
Welcome and Affirming Congregation
An inclusive worship service centered on affirmation and belonging, with supportive community connection and space to learn what an affirming faith community looks like. Welcomes curious newcomers and longtime seekers across all identities.
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Call and response kirtan chanting and a participatory song circle in a warm, intimate space. Expect devotional melodies, gentle rhythm, and a late night community practice focused on presence and connection.

Call and response kirtan chanting and a participatory song circle in a warm, intimate space. Expect devotional melodies, gentle rhythm, and a late night community practice focused on presence and connection.
Call and response kirtan chanting and a participatory song circle in a warm, intimate space. Expect devotional melodies, gentle rhythm, and a late night community practice focused on presence and connection.

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.

A reflective small-group circle centered on shared humanity and resilience during uncertain times. Expect gentle facilitation, mindful conversation prompts, and quiet space for connection and personal grounding.

A reflective small-group circle centered on shared humanity and resilience during uncertain times. Expect gentle facilitation, mindful conversation prompts, and quiet space for connection and personal grounding.
A reflective small-group circle centered on shared humanity and resilience during uncertain times. Expect gentle facilitation, mindful conversation prompts, and quiet space for connection and personal grounding.

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.
A welcoming weekly circle blending guided reflection, meditation, and shared silence in a calm, supportive room. Emphasis on community connection and approachable practice for newcomers and regulars alike.
A welcoming weekly circle blending guided reflection, meditation, and shared silence in a calm, supportive room. Emphasis on community connection and approachable practice for newcomers and regulars alike.
A welcoming weekly circle blending guided reflection, meditation, and shared silence in a calm, supportive room. Emphasis on community connection and approachable practice for newcomers and regulars alike.
A late-evening Shakti activation ceremony centered on sacred energetic transmission to awaken life force and clear energetic blocks. Expect a ritual-style setting focused on deep spiritual alignment, subtle-body healing, and inner renewal.
A late-evening Shakti activation ceremony centered on sacred energetic transmission to awaken life force and clear energetic blocks. Expect a ritual-style setting focused on deep spiritual alignment, subtle-body healing, and inner renewal.
A late-evening Shakti activation ceremony centered on sacred energetic transmission to awaken life force and clear energetic blocks. Expect a ritual-style setting focused on deep spiritual alignment, subtle-body healing, and inner renewal.
Sacred ceremonial circle exploring Mary Magdalene’s wisdom through ritual and guided meditation, centered on grace and transformation. Expect an intimate, heart-led gathering focused on embodied healing and spiritual connection.
Sacred ceremonial circle exploring Mary Magdalene’s wisdom through ritual and guided meditation, centered on grace and transformation. Expect an intimate, heart-led gathering focused on embodied healing and spiritual connection.
Sacred ceremonial circle exploring Mary Magdalene’s wisdom through ritual and guided meditation, centered on grace and transformation. Expect an intimate, heart-led gathering focused on embodied healing and spiritual connection.

A cozy open-studio sanctuary for SoulCollage card-making and intuitive exploration, with space for personal insight, deep relaxation, and reflective sharing. Designed for spiritual seekers to connect with like-minded practitioners in a supportive monthly circle.

A cozy open-studio sanctuary for SoulCollage card-making and intuitive exploration, with space for personal insight, deep relaxation, and reflective sharing. Designed for spiritual seekers to connect with like-minded practitioners in a supportive monthly circle.
A cozy open-studio sanctuary for SoulCollage card-making and intuitive exploration, with space for personal insight, deep relaxation, and reflective sharing. Designed for spiritual seekers to connect with like-minded practitioners in a supportive monthly circle.

Slow walking meditation winds through peaceful gardens, blending mindful steps with gentle qigong movement. A calming mid-day practice focused on breath, body awareness, and grounding in nature.

Slow walking meditation winds through peaceful gardens, blending mindful steps with gentle qigong movement. A calming mid-day practice focused on breath, body awareness, and grounding in nature.
Slow walking meditation winds through peaceful gardens, blending mindful steps with gentle qigong movement. A calming mid-day practice focused on breath, body awareness, and grounding in nature.

A two hour introductory workshop centered on expressive, inward focused art making rather than technique perfection. Expect gentle creative prompts and reflective space on an outdoor event lawn for personal exploration and calm connection.

A two hour introductory workshop centered on expressive, inward focused art making rather than technique perfection. Expect gentle creative prompts and reflective space on an outdoor event lawn for personal exploration and calm connection.
A two hour introductory workshop centered on expressive, inward focused art making rather than technique perfection. Expect gentle creative prompts and reflective space on an outdoor event lawn for personal exploration and calm connection.

Guided connection practice focused on seeing and being seen, hearing and being heard through structured group sharing. A community-centered wellness gathering for authentic relating and supportive communion.

