Apr 18, 2023 | Faith Development
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
NOTE: Taste of Soul scheduled for April 27 is CANCELLED
April 30: Beltaine Ritual sponsored by CUUPS; 5:00 PM;
Meet at E. W. Grove Park
April 30: Last day to Suggest Amendment Ideas for Article 2!
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!
May 5: Dinner 6PM & Vespers 7PM
May 6: Labyrinth Walk sponsored by CUUPS, Sanctuary, 4:00 PM
MORE OPPORTUNITIES
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
Apr 18, 2023 | Justice Ministry
UU Avl Events
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
May 26th, 7:30 pm & May 27th, 3 pm – Womansong Concerts “Love Your Mother (Earth)”, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville, 20 Edwin Place, $20. Get details and tickets here.
Community Events
April 20 – Join Child for NC and others who are marching to support greater investment in child care in NC, 10 am, at Carrier Park. Get details here.
April 20 – “Transgender Issues: Legal & Cultural Competencies” with attorney, author and advocate Robyn Gigl, 7 pm, at Mullen and James Humanities Building, UNCA. Get details here including her brief biography and where to park. Free to all.
April 23rd – Earth Day Activist Party, 5 – 8 pm. Proceeds support the Southside Community Garden. Get details from this flyer. The event is at One World Brewing West, 520 Haywood Rd, in west Asheville.
April 24th – Return of Moral Monday in Raleigh. Get details here from the NC Poor People’s Campaign.
April 26 – Join Partners in Health and Wholeness for the second through the fourth sessions of their Faith and Health series starting this day, noon. Get details here.
April 27 – Dining Out for Life in support of WNCAP (WNC AIDS Project). Get details here how you can participate and support this important work. Contact Chris Winebrenner should you have questions.
April 29 – Peace Gardens is celebrating their 20th Annual Spring Fling. A full day (11AM – 5PM) of food, music, plant sales, art sales, and more. They are currently looking for vendors at $25 per table, as well as musicians, who will be paid for their performances. Contact info@urbanpeacegardens.org for more information.
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.
