Ethical Humanist Society of Asheville

"How to be Foolproof in Today’s News Environment: Bias, Misinformation, AI – what can you trust?" by Eric Schurenberg
2026-03-29 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Sunday, March 29 – 11:00 AM ET – All Society Program – Sponsored by the American Ethical Union

“How to be Foolproof in Today’s News Environment: Bias, Misinformation, AI – what can you trust?” will be presented by Eric Schurenberg on Sunday, March 29, 2026 – by Zoom only at 11:00 AM. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
Register Here Link to American Ethical Union Announcement
The founder of The Alliance For Trust in Media, veteran journalist and media executive Eric Schurenberg will take you through a crash course in navigating today’s chaotic news environment to uncover information you can trust. He’ll explain the economic reasons that news gets delivered the way it does, the effects of the growing seepage of AI into the information ecosystem, and some quick, non-partisan rules that you can deploy to avoid being misled online.
Eric is the former editor in chief of the publications Inc., Money, CBS MoneyWatch and BNET and the former CEO of Inc. and Fast Company. He’s now a distinguished instructor of journalism at University of Chicago and the host of the podcast In Reality.

Colloquy
2026-04-05 14:30 - 16:00 | Friends Meeting House, 227 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, NC
Colloquy in person is back! We will meet from 2:30 to 4:00 PM at the Friends Meeting House, 227 Edgewood Road, Asheville.
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 sit in a circle, listen to a topic read by the leader, and take turns sharing responses – speaking from personal experiences, thoughts and feelings.
Examples of recent topics include: resistance, honesty, friendship, generosity, anger, forgiveness, deep listening, living with intention, perfection, pluralism, renewal, uniqueness, possibility . . .
Visitors are welcome. Come join us!

"Asheville’s Housing Crisis: Stories, Systems, and Solutions" by Jen Hampton
2026-04-19 14:30 - 16:00 | Friends Meeting House, 227 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, NC
“Asheville’s Housing Crisis: Stories, Systems, and Solutions” will be presented by Jen Hampton at the Sunday, April 19, 2026, meeting of the Ethical Humanist Society of Asheville, 2:30 – 4:00 pm at 227 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, NC. Jen will be with us in-person for her presentation and Q&A. There will also be a hybrid Zoom option. All are welcome to attend.
Jen’s presentation will explore the lived realities behind Asheville’s housing crisis, and the practical solutions communities can pursue together. Further talk summary in development.
Jen Hampton is a housing and labor organizer in Asheville for the Asheville Area Tenants Union. She is also a co-founder and leader of Asheville Food and Beverage United, advocating for fair wages, safe working conditions, and collective power for service industry workers.
Through organizing, advocacy, and coalition-building, she works to ensure that working people and tenants have a meaningful voice in the systems that shape their lives. She was recognized as one of USA TODAY’s Women of the Year for her community leadership and impact.

"Strategic Nonviolence Action" by Daniel Snyder
2026-05-17 14:30 - 16:00 | Friends Meeting House, 227 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, NC
“Strategic Nonviolence Action” will be presented by Daniel O. Snyder at the Sunday, May 17, 2026, meeting of the Ethical Humanist Society of Asheville, 2:30 – 4:00 pm at 227 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, NC. Dan will join us in-person for his presentation and Q&A. A hybrid Zoom option will also be available. All are welcome to attend.
At a time of deep political polarization and democratic strain, this talk explores 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” for successful movements and case studies.
Dan Snyder, PhD, is a teacher, spiritual director, and longtime practitioner of strategic nonviolence. Trained in clinical psychology and religion, he holds degrees from Pacifica Graduate Institute, Boston University School of Theology, Earlham School of Religion, and Guilford College. Over four decades, Dan has worked as a pastoral counselor, educator, and peace studies teacher, including faculty service at Pendle Hill, the Quaker center for study and contemplation.
His work integrates theology, depth psychology, and the nonviolent traditions of Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., and Gene Sharp to help communities cultivate both inner resilience and effective democratic action.

Annual Meeting
2026-06-21 14:30 - 16:00 | 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).
An agenda will be available in advance of the meeting.
Board members will be elected. If you wish to serve as a member of the EHSAsheville Board, please let any current board member know.

Presentation TBA
2026-07-19 14:30 - 16:00 | Friends Meeting House, 227 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, NC
