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Rev. Kevin Alan Mann

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REV KEV (he/him/siyΓ‘) is a Queer Filipinx American Unitarian Universalist Community Minister | Chaplain | Organizer affiliated with the First UU Oakland, the UU Church of the Philippines and DRUUMM California. πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ΈFree Palestine! Arms Embargo Now! πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Έ

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β€œOur values of justice and love are being assaulted,” says Rev. Kevin Alan Mann, of the First Unitarian Church of Oakland. Queer and trans folks have been coming into the congregation lately, seeking comfort. β€œPeople are needing to know there’s still a safe space in this world.”

14.06.2025 21:25 β€” πŸ‘ 347    πŸ” 32    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2

Heavily armed paramilitary forces stormed a local San Diego restaurant today, deployed stun grenades against a crowd of onlookers, and kidnapped a handful of kitchen workers.

31.05.2025 05:33 β€” πŸ‘ 7666    πŸ” 4088    πŸ’¬ 591    πŸ“Œ 852
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Donate to Support Ronnie's Growth & Transitions, organized by Ashley Boyd Community care means that we take care of each other. Through these tumultuous times… Ashley Boyd needs your support for Support Ronnie's Growth & Transitions

Mutual aid request! Please consider donating as you are able to a Black queer disabled organizer in the Bay Area. She is struggling to pay bills as she looks for work after being laid off from a nonprofit job. Any little bit helps! Follow link for her story and to donate:
bit.ly/3Y0JQu8

16.04.2025 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
a small photo of Dan Savage os in the bottom right of a background that looks to me like brown torn packaging paper at the top and bottom with a lighter area between - presenting the quote - 

""During the darkest days of the AIDS crisis, we buried our friends in the morning, we protested in the afternoon, and we danced all night.
The dance kept us in the fight because it was the dance we were fighting for. It didn't look like we were going to win then and we did. It doesn't feel like we're going to win now but we could. Keep fighting, keep dancing."

Dan Savage"

a small photo of Dan Savage os in the bottom right of a background that looks to me like brown torn packaging paper at the top and bottom with a lighter area between - presenting the quote - ""During the darkest days of the AIDS crisis, we buried our friends in the morning, we protested in the afternoon, and we danced all night. The dance kept us in the fight because it was the dance we were fighting for. It didn't look like we were going to win then and we did. It doesn't feel like we're going to win now but we could. Keep fighting, keep dancing." Dan Savage"

21.03.2025 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 60    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We Need a New Wave of Airport Protests to Reject Trump’s Deportation Agenda Airport protests stymied the 2017 Muslim ban. As Trump’s administration targets even more people, we need a repeat.

Airport protests stymied the 2017 Muslim ban. As Trump’s administration targets even more people, we need a repeat.

22.03.2025 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 171    πŸ” 61    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 4
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Save the date for the next Unitarian / Universalist Global Partnerships Bay Area regional gathering on Saturday, March 22nd @ 12-2:30pm at the First UU San Francisco and online via zoom: bit.ly/globaluuzoom

05.03.2025 22:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
"Mr Trump, you are increasing the volume of your voice but not the logic of your argument."
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy -

"Mr Trump, you are increasing the volume of your voice but not the logic of your argument." - President Volodymyr Zelenskyy -

01.03.2025 21:40 β€” πŸ‘ 147    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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β€œTesla has now plummeted more than 40% since its December 18th all-time high.”

@barchart.com $TSLA

26.02.2025 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2902    πŸ” 458    πŸ’¬ 246    πŸ“Œ 120
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#LGBTQ #queer #resistance #survival

17.02.2025 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A pink background with starburst-like shapes radiating outward. At the top left corner, there is a yellow square with black quotation marks, indicating a quote. In the top right corner in a small yellow box is the URL β€œUUA.org” in the bottom right corner, the Unitarian Universalist chalice logo is displayed in a rainbow gradient. Throughout the GIF, black text appears from left to right, displaying the quote: "The president thinks he has a lot of power. He does not have the power to determine your gender. He does not have the power to define your identity." –  UU Minister Rev. Julie Conrady.

A pink background with starburst-like shapes radiating outward. At the top left corner, there is a yellow square with black quotation marks, indicating a quote. In the top right corner in a small yellow box is the URL β€œUUA.org” in the bottom right corner, the Unitarian Universalist chalice logo is displayed in a rainbow gradient. Throughout the GIF, black text appears from left to right, displaying the quote: "The president thinks he has a lot of power. He does not have the power to determine your gender. He does not have the power to define your identity." – UU Minister Rev. Julie Conrady.

At a #protest outside the Alabama Statehouse, UU Rev. Julie Conrady spoke out against policies restricting rights and freedoms (read the story here: bit.ly/4gxG7L4).

As Rev. Conrady said, no leader can dictate who we are. Our identities are not up for debateβ€”neither are our rights.

#UU

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A digital graphic promoting Side With Love’s risk discernment toolkit for Unitarian Universalist congregations. The background features an abstract painting with bold red, orange, and pink brushstrokes. At the top, two logos appear: in the center is the dark pink and white flaming chalice UUA logo. To the right of this is the Side With Love logo, which includes a black heart outline and the words "Side With Love" in black and yellow. Below the logos, black text on a transparent white background reads: "When risks are real, how can UU congregations decide which actions and partnerships align with both their values and their capacity?"

