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Hello Jubilants,
I write to you on Wednesday morning. By the time you read this, the final results of the election may or may not be known. Whichever way the narrow slice lands, it is clear that we remain a nation divided. My heart has been prepared for violence in these coming days. I guess that’s why mo nths ago when we wrote the Seeds for this Via, I chose “disrupting peace” for this Sunday. Whether the violence will be in the streets or in the words of our leaders or in the center of my own soul, I do not know.
Anne Wray graciously sent me quotes and this one seems apropos today: “One of the titles by which Jesus is known is Prince of Peace, and he used the word himself in what seems at first glance to be two radically contradictory utterances. On one occasion he said to the disciples, ‘Do not think that I have come to bring peace on earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.’ (Matthew 10:34) And later on, the last time they ate together, he said to them, ‘Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.’ (John 14:27)
The contradiction is resolved when you realize that for Jesus peace seems to have meant not the absence of struggle but the presence of love.” ~ Frederick Buechner, Wishful Thinking
Many have said we are in a fight for the soul of our nation. I also believe we are in a fight for our own souls. I wonder if we can have the faith of a 14-year-old forced into hiding for more than two years. Anne Frank wrote in her diary: “In spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart. I simply can’t build up my hopes on a foundation consisting of confusion, misery and death. I see the world gradually being turned into a wilderness, I hear the ever approaching thunder, which will destroy us, too. I can feel the sufferings of millions and yet, if I look up into the heavens, I think that it will all come right, that this cruelty too will end, and that peace and tranquility will return again.”
Come Sunday as we explore what power lies in the disruption of peace.
Laura C.
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Sunday's Celebration Line-up
Look who is joining us this week!
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This Sunday, November 8th, we continue on the Via Negativa to explore The Power of Disruption with "DISRUPTING PEACE." Leading our celebration this week is Laura Collins, Minister of Transition, along with:
- Yona FrenchHawk ~ calling the directions
- Aditi & Jay ~ releasing & letting go
- Jerry Crouch ~ gift of sharing
- The Jubilee Singers ~ gift of song
- Jay Joslin ~ singing the buddhist bowl
- Jackie Dobrinska ~ minister of community life
- YOU ~ real-time, face-to-virtual-face connection!
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CHECK OUT LAST WEEK'S CELEBRATION
Click here to watch the November 1st Sunday Celebration: Disrupting Life.
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JUBILEE! COMMUNITY'S PLEDGE CAMPAIGN 2021
Sustaining A Courageous Community of Love
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From now until December 6th, we invite you to make your financial pledge for 2021. Your pledge is one way you can say, “Count me in. I’ve cast my vote for of this movement of hope –with my heart, prayers and resources.”
 At this major intersection in our life as a nation and as a global community, it is communities like Jubilee! that will have to show the way into that new world of unity, inclusion and compassion that is being born. And courageous love is the only way to get there.
Our campaign theme, “Sustaining a Courageous Community of Love” says we at Jubilee! intend to keep practicing courageous love. Even when we’re not doing it as well as we want, we are helping show our world the right direction.
How to make your pledge to help Sustain this Courageous Community of Love:
- Our Board co-chair, Bruce Mulkey, is sending you a letter this week explaining the campaign and showing you how to participate. His letter may come by US Postal Service or email, or both. If you’re not sure we have your preferred contact info, let Patrick Fitzsimmons know (828-777-2495 or patrickfitzsimmons@hotmail.com).
- You can pledge on our new website, https://jubileecommunity.org See the drop-down under the Donate link or click this: https://jubileecommunity.org/make-a-pledge/
- During our Sunday Celebrations, we’ll have a link to Pledge in the Chat box.
On one Sunday, an outreach partner will tell how the money you give to our Hunger Basket is helping so many. On other Sundays, Jubilants will share why they give to the Jubilee! Community. On Sunday, Dec. 6th, Laura will lead us as we honor and give thanks for your pledges.
Please make your pledge today to help Sustain this Courageous Community of Love. If what you can pledge is $1.00 a week, the spirit of your commitment will be as valuable as a pledge of $1000 a week.
“The world is now too dangerous and too beautiful for anything but love…” (Rev. Brian Cole, adapted from William Sloan Coffin). As you consider your pledge, we hope you’ll respond to that thought with “O’yeah! & I’m in!”
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GET INVOLVED with Jubilee!
So Many Ways to Contribute & Connect
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GET LISTED IN OUR COMMUNITY DIRECTORY
As part of the launch of our new website, we are asking Jubilants to help update our community directory. Between now and December 1st, we'll be collecting contact info and photos. Then a few weeks later, we will go live with a password protected directory on the website so that we can all stay in touch with each other. So please help us update the directory by clicking here, filling in the form and emailing us your photo by December 1st.
GET UP & BOOGIE
Lady Gaga singing "Born this Way" with a cast of some of your favorites Jubilants! Check out this blast from the past which was made by Jay Joslin back in the day. Turn up the volume, dance, sing and know we will be back together again making joyful noise. Watch video.
