by UUAvl-WebAdmin | May 29, 2025 | Weekly Message
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...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | May 22, 2025 | Featured, Weekly Message
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...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | May 15, 2025 | Weekly Message
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...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | May 8, 2025 | Weekly Message
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...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | May 1, 2025 | Featured, Weekly Message
Beloved UU Asheville Community, As the leaves unfurl in their vibrant spring hues, so too has your incredible generosity blossomed during our annual budget drive. My heart swells with gratitude as I share that we have reached an inspiring 90% of our budget goal! This...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Apr 10, 2025 | Weekly Message
The 2018 song “A Reminder” by Trever Hall has been on repeat during my Uber driving sessions. “My love is just a reminder, find your center” begins the chorus. It’s a reminder that even the deepest love from another person is simply a call for us to connect with our...
