Curiosity and Learning
We have a small team of UU members, The Adult Faith Exploration Planning Team, who gather monthly to work with me to plan programs and recruit facilitators to support spiritual deepening at UU Asheville. Two programs I invite you to consider attending are described below.
The first is offered by Jill Preyer, a member of our Pastoral Care Team. She shares the following, “In the US, 1 in 5 experience a mental illness each year, 1 in 20 experience a serious mental illness each year. Among our youth, 1 in 6 experience a mental health disorder each year. These are sobering statistics. For everyone suffering a mental health condition, there are parents, children, partners, siblings and friends impacted. Even in our progressive congregation, this is rarely discussed. Come and learn about the serious mental health disorders, the care and treatment of these conditions and the local resources for help.” The workshop will be Oct. 22, 1-3PM. Details here. Register here.
The second is “Curious Conversations” which has been meeting regularly to discuss books and themes related to collective liberation. On Nov. 2 the theme will be indigenous land acknowledgements: What is the purpose? What are the goals? Bring a bagged lunch and join us in Sandburg Hall from noon-1PM. One of our members Susan Foster attended the “Beyond Land Acknowledgement” conference Sept. 30 and shares her notes. They can help inform our conversation. The theme for Nov. 30 will be local reparations: What is happening in Asheville? Same time. Same location.
The Adult Faith Exploration Planning Team meets the 2nd Monday of the month and welcomes your input. You are welcome to reach out with questions and suggestions for future programs. We are also recruiting new members. If this is an area that aligns with your gifts and time availability, join in!
– Rev. Claudia