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Transcend Boundaries with Love
Post Your Answer > Spread the Meme Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Standing on the Side of Love and support the theme of General Assembly 2014, "Reach Out in Love", click on the image to answer any of these questions: How do you reach out in love? Who do you stand on the...By Ted Resnikoff | 6/11/2014 -
Youth Caucus Welcome Packet Released
The Youth Caucus Welcome Packet for General Assembly 2014 has been released! Containing essential information for youth attendees, their parents and their sponsors, the Welcome Packet is available right here on Blue Boat. The Welcome Packet includes everything you need to know...By Jeremie Bateman | 6/10/2014 -
Young Adults @ GA, Your Virtual Guide
So you're coming to General Assembly and you're a young adult, or you're interested in learning more about young adult ministries. Well, you're in luck - here is a handy guide to hitting relevant workshops, worships, receptions and more! First a couple notes: YA@GA stands for...By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | 6/9/2014 -
Take the Lead at Future General Assemblies
GA 2014 may still be a few weeks away, but we’re already on the lookout for the next Youth Caucus Dean for GA 2015 and 2016! Serving as Youth Caucus Dean is a wonderful opportunity to build and strengthen your leadership skills, meet new people, create awesome youth community,...By Jeremie Bateman | 6/5/2014 -
Branded
Our Brand, Ourself Examining the Unitarian Universalist (UU) and Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) brand is the fruit of reflection on the disconnect between the number of people who religiously "brand" themselves as UUs and the larger number of people who live by UU...By Ted Resnikoff | 5/30/2014 -
This Rising Tide May Just Wash Us Away
Scientists Confirm Inevitable Sea-Level Rise Like the tip of the fabled iceberg, the now confirmed inevitable rise of sea-level over the coming years hides social injustice that the Unitarian Universalist Association labors to undo. Just follow the causal chain to understand...By Ted Resnikoff | 5/28/2014 -
Camp for Unitarian Universalist Multiracial Families
August 2014 at the UBarU Retreat and Conference Center Create multiracial congregation with other Unitarian Universalists: strengthen bonds of identity while living the commitment of Unitarian Universalism and the Unitarian Universalist Association to multiracial/multicultural...By Ted Resnikoff | 5/27/2014 -
Youth Ministry
Download, print or share information on Youth Ministry from the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries. Youth Leadership Programs, events and opportunities for youth leadership development, including: – Luminary Leaders – Summer Seminary – Summer Justice Programs – Youth...By Ted Resnikoff | 5/25/2014 -
Youth and Young Adults of Color Ministry
Ministry for Unitarian Universalists 15 – 35 who identify as a person of color (persons of Native American, Asian, Arab, Latino/a, African descent, transracially adopted, bi-racial, multiracial or international). For more information contact the Rev. Dr. Monica L. Cummings ,...By Ted Resnikoff | 5/25/2014 -
A Season of Camp
Everyone Welcome @ Unirondack – find your tribe and go Unirondack is known for creating a camp experience where people, "live the values that are inherent in Unitarian Universalist principles – acceptance, compassion and decision-making through the democratic process." The...By Ted Resnikoff | 5/16/2014 -
UUs in the Military – Conscience in a Hard Place
Ending War – Honoring the Principled Warrior The relationship of Unitarian Universalism (UU) and the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) to the military is complex and as lengthy as the history of the United States. While the UUA and Unitarian Universalism is generally...By Ted Resnikoff | 5/15/2014 -
