The Soul Matters June (and our summer) theme is “the gift of renewal.” Soul Matters Groups explored the theme through conversation, art and writing. Below are a few questions from the packet for you to consider during the summer months. Our groups disband during the summer and resume in October. If you are interested in joining a group in the fall let us know here.
- Whose way of being in the world renews your faith in humanity?
- How does your body tell you it is in need of renewal? What is it telling you now?
- If one were to propose that you make room for a day in which you produce nothing, don’t check a single thing off your to-do list, confront no problems and search for no solutions, what would your first reaction be?
- How would your life change if you saw rest as “a form of resistance”?
- How would your life be renewed if you put presence before productivity?
- Have you ever been renewed by failure?
- Renewal often happens through becoming lighter. So, what might your inner wisdom be nudging you to shed, let go of, or give up this summer?
Summer Calendar
Buddhist Sangha – Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:30 pm in Sandburg Hall
Contact: Duane Bigelow duanelbigelow@gmail.com
Adult Faith Formation Team meets monthly to plan programs and learn together, 2nd Mon., 4PM, online. We welcome your proposals for programs (use this form to propose a program). Tentative fall calendar Questions? Contact Rev. Claudia faithdev@uuasheville.org
Save the Dates! Launching this fall:
First Wednesday Dinner & Vespers returns Sept 4.
Unitarian Universalist Views on Jesus
We gather on-line one Sunday each month for group reflection/discussion. Each month, participants will discuss a selection from “Christ for Unitarian Universalists.”
More details here.
Meeting Dates: Nov. 17; Dec. 15; Jan. 26; Feb. 9, March 23, 4-5 PM
Facilitator: Amy Wright Glenn
Onsite book study – “Not The End of The World ” by data scientist Hannah Ritchie
Are you looking for a fresh perspective on environmental issues? We invite you to join our reading and discussion group starting this September! Our goal is to reframe our views to a historic and data-backed perspective, moving away from the doomsday approach that often dominates conversations.
Guided by UU values, we believe that we can take action and create positive change in the world. Now, more than ever, we need optimism over pessimism and cynicism. For the next few months, let’s support one another as we explore these ideas. Let’s come together to inspire hope and action!
Meeting dates: Every two weeks between services; 9/15, 9/29, 10/13, 10/27, 11/10; Board room, 23 Edwin.
Facilitators & Details: Contact Olivia <Olivia.themartins@gmail.com> and/or Kelly <kellyqmcenany@gmail.com>
Spiritual Deepening Groups
Life Abundant – Resumes in the Fall.
Join Rev. Audette any Thursday at 10 am via Zoom for Life, Abundant – a weekly exploration of spirituality, science, poetry, biology & more. Zoom access information on our UUAvl website calendar.
Covenant of UU Pagans – CUUPS. Contact: Sherry Lundquist sherry_lundquist@yahoo.com
Buddhist Sangha – Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:30 pm in Sandburg Hall; 1st Sunday Meditation Circle, 10:15AM (Resumes in the Fall). Contact: Duane Bigelow duanelbigelow@gmail.com
Soul Matters Groups – Conversation Groups, UU Writers Group and Creativity Matters group explore monthly themes Oct.- June. New groups launch in October. Contact: Rev. Claudia faithdev@uuasheville.org