Oct 18, 2023 | Featured
The act of installing a new minister with a congregation is a sacred act, and the service that incorporates its ritual is a powerful one. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville will be holding this special service of music, celebration, and installation on Sunday, Nov. 5th at 5 PM at Warren Wilson College Chapel (101 Chapel Lane, Swannanoa, NC 28778). Plan now to join us and welcome religious leaders from across the city and around the region and beyond, as they join us to celebrate. Reception to follow. More information about shuttles, parking, reception, etc. can be found here!
Oct 17, 2023 | Featured
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. Contact Rev. Claudia Jiménez for details and registration info. faithdev@uuasheville.org
Oct 13, 2023 | Family Ministry
Hello Families!
Welcome to fall at UU Asheville! Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening this month in Religious Exploration:
Sunday, October 15 – All Ages Worship – No RE Classes
Sunday, October 22 – Regular RE Classes
Sunday, October 29 – All Ages Remembrance Worship – 7th/8th OWL meets but other classes do not. We’d love to see all your costumes!
Sunday, November 5 – Regular RE Classes
Here is the general RE calendar for the year (please note that 7th/8th OWL has a slightly different schedule) –https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nO2_dG-UNqtNmU3X3PSjbVLTmB7kwpGiZQLCLPUsk0w/edit?usp=sharing
If you’re looking to go deeper at home, check out the ideas from Soulful Home to explore the monthly theme of Heritage:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N_7XIiNtGh29FoPguP0jMEL9Y6zc9u28/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108695119908519377783&rtpof=true&sd=true
For more information about ALL the things that are happening here at UU Asheville, make sure to check out the weekly eNews that comes out on Thursdays! We have so much happening both in and beyond our walls!
The Mountain Youth CON weekends are coming! You can find more information about that here: https://www.themountainrlc.org/cons
If you are planning to register/have registered, or have questions, please reach out to Anna Martin at annawardmartin@gmail.com. She very generously coordinates our groups, which makes it easier for everyone involved!
Oct 12, 2023 | Weekly Message
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
