Keeping the faith: Asheville clergy offer wisdom in election aftermath

Volume
23
/ Issue
20

Cover Design Credit:

Norn Cutson
In the aftermath of an earthquake in American politics, and widespread anxiety about what course this country may take over the next few years, many Asheville clergy are wrestling with finding answers for themselves — and for congregants.

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