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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We bring you this virtual advent calendar, and wonder – what if we tried to live as mindfully every day? -Ed. … class=”aligncenter size-large wp-image-13278” alt=”Advent_Calendar_13” src=” Visit the calendar …;.
By Ted Resnikoff | December 16, 2013 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Leadership, Secular, Spirituality, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity -
Youth is not a barrier to faith in community, but the way youth are separated from congregation can be. Kate Murphy, in her post The Christian Century blog, relates how observing a member of youth ministry respond to loss in the congregation caused her to rethink her role as a youth ministry…
By Ted Resnikoff | December 16, 2013 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
A video message about what love is and what love does, with best wishes for the holidays from Rev. Peter Morales, President of the Unitarian Universalist Association. View in Spanish [youtube eIa1y-1JPEA&feature=c4-overview&list=UUcfE-wN-Fk6xsLDrOZicPcg] View in English [youtube…
By Ted Resnikoff | December 11, 2013 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Community, Discernment, Faith, Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Prayer Practices, Purpose, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Worship -
In the discussion about the future of faith, how to grow congregation and remain relevant in today’s world, congregations like The Eliot Church of South Natick remind us that every congregation has a unique personality and embracing it is a key to success. [youtube o07vaMWyoEk#t=103]…
By Ted Resnikoff | December 11, 2013 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Choice, Community, Congregational Action, Education, Growth, Interdependence, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Purpose, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters -
Where inequality exists dialog is hard. We re-post an excerpt of this opinion piece by White Privilege. Wher… the Love? how white middle-class youth have the privilege to make mistakes others do not. http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/2013/10/09/protested-arrested-not-a-hero/…, Arrested – Not a…
By Ted Resnikoff | December 9, 2013 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Education, Equity, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Multiculturalism, Secular, Social Justice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism -
Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), issued the following statement on the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela: “As we begin to grieve the death of Nelson Mandela, I am reminded of his words, ‘I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it….
By Ted Resnikoff | December 6, 2013 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, News, Purpose, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters -
bit.ly/RSVPyouthcaucusBlue Boat. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlX0CB6jP50DJsixe0BkxmqsrfUACbs8…; our Youth Caucus Videos.
By Ted Resnikoff | December 5, 2013 | 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, Youth Sunday -
This story comes to us from Stevie St. John, a young adult at the Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church in Pasadena, CA. She shares her experience with organizing young adults from multiple churches to get together for fellowship. – Ed. Prime number NeighborhoodUU Church of Studio City, was…
By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | December 5, 2013 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Choice, Congregational Action, Education, Growth, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
By Ted Resnikoff | December 5, 2013 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Business Meetings, Community, Education, GA Registration, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism -
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By Carey McDonald | December 4, 2013 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Community, Education, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Nourishing the Spirit, Purpose, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Youth Sunday