STILL TWO DAYS LEFT TO FIND BALANCE IN UNCERTAIN TIMES
 Join local spiritual leaders, meditation teachers, and musicians as we hold a space to sow seeds of love, harmony and balance. We live in a time of incredible divisiveness, and nothing shows us more than that then the upcoming election. There is so much fear, misinformation, and possible disruption. And yet, we all know and love people on the other side of the aisle. Please join us for the final two days of this healing event.
- Nov 5: Damita Jo Wilder, Billy Jonas, Yona FrenchHawk
- Nov 6: Rev. Darlene Strickland (Unity of the Blue Ridge), Aditi Seti, and DeBorah Ogiste
Thursday, Nov. 5 and Friday, Nov. 6 from 5 to 5:30 pm via Zoom
Click here to register for this free event
THE MAGNIFICENCE OF NATURE ~ THE CHALLENGE OF CLIMATE CHAOS
T he beauty and grandeur of animals and landscapes in natural areas can be awe-inspiring. The power and destructive forces of an altered climate can be alarming. Please join Dr. Roger Helm as he explores both of these realities. Sponsored by Jubliee!’s Earth Team, Dr. Helm’s Zoom presentations will help us understand the existential threat climate change driven chaos is unleashing and the solutions at hand. His presentations will also inspire us to action by reminding us, through photographs from around the world, of the magnificence of nature - part of what is at stake.
RADICAL REGENERATION: TRANSFORMATIVE WISDOM IN DARK TIMES
 Internationally renowned religious scholar, writer, teacher and author, Andrew Harvey is offering a two-day online event encompassing an evening lecture on the poetry of Kabir and a full-day workshop on his powerful and passionate insights into sacred activism.
Friday, November 13 at 7PM
Kabir: Turning into Gold
In one of his poems, Kabir says that “one drop of divine love can turn us to gold.” Andrew Harvey will share his recent translations of this mystic Indian poet and sacred activist from the Middle Ages and tell stories about his extraordinary life.
Saturday, November 14, 10 AM -12.30 PM and 2 PM – 4.30 PM
Radical Regeneration: Birthing a New Human Species in the Age of Extinction
Andrew Harvey will teach his powerful and passionate insights about sacred activism: how we can help change and heal the world without guilt, burnout and from a space of love, hope and caring.
The fee for both days is $85, and Jubilants can get a discount by using the code: jubilee10. Click here for more information and registration.
GREAT NEWS FOR OUR HOMELESS FRIENDS
The city of Asheville has contracted to continue paying the rent at the Red Roof Inn for the homeless shelter through February. But the people who are living there still need to be fed. Jubilee! is accepting donations for shelter dinners that will hopefully feed them at least once a month through February. We will hire our beloved Delia to cater. To make a donation, click here and select "designated funds."
VIDEOGRAPHERS NEEDED
As we move into the holiday season and beyond, Jubilee! is looking for videographers to help film Sunday celebrations. If you have desire and experience, please contact Jackie at jldobrinska@gmail.com.
SUPPORT JUBILEE!
We know it's not the same as passing the basket during Sunday Celebration, but there are lots of different ways you can donate to Jubilee! and the Hunger Basket. Please give as generously as you can!
Online: Click here.
GivePlus app: Download the GivePlus app, enter zip code 28801, and click on Jubilee!
Text: Text 844-962-2639. Click here to watch a short video showing you how easy it is to do.
Snail Mail: Just mail your check to Jubilee!, 46 Wall Street, Asheville, NC 28801.
SEEDS OF CELEBRATION
The Via Negativa Seeds of Celebration -- focusing on the Power of Disruption -- are a great way to prepare for each Sunday Celebration and get inspiration for your spiritual growth during this season. We have had an amazing response to sharing gifts of creativity this autumn, and all the spots are taken for the coming season's Sunday Celebrations. Keep all those juicy ideas brewing for Via Creativa next quarter.
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GET INVOLVED with the Asheville Community
Some Ideas for Connecting with our Local Community
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LANDLORD-TENANT PARTNERSHIP
 Right now, there are families living in public housing that want to move into private rentals, and have financial assistance to do so. But not enough landlords know about the Landlord-Tenant Partnership, and the new supports being offered which can make these moves doable and successful for landlords and tenants. Thrive Asheville’s new Landlord-Tenant Partnership will empower families living in public housing communities to choose safer, more resourced neighborhoods. These types of moves have been shown to be one of the most significant factors in improving life outcomes for children! It’s very likely that there are landlords in your faith community who could hold a part of the solution to the affordable housing crisis. We have information, and a network of supports, and funds - we only need 25 landlords who will join us to make this happen. To learn more about the program, you may want to watch this inspiring video: The Science of Opportunity. You can also see the webpage with the details here: Landlord-Tenant Partnership Overview.
REACH OUT A HELPING HAND
Looking for more ways to get involved in the community? Find out how you can help some of our other favorite local non-profits.
Bountiful Cities: Long term food security solutions in Asheville and Buncombe County. Promotes social justice and economic viability through sustainable urban agriculture support and garden and cooking education
AHope: A great organization that takes care of homeless folks. AHope is requesting many items including much needed entertainment -- magazines, books, puzzles, games, etc. Learn more here.
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Please donate to the hunger baskets or Jubilee!'s operating costs or both. Jubilee! continues to have expenses to keep running. And know all hunger basket donations are going to Bounty & Soul and other organizations providing COVID relief.
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