Youth Observer 2014-15: Meet Candidates and Vote
BALLOTS DUE MONDAY, JUNE 2! Election of a Youth Observer for the 2014-15 term to the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Board of Trustees is underway. The candidates are Benji Janapol and Isabelle Marshel . Here is how to participate: | READ the candidates' statements | |...By Ted Resnikoff | 5/15/2014 -
Multicultural Leadership School: Register by June 1
Only a Few Spots Remain for Summer 2014 session! Several places remain in the Summer 2014 Unitarian Universalist Association Multicultural Leadership School (MLS) in Boston, MA, Friday, July 25 through Tuesday, July 29 . This training is designed specifically for Unitarian...By Ted Resnikoff | 5/15/2014 -
Mass Incarceration: Systemic Bias
There are Reasons Some People Won't Get a Break Mass Incarceration is an aspect of the Prison Industrial Complex (PIC), in which the goal of incarceration has moved from rehabilitation (penology) to punishment , and financial consequences - negative for those arrested or...By Ted Resnikoff | 5/14/2014 -
Wanted: Summer Seminary Student Advisor
Serve as an Advisor to Youth Considering Unitarian Universalist Ministry The second Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Summer Seminary will be held July 30 – August 4, 2014 in Chicago, IL. The UUA seeks a current or recent seminary student to provide logistical,...By Ted Resnikoff | 5/6/2014 -
Families Are No Place for Division
Witness Against Political Stigmatization This week the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health (NLIRH) with the Strong Families Young Parents Cohort (YPC) is spearheading the move to destigmatize young families and turn the national discourse on youth pregnancy from...By Ted Resnikoff | 5/6/2014Filed in: Youth, Young Adults -
Visit a Shinto Shrine in Japan – Not on Your Dime
Go When You Want, But APPLY by May 15. Tsubaki Grand Shrine Scholarship for UU Seminarians at Non-UU Theological Schools The Tsubaki Grand Shrine Scholarship is available to Unitarian Universalist (UU) seminarians (in candidate status) attending non-UU theological schools who...By Ted Resnikoff | 5/5/2014 -
Religions Move Toward Accepting LGBTQ
Unitarian Universalists Welcome Them Unitarian Universalism has long been a welcoming faith , and the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) has a long history of fighting for the rights of the LGBTQ community. Finally, other religions are moving to accept LGBTQ members in...By Ted Resnikoff | 5/2/2014 -
5 Tips for Your Youth Caucus Forms
Have you registered for General Assembly as a youth? Are you a parent, religious educator or advisor with youth attending GA? Get our five tips for filling out your Youth Caucus forms! After submitting and paying for registration for General Assembly, youth still need complete...By Jeremie Bateman | 5/1/2014 -
Millenial Leaders: Develop Your Vision for Change
Young Adult Spiritual Activists Sought Union Theological Seminary (Union) in New York, New York was founded in 1836 on the vision of centering theological education and ministerial training in an urban context so that academic excellence and personal faith might respond to the...By Ted Resnikoff | 5/1/2014 -
The Fight for a Fair Wage Goes On
The Math Adds Up – the Politics Still Don't The Federal Minimum Wage has not risen since 2009 although the Cost of Living (COL) in the United States has increased by 10% over the same period. Studies show that in real terms the purchasing power of the Middle Class has decreased...By Ted Resnikoff | 5/1/2014 -
Power UP with Rev. Monica
On-Air Thursdays, on-line any-time Power UP with Rev. Monica ( Rev. Dr. Monica L. Cummings ) is an internet radio show that informs, inspires and empowers the lives of listeners with music, inspirational readings, interviews and reflections. Power UP can be heard on WGTD HD3...By Ted Resnikoff | 4/30/2014 -
Remember Your Mamas!
