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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Consensus is building that humans are responsible for global warming and climate change. A new report from the United Nations IPCC provides opportunity for reflection upon the Seventh Principle of Unitarian Universalism. – Ed. IPCC¹ Climate Change Report Expresses Extreme Confidence In Human…
By Ted Resnikoff | September 30, 2013 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, UUA Headquarters -
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By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | September 27, 2013 | From On CampusTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Campus Ministry, Congregational Action, Education, Growth, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism -
Maybe the best way to pass faith on is to love playing with it first. We re-post this article which is part of a special Patheos Symposium, “Passing on the Faith: Teaching the Next Generation”.–Ed. Why Passing on the Faith Isn’t Good Enough David M. Csinos is the founder and President of…
By Ted Resnikoff | September 26, 2013 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
We re-post this story from the UUA International blog. – Ed. A Seminarian’s Experience at Tsubaki Grand Shrine Sarah E. Gillespie is a UU seminarian & 2014 M.Div candidate at Andover Newton Theological School. In July 2013 she was the recipient of the read more here about the rebuilding done in…
By Ted Resnikoff | September 25, 2013 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Connections, Faith Development, Growth, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
50 years ago the nation gathered in Washington D.C. and marched for jobs, freedom and justice. These photos documenting Unitarian Universalist public witness, published by the UUA on Facebook, provide the opportunity to reflect upon our Unitarian Universalist Principles, and renew our witness. –…
By Ted Resnikoff | September 24, 2013 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, News, Purpose, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters -
AdvisorCon2013: The Return of the MAYANs August 2-3, 2013 marked an historic moment for Unitarian Universalist youth ministry leaders in the MidAmerica region. After many months of hard work and dedication, the Mid America Youth Advisor Network, (MAYAN) was officially launched….
By Ted Resnikoff | September 24, 2013 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
This report of a Unitarian Universalist Congregation acting upon the beliefs we share comes from our friends at UU World and provides the opportunity for reflection on our Fifth Principle. – Ed. Florida Church Welcomes Boy Scouts Spurned by Baptists When three local units of the Boy Scouts of…
By Ted Resnikoff | September 24, 2013 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Choice, Congregational Action, Equity, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Social Justice, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, UUA Headquarters -
Luminary Leaders is a network that connects youth leaders to opportunities throughout the Association. A number of opportunities are available this year, including a drawing to win up to $500 in scholarship assistance for a UU event. You can learn more at…
By Jeremie Bateman | September 23, 2013 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
When private companies provide incarceration facilities and services, government often finds that the more people incarcerated, the cheaper it is. We re-post this story from the Huffington Post which provides insight into how the culture of Mass Incarceration works. – Ed….
By Ted Resnikoff | September 20, 2013 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Congregational Action, Discernment, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, News, Purpose, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters -
Can’t Get Enough? Neither Can We. For the second year running, Skinner House Books has produced an e-book selection of sermons and lectures from General Assembly. Available through the UUA Bookstore, click on the cover and make them yours…
By Ted Resnikoff | September 19, 2013 | From General Assembly for Youth & Young AdultsTagged as: Business Meetings, Commitment, Community, Faith, General Assembly, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Vision, Worship