It has been said that everyone wants to live a long life but no one wants to get old. Carl Jung was once quoted as saying that, “The greatest and most important problems of life are fundamentally unsolvable. They can never be solved–only outgrown.” Carl Jung also said that life has two halves. The first half is devoted to forming a healthy ego. The second half of life is going inward and letting go of it. In my experience, the first half of life is about finding the starting line. It’s a warm up for the entire journey. It’s the raft but not the shore. We know from about this journey from the voices of those who have been there. This morning, I’d like to take some time to listen to some of those voices.`
Speaker: Rev Michael Carter
Rev. Michael J. Carter is originally from Baltimore, Maryland. He moved to New York City in 1980 and lived there for 25 years, working as a professional actor before moving to Asheville with his family. Michael is an ordained Inter-faith minister and received his BA Degree in Letters from the College of New Rochelle where he graduated cum laude. He received his Masters In Divinity Degree from Union Theological Seminary in New York City (class of 2000).While serving various Unitarian Universalist Congregations in New York, Michael was trained as an anti-racism trainer by the Unitarian Universalist Association and has been recognized by President Clinton for his efforts. Michael has served at Mission Health System as a chaplain and diversity officer. He now serves as the minister for Unitarian Universalist Congregation of The Swannanoa Valley, in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.
Story for All Ages
Who I Am: Words I Tell Myself by Susan Verde (Author), Peter H. Reynolds (Illustrator)
Musician, Michael Jefry Stevens, piano
Mr. Stevens is a accomplished pianist, composer and “Steinway Artist,”. He has released over 80 CDs and composed over 340 works for both large and small ensembles. An active band-leader for over 40 years, his music spans jazz and modern musical styles. Michael lives in Black Mountain and is a frequent performer and popular jazz piano teacher in the WNC area. We, once again, welcome Michael to UUFH as our guest pianist
We gather for worship and fellowship each Sunday with a service at 10:30 followed by coffee hour. Dress is casual. Parking is plentiful. And our building is accessible.
Family Ministry / Sunday School: All Ages meet in Sanctuary at 10:30 AM Children go to classrooms at 10:45 after the “Story for All Ages.” On the lower level, we have a nursery for infants and toddlers, and we have classes where children and youth learn about and explore faith, religion, justice, and community.
We welcome you: your whole self, with all your truths and your doubts, your worries and your hopes. Join us on this extraordinary adventure of faith!
Topics: Change, Life, Perspective