Welcoming Communities of Faith

Our region has a bounty of welcoming communities of faith. Check our directory to find one near you.

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Organization	Information \| Denomination \| Address \| Links
Center for Spiritual Living*	A New Thought community dedicated to prosperous living through spiritual awareness of our perfect health, perfect wealth and perfect happiness. Those of gay and lesbian orientation, youth and families, are all honored and play meaningful roles within our community. 2 Science of Mind Way Asheville, North Carolina 28806 Web Social eMail
Circle of Mercy Congregation*	Circle of Mercy is a welcoming, inclusive, and celebrative community of believers. We are committed to spiritual formation that nurtures prayerful discernment, invites compassionate service, and prompts prophetic action. We believe that turning to God also means turning to the world—especially to its broken places—as agents of healing and hope. 1 School Rd Asheville, North Carolina 28806 Web eMail
Congregation Beth Ha Tephila*	Congregation Beth HaTephila is a contemporary, mid-sized and growing Reform congregation. Here you will find a welcoming, vibrant, inclusive and inspirational atmosphere. We are a community which embraces the diversity inherent in modern day Jewish life and provides the opportunity for all to become fully engaged in our CBHT Family. Jewish 43 N Liberty St Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Web Social eMail
Congregation Beth Israel*	We're Asheville's only independent egalitarian Jewish community. More than 100 years old, we’re rediscovering ourselves every day. Jewish 229 Murdock Ave Asheville, North Carolina 28804 Web Social
Coven Oldenwilde Wiccan*	Coven Oldenwilde was founded on Samhain, 1994, and meets in Asheville, North Carolina, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We are a group of Witches who use ancient magical principles for the betterment of life, the continuance of the Universe, and the glorification of the Gods. Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Web Social eMail
First Congregational -Hendersonville*	The United Church of Christ a distinct and diverse community of Christians that come together as one church, joining faith and action. Ours is a blend of four principal traditions: Congregational, Christian, Evangelical, and Reformed. Congregational 1735 Fifth Avenue West Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739 Web Social
First Congregational / United Church of Christ*	We follow the way of Jesus as the Christ and are welcome, open, and affirming to all. ... We believe that God encourages us to engage the world through acts of mercy, peace, and justice. United Church of Christ 20 Oak St sheville, North Carolina 28801 Web Social
First Presbyterian Church*	Welcome to First Presbyterian Church of Asheville, North Carolina. We are a vibrant and historic downtown congregation that welcomes all people into the mission of sharing the boundary breaking love of Christ. Presbyterian 40 Church St Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Web Social eMail
Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church*	Grace Covenant is an inclusive place of spiritual growth for all people. All are welcomed into this fellowship regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic or racial identity, economic or educational status, or political affiliation. Presbyterian 789 Merrimon Ave Asheville, North Carolina 28804 Web Social eMail
Grace Lutheran Church (ELCA)*	We are a community of faith REJOICING in God's grace, RENEWED by the Holy Spirit, RESPONDING with Christ's love. Lutheran 115 East King Street Boone, North Carolina 28607 Web Social eMail
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User Guide

We have a lot of wonderful, welcoming organizations in Western North Carolina.

Our pilot version of this database focuses on a few types of organizations (e.g., communities of faith). However, our plan is to expand its features to accommodate a wide variety of organizations and businesses.

Which directory should I use?

Welcoming Groups: Groups that invite members who share some a common interest or need. Examples: support and empowerment groups, shared interest groups, sports teams.
Welcoming Community Services: For organizations that provide specific support services. Designed to hep users to locate providers of specific support service.
Welcoming Organizations: A general listing intended to include everything from employers and merchants to churches and schools.

If your organization is already listed ...

Our intent is that organizations and groups maintain their own listing. However, to help things along, we have pre-populated some pages with listings. If you find a listing for your organization and want to assume control of it, you need to complete two steps:

Register on this website. Where possible, do so with an email associated with the organization listed. (We need to confirm that you are authorized.)
Send an email to [email protected] from your registered email address. Tell us the listing you want us to transfer to you and let us know your role in the organization.