At the bottom left, a green circular sign with a black outline features the words "START HERE" in black uppercase letters, with yellow stars and a black arrow pointing to a beige box outlined in black and green. Inside the box, black text reads: "Get Side With Love’s toolkit for hosting important risk discernment conversations," and below it, the shortened link "http://bit.ly/risk-discernment " is displayed in bold pink text.

A digital graphic promoting Side With Love’s risk discernment toolkit for Unitarian Universalist congregations. The background features an abstract painting with bold red, orange, and pink brushstrokes. At the top, two logos appear: in the center is the dark pink and white flaming chalice UUA logo. To the right of this is the Side With Love logo, which includes a black heart outline and the words "Side With Love" in black and yellow. Below the logos, black text on a transparent white background reads: "When risks are real, how can UU congregations decide which actions and partnerships align with both their values and their capacity?" At the bottom left, a green circular sign with a black outline features the words "START HERE" in black uppercase letters, with yellow stars and a black arrow pointing to a beige box outlined in black and green. Inside the box, black text reads: "Get Side With Love’s toolkit for hosting important risk discernment conversations," and below it, the shortened link "http://bit.ly/risk-discernment " is displayed in bold pink text.

As harmful policies roll out, UUs are called to actβ€”but how can congregations discern risks and align actions with their values?

Side With Love’s Risk Discernment Toolkit offers:
πŸ”Ή Recorded webinar
πŸ”Ή Slide deck
πŸ”Ή Facilitator guide

Explore the resources ⬇️
πŸ”— bit.ly/risk-discern...

#UU

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What to Do if ICE Comes to Your Church β€œHow do we ensure that our people know exactly what to do if law enforcement or a government official were to come to our building, particularly during open hours?” Rev. Minna Bothwell said.

β€œHow do we ensure that our people know exactly what to do if law enforcement or a government official were to come to our building, particularly during open hours?” Rev. Minna Bothwell said.

07.02.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
inSpirit: UUA Bookstore and Gift Shop: Love at the Center What does it mean to put love at the center of our faith? More than two dozen leaders in Unitarian Universalism answer the question in this powerful collection of essays inspired by the Article II Stu...

Love at the Center
Unitarian Universalist Theologies
Love at the Center is now available!

www.uuabookstore.org/Love-at-the-...

Given everything our world faces today, having faith in love is no small thing.” - Rev. Dr. SofΓ­a Betancourt

Just ordered mine! #unitarianuniversalist #love

08.02.2025 02:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you met JETPIG yet? JETPIG stands for Justice, Equity, Transformation, Pluralism, Interdependence, and Generosity. With love at the center, these are our values as Unitarian Universalists.

05.02.2025 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0
Collective Liberation: Love as Justice and Equity | 2.2.2025
YouTube video by First Unitarian Church of Oakland Collective Liberation: Love as Justice and Equity | 2.2.2025

THE FULL WORSHIP FROM TODAY!
youtu.be/y1V7kDZAsug?...

Sunday February 2, 2025 – Collective Liberation: Love as Justice and Equity. Led by Rev. Kevin Alan Mann

What does collective liberation mean for us as Unitarian Universalists?

#unitarianuniversalist #collectiveliberation #lgbtq #oakland

03.02.2025 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I love this so much!

At the inauguration, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wore a distinctive collar adorned with cowrie shells, which are believed to offer protection from evil in African traditions.

This choice mirrors the late Justice Ginsburg’s practice of using collars to convey a message.

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@soulfuluufeenix.bsky.social

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We are less than ONE WEEK until the ORDINATION of PHOENIX Bell Shelton-Biggs (they / them) on Saturday, January 25 at 1:00pm EST at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta (UUCA)!

RSVP/donate IN-PERSON or ONLINE:
www.soulfuluufeenix.com/ordination

Live stream: uuca.org/live

20.01.2025 05:02 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
A quote from Howard Thurman on a background silhouette of a church against the night sky.

A quote from Howard Thurman on a background silhouette of a church against the night sky.

#spirituality #faith #UnitarianUniversalism

16.01.2025 00:20 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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THE WAR IS OVER THANK GOD! 😭 πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Έ πŸ™πŸ½

It’s been 467 days of genocide funded by the US war machine. 200,000 plus lives murdered / starved / buried under the rubble. The most well documented genocide in history.
FREE PALESTINE!
END THE OCCUPATION NOW! #neveragain #ceasefirenowπŸ‡΅πŸ‡Έ #freepalestineπŸ‡΅πŸ‡Έ

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DRUUMM California sends our love to all facing the devastating Southern California fires. I’m thinking of Rev Julian Soto’s poem: β€œEverything is still on fire” from their book of poems β€œSpilling the Light.”

druumm.org/chaplains / chaplain@druumm.org

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#Maori #NewZeland #Haka

22.12.2024 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Das Gedicht 'Wild Geese' von Mary Oliver

Das Gedicht 'Wild Geese' von Mary Oliver

For today, one of my favorite poems by Mary Oliver:

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#thichnhathahn #mindfulness #beingpresent

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#belovedcommunity

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