Seeking Shalom: Justice, Community, and the Church’s Mission — Online

Following the first class, offered in person and online Saturday, January 14, 9:30 - 11am, at Hinton Rural Life Center, the remaining 6 classes will be offered online on Tuesdays, from 6:30-8pm, January 17 through February 21, 2023. Instructor is Dr. Ryan Bonfiglio, director of The Candler Foundry and professor of Old Testament at the...

Free

Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Virtual Training — Monday, Feb. 6, 2023

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to young people who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to...

$30

Council for Collaborative Impact (CCI)

Hinton Rural Life Center 2330 Hinton Center Rd, Hayesville, NC, United States

The Council for Collaborative Impact (CCI)  is comprised of individuals from Clay, Cherokee, and Towns counties who wish to keep abreast of services available for neighbors in our community that specifically address the areas of education, transportation, economic development, children’s issues, drug abuse, housing, and technology. They serve on CCI task forces that represent each...

Free

Mental Health First Aid Virtual Training — March 23

Registration is closed. For more info, click HERE. Mental Health First Aid for adults teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to adults who are struggling with mental health challenges...

$30

Easter Sunrise Service, April 9

Hinton Rural Life Center 2330 Hinton Center Rd, Hayesville, NC, United States

The community is invited to Hinton's Lakeside Pavilion and Worship Center on Sunday, April 9, for an Easter Sunrise Service, in partnership with Oak Forest, Hickory Stand, and First United Methodist churches. The service starts at 6:45am, with shuttle service from Hinton's parking lot provided 6:15-6:30am. Dress is casual. Breakfast served in the Lodge Dining...

Free

Council for Collaborative Impact Breakfast Meeting– April 13

Hinton Rural Life Center 2330 Hinton Center Rd, Hayesville, NC, United States

April 13, 8:30-10:00am, Hinton Lodge -- Our guest speaker will be Jeannette Butterworth, Senior Consultant, WNC Nonprofit Pathways, a collaboration of the following funding organizations: Cherokee Preservation Foundation The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County WNC Bridge Foundation WNC Nonprofit Pathways was formed in 2006 out of concern about...

Free

Mental Health First Aid Training for Adults Who Work with Youth — April 24

Youth MHFA Virtual Training, for adults who work with youth — Monday, April 24, 9am to 2:30pm. Registration is closed. For more info, click HERE. Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18. You’ll build skills and confidence you need...

$30

Follow Your Celtic Call Retreat

Hinton Rural Life Center 2330 Hinton Center Rd, Hayesville, NC, United States

Come to Hinton Rural Life Center on lovely Lake Chatuge in the Appalachian Mountains for a springtime Celtic-inspired weekend. Facilitated by Kathy Michaud and Patty Smitherman, the retreat will be based on their book, Following Our Celtic Call. Using timeless Celtic wisdom from Ireland and Scotland, the retreat offers safe space to bring creative seeds to...