Events and Opportunities
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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Bring multigenerational faith formation to the center of congregational life with Sophia Fahs Sunday! With an eye toward excellence in shared ministry, multicultural diversity, multiple learning styles, and the latest in faith development theory, the “Sophia Fahs Sunday: Journeys of the Spirit”…
By Jennica Davis-Hockett | March 26, 2015 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Spirituality, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Vision for UUism, Worship, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
Register for Youth Caucus Learn about Youth Sponsors to GA Learn How to Become a Delegate to GA [vimeo 122571659]…
By Ted Resnikoff | March 19, 2015 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Business Meetings, Commitment, Community, General Assembly, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Youth Sunday -
Unitarian Universalist Association. www.beacon.org“>Beacon Press author Dr. Cornel West explains the relationship between racial and economic injustice to David Letterman:Watch the David Letterman Show Read books by or featuring Cornel West. Michelle Alexander appears on the March 4 program of…
By Ted Resnikoff | March 18, 2015 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, News, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, Vision -
Youth Caucus Sr. Dean Olivia Calvi Leads, But You Can Get There First! General Assembly (GA) 2015 Youth Caucus RegistrationUnitarian Universalist Association. Check out where she is in the race to get to GA in Portland, Oregon [vimeo 121264504] Learn how to avoid roadblocks to get your completed…
By Ted Resnikoff | March 4, 2015 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Business Meetings, Commitment, Community, Congregational Action, Education, General Assembly, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Youth Sunday -
Unitarian Universalist since I was 15 and was an obsessively active member of the the youth group, then young adult group and was now serving as a religious education volunteer, I was not able to put into words what a covenant was, and had no idea how to create one. So, I pretended like I was…
By Jennica Davis-Hockett | February 24, 2015 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Choice, Community, Congregational Action, Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Trust, Unitarian Universalism, Vision, Worship, Youth Sunday -
5 + 1 = Full Strength YaYA Unitarian Universalist minister – born and raised in the Midwest and South, a Vietnamese-American, lover of hot pot, college football and justice. I’m so glad to be building on the Rev. Dr. Monica Cummings’ powerful work supporting youth and young adults of color at…
By Ted Resnikoff | February 24, 2015 | From Youth and Young Adults of ColorTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Beliefs & Principles, Campus Ministry, Community, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Inclusion, Interdependence, Justice Sunday, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Purpose, Secular, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, Vision for UUism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
Join the Second Annual Unitarian Universalist Lent Tumblr Unitarian Universalists everywhere who observe Lent starting Wednesday, February 18 online at practicinglent.tumblr.comLearn how it works. From the practinglent tumblr: Something new is preparing to bloom!…
By Ted Resnikoff | February 16, 2015 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Beliefs & Principles, Christianity, Community, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Leadership, Lent, Multiculturalism, Religion, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Vision for UUism, Worship -
Find Out What Form of Ministry Might Be In Your Future Unitarian Universalist Association Summer Seminary is for Unitarian Universalist youth to explore becoming a religious professional. This program offers youth the opportunity to explore their call to ministry in all its forms, with a focus on…
By Ted Resnikoff | February 13, 2015 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Congregational Action, Connections, Faith, Faith Development, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Youth Sunday -
Gain a Deeper Understanding of this Seminal Story Selma… Voting Rights Act. Unitarian Universalists were present at this moment in history, marching and witnessing with Martin Luther King, Jr. for Civil Rights. We recommend you see the movie, and offer this discussion guide to engage your…
By Ted Resnikoff | February 11, 2015 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Education, Equity, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, News, Purpose, Secular, Social Justice, Teaching Methods, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters -
Explore the Call “Welcome to the club!” is what my former boss, Nancy Bowen Regional Lead for the Pacific Western Region, said to me when I responded to her question of “what do you want to do with your life?” with “I want to run a spiritual retreat center.” “I know so many ministers…
By Jennica Davis-Hockett | February 6, 2015 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Beliefs & Principles, Congregational Action, Connections, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday