So long story short, our local UU was failing 8 months ago, I joint and have been working,almost single handedly to revive it, we have grown from 7 to 21. I am really ignorant about UU as a whole, and feel very alone. The old congregation [7] are very supportive but the new [14] are varied from supportive to antagonist. Growth means financial support, and the old congregation can’t maintain all the expenses on their own. Where do I draw the line between growth and the needed for financial support. “If I builded it will they come” who can I talk to about what is and isn’t acceptable for UU? Case in point a couple with multiple UU experiences tell me that the programs I am providing aren’t UU centric, but the old [7] UU’s are quite happy with what I am doing. The couples words were like a gut punch. I hope this doesn’t come across as a rant…

I wear many hats at our UUF, not unusual, as such I am looking at ways to fill our calendar with good and meaningful service. We are very much in the process of revitalizing our fellowship. I am considering streaming another UU Church or Fellowship as one of our services. What are some UU’s that have wonderful and inspiring services? Large or small. Are there any specific UU teachers that live stream or offer YouTube or other content, meaningful enough to attract people to a group setting? What is you favorite on UU source?

Is there a Pagan UU Subreddit? I guess I’m not searching right.

Is there a CUUPS specific SubReddit I haven’t found one. Or forums else where for that matter.

Are there many UU fellowships or churches where the CUUPS members kind of take the leadership role for the wider UU congregation? Specifically in Texas, but anywhere. I’ve heard Denton UU is and know they have a Strong CUUPS. Author John Beckett goes there and he is a Druid, Pagan and CUUPS member. I plan on reaching out to CUUPS after the holidays, I’m looking for a speaker who could give an introduction to CUUPS to older members. Another question, what besides Reddit is a good place to network for UU? I find no forums or message boards, if that is even still a thing.

What are some good and acceptable ways to fund a UU Fellowship? Several of the Fellowships near our location (East Texas) struggle with funding. Most lack funding due to attrition and an aging membership that is limited to fixed incomes. Ours had reached a tipping point where expenses were greater than revenue, until older members who had moved away agreed to lend support for a season, effectively giving the fellowship a needed shot in the arm. The current economy also is an issue, rising utilities and the shrinking given dollar, as well as inflation shrinking what people have to give are all factors. Do you have any creative ideas or suggestions?

Does your UU have a book table / room or other area that sells books? Does it have a lending library? We are new to UU and are exploring ways to help our Fellowship with the talents we have. Do you have a favorite UU related book, or book that you feel is important to UU issues and concerns?