Events

In person at 227 Edgewood Road - North Asheville. Jim and Lynn will give highlights from their course on "How to Live a Life of Great Value".

We will view a presentation by Louise Jett – Ethical Culture Leader – recently given at the Ethical Society of St. Louis. A discussion of the presentation and Ethical Culture values will be led by Jackie Simms.

In person at 227 Edgewood Road - North Asheville. Housing Bond: 2030 Strategic Plan Goals; 1) Support development of 1,500-1,850 rental units for households at <80% of area median income; 2) Support development of 400 ownership units for households at <80% of area median income

Kai Bird, the Pulitzer Prize–winning coauthor of American Prometheus, inspiration for the Oscar-winning sensation Oppenheimer, will tell about his new book, American Scoundrel, a biography of Roy Cohn — the mastermind behind the current arc of American political life, including the ascent of Donald Trump.

In person at 227 Edgewood Road - North Asheville. In her book, Niconda shares an intimate portrait of her survival as a young Black woman in Asheville and stories from a lifetime of building community, practicing radical self-love, advocating for her children, and speaking truth to power fighting oppression, confronting injustice and creating meaningful change.

Rachel will lead a discussion on how humanists can effectively engage in the political and electoral process and how national and local efforts can align to advance shared values.

In lieu of Colloquy, we will join the New York Society for Ethical Culture for a program on National Ethical Service presented online only Sunday July 5 at 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM. All are welcome.

The Annual Meeting of the Ethical Humanist Society of Asheville will take place on Sunday, June 21, 2026, 2:30 – 4:00 PM at 227 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, NC. A potluck meal will follow the meeting. All are welcome to attend (only members may vote).

In person at 227 Edgewood Road - North Asheville. Dan’s presentation will explore civil resistance as a practical and effective tool for protecting democracy. Dan will examine how power works, why violence often fails, the research behind the “3–4% tipping point”, and case studies.

Jen will be in person at 227 Edgewood Road - North Asheville. Jen’s presentation will explore the lived realities behind Asheville’s housing crisis, and the practical solutions communities can pursue together. Further topic description in development.