This section of Blue Boat blog has information, links to applications, grants and scholarships, and application deadlines of interest to Unitarian Universalist youth and young adults and those who serve their ministry.
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Bringing a group of youth to GA this year and just don't know where to start? Or do you wish your annual GA trip was easier? Check out our video series starring some real experts at bringing youth groups to GA. You asked, and we've answered! These nine 15-minute videos will be released every 1-2...
By Deborah Neisel-Sanders | December 17, 2018 | From General Assembly for Youth & Young Adults -
Morgan Miller shares her life-expanding experience at Youth Midwest Leadership School, and encourages other youth to attend.
By Morgan Miller | August 9, 2018 | From Events and Opportunities -
Opportunity for Youth and Adults to take the lead on the global stage Are you passionate about creating inclusive learning environment and working for peace and justice on a worldwide scale? The Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office is looking for youth and adults to lead their upcoming Intergenerational Spring Seminar! Apply by June 5th to serve as a Youth Dean or Adult Dean for the most international and intergenerational event in the UU universe!
By Allison Hess | May 31, 2018 | From Events and Opportunities -
Summary: Protest movements like March for Our Lives, and The Women’s March are generally legally permitted events, but protest movements can also use the tactic of unpermitted civil disobedience as a way to increase the pressure on authorities to right injustice (think of Black Lives Matter blocking roads and highways, Standing Rock Dakota Access Pipeline activists who occupied territory, or sit-ins at the U.S. Congress by DACA advocates). On Friday, April 20, 2018, in an act of civil disobedience, tens of thousands of high-school students will participate in an organized nationwide school walkout to demand stricter gun regulation. Learn how organized protest and Civil Disobedience are integral to the experience of living Unitarian Universalist faith and values.
By Ted Resnikoff | April 18, 2018 | From Events and Opportunities -
General Assembly 2018 in Kansas City, MO, will begin in 2018-06-20 19:30:00 GMT-06:00! Unitarian Universalist youth from all over will be in Kansas City, MO June 20th-24th to form the Youth Caucus at General Assembly. We thought we’d take this auspicious moment to introduce you to this year’s...
By Jennica Davis-Hockett | March 12, 2018 | From Youth -
The Annual Beloit College Mindset List is released for each new entering class as way to acknowledge the differences in worldview (or mindset) of incoming first-years. Originally, it was intended as a way to remind professors to watch their references with students. It continues to serve this...
By Bart Frost | September 4, 2017 | From On Campus -
Presenters: Meck Groot and Cora McCold, New England Region UUA on June 8, 2017 ...
By New England Region of the UUA | June 8, 2017 | From Social Justice -
Take Their Word for It—You'll Be So Happy You Did From our friends at the Unitarian Universalist College of Social Justice (UUCSJ) —ed. (http://uucsj.org/hear-about-activate-justice-trainings-from-participant… post) Are you a high school aged youth who is wondering how to engage more fully in...
By Ted Resnikoff | May 11, 2017 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Activism, Business Meetings, Climate & Environmental Justice, Commitment, Community, Connections, Earth, Earth Day, Homecoming / Ingathering, Human Rights, Immigration Reform, Leadership, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday, Anti-Oppression, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Faith Development, General Assembly -
But Maybe Not Using 13 Reasons Why Netflix recently adapted Jay Asher’s young adult novel, 13 Reasons Why, into a 13-part series that has catapulted into pop culture, breaking social media and viewership records....
By Bart Frost | May 4, 2017 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Activism, Education, Growth, Leadership, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Teaching Methods, News -
Resources for Youth and Young Adult Ministry ...
By Jennica Davis-Hockett | April 26, 2017 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Choice, Community, Education, Faith, Growth, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday, Congregational Action, UU Identity, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Multiculturalism, Teaching Methods, Faith Development, UUA Headquarters