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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Organizations for Partnership and Resources on LGBTQ Youth Unitarian Universalist Association herewww.uua.org/youthwww.uua.org/LGBTQwww.uua.org/directory/distri…; Parents and Friends of Lesbian and Gays (PFLAG) www.pflag.orgGay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) www.glsen.orgThe Trevor…
By Ted Resnikoff | October 18, 2013 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Community, Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Purpose, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters -
By Jonah Eller-Isaac from his blog “Groinstrong” (Gro’in’Strong-er Every Day). The author describes Groinstrong as a place for updates about his own battle with cancer and a resource for those dealing with a diagnosis themselves as a patient, caregiver or family member….
By Ted Resnikoff | October 16, 2013 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Connections, Education, Faith Development, Growth, Meaning, Personal Inspiration, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
Leading up to the move of UUA Headquarters we want you to know how youth group/constituent visits will be impacted. – Ed. Welcome the Future of Our Faith Here at the UUA we’re looking forward to our upcoming move across town to 24 Farnsworth Street. If you haven’t heard, our move to a new…
By Deborah Neisel-Sanders | October 15, 2013 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Youth Sunday -
This poem was submitted by Katie Romano-Griffin, lay campus minister for the Eagle Unitarian Universalists in Fort Myers, FL. The poem was written by one of the student members of the group, Allie Carville….
By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | October 11, 2013 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Community, Connections, Faith Development, Growth, Multiculturalism, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
General Assembly 2014 is shaping up to be truly exceptional, and Youth Caucus is likely to be big, bold and vibrant – we are excited to see you there! – Ed. Leadership opportunities… a completely free trip to General Assembly… and the experience of a lifetime… downl… the application from…
By Jeremie Bateman | October 10, 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, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Youth Sunday -
It seems incongruent to write about a “national” Indigenous People’s Day given that the culture and society of the indigenous peoples of the Americas, whose habitation of this land predates its discovery by Europe and control by the United States by hundreds of years, has been overrun to the poin…
By Ted Resnikoff | October 10, 2013 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, News, Purpose, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, UUA Headquarters -
Go Deep into Unitarian Universalism in congregation or community, as many or as one — the UUA Bookstore has what you need. –Ed….
By Ted Resnikoff | October 10, 2013 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Education, Faith, Growth, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, UUA Headquarters, Worship -
Can it be detrimental to the principles of Unitarian Universalist faith when the people who witness for a cause overshadow the cause itself? Pursuing this line of thought, the Rev. Andrew L. Weber suggests we not to lose focus on the issues at hand.–Ed.
By Ted Resnikoff | October 9, 2013 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Discernment, Equity, News, Prayer Practices, Secular, Social Justice, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Worship -
The Rev. President Peter Morales is arrested at the https://actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/october-5-national-day-of-dig… Day of Dignity and Respect.– Ed. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rev-peter-morales/while-government-shuts-… Government Shuts Down, Immigration Reform Steps Up As members…
By Ted Resnikoff | October 9, 2013 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Connections, Equity, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, Meaning, Personal Inspiration, Purpose, Secular, Social Justice, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, UUA Headquarters -
Excerpt re-posted from USA Today. Read the full story http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/10/02/millennials-religi…;. https://www.barna.org/barna-update/millennials/635-5-reasons-millennial… Group report found that Millennials crave depth in spirituality and recommended five ways for…
By Ted Resnikoff | October 9, 2013 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Campus Ministry, Community, Education, Faith Development, Growth, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)