The Soul Matters November theme is “the gift of generosity.”
Our Soul Matters Groups will be exploring this theme through conversation, art and writing.
Below is an exercise from this month’s Soul Matters packet:
Tiny Acts of Generosity
A person notices we forgot to bring our bus pass and pays for us before we have to ask. The neighbor shovels our driveway while she does hers. The nurse takes a half hour to sit with us while we wait for the results. It wasn’t her job, and she doesn’t have the time, but she did it anyway. In simple moments like these, the world suddenly feels less cold. Our obstacle course, winner-take-all view of life gives way to something softer. The world feels like a generous place, not a dangerous place. Our whole world-view shifts. All because of a tiny gift of generosity. Has this ever happened to you? Explore your answer with a friend.
Opportunities for Connection: Soul matters groups are recruiting participants through December. Interested? Sign up here.
NEW Offering
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.
Faith Development Calendar
Nov 1
Dinner 6PM & Vespers 7PM: Celebrating Gratitude & Generosity. Details here.
Nov 2
Curious Conversations: Bagged lunch series to explore justice themes related to collective liberation and opportunities for action. Sandburg Hall; noon- 1PM. Topic: Indigenous land acknowledgements
Facilitator: Rev. Claudia
Nov 5
UU Sangha, 1st Sunday Meditation Circle; 10-10:30AM; 23 Edwin, Parlor
Nov 13
Adult Faith Exploration Planning Team, 4 PM via Zoom, Contact Rev. Claudia for link, faithdev@uuasheville.org. Visitors welcome.
Nov 14
UU Buddhist Sangha, 7:30-9:00 PM, Sanctuary
Nov 28
UU Buddhist Sangha, 7:30-9:00 PM, Sanctuary
Nov 30
Curious Conversations: Bagged lunch series to explore justice themes related to collective liberation and opportunities for action. Sandburg Hall; noon- 1PM. Topic: Reparations; Facilitator: Rev. Claudia
Save the Date
Dec 3 Small Groups Facilitator Meet-Up, 12:30-1:30 PM, SH
Dec 6 Dinner 6PM & Vespers 7PM:
May 5 Small Groups Facilitator Meet-Up, 12:30-1:30 PM, SH
Spiritual Deepening Groups
Life Abundant – Join Rev. Audette any Thursday at 10 am via Zoom forLife, 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 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.
Soul Matters Groups – Conversation Groups, UU Writers Group and Creativity Matters group explore monthly themes Sept.- June. Contact: Rev. Claudia faithdev@uuasheville.org