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)

“Asheville Poverty Initiative” by Ben Williamson

Friends Meeting House 227 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, NC

Ben will lead a discussion on Asheville Poverty Initiative's model of community-building as a response to poverty and homelessness, focusing on the human experience and systemic barriers.

Colloquy

Zoom

Zoom Only (because of Snow)

The topic for 2/1/2026 is "Embodying Resilience"

Explore an aspect of life in a facilitated small-group, nonjudgmental, confidential setting. Listen to readings by the leader. Share responses from personal experiences, thoughts and feelings - raising awareness of our own emotions and values.

Presentation TBA

Friends Meeting House 227 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, NC

Presentation TBA

Colloquy

Friends Meeting House 227 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, NC

Colloquy in-person is back!

Explore an aspect of life in a facilitated small-group, nonjudgmental, confidential setting. Listen to readings by the leader. Share responses from personal experiences, thoughts and feelings - raising awareness of our own emotions and values.

“Hope, Mindfulness, and Success in the Midst of Political Chaos and Upheaval – A Former FBI Agent’s Perspective” by Ken Wheatley

Friends Meeting House 227 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, NC

In person at 227 Edgewood Road - North Asheville. Ken will discuss the ground truth of law enforcement operations, checks and balances, resistance versus protest, and the tools, techniques, and action items for the path forward, drawing on lessons from his time in the military, Federal law enforcement, and international corporate leadership.

Colloquy

Friends Meeting House 227 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, NC

Colloquy in-person is back!

Explore an aspect of life in a facilitated small-group, nonjudgmental, confidential setting. Listen to readings by the leader. Share responses from personal experiences, thoughts and feelings - raising awareness of our own emotions and values.

“Asheville’s Housing Crisis: Stories, Systems, and Solutions” by Jen Hampton

Friends Meeting House 227 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, NC

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.

“Strategic Nonviolence Action” by Daniel Snyder

Friends Meeting House 227 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, NC

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.

Annual Meeting

Friends Meeting House 227 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, NC

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).