Unite Against Book Bans campaign by the American Library Association (ALA) aims to raise awareness of the dramatic rise in censorship and book banning.
The ALA fully supports the right of every parent to control what their child reads, but not the right to restrict what other children read, or to limit the books that are available to young people in the library.
Colloquy is an opportunity to explore and reflect on a particular aspect of life in a structured and facilitated small-group setting in a nonjudgmental, confidential atmosphere. Colloquy was created more than 25 years ago by Arthur Dobrin (now Leader Emeritus of the Ethical Society of Long Island) and brought to Asheville by Joy McConnell, Consulting Leader for the Ethical Humanist Society of Asheville. Colloquy inspires participants to raise awareness of their own views, emotions and values. Guided by a facilitator, participants listen to a topic read by the leader, and take turns sharing responses – speaking from personal experiences, thoughts and feelings.
Mo Green will discusses Leadership and Public Education. Not only will Mo’s style entertain, but his passion for championing public education and his determination to make a difference is impressive. Under his leadership, the Guilford County Schools saw substantial improvements in student performance and overall educational standards. Mo recognizes where we need to improve North Carolina’s public schools, and is committed to doing so as State Superintendent.
2024 Assembly Platform Sunday, July 28 2:00 PM ET Ethical Culture Leader Louise Jett will talk about her aspirations for Ethical Culture and the importance of clergy within our movement and Societies. Immediately following the presentation, Joy McConnell will lead a discussion for EHSAsheville members and guests on
Colloquy is an opportunity to explore and reflect on a particular aspect of life in a structured and facilitated small-group setting in a nonjudgmental, confidential atmosphere. Colloquy was created more than 25 years ago by Arthur Dobrin (now Leader Emeritus of the Ethical Society of Long Island) and brought to Asheville by Joy McConnell, Consulting Leader for the Ethical Humanist Society of Asheville. Colloquy inspires participants to raise awareness of their own views, emotions and values. Guided by a facilitator, participants listen to a topic read by the leader, and take turns sharing responses – speaking from personal experiences, thoughts and feelings.
Terry L. Smith will conduct a discussion on contemporary applied ethics and the foundational assumptions, ideas and ideals of Ethical Culture. Ethical culture focused on applied ethics rather than philosophical ethics, promoting the knowledge and practice of social and personal ethics to help people find meaning by living lives of moral worth.
Colloquy is an opportunity to explore and reflect on a particular aspect of life in a structured and facilitated small-group setting in a nonjudgmental, confidential atmosphere. Colloquy was created more than 25 years ago by Arthur Dobrin (now Leader Emeritus of the Ethical Society of Long Island) and brought to Asheville by Joy McConnell, Consulting Leader for the Ethical Humanist Society of Asheville. Colloquy inspires participants to raise awareness of their own views, emotions and values. Guided by a facilitator, participants listen to a topic read by the leader, and take turns sharing responses – speaking from personal experiences, thoughts and feelings.
Ron Katz Ron will focus on three questions. 1) How do I navigate voting? 2) How do I find the positions of the candidates on the issues I care about? 3) How can I do more? Ron's talk and discussion is at the Intersection of Social Justice and Voting.
Colloquy is an opportunity to explore and reflect on a particular aspect of life in a structured and facilitated small-group setting in a nonjudgmental, confidential atmosphere. Colloquy was created more than 25 years ago by Arthur Dobrin (now Leader Emeritus of the Ethical Society of Long Island) and brought to Asheville by Joy McConnell, Consulting Leader for the Ethical Humanist Society of Asheville. Colloquy inspires participants to raise awareness of their own views, emotions and values. Guided by a facilitator, participants listen to a topic read by the leader, and take turns sharing responses – speaking from personal experiences, thoughts and feelings.
We hope you are safe. Many are still without internet and potable water after Hurricane Helene. Jackie will host a "Gathering" for those who want to connect.
Flourishing, in this context, includes moving toward wholeness, exercising compassion, and experiencing joy. Guy Sayles will draw on a variety of wisdom traditions and psychological perspectives to explore practices which help us flourish and contribute to the flourishing of others and of creation.
We will view the March 2024, David LaMotte 18 1/2 minute talk - "Why Heroes Don't Change the World” - given at TEDx Asheville followed by Zoom discussion with David LaMotte.
David’s talk focuses on the downside of hero narratives, and how stories that we tell to inspire people can often have the opposite effect. It’s a hopeful message, reminding us that we don’t have to be extraordinary to make change, we just have to work together.