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To keep this resource useful, we ask everyone to abide by the following. Click on an item for more detail.

One listing manager per organization.

Only one person (other than us) can edit a listing for an organization. If you need us to transfer control of a listing to someone else, do this in two steps:

Make sure that they register on the site. It is best if they use an email associated with your organization.
Send an email to [email protected] requesting that we transfer control of a listing from one user to another. Give both user names and emails.

Listings should reflect the focus of this website.

Please code your listing to help our community find organizations that target them.

We do not monitor or endorse organizations. However, we reserve the right to remove listings at any time and for any reason.

We will remove a listing if there is sufficient evidence that the organization in question operates in a way that is incompatible with its posted listing or our focus on fostering a welcoming community.

We do not charge fees for this directory - but we welcome donations.

We welcome modest donations and immodest endowments. If active users and directory listers kick in a little something each year, we think that we can sustain and build this virtual center for the community.

Mental Health Providers

Eric Davis MS, LCPA, NCC, Counselor

Willow Wellness and Recovery, PC 9 All Souls Crescent Suite B, Asheville, North Carolina 28803 Phone: (828) 490-4137 | Website I am a firm believer in empowerment and self-determination. In the past, I have worked well with folks experiencing a range of issues, such as anxiety, depression, substance-use, sleep disturbances, relationship issues, and issues unique to the LGBT community.

Scott Thomas, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCAS

Silver Lining Therapy 70 Woodfin Place STE 21, Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Phone: (828) 705-3084 | Website I believe humor can be a powerful tool for healing and seek to incorporate this into our time together. Unique to my practice is an approach that truly puts you at the center of the counseling experience, and I draw from a wide variety of techniques to help you see and experience real change in your life. To see if therapy might be a good fit, I offer free phone consultations.

James Harrison, PhD Psychologist

12 Westridge Dr , Asheville, North Carolina 28803 Phone: (828) 348-6300 | Website I enjoy helping people achieve physical and emotional intimacy whether they are young or old, straight or gay, in healthy, responsible, and mutually affirming ways. I also enjoy helping people improve their earning and manage their assets. And I like working with older people. I offer free phone consultations.

Judy Maris, Counselor, LPC, LCPC, MA, MS

Maris Psychotherapy 41 Clayton St, Suite 301, Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Phone: (828) 537-4489 | Website We can explore troublesome patterns that tend to repeat themselves in your life or look at new issues that have just come up. The important thing is for us to work together to get to the bottom of your difficulties and resolve them. I will assist you in becoming more aware of what you are feeling and thinking in the present moment. The untapped wisdom within you is a powerful healing force. Let me help you gain access to your full inner resources. I offer free phone consultations.

Elizabeth Heaney, Counselor, MA, LPC

166 E Chestnut Street, Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Phone: (520) 447-3319 | Website I work with individual adults with concerns like: family history issues, relationship concerns, life satisfaction issues (related to jobs, living situations or relationships), anxiety and depression. I’ve had a particular focus on working with couples, addressing every aspect of relationship challenges – relationship dissatisfaction/boredom, affairs, sexual/intimacy issues, etc. And I was a civilian counselor on military bases for several years, so I have a clear understanding of the unique pressures and challenges facing service members and families. I offer free phone consultations.

Siljoy Maurer

Holistic Perspectives P.O. Box 333, Enka, NC 2872 Phone: (828) 333-0103 | [email protected] or www.HolisticPerspectives.com For many years now I have been mentoring men and women from all walks of life. It continues to be my greatest joy to accompany someone from “just being ok” into thriving! As a Mentor & Healer I partner with my clients in creating authenticity, wellness and deep contentment, in whatever area of their lives they are seeking change. The combination of giving very practical, livable tools for direct “next steps” while “holding the big picture” and then manifesting that big picture often feels like this: a new client brings me their life or life situation in a jigsaw puzzle box, they lost the lid and forgot what the picture on it looked like. I am good at knowing that picture and then guiding my clients/mentees to put all the puzzle pieces together.