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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Facebook.com/Campus UUs, or send Kayla an email at ya-cm@uua.org with your ideas, thoughts and vote! Current options online (though folks might have added some since time of post): Spiritually Alive, Radically Inclusive & Justice Centered (current slogan) Center, Connect, Create A radically…
By Kayla Parker | February 19, 2013 | From On CampusTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Campus Ministry, Congregational Action, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Unitarian Universalism -
federal tipped minimum wage, and has been since 1991. Anything else they make during the course of their shifts comes from tips. Until I worked in a restaurant over a summer break, I really didn’t realize this. My assumption had been that tips were thanks for above and beyond service. But in…
By Jeremie Bateman | February 13, 2013 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Community, Congregational Action, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Secular, Service, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Youth Sunday -
The following statement was issued by Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) President Rev. Peter Morales following the Boy Scouts of America decision during their board meeting last week to put off consideration of ending their ban on LGBTQ membership. — Ed. “The Unitarian Universalist…
By Ted Resnikoff | February 11, 2013 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, LGBTQ Issues, Rights, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
Write your own prayer, mantra or meditation. They can take many forms. Some may be addressed to a deity or to an idea. Others may be requests for guidance, expressions of gratitude, or an expression of your thoughts, offered not to anyone in particular, but put out into the world….
By Jeremie Bateman | February 11, 2013 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Community, Congregational Action, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Secular, Service, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Youth Sunday -
First Parish in Cambridge, in Cambridge, MA, to hear Intern Minister Kenny Wiley preach a sermon titled “Two Black Kids: A Unitarian Universalist Story.” I went primarily because I know both of the “Black Kids” in the sermon….
By Shane Montoya | February 9, 2013 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Community, Congregational Action, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Multiculturalism, Secular, Service, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
General Assembly in 2012 was focused on our commitments to justice and service. It culminated in a protest against the Maricopa County’s “http://blogs.uuworld.org/ga/2012/06/24/thousands-wage-peaceful-protest-… city jail,” and Rev….
By Shane Montoya | February 6, 2013 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Community, Congregational Action, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Multiculturalism, Secular, Service, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
The Boy Scouts of America Honorary President speaks….
By Ted Resnikoff | February 6, 2013 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Equity, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Social Justice, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia. In fact, the entire UUA Board came down to First Church for discussion and an open mic coffeehouse. It was just a lovely time. First Church is an urban, gothic church in downtown Philadelphia. And though it proudly proclaims its heritage dating back to its…
By Carey McDonald | February 5, 2013 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Choice, Congregational Action, Connections, Education, Growth, Meaning, Personal Inspiration, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
Meet the Deans post FUNTIMES Managers FUNTIMES Managers help orient youth attendees and delegates to the business of the Association. They are the staff to ask about upcoming votes and what’s going on at Plenary. Zac Cooper, Central Midwest District Isabelle Marshel, Southeast District Worship…
By Jeremie Bateman | February 5, 2013 | From General Assembly for Youth & Young AdultsTagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
Transgender Information and Resources: Transg… Basics- in video! Transgender 101: Identity, Welcome, and Resources: A great resource from the UUA, including tips for being more welcoming of trans people for congregations and individuals, and a great vocabulary list. TransfaithThe Human Rights…
By Shane Montoya | February 4, 2013 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Community, Congregational Action, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Multiculturalism, Secular, Service, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)