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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A founding story of American Thanksgiving, reflected by the History Channel claims, ” In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies.”(Read source hereIndian Country Toda…
By Ted Resnikoff | November 26, 2013 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Community, Equity, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Judaism, Leadership, Multiculturalism, News, Passover (Pesach), Secular, Social Justice, Spiritual Practice, Thanksgiving, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Worship -
We Started It All Acts of Faith”, Eboo Patel’s inspiring account of coming to believe in religious pluralism from his experience growing up Muslim in America, and his ambition to harness the power and passion of young people in service of Interfaith Youth Core. Subsequent responses will receive a…
By Ted Resnikoff | November 22, 2013 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, Playfulness, Purpose, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters -
American Library Association recommends Skinner House book. Read, follow or like the Skinner House Facebook page. Buy “Muhammad: The Story of a Prophet and Reformer” at the UUA Bookstore.
By Ted Resnikoff | November 19, 2013 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, UUA Headquarters -
Find out in 14 Questions. PEW Research Center created a quiz to answer the burning question “Am I a Millennial?” See how your point-of-view aligns with that of the Millennial Generation….
By Ted Resnikoff | November 18, 2013 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Activism, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, News, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, Vision, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
Feed the Planet In Many Ways. Carbonfund.orgEric Carlson is set to launch a very ambitious tree-planting campaign, coupled with a really fantastic dining rewards program. This is great for the planet and for the participants….
By Ted Resnikoff | November 14, 2013 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Climate & Environmental Justice, Congregational Action, Earth, Earth Day, Education, Growth, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism -
This picture speaks for itself….
By Jeremie Bateman | November 12, 2013 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Youth Sunday -
We re-post with permission Alex Kapitan’s observation (and super-nifty flow chart) on diversity. View a larger (and thus more satisfying) version of Alex’s diversity flow chart here, on Alex’s blog Roots Grow the Tree. – Ed. It has long been a pet peeve of mine (wearing both my copyeditor hat and…
By Ted Resnikoff | November 5, 2013 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Connections, Leadership, Meaning, Personal Inspiration, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity -
Check-out these fun videos and use the wealth of resources offered by the Unitarian Universalist Association and the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee in support of the 2013-2014 Common Read, Behind the Kitchen Door, by Saru Jayaraman.–Ed. Common Read 2014 with these activities: Ask Your…
By Ted Resnikoff | October 31, 2013 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Congregational Action, Discernment, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, News, Purpose, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Youth Sunday -
The Multicultural Ministries Sharing Project Survey Deadline is November 30, 2013. Share Your Identity: Change Ours herehere…;.) For the purposes of this project, the UUA seeks individuals who identify as being someone who is: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or otherwise has a sexual…
By Ted Resnikoff | October 30, 2013 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Community, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Purpose, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Vision -
Leadership is Imperfect, Leaders are Blessed Kay Montgomery has assembled a collection meditations sharing the voice, wisdom and insight of leaders of our faith….
By Ted Resnikoff | October 25, 2013 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Nourishing the Spirit, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism