Center for Faith and Life

Vision: Grounded in the soil of the church, the Center for Faith and Life invites partnership in the vibrant work of the Spirit to cultivate a flourishing community engaged in faith and practice. 

Mission: The Center engages with friends and partners across the wider Asheville community encouraging new perspectives that deepen faith, and bring beauty, belonging, healing, and justice.

The Center Invites Participation in Three Primary Venues:

SPEAKERS AND ARTIST SERIES: In partnership with local churches and organizations, these series feature artists including authors, visual artists and musicians. Through presentations, interviews and panel discussions, participants explore artists’ work and inspiration to expand horizons and deepen perspectives. Speaker events welcome specialists who present on critical issues of local, national and international interest.

COURSES OF STUDY: Theologians and teachers offer 4 week courses around themes that expand theological imagination and nurture spiritual life.

SPIRITUALITY EVENTS: Spiritual directors and spiritual formation teachers facilitate contemplative experiences that foster growth through spiritual direction, spiritual practices, retreats, and workshops. Through embodied practices, participants are compassionately guided into deeper awareness of the Spirit’s presence and invitations in their lives.