Guided connection practice focused on seeing and being seen, hearing and being heard through structured group sharing. A community-centered wellness gathering for authentic relating and supportive communion.
Guided connection practice focused on seeing and being seen, hearing and being heard through structured group sharing. A community-centered wellness gathering for authentic relating and supportive communion.
An intentionally crafted, heart opening song journey that blends melodic vocals with somatic presence and nature connection, inviting participants back to body, Land, roots, and shared belonging. Expect a gentle, intimate gathering with communal reflection and emotional reset.
An intentionally crafted, heart opening song journey that blends melodic vocals with somatic presence and nature connection, inviting participants back to body, Land, roots, and shared belonging. Expect a gentle, intimate gathering with communal reflection and emotional reset.
An intentionally crafted, heart opening song journey that blends melodic vocals with somatic presence and nature connection, inviting participants back to body, Land, roots, and shared belonging. Expect a gentle, intimate gathering with communal reflection and emotional reset.

Peer-led LGBTQ+ support circle centered on sharing personal journeys, mutual listening, and practical coping tools in a confidential, affirming space. Designed for community connection and emotional support through an online meeting format.

Peer-led LGBTQ+ support circle centered on sharing personal journeys, mutual listening, and practical coping tools in a confidential, affirming space. Designed for community connection and emotional support through an online meeting format.
Peer-led LGBTQ+ support circle centered on sharing personal journeys, mutual listening, and practical coping tools in a confidential, affirming space. Designed for community connection and emotional support through an online meeting format.
A reflective evening centered on personal balance and inner growth through guided spiritual practices and restorative techniques. Expect a calm, community-oriented session exploring transformation of body, mind, and spirit in a hotel meeting-room setting.
A reflective evening centered on personal balance and inner growth through guided spiritual practices and restorative techniques. Expect a calm, community-oriented session exploring transformation of body, mind, and spirit in a hotel meeting-room setting.
A reflective evening centered on personal balance and inner growth through guided spiritual practices and restorative techniques. Expect a calm, community-oriented session exploring transformation of body, mind, and spirit in a hotel meeting-room setting.

Core Shamanism journey circle using steady drumbeat trance to explore the lower, middle, and upper worlds and connect with spirit guides. Early doors include earth songs and instrument jamming, with space for blankets, eye pillows, journaling, and charging crystals on an altar.

Core Shamanism journey circle using steady drumbeat trance to explore the lower, middle, and upper worlds and connect with spirit guides. Early doors include earth songs and instrument jamming, with space for blankets, eye pillows, journaling, and charging crystals on an altar.
Core Shamanism journey circle using steady drumbeat trance to explore the lower, middle, and upper worlds and connect with spirit guides. Early doors include earth songs and instrument jamming, with space for blankets, eye pillows, journaling, and charging crystals on an altar.
Queer-led woodland ramble at Bent Creek with mushroom foraging alongside nature songs, rhythmic chants, and a playful mushroom dance. An outdoor, community-centered gathering blending guided exploration with lighthearted movement and ritual.
Queer-led woodland ramble at Bent Creek with mushroom foraging alongside nature songs, rhythmic chants, and a playful mushroom dance. An outdoor, community-centered gathering blending guided exploration with lighthearted movement and ritual.
Queer-led woodland ramble at Bent Creek with mushroom foraging alongside nature songs, rhythmic chants, and a playful mushroom dance. An outdoor, community-centered gathering blending guided exploration with lighthearted movement and ritual.

Professionally facilitated peer support circle centered on healing from trauma and addiction, welcoming both those in recovery and allies. Expect deeply listened to sharing with no off limits topics in a respectful, inclusive space.

Professionally facilitated peer support circle centered on healing from trauma and addiction, welcoming both those in recovery and allies. Expect deeply listened to sharing with no off limits topics in a respectful, inclusive space.
Professionally facilitated peer support circle centered on healing from trauma and addiction, welcoming both those in recovery and allies. Expect deeply listened to sharing with no off limits topics in a respectful, inclusive space.

A bustling campus showcase on the Quad with tables from student clubs, organizations, and activity groups. Meet student leaders, ask questions, and discover involvement opportunities and accommodations support that match your interests.

A bustling campus showcase on the Quad with tables from student clubs, organizations, and activity groups. Meet student leaders, ask questions, and discover involvement opportunities and accommodations support that match your interests.
A bustling campus showcase on the Quad with tables from student clubs, organizations, and activity groups. Meet student leaders, ask questions, and discover involvement opportunities and accommodations support that match your interests.

Confidential Sex Addicts Anonymous 12-step meeting centered on hope, healing, and accountability for those seeking freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. Peer support and recovery resources are offered in a church setting.

Confidential Sex Addicts Anonymous 12-step meeting centered on hope, healing, and accountability for those seeking freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. Peer support and recovery resources are offered in a church setting.
Confidential Sex Addicts Anonymous 12-step meeting centered on hope, healing, and accountability for those seeking freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. Peer support and recovery resources are offered in a church setting.

An eclipse-themed SoulCollage® session blends intuitive collage-making with reflective shadow work to surface hidden truths. Create personalized cards in a calm studio setting, then use them for guided self-inquiry, rebirth, and transformation.

An eclipse-themed SoulCollage® session blends intuitive collage-making with reflective shadow work to surface hidden truths. Create personalized cards in a calm studio setting, then use them for guided self-inquiry, rebirth, and transformation.
An eclipse-themed SoulCollage® session blends intuitive collage-making with reflective shadow work to surface hidden truths. Create personalized cards in a calm studio setting, then use them for guided self-inquiry, rebirth, and transformation.