
Sacred Anarchy Book Club
Community-led book discussion exploring magic, animism, and spirituality in liberation movements, including how the State suppresses certain ideas. September’s conversation centers on Dancing with the Devil, blending personal transformation with collective political practice.
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A sweet, welcoming cuddle-style gathering centered on sensual connection through fully verbal consent. Expect guided exercises on boundaries, practicing both giving and receiving a clear “no,” and intentional, respectful touch in a supportive group setting.
A sweet, welcoming cuddle-style gathering centered on sensual connection through fully verbal consent. Expect guided exercises on boundaries, practicing both giving and receiving a clear “no,” and intentional, respectful touch in a supportive group setting.
Facilitated community conversation on spirituality amid polarization and social division, with space for reflection and respectful dialogue. Hosted at a Southside community center as a free evening gathering focused on connection and shared values.
Facilitated community conversation on spirituality amid polarization and social division, with space for reflection and respectful dialogue. Hosted at a Southside community center as a free evening gathering focused on connection and shared values.
Facilitated community conversation on spirituality amid polarization and social division, with space for reflection and respectful dialogue. Hosted at a Southside community center as a free evening gathering focused on connection and shared values.
An evening Sacred Fire circle creates a safe, reverent space for reflection and community connection in the natural world. Shared ceremony centers on cultivating good relations with self, others, and the divine through the medicine of fire.
An evening Sacred Fire circle creates a safe, reverent space for reflection and community connection in the natural world. Shared ceremony centers on cultivating good relations with self, others, and the divine through the medicine of fire.
An evening Sacred Fire circle creates a safe, reverent space for reflection and community connection in the natural world. Shared ceremony centers on cultivating good relations with self, others, and the divine through the medicine of fire.

Weekly evening gathering for Swannanoa neighbors to connect, share local resources, and offer services in an open public forum. Ideal for community connection, support coordination, and staying plugged into local needs.

Weekly evening gathering for Swannanoa neighbors to connect, share local resources, and offer services in an open public forum. Ideal for community connection, support coordination, and staying plugged into local needs.
Weekly evening gathering for Swannanoa neighbors to connect, share local resources, and offer services in an open public forum. Ideal for community connection, support coordination, and staying plugged into local needs.

Consent-focused cuddle workshop centered on sensual snuggling, verbal check-ins, and clear boundary setting. Guided practice includes asking for touch, communicating needs, and confidently giving and receiving a “no” in a welcoming space.

Consent-focused cuddle workshop centered on sensual snuggling, verbal check-ins, and clear boundary setting. Guided practice includes asking for touch, communicating needs, and confidently giving and receiving a “no” in a welcoming space.
Consent-focused cuddle workshop centered on sensual snuggling, verbal check-ins, and clear boundary setting. Guided practice includes asking for touch, communicating needs, and confidently giving and receiving a “no” in a welcoming space.
Guided online meditation circle devoted to Mary Magdalene’s sacred mysteries, emphasizing energetic healing, personal transformation, and self mastery. Quiet communal practice with a devotional, mystical tone designed for inner work and reflection.
Guided online meditation circle devoted to Mary Magdalene’s sacred mysteries, emphasizing energetic healing, personal transformation, and self mastery. Quiet communal practice with a devotional, mystical tone designed for inner work and reflection.
Guided online meditation circle devoted to Mary Magdalene’s sacred mysteries, emphasizing energetic healing, personal transformation, and self mastery. Quiet communal practice with a devotional, mystical tone designed for inner work and reflection.
A harvest-time gathering centered on gratitude and repairing our relationship with the weather, giving thanks for life-giving rains and seasonal blessings. Set outdoors at Sacred Fire in Maggie Valley with a communal, ceremonial festival vibe.
A harvest-time gathering centered on gratitude and repairing our relationship with the weather, giving thanks for life-giving rains and seasonal blessings. Set outdoors at Sacred Fire in Maggie Valley with a communal, ceremonial festival vibe.
A harvest-time gathering centered on gratitude and repairing our relationship with the weather, giving thanks for life-giving rains and seasonal blessings. Set outdoors at Sacred Fire in Maggie Valley with a communal, ceremonial festival vibe.

A guided community conversation on bridging social divides through shared spiritual values, with reflective dialogue on peace, unity, and listening across differences. Expect thoughtful discussion focused on common humanity and personal action.

A guided community conversation on bridging social divides through shared spiritual values, with reflective dialogue on peace, unity, and listening across differences. Expect thoughtful discussion focused on common humanity and personal action.
A guided community conversation on bridging social divides through shared spiritual values, with reflective dialogue on peace, unity, and listening across differences. Expect thoughtful discussion focused on common humanity and personal action.

Consent-focused, nonsexual cuddle space centered on platonic intimacy, clear boundaries, and mutual agreements. Set up as a supportive community container for safe touch, connection, and nervous-system regulation with like-minded participants.

Consent-focused, nonsexual cuddle space centered on platonic intimacy, clear boundaries, and mutual agreements. Set up as a supportive community container for safe touch, connection, and nervous-system regulation with like-minded participants.
Consent-focused, nonsexual cuddle space centered on platonic intimacy, clear boundaries, and mutual agreements. Set up as a supportive community container for safe touch, connection, and nervous-system regulation with like-minded participants.

Casual introvert happy hour vibes with a little chit chat before settling into quiet, shared reading time. Bring your own fantasy or sci fi book, then swap rants and raves with fellow readers in a Riverside brewery taproom.

