“The Architecture of Life: TAOLISM” by Joe Simonetta

Friends Meeting House 227 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, NC

Taolism is an ethical framework rooted in science, reason, sustainability and action. It serves as a path for both personal well-being and collective sustainability, offering a practical approach to a healthier, more ethical, and environmentally responsible world.

“Housing is a Human Right” by Jessie Figueroa and Abby Nelson

Friends Meeting House 227 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, NC

Housing First - Getting and keeping people housed is the first step to ending homelessness. In 2024, Permanent Supportive Housing programs from Homeward Bound had a 96.5% retention rate of individuals not returning to homelessness and taking steps to rebuild their lives as neighbors in our community. 

“Becoming Compassionate Participants in our World—deepening self-awareness” by Sandra Smith

Friends Meeting House 227 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, NC

Sandra will give focus to the nuance between being “present” and being in “presence” and the role receptivity plays in the quality of our lives. Sandra will reference teachings from her recent book The Enneagram Map to Your Deeper Self: Living Beyond Your Type (2024) and invite participants to engage in some simple practices from this book.

Winter Festival

Cloisters Clubhouse 2700 St. Augustine PL., Asheville, NC

Holiday Gathering! Bring a beverage and a light bite to share!

Location is Cloisters Clubhouse 4302 Angelus Circle, Asheville (Not Friends Meeting House)

Presentation TBA

Friends Meeting House 227 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, NC

Presentation TBA