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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Today the barrier against openly identifying as LGBTQ in professional sports in the United States fell when a current player, twelve-year veteran of the National Basketball Association affirmed his homosexual identity….
By Ted Resnikoff | May 2, 2013 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Discernment, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, LGBTQ Issues, Prayer Practices, Rights, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Worship -
SHOW THE WAY ACROSS THE BRIDGE! The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) sponsored Bridge Connections Form. Bridging youth provide the contact-information of their new location on this form….
By Deborah Neisel-Sanders | May 2, 2013 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
We repost an excerpt of this thoughtful reflection by David L. Odom from our friends at Building Faith on involving youth more fully in congregation life and mission. This post originally appeared on the Duke University Faith and Leadership blog – Ed. Overinvesting in the Young When American…
By Ted Resnikoff | May 1, 2013 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Choice, Congregational Action, Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
UU Living Legacy Project to offer this special social justice pilgrimage for high school youths. This experience begins and ends in Atlanta, Ga., taking us to the key civil rights cities of Birmingham and Selma, Ala. As we explore a few of the most important sites of the civil rights movement,…
By Ted Resnikoff | May 1, 2013 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Connections, Faith Development, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
SHOW THE WAY ACROSS THE BRIDGE! The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) sponsored Bridge Connections Form. Bridging youth provide the contact-information of their new location on this form….
By Deborah Neisel-Sanders | April 25, 2013 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
Deadline for summer fun and justice – 4 days and counting… CLICK HERE. Use the UUCSJ online form to apply here…
By Ted Resnikoff | April 24, 2013 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Congregational Action, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, Secular, Unitarian Universalism -
This story is re-posted from Democracy Now. — Ed. UU Tim DeChristopher, Bidder 70 In a Democracy Now! exclusive on Earth Day, climate change activist Tim DeChristopher joins us for his first interview since being released from federal custody after serving 21 months in detention….
By Ted Resnikoff | April 23, 2013 | From Young AdultsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Connections, Faith Development, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
This is a collection of resources developed by the UUA, Unitarian Universalists and others to help minister and heal in the aftermath of trauma. – Ed. Overcome Trauma with Compassion and Love UUAprocess trauma, disaster, and violence from the UUA Resource Development Office. The Unitarian…
By Ted Resnikoff | April 22, 2013 | From Young AdultsTagged as: Community, Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
On Tuesday night I, like the rest of this city and the country, was struggling with what do in the wake of the tragic bombings of the Boston Marathon….
By Carey McDonald | April 19, 2013 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Connections, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Multigenerational Faith Development, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
Murray Grove Retreat and Renewal Center, Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734 Sponsored by the UU Small Group Ministry Network and the Central East Regional Group, UUA. An Institute is a “working conference” designed for SGM enthusiasts from congregations of all sizes. Open to new and experienced program…
By Ted Resnikoff | April 18, 2013 | From Young AdultsTagged as: Education, Growth, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday