
Community & Belonging In Americana Jewry
Facilitated conversation exploring belonging and inclusion in American Jewish life, with panel dialogue on community building, civic justice, and practical strategies for more inclusive congregations.
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Facilitated civic dialogue exploring equitable, sustainable community visions and practical next steps for local action. Free ticket reserves your spot for a participatory conversation hosted by Meaningful Conversations Asheville.
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Facilitated community conversation exploring meaning making amid hardship, combining reflective exercises, personal storytelling, and practical coping strategies to foster resilience and connection at a neighborhood community center.
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Candid, facilitator-led dialogues focused on racial healing and authentic relationship-building; monthly Sunday gatherings invite participants or observers into guided conversation, reflective listening, and community-centered practices.
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Deep discussion of Asheville Poverty Initiative's community based model for addressing poverty and homelessness, led by Ben Williamson with in-person presentation, audience Q&A, and hybrid Zoom access for community members and service providers.

Deep discussion of Asheville Poverty Initiative's community based model for addressing poverty and homelessness, led by Ben Williamson with in-person presentation, audience Q&A, and hybrid Zoom access for community members and service providers.
Deep discussion of Asheville Poverty Initiative's community based model for addressing poverty and homelessness, led by Ben Williamson with in-person presentation, audience Q&A, and hybrid Zoom access for community members and service providers.
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Panel and community discussion on recovery and resilience strategies for Asheville’s River Arts District, connecting architects, RiverLink, and local stakeholders in a church venue for cross-disciplinary dialogue and creative solutions.
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Quiet, contemplative poetry exploration of memory and loss led by poet M.K. Barreau, combining intimate readings and guided reflection to open conversation about grief, resilience, and communal healing.

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Participants submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions, then the asker opens the discussion with context and reflections in a calm, nonjudgmental roundtable encouraging curious communal inquiry.
Participants submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions, then the asker opens the discussion with context and reflections in a calm, nonjudgmental roundtable encouraging curious communal inquiry.

Silent group sitting that weaves contemplative practices from multiple traditions into shared presence and deepened connection to the Sacred in a quiet mountain lodge setting.

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