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Open, honest table conversations explore questions about life and Christianity in a welcoming faith setting. A free meal and childcare make this nine-session discussion accessible to newcomers.
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A welcoming shared meal brings neighbors together around the table for food, conversation, and community connection, with invitations and greetings in both English and Spanish.

A welcoming shared meal brings neighbors together around the table for food, conversation, and community connection, with invitations and greetings in both English and Spanish.
A welcoming shared meal brings neighbors together around the table for food, conversation, and community connection, with invitations and greetings in both English and Spanish.

A free midday meditation gathering invites adults to release stress, relax into daily life, and pursue healing across mind, body, and spirit in a welcoming community setting.

A free midday meditation gathering invites adults to release stress, relax into daily life, and pursue healing across mind, body, and spirit in a welcoming community setting.
A free midday meditation gathering invites adults to release stress, relax into daily life, and pursue healing across mind, body, and spirit in a welcoming community setting.

Family Dinner
MoreA free Wednesday evening meal built for lingering conversation and low-key connection around shared plates in a casual cafe setting. Great for friends and neighbors looking for a simple community dinner.

A free Wednesday evening meal built for lingering conversation and low-key connection around shared plates in a casual cafe setting. Great for friends and neighbors looking for a simple community dinner.
A free Wednesday evening meal built for lingering conversation and low-key connection around shared plates in a casual cafe setting. Great for friends and neighbors looking for a simple community dinner.

A short teaching in nondual philosophy opens an accessible evening of guided meditation and silence, followed by optional questions, reflection, and conversation in a welcoming, belief-inclusive community.

A short teaching in nondual philosophy opens an accessible evening of guided meditation and silence, followed by optional questions, reflection, and conversation in a welcoming, belief-inclusive community.
A short teaching in nondual philosophy opens an accessible evening of guided meditation and silence, followed by optional questions, reflection, and conversation in a welcoming, belief-inclusive community.
Explore whether biblical prophecy offers clues for understanding today’s confusing world, with teaching centered on scripture, end-times themes, and Christian perspectives on current events.
Explore whether biblical prophecy offers clues for understanding today’s confusing world, with teaching centered on scripture, end-times themes, and Christian perspectives on current events.
Explore whether biblical prophecy offers clues for understanding today’s confusing world, with teaching centered on scripture, end-times themes, and Christian perspectives on current events.

Open Sangha
MoreGuided 30 minute meditation sit followed by a short break, then group reading and discussion of a Buddhist dharma text. Beginner friendly, all levels welcome, with a free, community sangha vibe at a small Urban Dharma studio.

Guided 30 minute meditation sit followed by a short break, then group reading and discussion of a Buddhist dharma text. Beginner friendly, all levels welcome, with a free, community sangha vibe at a small Urban Dharma studio.
Guided 30 minute meditation sit followed by a short break, then group reading and discussion of a Buddhist dharma text. Beginner friendly, all levels welcome, with a free, community sangha vibe at a small Urban Dharma studio.

A contemplative talk and guided group reflection examine spiritual values, virtues, and what it means to build treasure in Heaven while living in a temporal world.

A contemplative talk and guided group reflection examine spiritual values, virtues, and what it means to build treasure in Heaven while living in a temporal world.
A contemplative talk and guided group reflection examine spiritual values, virtues, and what it means to build treasure in Heaven while living in a temporal world.

A morning of music, reflective panels, and conversation explores faith, end-of-life planning, caregiving, the dying body, and the mystery of death, making space for companions and guides to consider life’s final journey.

A morning of music, reflective panels, and conversation explores faith, end-of-life planning, caregiving, the dying body, and the mystery of death, making space for companions and guides to consider life’s final journey.
A morning of music, reflective panels, and conversation explores faith, end-of-life planning, caregiving, the dying body, and the mystery of death, making space for companions and guides to consider life’s final journey.

Spend an evening under the stars at a public astronomy gathering, with several hours to observe the night sky from a mountain observatory. Free admission; no registration required.

Spend an evening under the stars at a public astronomy gathering, with several hours to observe the night sky from a mountain observatory. Free admission; no registration required.
Spend an evening under the stars at a public astronomy gathering, with several hours to observe the night sky from a mountain observatory. Free admission; no registration required.

Explore Buddhist teachings from Thich Nhat Hanh and other contemplative traditions through a 20-minute meditation and supportive group discussion. A welcoming sangha nurtures connection across ages and experience levels.

