Adult Faith Exploration – April

All our Soul Matters Groups will be exploring this month’s theme: Resistance. 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.

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. 
Next month: May 4  – On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous: A Novel by Ocean Vuong

Spiritual Deepening Groups
Covenant of UU Pagans – CUUPS.
Contact: Sherry Lundquist sherry_lundquist@yahoo.com
Buddhist Sanhga: meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:30 pm in Sandburg Hall; Contact: Sequoyah Rich sequoyahrich333@gmail.com, or Stef Garvin stef@giftsintogold.com.

CALENDAR
April 5: Dinner 6PM & Vespers 7PM. Mid-week opportunity for fellowship and worship. There is no fee for dinner. Please RSVP.
Vespers Leader: Rev. Cathy Harrington

April 13: Curious Conversations

The Case for Reparations; Sandburg Hall; noon; bring a bagged lunch
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/06/the-case-for-reparations/361631/
Facilitators: Rev. Cathy, Rev. Claudia

April 16: 8th Principle Panel and Q&A (in person)
Childcare Provided; 12:30 p.m. in Sanctuary. All are welcome.

April 27: 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

MORE OPPORTUNITIES
Online UU Theology Series – Open to All!
Wednesdays, April 12-May 17
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Eastern (virtual event)
The Faith Forward program out of the First Unitarian Church of Dallas is excited to offer an online session of our UU Theology series for all congregations! This series explores theological concepts through a Unitarian Universalist lens and helps participants clarify and act on their beliefs. Cost $25 per person. For more information or to register, email Faith Forward Coordinator Rev. Lora Brandis at lbrandis@dallasuu.org. Scholarships available. Contact Rev. Claudia for details.

Suggest Amendment Ideas for Article 2! 
Until April 30, 2023, any Unitarian Universalist may submit suggestions and ideas through an online form for ways they recommend modifying the Article II Study Commission proposal (PDF). In May, discussion groups will be organized to craft the amendments. Check the Article II webpage for more information and details! Submit your suggestions and ideas on the Article II proposal now!

Justice Ministry Calendar


UU Avl Events

April 13- 
Curious Conversations – The Case for Reparations; Sandburg Hall; noon; bring a bagged lunch
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/06/the-case-for-reparations/361631/

April 14 –  UU Asheville Justice Movie Night via Zoom “8 BILLION ANGELS” explores the conflict between the size of the global population and the sustainability of our planet. Immersive, emotional and inspiring.

April 16 – Earth Day Service, 11am

April 16
 – 8th Principle Panel and Q&A – Childcare Provided; 12:30 p.m. in Sanctuary

May 4 – Embracing Discomfort Book Book Study: On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong, noon, Sandburg Hall, bring a bagged Lunch;  7PM Zoom (contact Rev. Claudia for link)

May 7 –  8th Principle Voting Basics and Q&A – Childcare Provided; 12:30 p.m. in Sanctuary 

Community Events
April 11 –
Pisgah Legal Services offers an “Immigration Lunch and Learn,”noon, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. Get details here

April 11 – 14
 – “Activating Indigenous Beats: Hip Hop Nativo Festival” at UNCA. Get details here

April 14 – 23 – “Faith Climate Week” sponsored by the NC Council of Churches. Get details here

April 16 – The Ethical Humanist Society has invited Dr. Dwight Mullen to speak on Reparations, 2:30 pm. Get details here.

April 22 – 23 – Racial Equity Institute training. Registration is now open for those interested. Complete this form to express interest. 

Next month…
May 6 –
Beloved Auction (Justice Ministry Partner)

May 9-10 – 
Racial Equity Institute training. Registration is now open for those interested. Complete this form to express interest. 

May 11 – “Private Plunder of Public Goods: The Threat of Medicare Privatization and the Need for Single Payer”, a presentation of Dr. Susan Rogers, 7 pm, at First Congregational UCC, 20 Oak Street. Get details from this flyer.