Invented by a Unitarian—Evolved by the UUA When Unitarian Julia Ward Howe founded Mother's Day for Peace in the 1870's as an antiwar rallying cry she probably didn't imagine Anna Jarvis' touching memorial to her mother —and the countless sappy cards it has bequeathed would...By Ted Resnikoff | 4/28/2014 -
How Move Got in the Movement
Unitarian Universalism: Principled Past – Progressive Future The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) of today remains very much influenced by the choice of Unitarian Universalists (UU) to answer Dr. Martin Luther King 's call and put UU beliefs and Principles on the front...By Ted Resnikoff | 4/25/2014 -
UU Young Adult Leads on Reproductive Choice
Reproductive Choice is not an option The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) has led on the issue of reproductive rights since 1963 – ten years before abortions were legal in this country. In this interview Jessica Halperin who was just was elected to a two-year term as...By Ted Resnikoff | 4/18/2014 -
India Recognizes Rights of Transgendered
Equal in India The Supreme Court of India handed down its decision mandating a third gender category and full legal and civil-rights for the transgendered population of India on April 15, 2014. Learn how the Unitarian Universalist Association supports equality and fairness for...By Ted Resnikoff | 4/16/2014 -
Not K–8: K to Life
From Cradle to Incarceration The road to prison and exclusion from society begins for many as soon as they start school. Sonali Kolhatkar in her post, " Studies Confirm the Dehumanization of Black Children and the ‘Preschool-to-Prison Pipeline ’ ", first published on TruthDig....By Ted Resnikoff | 4/9/2014 -
Most Religiously Diverse Countries
Unitarian Universalism is a welcoming faith that encourages interfaith search for spiritual fulfillment and meaning, while – according to research from PEW Forum on Religion and Public Life – the United States is considered to be only "moderately" religiously diverse, and the...By Ted Resnikoff | 4/8/2014 -
Youth Observer 2014-2015 Elections
BE A NATIONAL VOICE FOR YOUTH A new Youth Observer (YO) to the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Board of Trustees is elected every year prior to General Assembly. The Youth Observer to the Board is an important, national leadership position held by a Unitarian...By Ted Resnikoff | 4/4/2014 -
Youth Dare to Make Change Happen Now
On March 13 Boston Mobilization, YMORE, Unitarian Universalist Religious Professionals of Color and the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) participated in an action of public witness for raisong the minimum wage in Massachusetts. The following is an eye-witness account of...By Ted Resnikoff | 4/4/2014 -
Springtime is Bridge Time!
Bridge Jumping – Not Off, Across Bridging (transitioning to young adulthood) is an important time in a youth's life. Do your part to help our transitioning youth make new connections and maintain their faith! Urge them to take part in the Bridge Connections program. AIN'T NO...By Ted Resnikoff | 4/1/2014 -
Who Knows How Many Campus Groups We Have?
How many campus ministry groups DO we have? You hold the answer! Are campus groups growing? Shrinking? Doing interfaith work? Who supports them? Are they reaching new UUs? Are they helping our recently bridged youth stay connected? These are just a few of the questions I hear...By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | 3/31/2014 -
A Broader Basis for Faith
Same Beliefs – Many Practices The expanding breadth and diversity of Unitarian Universalist congregation and practice is developing a solid base for the growth of Unitarian Universalism in the future. Does it also show a way to the growth of spiritual fulfillment or faith for...By Ted Resnikoff | 3/28/2014 -
Combat Intolerance with Faith
Don't Be Sad, Be Blue! Even if it seems counter intuitive, people of faith are not immune to intolerance. The Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) founded by Eboo Patel works to bring people of different faiths – atheists included – together behind the unifying message: We are better...By Ted Resnikoff | 3/25/2014 -
Remembering Viola Liuzzo
Ultimate Courageous Love Viola Liuzzo joined the fight for civil rights when it was at its most dangerous juncture – after the " Bloody Sunday " beatings of peaceful marchers on March 7 by specially deputized Alabama State Police (all white men). She was murdered three weeks...By Ted Resnikoff | 3/25/2014 -
Visit the Unitarian Universalist Association
Virtually Now, and Soon in Person Although visits to the offices of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) at 25 Beacon Street are now limited to a virtual tour , and visits to the new UUA offices at 24 Farnsworth Street will not be possible through the summer, you can...By Ted Resnikoff | 3/21/2014 -