Explore Buddhist teachings from Thich Nhat Hanh and other contemplative traditions through a 20-minute meditation and supportive group discussion. A welcoming sangha nurtures connection across ages and experience levels.
Explore Buddhist teachings from Thich Nhat Hanh and other contemplative traditions through a 20-minute meditation and supportive group discussion. A welcoming sangha nurtures connection across ages and experience levels.

A relaxed midday gathering pairs a community lunch with casual bingo rounds, creating an easygoing afternoon for adults to enjoy food, friendly competition, and connection with neighbors.

A relaxed midday gathering pairs a community lunch with casual bingo rounds, creating an easygoing afternoon for adults to enjoy food, friendly competition, and connection with neighbors.
A relaxed midday gathering pairs a community lunch with casual bingo rounds, creating an easygoing afternoon for adults to enjoy food, friendly competition, and connection with neighbors.

Set your phone aside for a relaxed, screen-free lunch built around real-life conversation. Drop in to meet new people, catch up with friends, and stay as long as you like.

Set your phone aside for a relaxed, screen-free lunch built around real-life conversation. Drop in to meet new people, catch up with friends, and stay as long as you like.
Set your phone aside for a relaxed, screen-free lunch built around real-life conversation. Drop in to meet new people, catch up with friends, and stay as long as you like.

Tuesday afternoons bring rotating hands-on workshops, relaxed craft nights, and shared community meals in a welcoming garden setting. Drop in for creative activities and neighborly connection from 4 to 6 p.m.

Tuesday afternoons bring rotating hands-on workshops, relaxed craft nights, and shared community meals in a welcoming garden setting. Drop in for creative activities and neighborly connection from 4 to 6 p.m.
Tuesday afternoons bring rotating hands-on workshops, relaxed craft nights, and shared community meals in a welcoming garden setting. Drop in for creative activities and neighborly connection from 4 to 6 p.m.
Explore the month’s astrology transits through open discussion, Q&A, and contemplative sharing. A welcoming salon for curious participants to reflect on celestial movements and their meaning.
Explore the month’s astrology transits through open discussion, Q&A, and contemplative sharing. A welcoming salon for curious participants to reflect on celestial movements and their meaning.
Explore the month’s astrology transits through open discussion, Q&A, and contemplative sharing. A welcoming salon for curious participants to reflect on celestial movements and their meaning.
Tea & Talk
MoreCasual peer conversations explore nature, environmental concerns, and sustainability over fresh tea, creating a welcoming setting for students and community members to exchange ideas and connect.
Casual peer conversations explore nature, environmental concerns, and sustainability over fresh tea, creating a welcoming setting for students and community members to exchange ideas and connect.
Casual peer conversations explore nature, environmental concerns, and sustainability over fresh tea, creating a welcoming setting for students and community members to exchange ideas and connect.

Facilitated small-group dialogue centered on racial healing, active listening, and shared storytelling in a supportive community setting. Expect reflective prompts and respectful conversation practices aimed at building empathy and practical understanding.

Facilitated small-group dialogue centered on racial healing, active listening, and shared storytelling in a supportive community setting. Expect reflective prompts and respectful conversation practices aimed at building empathy and practical understanding.
Facilitated small-group dialogue centered on racial healing, active listening, and shared storytelling in a supportive community setting. Expect reflective prompts and respectful conversation practices aimed at building empathy and practical understanding.

Tarot Club
MoreMonthly tarot study explores a new card-reading method or approach, blending practical learning with personal journeywork, reflection, and self-exploration in a welcoming meetup setting.

Monthly tarot study explores a new card-reading method or approach, blending practical learning with personal journeywork, reflection, and self-exploration in a welcoming meetup setting.
Monthly tarot study explores a new card-reading method or approach, blending practical learning with personal journeywork, reflection, and self-exploration in a welcoming meetup setting.

Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.

Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
A welcoming community conversation explores spirituality from an inward, personal perspective, creating space for reflection, shared experiences, and meaningful connection among Asheville residents in an open, supportive setting.
A welcoming community conversation explores spirituality from an inward, personal perspective, creating space for reflection, shared experiences, and meaningful connection among Asheville residents in an open, supportive setting.
A welcoming community conversation explores spirituality from an inward, personal perspective, creating space for reflection, shared experiences, and meaningful connection among Asheville residents in an open, supportive setting.
Explore planets, the moon, constellations, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters through nighttime observation and astronomy fun facts. A community gathering for curious skywatchers and celestial discovery.
Explore planets, the moon, constellations, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters through nighttime observation and astronomy fun facts. A community gathering for curious skywatchers and celestial discovery.
Explore planets, the moon, constellations, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters through nighttime observation and astronomy fun facts. A community gathering for curious skywatchers and celestial discovery.
