A warm and welcoming
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Sunday mornings at UUSV are a warm and welcoming time and place. If you consider yourself a religious liberal, an unchurched person, one of the “nones,” or a seeker of enlightenment and commUUnity, we have saved a place for you.

 

We meet at 11 a.m. on Sundays and offer stimulating ideas, a welcoming embrace, and a glad home for your spirit. And, like many UU congregations, we also have wonderful music (see below for details), a time for contemplation and silent introspection, and, of course, coffee and conversation after the service.

 

Children’s religious education (RE) is available each week, and on the second Sunday of each month we enjoy a delicious potluck lunch after the service. Our minister, Rev. Michael J.S. Carter, or a guest speaker once a month, will inform, challenge, and inspire you with insight and wisdom – and even a few bad jokes from time to time! Our congregation will greet you with enthusiasm and hope to get to know you as you find yourself eager to return to our home week after week.

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This Sunday, July 26th

"Oh My! AI!"

Rev. Tommy Brown

Wondering and fretting about Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all the rage! Even Pope Leo XIV has weighed into the conversation with a 168 page (in paperback) encyclical entitled Magnifica Humanitas – On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence. On Sunday July 26, Rev. Tommy Brown will share what he is thinking about this emerging technology, the ‘threat’ to humanity, the Pope’s response, and other’s responses to the Pope and AI. Tommy promises that this will not be a AI produced talk and that it may even be funny… and hopeful.
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Next Sunday, August 2nd

“The World Is Too Much With Us—What We Give Our Life To...”

Maceo Keeling

After a brief introduction to William Wordsworth, Maceo will delve into the meaning of Wordsworth’s poem and how it impacts our life, our identity, our attention, and our aspirations. Listen and hear how we “lay waste our powers” in the age of social media, swipes, likes, notification and artificial intelligence. His lived experience as he wrestles with common challenges today, will offer awareness, new perspectives and practical recommendations to cure our distractions and recapture our personal power. He will touch briefly on how men can show up in this new and rapidly changing world.
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This Sunday, July 26th

"Oh My! AI!"

Rev. Tommy Brown

Wondering and fretting about Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all the rage! Even Pope Leo XIV has weighed into the conversation with a 168 page (in paperback) encyclical entitled Magnifica Humanitas – On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence. On Sunday July 26, Rev. Tommy Brown will share what he is thinking about this emerging technology, the ‘threat’ to humanity, the Pope’s response, and other’s responses to the Pope and AI. Tommy promises that this will not be a AI produced talk and that it may even be funny… and hopeful.
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Next Sunday, August 2nd

“The World Is Too Much With Us—What We Give Our Life To...”

Maceo Keeling

After a brief introduction to William Wordsworth, Maceo will delve into the meaning of Wordsworth’s poem and how it impacts our life, our identity, our attention, and our aspirations. Listen and hear how we “lay waste our powers” in the age of social media, swipes, likes, notification and artificial intelligence. His lived experience as he wrestles with common challenges today, will offer awareness, new perspectives and practical recommendations to cure our distractions and recapture our personal power. He will touch briefly on how men can show up in this new and rapidly changing world.
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Music at UUSV

Music is a vital part of our Sunday services, creating connection and joy in our gathering together.

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Our Music Director

Annelinde (Linda) Metzner has been our beloved music director since 2008. A composer, arranger, poet, and music teacher with degrees from Furman University and University of South Carolina, Linda also directs Sahara Women's Peace Choir and founded Asheville's Womansong community chorus. She brings warmth and creativity to every service.

Together with longtime volunteer pianist Sue Stone, they provide music that beautifully complements each sermon.

Second Sundays

Choir Sundays

Music-Centered Sundays

Community Outreach

Second Sundays feature solos and small ensembles from our congregation and local area musicians.

Our wonderful Choir performs on the fourth Sunday of each month.

Music-centered Sundays feature guest musicians leading entire services in which music becomes the heart of our gathering.

Musicians from our congregation offer their talents pro bono to support local nonprofits and causes.

Second Sundays

Second Sundays feature solos and small ensembles from our congregation and local area musicians.

Choir Sundays

Our wonderful Choir performs on the fourth Sunday of each month.

Music-Centered Sundays

Music-centered Sundays feature guest musicians leading entire services in which music becomes the heart of our gathering.

Community Outreach

Musicians from our congregation offer their talents pro bono to support local nonprofits and causes.

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Join Our Choir

Join Our Choir!

Our choir has flourished under Linda's guidance and always welcomes new voices! We rehearse four times a month, and our repertoire is culturally diverse, inclusive, and often delightfully fun.

For a sample of our music, check out the UUSV Quarantine Choir YouTube channel featuring beautiful videos created during the pandemic.

Join Our Choir

Join Our Choir!

Our choir has flourished under Linda's guidance and always welcomes new voices! We rehearse four times a month, and our repertoire is culturally diverse, inclusive, and often delightfully fun.

For a sample of our music, check out the UUSV Quarantine Choir YouTube channel featuring beautiful videos created during the pandemic.

Sunday Flower Program

On the first Sunday of each month, UUSV members provide flower arrangements in memory of loved ones, in celebration, or simply in a spirit of love. Members can choose to post an announcement in The Current and on the website as well.

See the bulletin board sign-up form for details!

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