Thank You for Trusting Me

I am one of your Ministerial Search Committee members and I am not going to lie. It has been a lot of work! But it’s very satisfying to be doing something so important and I can really feel your heartfelt gratitude towards all of my colleagues on the committee and...

Building Connections Through Vulnerability

Sunday, March 5, 2023  11am The YRUU Teens We generally don’t look forward to feelings of vulnerability – they can be scary and painful, yet it is often necessary to open oneself for learning and growth. There are many ways to experience vulnerability, including...

Notes From the Music Director, Les Downs

We are very proud of our music program here at UU Asheville. I would hope that we would all agree that music is a vital part of our worship. We are fortunate to have our choir, our own in-house band, The Sandburgers, and a music budget that allows us to bring in guest...

Will You Be A Lighthouse?

Sunday, February 26, 2023 11am Rev. Jake Morrill, Guest Speaker When the night is dark, there is a choice. When the seas are stormy, there is a choice. When things are uncertain, there is a choice. When lives are in danger, there is a choice. Yes or no: will you be a...

Reflection on Change

I have been reflecting on change as 2023 gets rolling. Not only the changes in my life, family and work, but in the life of our congregation. Change is always at work in healthy and thriving congregations. Newcomers visit and many join as new members. Some people move...