Faith Development Training from FDO
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR TODAY The Faith Development Office (FDO) of the Unitarian Universalist Association offers free monthly one-hour webinars for religious professionals and lay leaders who plan, lead, or support programs with a faith development component, especially...By Ted Resnikoff | 3/20/2014 -
Get Grant: Go to GA
Apply for Financial Aid to attend GA from the UUA before March 31 DEADLINE: MARCH 31! The Youth and Young Adult Scholarship Program from the UUA Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries is a grant to assist individual youth and young adults for whom attendance to GA is...By Ted Resnikoff | 3/19/2014 -
High School Youth Summer Programs
Justice Training for Youth from The College of Social Justice by Laura Lubin, Associate for Youth & Young Adult Programs This summer the Unitarian Universalist College of Social Justice (UUCSJ) is running a wide variety of justice trainings and trips for high school aged...By Ted Resnikoff | 3/18/2014 -
Summer Seminary 2014 – DEADLINE EXTENDED
Space limited demand is high Apply now to attend Summer Seminary July 30-August 4, 2014 in Chicago, IL. Application deadline APRIL 1, 2014 . This program allows Unitarian Universalist youth to explore their call to ministry in all its forms. Summer Seminary focuses on ordained...By Ted Resnikoff | 3/17/2014 -
Solitary Confinement is Inhumane
The Head of the Colorado Prison System was locked up in solitary confinement to know the experience of thousands of inmates ( the exact number is unknown ). We re-post excerpts from the article of his experience from the New York Times . Learn what the Unitarian Universalist...By Ted Resnikoff | 3/17/2014 -
Teens and Their Social Media
Connecting, Despite Everything The increasing diversity in family life-style, advent of two-income families, limited public resources, shortened school days and paring instruction down to core subjects crete the impetus to place youth in structured after-school activities. The...By Ted Resnikoff | 3/13/2014 -
Young Adult – Longtime Leader
Young Adult Bart Frost has served the Unitarian Universalism (UU) and the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) in leadership positions since he was a youth. He now chairs the General Assembly Program Committee ( GAPC ), the body responsible organizing and running GA. We re-...By Ted Resnikoff | 3/11/2014Filed in: Guides and Tools, Stories and Voices -
Bust Injustice with Us
Defeat Racial and Multicultural Injustice Youth are coming of age in an America that is increasingly diverse. Be The Change! (BTC) gives Unitarian Universalist (UU) youth a starting place for discussions about the role of race, identity and justice in living out their faith. The...By Ted Resnikoff | 3/7/2014 -
Go to GA for Less Dough
The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries offers scholarships and grants to attend General Assembly. Registration is free for volunteers. The application deadline is March 31, 2014. Applicants will be notified of award decision by April 23. Don't delay – click here !By Ted Resnikoff | 3/6/2014 -
Wisdom From Behind the Bars
We post excerpts of a letter written by a death-row inmate which reflect the wisdom of understanding the inhumane motivations of mass incarceration and capital punishment. This letter reminds us of the debate about the role of the penal system in the United States which has...By Ted Resnikoff | 3/5/2014 -
Where to Stay at GA?
Don't Panic, Do Act Fast! Housing at General Assembly (GA) this year is under pressure – because this is shaping up to be one of the best attended meetings in years, and also because of unforeseen labor disputes at two of the major hotels in Providence. The Unitarian...By Ted Resnikoff | 3/4/2014 -
LGBTQ Myths Exposed
Replace False Belief with Knowledge and Understanding "You Can Tell Just By Looking", by Michael Bronski, Ann Pellegrini and Michael Amico, examines and debunks 20 common myths about "LGBT life and people". By asking questions that are part of the national conversation on...By Ted Resnikoff | 3/4/2014 -
Clowns to the Left of Me...
Jokers to the Right* Heeding the call of the UUA and others, The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) modified its discriminatory policy, allowing gay scouts to join but maintaining the ban on gay adult scout leaders. At the time UUA President Peter Morales stated, "...it is abhorrent to...By Ted Resnikoff | 3/4/2014 -
Find Your Calling in 25 Hours
Meadville Lombard Theological School invites you to discover your calling to ministry, March 26–27, 2014. Enjoy 25 hours of exploration:– Connect with current students – Sit in on class sessions – Meet powerhouse Unitarian Universalist faculty in ministry, teaching, academics,...By Ted Resnikoff | 2/28/2014