Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt, in her UUA Officer Report “Holding the Heart of Unitarian Universalism,” asserts that “The vision for the future of youth and emerging adult ministry is just beginning to become clearer. Knowing that we need to strengthen the containers for this ministry at the congregational and local levels…”

This is challenging to achieve because the Association does not control these containers. However, the Association does control the “container” known as “Youth Caucus.” UUA Secretary John Simmonds shared that there are 6 confirmed youth in attendance — 3 online only and 3 business-only.

Therefore, to achieve the goals set forth by Rev. Dr. Betancourt on behalf of the UUA, I move that the Association provide the resources to recruit, train, and cultivate youth leadership and attendance to support no fewer than 200 youth at GA 2027 in San Jose and at GA 2028 online. Our youth are our present – not our future. We are better when the “Youth” are in the “House.” Our sacred duty to our collective children is to provide the requisite skills, support, guidance, and resources so we can follow them into the future of which they dream.