
Noon-1:00pm; bring a bagged lunch; Sandburg Hall. 7pm Zoom option. Contact Rev. Claudia for the link.
THIS MONTH: What are the Article II (2) Revisions? Why should I care?
Have you heard about the Article II study? Did you know the wording of the 7 Principles & 6 Sources are in the process of change? The Article II Study Commission has completed its two-year study. They submitted their report (PDF, 26 pages) to the UUA Board of Trustees at their January meeting. Join us for an informal conversation on the Study Commission’s recommended revisions to Article II.
Facilitator: Rev. Claudia
March 19: 8th Principle Reflection Circles (in person)
9:30 am and 12:30 PM. All are Welcome
March 23: 8th Principle Reflection Circles (Zoom)
7:00-8:00 PM. Contact Rev. Claudia for link.
March 30: A Taste of Soul
Noon-1:00 in Sandburg Hall; bring a bagged lunch or 7PM via Zoom
Experience and learn about our Soul Matters Groups. These groups offer an opportunity for practicing deep listening and theological reflection using the monthly themes to explore meaning and purpose in our lives.
Contact Rev. Claudia for the link.
Facilitator: Rev. Claudia
