“Reparations” by Dr. Dwight Mullen

Friends Meeting House 227 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, NC

The Community Reparations Commission, with about 25 all-black members, is not only focused on historical injustice but also present-day disparities and policies that still pose a problem. Join us for the conversation.

Colloquy

Zoom

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.

“YMI Cultural Center” by Anthony Thomas

Friends Meeting House 227 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, NC

The YMI Cultural Center and The 128 Years and Counting campaign seeks to elevate black excellence through community engagement, advocacy, leadership development and economic justice. Join us for the conversation.

Colloquy

Zoom

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.

“Journalism Ethics and the Law” by Elizabeth Colton

Friends Meeting House 227 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, NC

Join Diplomat & Journalist in Residence, Warren Wilson College, Elizabeth Colton, for a discussion on Journalism ethics and the law, freedom of the press & expression, human rights, the work of Reporters Sans Frontières (RSF) worldwide and the case of The Blade reporters covering the homeless removal in Asheville.

Colloquy

Zoom

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.

“All-Societies Platform: The Encampment for Citizenship”

Zoom

Join All-Societies Platform: The Encampment for Citizenship.

Hear from past Encampment for Citizenship participants as well as recent Encampers about youth activism and intergenerational social justice. EHSAsheville is joining the American Ethical Union presentation by Zoom at 11:00 AM (instead of our regular meeting at 2:30 PM).

Colloquy

Zoom

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.

“Ethical Culture’s Unique Role in the World” by Don Montagna

Zoom

Don Montagna, retired Ethical Culture Leader of the Washington Ethical Society, will reflect on Ethical Culture’s unique role in the world. Why are religions declining? What are the needs of people in a secular world? Are there principles for a good life? Don will be live, but on the big screen by Zoom.

“Joy is an Act of Resistance” by Greg Bonin

Zoom

Greg Bonin, Ethical Culture Leader and Candidate for ministerial fellowship with the Unitarian Universalist Association, will reflect on the work of human relationships, and what role joy has in resistance, survival, and thriving. Greg will explore the concept of Durable Joy. “Joy is an act of resistance” is a title published by poet Toi Derricotte. Greg will be live, but a Zoom only presentation.