Left the church I was attending (ritual, mystic, churches, experience)

[Feathers in Hair]

Hehee, I don't think anyone here thinks that liberals are 'better' than conservatives, so it's probably best that you started questioning that. We're all people, for better or worse.

To paraphrase Maize (Hey, that rhymed!), I hope this doesn't get you down. Like 'normal' churches, it's only natural that UU congregations would have a different focus, depending on the group attending. If this one wasn't what you wanted, keep on looking! Your spiritual and sociatal needs deserve to be met.

[Darkdale]

Originally Posted by Storm Moon

I had to leave the church I was attending. I just didn't feel like my spiritual needs were being adressed or even considered. Most of the people there were upper middle class, were affiliated with our local college, and treated people that weren't like they didn't exist. My boyfriend also left because he felt the same way. It seemed that these people only cared about money and someone's financial and educational status. One lady literally laughed at me because I attend a junior college in my area. Well, exuse me for wanting to go to a place with smaller class sizes and no fratboy/sorority bullcrap (no offense).

Well, thankfully there are many Wiccan groups springing up here and there all the time, which will be much more suited toward your needs. Most Wiccans discover that organized religions (large churches etc) fail to help connect them with the deeper aspects of spirituality and nature.

I would take a look at http://www.witchvox.com/ , you can usually find other people of your tradition in your area that you have interests in common and if you are lucky there could already be gatherings and activities going on near by.

[Snowbear]

Originally Posted by Kowalski

The only Church you need is the Cosmos, my Church is the starry night sky.

Mine is the depths of the cold green ocean... Lotsa stars there too

[Storm Moon]

Originally Posted by Maize

I grew up in Kentucky and just moved to Virginia a few months ago. I know there's not many UU churches in KY, so I understand. I attended the UU church in Lexington, KY. If you're ever up that way stop by. They have a wonderful CUUPS group that is very active and everyone is very inclusive and welcoming. I can say that from experience, not being rich or with the social "in-crowd". They have a wonderfully diverse congregation and I miss them so much! (But I like my new church too here in VA ). If you don't mind my asking, how long did you attend the UU church you left?

We started going around late February, not even a year. I just feel I need a break from organized religion for awhile. Something else that bothered me too is that the President of the church sais that they had over $80,000 in their account and most of it disappeared. Makes me kind of wonder.

[Kowalski]

Originally Posted by StewpidLoser

Mine is the depths of the cold green ocean... Lotsa stars there too

Like star-fish man

K

[jonny]

Originally Posted by Storm Moon

Also, they tended to talk more about politics than faith in general. Well, if I want to hear crap like that, then I'll just turn on CNN and have at it. Totally ridiculous.

I'm sorry you had that experience. I'd feel the same way. I go to church to get away from the troubles of the world, not hear more about them.

Mixing church and state goes both ways. The churches really shouldn't take political positions. They should teach truth as they interpret truth and let the members make their own decisions.