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Open, honest table conversations explore questions about life and Christianity in a welcoming small-group setting, with a free meal and childcare provided for families attending the weekly sessions.
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Neighbors gather around a shared table for a free community meal, with a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere and Spanish-language invitation encouraging local connection across the Swannanoa community.
Neighbors gather around a shared table for a free community meal, with a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere and Spanish-language invitation encouraging local connection across the Swannanoa community.
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Open Sangha
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Settle into an inclusive evening of spiritual teaching, guided meditation, and shared silence, with space for community connection. No prior experience or particular beliefs are needed.
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A thoughtful conversation explores ideas of the soul alongside scientific inquiry, bringing spiritual and empirical perspectives into dialogue in a community gathering.
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Farm to Table
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