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Things to Do

Now that you have read this far, it’s obvious you’ve decided that you want to give yourself a chance to find fellow Unitarian Universalists (UU) and things to do that will help you keep your faith and spirituality close to your heart and allow it to open your soul.

The hardest thing to do (but the most crucial part) is getting started. You absolutely, positively have to say, “Okay, TODAY I’m going to write this person or call this office or go do this thing.” You cannot put it off or it will never get done (unless you’re telepathic). This kit has been designed to make it easy for you. We have phone numbers of people at the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) who will call you back (so it’s not on your phone bill) and are more than happy to answer your questions. We have addresses so it only takes a stamp and a few minutes to have a world of information delivered to your door. As many a parent has said, “You have no excuses, just do it!” Once you’ve contacted people in your area, at your local church, or at the continental level, you should receive tons of information that says what’s happening, what they can offer you, what you can offer the world. Now’s the time to pick and your choice really depends on two things: what’s available and what you want. To really discern what is important to you at this juncture in your life, ask yourself these questions:

How much time do I want to spend doing UU stuff? A few hours a week? A few hours a month? A couple of days a year? Some time every day? Every waking moment of the rest of my existence?
Do I want to spend this time with other people or by myself?
Do I want to do some active things or just sit at a dinner or service?
Do I want to take on any leadership roles in the activities I choose ?
Do I want to be with only UUs my own age or would I be comfortable spending time with older young adults?

For more information contact youth @ uua.org.

Last updated on Friday, April 18, 2008.