NOTE: Soul Matters groups resume in November. If you are interested in joining a group let us know here.
We launched the new congregational year with the goal of living love through the practice of invitation.
“Come, come whoever you are,
Wanderer, worshipper, lover of leaving.
Ours is no caravan of despair.
Come, yet again come.” – Hymn #188
There is an additional sentence in the original poem by Sufi poet Jamal al-Din Rumi that inspired this hymn:
“Come, even if you have broken your vows a thousand times.” 
Perfection is not expected in our welcome. We do hold each other accountable for the covenants we make to each other as UUs. And, when we miss the mark, because we are human and we will make mistakes, we strive to stay in relationship with grace and curiosity as we explore how to mend our relationships. We invite you to explore how we are human together in the search for meaning and the co-creation of communities where all will thrive. Faith Formation at UU Avl supports us on this journey. Join in!
Faith Formation – November
1st Wednesday Dinner & Vespers next Vespers, Nov 6.
Buddhist Sangha: regular meetings resume in Nov.
Registration open! 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
Adult Faith Formation Team meets monthly to plan programs and learn together, 2nd Mon., 4PM, online. All are welcome! Contact Rev. Claudia faithdev@uuasheville.org for Zoom link. We welcome your proposals for programs (use this form to propose a program).
Spiritual Deepening Groups
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
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