We launch 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. Our invitation is an exploration of 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. And our Soul Matters groups are one vehicle for learning and growing together. They resume in October. If you are interested in joining a group let us know here.
Tentative Fall Calendar Questions? Contact Rev. Claudia faithdev@uuasheville.org
Highlights! 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.Let’s come together to inspire hope and action!
Meeting dates: 9/15, 9/29, 10/13, 10/27, 11/10; Board room, 23 Edwin; between services
Facilitators & Details: Olivia <Olivia.themartins@gmail.com>
Kelly <kellyqmcenany@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).
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 (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