Presentations
Presentations are on the Third Sunday of the month. Our EHSAsheville events are at 2:30 PM. All-Sociey or other events may start at an earlier time.
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1st Sunday of the month. Explore and reflect on a topic chosen by the leader to raise awareness of and share views, emotions and values.
“Why We Can’t & How We Can – Just All Get Along” by Rick Ott
“Why We Can’t & How We Can – Just All Get Along” by Rick Ott
With the current societal polarization, open-mindedness is the first step to self-care, rational thinking, and discarding the “scare script” that leads to demonizing others. Rick will offer practical strategies for engaging in conversations with individuals holding ...
“Why the World’s Religions Still Matter” by Vicki Garlock
“Why the World's Religions Still Matter” by Vicki Garlock
Religion has long been used to justify the worst of human behaviors. We're also seeing a modern-day shift in the role of both religious institutions and faith-based practices. Nevertheless, religion continues to play an important role in one's identity, how we interact ...
“The Exvangelicals” by Sarah McCammon
"The Exvangelicals" by Sarah McCammon
The Exvangelicals is the story of a rising generation of the children of evangelicalism, including Sarah herself, who are growing up and fleeing the fold, who are thinking for themselves and deconstructing what feel like the “alternative facts” of their childhood. ...
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We endeavor to nurture the capacity and responsibility of human beings to act in their personal relationships and in the larger community to help create a better world. We are inspired by the ideal of working to create a more humane society, recognizing each person’s worth and dignity, and helping to bring out the best in them. We are a member of the American Ethical Union and an affiliate of the American Humanist Association. We join together to assist each other in developing ethical ideas and ideals, to celebrate life’s joys, support each other through life’s crises, and to cultivate ethical behavior in our community.
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