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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The Northern New England District (NNED) has put together a video capturing images from their 2011 GoldMine Youth Leadership School. 17 youth from 5 New England states came together for a week at Ferry Beach in Maine to enhance their leadership skills, explore their UU identity and have a great…
By Jeremie Bateman | February 7, 2012 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Congregational Action, Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Multigenerational Faith Development, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, Youth Sunday -
Welcome to the “open source consultation” experiment going on in Orlando today around the http://www.uua.org/uuagovernance/officers/president/moralespeter/192145… and Beyond approach! This group of folks is gathered to delve into the white paper that UUA President Peter Morales recently released,…
By Carey McDonald | February 2, 2012 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Choice, Congregational Action, Education, Growth, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
UU ministers can have a tremendous impact on relationships between young adults in our churches. At a recent gathering of First Year Ministers, our staff sat down over lunch to chat with a few of these ministers who wanted to talk about young adult issues in depth….
By Carey McDonald | January 26, 2012 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Connections, Education, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
The Young Adult Leaders Roundtable discussion is the newest venue for UU young adult leaders to support and connect with one another. Across the country, UU young adults are engaged in fascinating groups and projects, yet they often can feel isolated. Who, they wonder, is doing this work except me?
By Carey McDonald | January 17, 2012 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Connections, Education, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
Virginia UU Young Adult (VUUYA) Spirituality Conference Registration:View the tentative conference schedule. Contact: Tim Matthiessen or Sue Sinnamon…
By Ted Resnikoff | January 14, 2012 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Campus Ministry, Choice, Community, Congregational Action, Growth, Leadership, Multigenerational Faith Development, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
As the office administrator, I am the first line of contact for anyone asking questions of the UUA Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries. One inquiry I get frequently (usually later in the spring) is: What kind of summer opportunities are there for Unitarian Universalist youth and young adults?
By Deborah Neisel-Sanders | January 11, 2012 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Campus Ministry, Community, Congregational Action, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
An Opportunity to Change Lives Learn more about us or apply for a position! Opportunities for experienced young adults that are rarely open: Maintenance Crew Chief This crucial position demands leadership experience, knowledge and skills in the areas of basic plumbing, carpentry, and the building…
By Ted Resnikoff | January 10, 2012 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Campus Ministry, Community, Congregational Action, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Identity, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Secular, Service, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
Find a Way In October, I introduced the idea of http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/youth/multiple-pathways-what-does-that-me… pathways, and the need for there to be a variety of ways, beyond and in addition to the youth group model, for youth to be involved in their congregations. This month, I’m…
By Jeremie Bateman | December 8, 2011 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Youth Sunday -
Check it out (if you haven’t already) on the UUA’s website. The YaYA Office has a broad range of programs and supports, and this is your one-stop guide to know when those resources and opportunities are available. We will update the list with new opportunities throughout the year….
By Carey McDonald | December 2, 2011 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Congregational Action, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Multigenerational Faith Development, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
The Church of the Larger Fellowship presents Quest for Meaning on Livestream. Join Unitarian Universalists from around the country in worship, every Sunday and Monday. Church of the Larger Fellowship maintains taped segments on this stream, available for viewing anytime.
By Ted Resnikoff | December 2, 2011 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Campus Ministry, Choice, Community, Congregational Action, Discernment, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Multiculturalism, Nourishing the Spirit, Prayer Practices, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, Worship, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)