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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Beacon Press is hosting a Twitter Chat with Eboo Patel, author of Acts of Faith, moderated by Rev. Naomi King, with Gail Forsyth-Vail. Acts of Faith is this year’s UUA Common Read selection. Youth are encouraged to participate. Submit questions before and during the chat at #uuread on Tuesday,…
By Ted Resnikoff | November 1, 2011 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Activism, Congregational Action, Discernment, Equity, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Social Justice, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
This year, the Young Adult Caucus is looking for two chaplains that will work together, but have slightly different primary focuses. Check out the application for the job descriptions for Worship Chaplain and Community Chaplain and their requirements. Applicatio… are due December 1st. Did we…
By Jeremie Bateman | October 31, 2011 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Business Meetings, Commitment, Community, General Assembly, Growth, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
If you have something to share with the General Assembly community, we encourage you to apply! There is special interest in programs led or co-led by young adults that are for all GA attendees. What can you teach us?…
By Jeremie Bateman | October 31, 2011 | From General Assembly for Youth & Young AdultsTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Growth, Leadership, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
A Bid for Building Campus Ministry by Beth Walden When I asked Jim Kalinowski, the president of the UU Church of Greensboro (UUCG), if I could add campus ministry to my professional portfolio, his response was, “That is the kind of outreach we should be doing as a community. We need to build and…
By Kayla Parker | October 28, 2011 | From On CampusTagged as: Campus Ministry, Connections, Education, Growth, Meaning, Multigenerational Faith Development, Personal Inspiration, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UU Identity, Vision -
Hi Family, I hope this message finds you and your family well. I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the fall retreat for the Central Midwest District Chapter of the Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association last week. The topic for the retreat was “Whose Are We.” For two days, we…
By Monica L Cummings | October 27, 2011 | From Youth and Young Adults of ColorTagged as: Connections, Discernment, Identity, Meaning, Personal Inspiration, Prayer Practices, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Worship -
issued a statement regarding Occupy Wall Street and accompanying protests around the country. In support of those involved with Occupy protests, visit this collection of UUA resources related to economic justice. Resources for Economic Justice…
By Ted Resnikoff | October 14, 2011 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters -
President Peter Morales was invited to speak on the news program Democracy Now about his trial in Arizona following his arrest during a protest against Arizona SB 1070. He explains why Unitarian Universalists stand against the mistreatment of immigrants who are suspected of being in the United…
By Ted Resnikoff | October 13, 2011 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters -
Perhaps you are familiar with this term or maybe you have heard it but are not quite sure what it means. Or maybe you have not heard it at all. Whatever the case, you probably do know what it means, just not what it is called. “Multiple pathways” refers, quite literally, to the need for there to…
By Jeremie Bateman | October 11, 2011 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
Hello Good People of the UU World, …
By Erik Mohn | October 11, 2011 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Congregational Action, Growth, Leadership, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
Youth Leader Featured on UUA GA ‘12 Blog, “Cooking Together”…
By Ted Resnikoff | October 11, 2011 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Business Meetings, Commitment, Community, General Assembly, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Unitarian Universalism, Youth/Teens