This section of the Blue Boat blog includes links to training tools (including videos and webinars) and articles by the staff of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries for informing, building, sustaining and guiding ministry for Unitarian Universalist youth and young adults, youth and young adults of color, Campus Ministry, and those who serve them.
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Bringing a group of youth to GA this year and just don’t know where to start? Or do you wish your annual GA trip was easier? Check out our video series starring some real experts at bringing youth groups to GA. You asked, and we’ve answered! These nine 15-minute videos will be released every 1-2…
By Deborah Neisel-Sanders | December 17, 2018 | From General Assembly for Youth & Young Adults -
In this month’s episode, Bart acknowledges he can’t finish a young adult ministry book right now. So instead of reviewing a book youth or young adult ministry book, he’s going to persuade you to read fiction, which could also be described as sci-fi/fantasy edition… intrigued yet?
By Bart Frost | November 28, 2018 | From Future of Faith -
Every year Summer Seminary students write a homily. Friday night they present them at a “Preach-Off”, and select 4 or 5 for Sunday worship at their host congregation. These are the Summer Seminary student homilies from Sunday Worship at First Unitarian Church of Chicago on July 29, 2018.
By Ted Resnikoff | October 21, 2018 | From Future of Faith -
A youth group doesn’t magically transform into a welcoming, inclusive and accessible space as soon as you hang a poster of the Seven Principles on the door. We need to intentionally cultivate an environment where youth can practice caring for one another and holding one another accountable to
By Jennica Davis | October 5, 2018 | From Guides and Tools -
Morgan Miller shares her life-expanding experience at Youth Midwest Leadership School, and encourages other youth to attend.
By Morgan Miller | August 9, 2018 | From Events and Opportunities -
Sustainable Youth Ministry is one of the seminal books about youth ministry and explores a number of crucial concepts.
By Bart Frost | July 10, 2018 | From Guides and Tools -
Summer Seminary, the immersion program for Unitarian Universalist (UU) youth exploring the possibility of becoming a religious professional, is supported by 4 staff members and a host of faculty members. Summer Seminary 2018 is happening in Chicago, IL, at Meadville-Lombard Theological School.
By Jennica Davis | May 28, 2018 | From Youth -
One of the most surprising places I learned about deeply spiritual community was my Grandma Bette’s bridge club. Those old ladies were really knew something about showing up and caring for each other.
By Jennica Davis | May 22, 2018 | From Issues and Trends -
Recently the team at the UUA Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries discussed how February being “Black History Month,” March being “Women’s History Month,” and June being “LGBTQ History Month” is positive because it raises up awareness of the history and contributions of these
By Ted Resnikoff | May 17, 2018 | From Social Justice -
Summary: Protest movements like March for Our Lives, and The Women’s March are generally legally permitted events, but protest movements can also use the tactic of unpermitted civil disobedience as a way to increase the pressure on authorities to right injustice (think of Black Lives Matter
By Ted Resnikoff | April 18, 2018 | From Events and Opportunities