Haywood St. Art News Reopening the Bleu Room We are excited to share that Haywood St. Art is returning to the Bleu Room on the lower level of the church next Wednesday, Oct. 14th! Asheville Street Feet will also be…

The Table is Made by People When artist Christopher Holt references the table in the Haywood Street Fresco, he shares that the table is made by people. The table, whether at the Downtown Welcome Table, the communion table during worship,…

Parking Lot Update Over the next few weeks the Haywood St. parking lot will be impacted by the installation of new pipes in the garden area parallel to the sanctuary. So that crews will have room to work, some parking…

Parking Lot Update Over the next few weeks the Haywood St. parking lot will be impacted by the installation of new pipes in the garden area parallel to the sanctuary. So that crews will have room to work, some parking…

Companion Orientation Monday, September 14 12:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary Join us on Monday, September 14th at 12:00 p.m. in the sanctuary for Companion Orientation. Following a campus tour, we will talk about Haywood St.’s mission and the many opportunities…

We have gotten a wonderful response to our recent update about the progress of the Respite expansion. Your donations are so appreciated as we prepare to welcome friends back into the space on the church campus when construction is complete….

Thank you to Biltmore Village Cooperative Parish! Haywood Street Congregation would like to express our sincere gratitude to Biltmore Village Cooperative Parish for their gift of $100,000 for Respite construction. This is their second significant donation for the Respite expansion….

Golf for Awareness Registration Open We are gearing up for the 11th annual Golf for Awareness and looking forward to another wonderful event. We hope you’ll consider joining us. Lots of sponsorship opportunities are available too.

Golf for Awareness Registration Open We are gearing up for the 11th annual Golf for Awareness and looking forward to another wonderful event. We hope you’ll consider joining us. Lots of sponsorship opportunities are available too.

Haywood Street Respite – We Can See the Finish Line After a year of planning and ten months of construction, the expansion of Haywood Street Respite is nearly complete. Contractors are putting the finishing touches on spaces that will support…

Golf for Awareness Registration Open We are gearing up for the 11th annual Golf for Awareness and looking forward to another wonderful event. We hope you’ll consider joining us. Lots of sponsorship opportunities available too.

ECHO – Engaging Community & Haywood St. July 28 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 1 All are welcome to join this new team interested in cultivating a culture of awareness and involvement throughout Asheville. Help us spread the word and…

We are gearing up for the 11th annual Golf for Awareness and looking forward to another wonderful event. We hope you’ll consider joining us. Lots of sponsorship opportunities available too.

Companion Orientation Monday, July 13th – 12:00 p.m. Join us on Monday, July 13th at 12:00 p.m. in the sanctuary for Companion Orientation. Following a campus tour, we will talk about Haywood St.’s mission and the many opportunities for connection….

Last week, Erika, Laura, Brian, and Laurie hosted partners from Buncombe County for a tour of Respite expansion construction. It was a worthwhile time to not only see all the progress that has been made, but also to share the…

New Book Study Selection begins June 30th Join us on Tuesday, June 30th at 1:00 p.m. in the Lady Gloria Ridge Community room as we begin our discussion of One Day Everyone Will Have Been Against This by Omar El Akkad.

ECHO – Engaging Community & Haywood St. Next meeting: June 23 10am in Room 1 All are welcome to join this new team interested in cultivating a culture of awareness and involvement throughout Asheville. Help us spread the word and…

Companion Training Coming Up Join us Monday, June 15th, at 3:00 pm in the sanctuary at Haywood Street Congregation (297 Haywood Street) for a conversation with Erik Chaplinsky, Program Manager at Neil Dobbins Center, to discuss trauma-informed care, de-escalation techniques,…

Haywood Street Respite – A Space to Heal The first newsletter of each month is dedicated to Haywood Street Respite. Respite, a core ministry of Haywood Street, provides a space of rest and healing for friends who are unhoused after…

Companion Orientation Join us Monday, June 1st at 12:00 p.m. for Companion Orientation. Following a tour, we will talk about Haywood Street’s mission and the many opportunities for connection. This is a great way to learn more about Companion Ministry….

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Haywood Street congregant, Susan Dinzole. We remember Susan as exuberant joy seeker and truth teller – always prepared to remind those around her of their belovedness – and to…

Remembering Ms. Mary From Pastor Brian: Last Saturday morning, after years of chronic ailments, hospitalizations, and recoveries, Mary Ann Littlejohn died. She was the matriarch of Haywood St., the maternal center of the fresco, the queen of ministry who loved…

Lady Gloria Ridge Community Update Most of the residents of Lady Gloria Ridge have moved into their apartments! In the forty-one homes there are veterans who have been living on the streets, families who have been living in hotels and…

Haywood Street Respite – A Space to Heal The first newsletter of each month is dedicated to Haywood Street Respite. Respite, a core ministry of Haywood Street, provides a space of rest and healing for friends who are unhoused after…

Thank you to all the kitchen and dish room angels! What a joy it was to return to the kitchen to prepare this week’s meal! We could not have done it without the hard work and determination of a dedicated…

Returning to the Kitchen Monday, 4/20 at 9:30 – Organizing and Cleaning. Meet in Green Hall. Tuesday, 4/21 at 9:30 – Meal prep. Meet in Green Hall. We have reached an important milestone in construction on campus – we will…

Companion Orientation: Monday, April 13th at Noon Join us Monday, April 13th at 12:00 p.m. for Companion Orientation. Following a tour, we will talk about Haywood Street’s mission and the many opportunities for connection. This is a great way to learn…

Haywood Street Respite – A Space to Heal The first newsletter of each month is dedicated to Haywood Street Respite. Respite, a core ministry of Haywood Street, provides a space of rest and healing for friends who are unhoused after…

Worship on Wednesday: A Service of Darkness As we journey through Holy Week, on Wednesday, April 1st, we invite you to join us as we sit in darkness, hear the solemn words of Jesus’ last days, and honor the gravity…

Robert Stafford preaching on Wednesday If you’ve been around Haywood St. for any length of time you know that Robert is no stranger to the sanctuary. Over the years, he has prepared flower arrangements for the altar – often times…