Words of Grace Blog
🏳️⚧️ Interfaith Pride Worship to Kick Off 2026 Blue Ridge Pride Festival 🏳️🌈
Celebrate the spirit of Pride and inclusion at the Blue Ridge Pride Interfaith Worship, September 26 at 10:30 am in Downtown Asheville.
🦁 Welcome Back Lions! Student Cookout Coming September 7
We're hosting a Welcome Back Cookout for students on September 7 at 6 pm. All members of the Lion community are welcome and encouraged to join.
✊🏿 Honoring Juneteenth: Join Us at the Fourth Annual Community Celebration
Join us in celebrating Juneteenth with our neighbors at a community potluck hosted the Madison ROOTS.
🍽️ Community Meal Celebrating Students Coming April 19
Join us Sunday, April 19 at 5:30 pm for a Community Meal honoring our students. Students are welcome and encouraged to attend.
🗓️ Trash and Treasures Sale Coming Saturday, May 2
The Annual Trash and Treasures Sale returns to Mars Hill on Saturday, May 2. Here’s how you can support the sale and the unique way we love and serve our community.
🥣 Fourth Annual Soup Supper to Benefit Historic Mt. Olive Cemetery on March 24
The Fourth Annual Soup Supper benefiting the historic Mt. Olive Cemetery has been rescheduled for March 24, 2026. We hope you’ll join us in supporting our neighbors in the Long Ridge Community.
🥞 Fat Tuesday on Sunday: Celebrate Mardi Gras with a Pancake Meal on Feb. 15
Join us on Sunday, February 15 for a Pancake Meal, marking Fat Tuesday.
✝️ Ash Wednesday 2026: Three Opportunities to Worship
Whether in North Asheville or Mars Hill, there are three opportunities to worship this Ash Wednesday.
💌 Annual Women’s Valentine’s Day Luncheon: Coming Feb. 10
The United Methodist Women, also known as United Women in Faith, will host its Annual Valentine’s Day Luncheon on February 10 at noon. All ladies are welcome to attend.