Reflecting Back

Reflecting on the past year, my experience as your intern minister has been profoundly impactful and, in many ways, unexpected. Having been a visitor at UU Asheville for several years, including a year as a Faith Formation teacher, I believed I had a solid...

Music Sunday & Annual Meeting June 1st!

It’s that time of year again! Next Sunday, June 1st, will be Music Sunday, a full service dedicated to the work and talent of our music program! (Single Service at 10am) Following the service will be the 2024-25 Annual Meeting. Annual Meetings are a time to...

Closing the Gap

  As the newest member of the UU Asheville Board, recently being appointed to fill an unexpired term, I bring a unique perspective to the Board. This is the seventh UU Congregation that I have joined, and I have been either a board or finance committee member in each...

Why I’m Feeling Thankful for UU Asheville:

At the beginning of the month, my wife and I were in Chicago to attend the death of our former church. That sounds more dramatic than it actually was (though it was dramatic). Gilead Chicago was a Queer, Storytelling, Bar Church, a lovely community whose services took...

The Importance of Spring

The Importance of Spring At the end of November, I moved to West Asheville with my beloved, Leanne, and our cat, Poe. As you may know, we lost our home in Swannanoa during Helene. When we found a wonderful new home in a woodsy area near Carrier Park, we felt...