Black Lives Matter by Nora Smith
A lone firework
In a starless sky.
Black Lives Matter.
Then, again.
Black Lives Matter.
And, again
Black Lives Matter
Faster and faster they came
Until the sky was ablaze.
With fire and pain.
And … read more.
Update – ELECTION 2020
Those whom we elect to public office and their appointees have great influence on the success of our social justice efforts – whether we are focused on race relations, equality and dignity for all, gun sense, environmental concerns, access to medical care … read more.
This is a time of challenges, great and small. We continue in the throes of a
terrible pandemic, affecting our lives in so many ways – but each day we also see great compassion and generosity. Systemic racism and injustice continue to undermine the foundations of … read more.
Everyone at UUFH is invited to visit our group and share in this beautiful experience of Love and Healing. The origin of this process is Lynne McTaggart’s work with her Power of 8 groups, although we have adjusted the process in a few ways to … read more.
This week, Nora shares a poem about the bridging ceremony for our recent high school graduates. See the article HERE.
This past Saturday we gathered,
Socially distant or over Zoom
No physical contact and
Masks on every face.
But we gathered.
We met outside,
In a parking lot
Grey … read more.
CJP activities are underway. We held a book study on June 10 for Justice on Earth: People of Faith Working at the Intersections of Race, Class, and the Environment. The book focuses on the environmental crisis – revealing ways that capitalism, white supremacy, patriarchy, and … read more.
At 7 pm on Saturday, June 13, approximately 25 UUers gathered to mark the public transition to young adulthood for Thomas, Oliver, and Kaela. In our tradition this is also called bridging. The ceremony was held outdoors on the office lawn, with the audience sitting in … read more.
Saturday June 27th, 10am-2pm
1298 Patton Avenue (Aaron’s Parking Lot)
Asheville Greenworks is a 501c3 nonprofit organization
*This event will be run by GreenWorks staff and Volunteer Leaders. We do not need other volunteers at this time.*
Asheville GreenWorks is happy to provide an adapted June Hard 2 Recycle event to … read more.
Climate Justice Congregational Project Activities are underway – especially those pertaining to voting. Those whom we elect to public office and their appointees have great influence on the success of our social justice efforts – whether we are focused on race relations, equality and dignity … read more.
By Nora Smith
Atlas was black.
The world on his shoulders,
no shoes on his feet.
Brought to his knees by all he must carry,
alone.
The ghosts of his ancestors
trampled into the mud of the ground
by the millions who climbed
and never looked back.
A baby coos in the cradle.
His small arms … read more.
