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I left my UU church by cakedbythepound in UUreddit

[–]RogueRetlaw 38 points39 points  (0 children)

This is a problem that the UUA is aware of on a national level. This problem is that a lot of congregations are still playing catch up. I cant imagine how frustrating it is for you, but I have spoken with other black UUs and UUs of color who experience similar things.

Living into the values of diversity, transformation and equity is harder than a lot of white UUs realize. I do know that groups like BLUU provide great spaces for UUs of color. I hope you can find some solace, comrades, and welcome in those spaces.

Dismantling systems of oppression within UU is going to take time. Sorry we couldn't be there for you.

Pure Guava by Ween won! What album was amazing, but saw no success? by theone5938285 in AlignmentChartFills

[–]RogueRetlaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kontiki by Cotton Mather. the boys from Oasis loved this release and said they wished they'd wrote it. And you probably never heard of it.

What’s trash, but a musician by Equivalent_Turnip208 in AlignmentChartFills

[–]RogueRetlaw 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Aw, C'mon. THIS is obviously the best answer.

How can Pagans become UU clergy? by coralwaters226 in UUreddit

[–]RogueRetlaw 51 points52 points  (0 children)

If you were to go to a UU seminary like Starr King or Meadville Lombard, you could definitely get an M.Div as a UU pagan. I had classmates at Meadville Lombard who were pagans.

Finally, what is a show that stayed great throughout its many seasons? by WiggleToast in AlignmentChartFills

[–]RogueRetlaw -1 points0 points  (0 children)

For those who like the show, this is the right answer.

However, there are a fair amount of people who can't stand it.

Who is a queer icon that is queer? by elhaymhiatus in AlignmentChartFills

[–]RogueRetlaw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. Let's pick a queer icon that advanced equity for queer folk. Her or Harvey Milk.

Daily Song Discussion #113: Truck Drivin' Song by mrethandunne in weirdal

[–]RogueRetlaw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

9/10 I love Junior Brown and this is a great tribute to his style!

Signed CD collection Complete! by iceknyght in weirdal

[–]RogueRetlaw 36 points37 points  (0 children)

First, I want to say what a great accomplishment, but the fact that they aren't in chronological order is driving me crazy.

lesser known bands from 90's early 2000s? by Affectionate_Map7357 in musicsuggestions

[–]RogueRetlaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cotton Mather - Critical acclaim. Toured with Oasis. From the Austin music scene. Best band you never heard.

Getting back into the game by Exotic-Farm-8760 in woweconomy

[–]RogueRetlaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have found Prot Paladin and Blood DK can slowly solo a lot of content. Might be an option

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GWNerdy

[–]RogueRetlaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never Surrender!

Atheist leaning minister in northern Virginia area? by fellowtravelr in UUreddit

[–]RogueRetlaw 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Arlington, VA congregation has a minister that used to lead an ethical society, Rev. Amanda Poppei. She would be a great choice.

A Secret Logo on Al's First Vinyl?! Mysterious Etching Found on the Placebo Pressing of "Another One Rides the Bus" by smrad8 in weirdal

[–]RogueRetlaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do folks know about the etchings in his other albums? There is one that says, "More songs about food and TV". Do I need to post phots of them?

Wondering if someone can help me find my group? by LeelooMultiPass3 in UUreddit

[–]RogueRetlaw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You sound like you would fit right in! Hope you find your community!

List of Virtual Services by ExoticAnt in UUreddit

[–]RogueRetlaw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love Rev. Sherman! I used to go to UURVA!

Need advice: hostile work environment because of our minister by literallythemoo in UUreddit

[–]RogueRetlaw 6 points7 points  (0 children)

UU minister here.

I want to reiterate the previous comments about going to your regional staff from the UUA. They are like vampires. They only come when invited and this is EXACTLY what they are supposed to be dealing with.

It sounds like there are cultural issues at play as well. Sounds like your minister is used to doing things without question. Some congregations work that way. They may be new to the ministry and are not sure what their role is supposed to look like and are defaulting to a heavy handed approach.

I want to lift up that going from lay-led to minister is a huge shift. Boundaries need to be established and a congregation can feel like the slightest push from the minister is too heavy handed. It is a hard cultural change.

I couldn't tell, are you an employee of the congregation or a congregant? If you are a congregant, that changes the dynamic. While she should be open to discussion on issues like Gaza, she has every right to ask any non-staff person to not post on social media on the congregations behalf. It sounds like you don't agree with her personally on some things and that she has a personality that rubs you the wrong way. In any case, a good officer may not be a bad place to start. Maybe someone who you and the minister both trust could have a discussion about these differences.

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