Casual introvert happy hour vibes with a little chit chat before settling into quiet, shared reading time. Bring your own fantasy or sci fi book, then swap rants and raves with fellow readers in a Riverside brewery taproom.
Casual introvert happy hour vibes with a little chit chat before settling into quiet, shared reading time. Bring your own fantasy or sci fi book, then swap rants and raves with fellow readers in a Riverside brewery taproom.

Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting for thoughtful dialogue and connection.

Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting for thoughtful dialogue and connection.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting for thoughtful dialogue and connection.

Peer-led recovery circle rooted in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending meditation practice with shared discussion to address addictive tendencies. A supportive, empowerment-focused community space for healing and freedom from addiction.

Peer-led recovery circle rooted in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending meditation practice with shared discussion to address addictive tendencies. A supportive, empowerment-focused community space for healing and freedom from addiction.
Peer-led recovery circle rooted in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending meditation practice with shared discussion to address addictive tendencies. A supportive, empowerment-focused community space for healing and freedom from addiction.

A reflective group conversation on whether spiritual practice stops at personal growth or extends into active good in the community. Explore sustainability-style “footprints,” values, and real-world impact through guided discussion and shared perspectives.

A reflective group conversation on whether spiritual practice stops at personal growth or extends into active good in the community. Explore sustainability-style “footprints,” values, and real-world impact through guided discussion and shared perspectives.
A reflective group conversation on whether spiritual practice stops at personal growth or extends into active good in the community. Explore sustainability-style “footprints,” values, and real-world impact through guided discussion and shared perspectives.

Peer-led recovery circle rooted in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending meditation practice with shared reflection for anyone working with addictive tendencies. Emphasis on empowerment, mutual support, and finding freedom from the suffering of addiction.

Peer-led recovery circle rooted in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending meditation practice with shared reflection for anyone working with addictive tendencies. Emphasis on empowerment, mutual support, and finding freedom from the suffering of addiction.
Peer-led recovery circle rooted in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending meditation practice with shared reflection for anyone working with addictive tendencies. Emphasis on empowerment, mutual support, and finding freedom from the suffering of addiction.

Outdoor community worship in a West Asheville green space, welcoming all people to explore connection with the Divine, neighbors, Creation, and inner self. Bring a folding chair or blanket for an open air gathering.

Outdoor community worship in a West Asheville green space, welcoming all people to explore connection with the Divine, neighbors, Creation, and inner self. Bring a folding chair or blanket for an open air gathering.
Outdoor community worship in a West Asheville green space, welcoming all people to explore connection with the Divine, neighbors, Creation, and inner self. Bring a folding chair or blanket for an open air gathering.

Seasonal equinox ritual blends grounding yoga studio energy with hands-on crafting and intention setting. Expect reflective practices, simple altar style elements, and a community circle focused on balance, transition, and renewal.

Seasonal equinox ritual blends grounding yoga studio energy with hands-on crafting and intention setting. Expect reflective practices, simple altar style elements, and a community circle focused on balance, transition, and renewal.
Seasonal equinox ritual blends grounding yoga studio energy with hands-on crafting and intention setting. Expect reflective practices, simple altar style elements, and a community circle focused on balance, transition, and renewal.

Lively book discussion centered on global issues like international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, guided by thought provoking nonfiction and bestsellers. Ideal for engaged citizens seeking informed, respectful conversation in a library setting.

Lively book discussion centered on global issues like international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, guided by thought provoking nonfiction and bestsellers. Ideal for engaged citizens seeking informed, respectful conversation in a library setting.
Lively book discussion centered on global issues like international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, guided by thought provoking nonfiction and bestsellers. Ideal for engaged citizens seeking informed, respectful conversation in a library setting.
An autumn equinox harvest moon ceremony centered on intention setting, gratitude for the fruits of your labor, and releasing what no longer serves. Expect a reflective, seasonal ritual atmosphere oriented toward renewal and abundance.
An autumn equinox harvest moon ceremony centered on intention setting, gratitude for the fruits of your labor, and releasing what no longer serves. Expect a reflective, seasonal ritual atmosphere oriented toward renewal and abundance.
An autumn equinox harvest moon ceremony centered on intention setting, gratitude for the fruits of your labor, and releasing what no longer serves. Expect a reflective, seasonal ritual atmosphere oriented toward renewal and abundance.
Mythopoetic reading circle exploring Women Who Run With the Wolves through reflective discussion, ritual, and guided soul remembrance. A women-centered ceremony focused on awakening the Wild Woman archetype, intuition, and deep inner healing.
Mythopoetic reading circle exploring Women Who Run With the Wolves through reflective discussion, ritual, and guided soul remembrance. A women-centered ceremony focused on awakening the Wild Woman archetype, intuition, and deep inner healing.
Mythopoetic reading circle exploring Women Who Run With the Wolves through reflective discussion, ritual, and guided soul remembrance. A women-centered ceremony focused on awakening the Wild Woman archetype, intuition, and deep inner healing.
An open community conversation on spiritual identity and the impact your beliefs and practices leave behind. Expect reflective prompts, small-group discussion, and a welcoming, no-cost gathering space for connection and meaning-making.
An open community conversation on spiritual identity and the impact your beliefs and practices leave behind. Expect reflective prompts, small-group discussion, and a welcoming, no-cost gathering space for connection and meaning-making.
An open community conversation on spiritual identity and the impact your beliefs and practices leave behind. Expect reflective prompts, small-group discussion, and a welcoming, no-cost gathering space for connection and meaning-making.