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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Using SnapChat to Expand Your Reach To Younger Folks Recently I shared this image, by Benjamin Schwartz that appears in the New Yorker Magazine: to Facebook adding “Imagine being the one trying to explain why churches and our office should be using it.” In the comments, a number of folks asked ho…
By Bart Frost | May 16, 2016 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Activism, Belief, Community, Connections, Faith, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Identity, Leadership, Membership Growth & Outreach, News, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, Unitarianism, Universalism, UU Identity, Worship, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta are taking part in Text, Talk, Act for mental health, AND YOU CAN TOO!…
By Jennica Davis-Hockett | May 7, 2016 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Congregational Action, Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
Orange County had an excellent religious education program and a vibrant youth group. Some of my best friends were people I met at cons. I married my wife at the summer camp where we met. My greatest allies, mentors and cheerleaders were adult advisors I had. I found my calling to serve Unitarian…
By Ted Resnikoff | May 4, 2016 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Connections, Discernment, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Prayer Practices, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Worship, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
Dear Reader of this message, People have been creating and sending cards for generations because it’s a simple and powerful way to maintain connection and sustain our families. But too often, the Mamas Day cards we see in stores don’t reflect the mamas in our lives, or the struggles they face.
By Ted Resnikoff | May 3, 2016 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Community, Education, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Multiculturalism, News, Secular, Teaching Methods, Truth, Unitarian Universalism -
First Unitarian Society of Madison and shared it with us given how relevant it is to young adult ministry everywhere. Thanks Julie! by Julie Brock Having young people in church is pretty great. Youth bring new energy, fresh perspective, and remind us that we are part of something larger than…
By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | April 29, 2016 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Choice, Community, Congregational Action, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Leadership, Multigenerational Faith Development, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, Vision for UUism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
Strengthen bonds of love by Elissa McDavid Back in September, Warsan Shire’s (a Kenyan-born SomaliEuropean refugee crisis, but also the larger forces of migration, across the globe and across borders. Shire points to the humanness of migration. In the United States, our media, our politics, and…
By Ted Resnikoff | April 26, 2016 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Community, Education, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Immigration Reform, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism -
Perspective from Rev. Lane Campbell, Minister of Religious Exploration, First Unitarian Universalist Church Columbus, OH.General Assembly (GA), I have often wondered what that city will be like when I get there. Knowing a bit about where I am going and what I am walking into is helpful….
By Ted Resnikoff | March 14, 2016 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Leadership, Unitarian Universalism -
“Small but mighty” is a phrase I enjoy. Possibly because I am a petite woman of short stature, yet I like to think I’m relatively powerful. But more than that it’s because that’s how I see our faith. Unitarian Universalism (UU) is a tiny religion and a young one too, though our roots go…
By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | March 8, 2016 | From On CampusTagged as: Activism, Campus Ministry, Choice, Congregational Action, Discernment, Education, Faith Development, Growth, Leadership, News, Prayer Practices, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, Vision, Worship, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
Isabelle McCurdy explains the difference you will make… Isabelle McCurdy, Senior Business Manager for the General Assembly 2016 Youth Caucus, was one of the driving forces behind the successful 2015 Youth Caucus Acti… of Immediate Witness, “Support the Black Lives Matter Movement”…
By Ted Resnikoff | March 2, 2016 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Business Meetings, Commitment, Community, Congregational Action, Education, General Assembly, Governance for Congregations, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Responsibility, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Youth Sunday -
Mind = Blown Editorial Comment: Impacting the mental health and development of our teenagers is an incredibly complex topic and this article by no means covers all bases. This article does not address mental health disorders and focuses on the development of a neurotypical adolescent….
By Jennica Davis-Hockett | February 24, 2016 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Children’s / Religious Education Sunday, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Sexuality Education, Spirituality, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, UUA Headquarters, Vision for UUism, Youth Sunday, Youth/Teens