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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Sheila Schuh, Director of Religious Education at First Unitarian Church of RochesterNYracial justice. The youth in your congregation could be a catalyst for a multigenerational conversation to explore their and their neighbors’ identitiesracismI’m Not Racist… Am I? If you haven’t seen it yet,…
By Jennica Davis-Hockett | February 2, 2016 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Activism, Choice, Community, Congregational Action, Connections, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Leadership, Multiculturalism, News, Personal Inspiration, Racial Justice, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Youth Sunday -
Embarking on a life of ministry An Open Letter to UU Ministers and Religious Professionals, Three summers ago, I had the absolute privilege of attending Summer Seminary as part of its pilot year in Boston….
By Ted Resnikoff | January 29, 2016 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Connections, Education, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Youth Sunday -
Summer Seminary attendee the first year it was offered by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Unitarian Universalism (UU). When I was first considering a call to ministry, I received an informational email from my congregation’s Director of Religious Education (DRE), Sally Ahnger, about…
By Bart Frost | January 20, 2016 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Congregational Action, Connections, Education, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Youth Sunday -
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By Ted Resnikoff | January 19, 2016 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Community, Congregational Action, Creating a Home, Education, Faith, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, Nourishing the Spirit, Purpose, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, UUA Headquarters, Youth Sunday -
Unitarian Universalism (UU), specifically Summer Seminary. Summer Seminary is a week-long introduction to what being a religious professional could look like for a group of 15-20 youth….
By Bart Frost | January 12, 2016 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Congregational Action, Connections, Education, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Youth Sunday -
One of the best things about church is that it is an intentional community where you can live your values. In a world where almost everything is based on a transactional “fee-for-service” system, church is one place where things operate differently. A church shares its services with you joyfully,…
By Bart Frost | December 18, 2015 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Abundance, Annual Program Fund, Canvass/Pledge, Economic Justice, Faith, Generosity, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Stewardship, Unitarian Universalism, Vision, Youth Sunday -
Thanks to @KennySWileysubmitting your own thoughts or reflections in a post. Colorado Springs fell victim to two mass shootings. In the first, four people were killed: a passing bicyclist, two women, and the shooter. In the other incident, the offices of Planned Parenthood were attacked, killing…
By Ted Resnikoff | December 16, 2015 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Activism, Beliefs & Principles, Choice, Community, Congregational Action, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Multiculturalism, Multigenerational Faith Development, News, Prayer Practices, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Teaching Methods, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, Worship -
The Revolution Will Not be Televised? Make it Happen by Reading – TOGETHER Skinner House Books and Beacon Press announce Goodreadshttps://www.goodreads.com/group/show/173731-justice-and-spirit-unitaria… and Spirit book club will host discussion about a new book that explore the themes of…
By Ted Resnikoff | December 4, 2015 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Congregational Action, Discernment, Education, Growth, Interdependence, Leadership, Nourishing the Spirit, Purpose, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters -
The deadline to apply for General Assembly 2016 Youth Caucus Staff is fast approaching. Take it from Senoir Dean Andrea Briscoe. It’s worth it! ApplicationsUnitarian Universalist youth. I would bet that every youth who serves on Youth Caucus staff has finished their term a different person. Not…
By Jennica Davis-Hockett | November 13, 2015 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Business Meetings, Commitment, Community, General Assembly, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Youth Sunday -
UUs are a theologically diverse spiritual community but have a shared belief that all souls are sacred, courageous love has the power to transform the world, and truth continues to be revealed.
By Jennica Davis-Hockett | November 11, 2015 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Nourishing the Spirit, UU Identity