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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Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) at 25 Beacon Street are now limited to a virtual tour, and visits to the new UUA offices at 24 Farnsworth Street will not be possible through the summer, you can prepare your youth group visit to Boston now with information on lodging, walking tours and tr…
By Ted Resnikoff | March 21, 2014 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
Unitarian Universalist Association offers free monthly one-hour webinars for religious professionals and lay leaders who plan, lead, or support programs with a faith development component, especially Unitarian Universalist (UU) religious education (RE) for children, youth, adults, and/or…
By Ted Resnikoff | March 20, 2014 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters -
Apply for Financial Aid to attend GA from the UUA before March 31 Learn about grants that are available for individuals and for youth groups. Vi… Scholarship Opportunities for Attending GA to apply for a grant.
By Ted Resnikoff | March 19, 2014 | From General Assembly for Youth & Young AdultsTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Business Meetings, Commitment, Community, General Assembly, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
Fewer Believe in the Supernatural, More in the Rational 1http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/losing-faith-21-percent-s… the poll results on NBC.com. A Harris Interactive Poll on American’s religious beliefs shows that while 74% of Americans believe in God, belief in God, miracles and…
By Ted Resnikoff | March 19, 2014 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Belief, Beliefs & Principles, Faith, Faith Development, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity -
Justice Training for Youth from The College of Social Justice uucsj.org/youth…
By Ted Resnikoff | March 18, 2014 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Youth Sunday -
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By Ted Resnikoff | March 17, 2014 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Congregational Action, Connections, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
The Head of the Colorado Prison System was locked up in solitary confinement to know the experience of thousands of inmates (New York Times. Learn what the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) is doing to combat Mass Incarceration and other social injustice below.-Ed. UUAendUnderstand what…
By Ted Resnikoff | March 17, 2014 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Congregational Action, Discernment, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters -
Unitarian Universalist youth group programs and the Unitarian Universalist Association youth ministry accomplish this. http://fulleryouthinstitute.org/blog/new-research-about-teens-social-me… the article from the Fuller Youth Institute about this research. Its Complicated: The Social Lives of…
By Ted Resnikoff | March 13, 2014 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
AZ State Bill 1062, permitting businesses to refuse service on the basis of religious belief – passed by the Arizona legislature and ultimately vetoed by the Governor Jan Brewer – is the latest example of efforts to legalize discrimination against the LGBTQ community in Arizona. (The Arizona…
By Ted Resnikoff | March 13, 2014 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Connections, Faith Development, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
Young Adult Bart Frost has served the Unitarian Universalism (UU) and the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) in leadership positions since he was a youth. He now chairs the General Assembly Program Committee (GAPCUU World online, the magazine of Unitarian Universalism.–Ed. For young leader,…
By Ted Resnikoff | March 11, 2014 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Business Meetings, Commitment, Community, General Assembly, Growth, Leadership, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)