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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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 -
LUMINARY LEADER KADYN FRAWLEY GRABS LIFE BY THE CHALICE… Midwest Youth Leadership School in 2014 where she learned that each person expresses ideas differently and that everyone longs to be heard and helped….
By Jennica Davis-Hockett | December 15, 2015 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Nourishing the Spirit, Purpose, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Youth Sunday -
Luminary Alumni Kendra Burdick isn’t one for the spotlight… ChrysalisPeer Chaplain and worship coordinator for her youth group. She was involved with her church’s Board of Trustees. Kendra attended Summer Seminary in 2014 to learn more about becoming a military chaplain and gave a sermon at her…
By Jennica Davis-Hockett | December 11, 2015 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism -
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 -
Fear, safety, protests, and supporting the movement for Black lives When my daughter Moira was born I expected to feel deep love. What I wasn’t expecting was how much that love hurt. I love her in this deeply protective way that was horrifying at first and I still find overwhelming….
By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | November 25, 2015 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Racial Justice, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
How Smart Congregations Grow Members This summer at the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) General Assembly, our Youth Media Volunteers interviewed a number of youth about their personal histories with Unitarian Universalism. As I reviewed their footage, something stuck out to me….
By Bart Frost | November 25, 2015 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Belief, Faith, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Membership in Congregations, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
The Summer Seminary program for Unitarian Universalist youthStarr King School for the Ministry. Minister in Residence, Kimberly Quinn JohnsonUnitarian Universalist congregation of the South Fork in Bridgehampton, Long Island. She serves on the Unitarian Universalist Association Appoi… Committee…
By Jennica Davis-Hockett | November 20, 2015 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Faith, Faith Development, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Nourishing the Spirit, Purpose, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Vision, Worship, Youth Sunday -
Finding My Roots “Is she really your sister?” “Oh, she’s real alright.” I didn’t realize how alienated I felt by my surroundings during my childhood until I grew into my young adult years. My parents cared greatly for me, I had wonderful friends, a supportive Unitarian Universalist…
By Ellie Brown, Elizabeth Nguyen | November 20, 2015 | From Youth and Young Adults of ColorTagged as: Anti-Oppression, Community, Connections, Creating a Home, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Leadership, Meaning, Personal Inspiration, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
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