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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In response to Katherine Ozment’s article “Losing Our Religion”, KJ Dell’Antonia presents an argument for what is gained by not fostering connection with religious community: parents having the opportunity to support their children’s freedom to define their religious identity….
By Ted Resnikoff | January 16, 2013 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Faith, Faith Development, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Identity, Leadership, Nourishing the Spirit, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Youth Sunday -
Previously we met http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/young-adults/introducing-the-ya-caucus-st… Napoline, the Young Adult Caucus Community Chaplain. Today, We’ll meet Andrew Coate, Worship Coordinator. – Ed. The College of the Atlantic in…
By Shane Montoya | January 16, 2013 | From General Assembly for Youth & Young AdultsTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Business Meetings, Community, Faith, Faith Development, General Assembly, Growth, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
Standing on the Side of Love is an interfaith advocacy campaign that is sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Association. This year they are hosting their 2nd annual 30 Days of Love, “a period for intentional action, service, education, and reflection running from January 19 to February 17,…
By Kayla Parker | January 15, 2013 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Campus Ministry, Community, Connections, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Meaning, Personal Inspiration, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
Pathfinders Project, a yearlong international service trip with clean water, education, sustainability, and advocacy projects in Asia, Africa, and Latin America represents a rare opportunity – not only the chance to develop yourself and contribute to the communities you visit, but also to shape…
By Ted Resnikoff | January 15, 2013 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
Make it Better Now Professional Development Opportunity for Unitarian Universalist Leaders Take advantage of a day of workshops and discussions on how to better welcome and minister to LGBTQ youth within Unitarian Universalist congregations….
By Ted Resnikoff | January 14, 2013 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Vision, Youth Sunday -
This brief excerpt from Katherine Ozment’s article, “Losing Our Religion” in the Janu… 2013 edition of Boston Magazine lifts up the value of the Unitarian Universalist youth ministry at First Parish in Arlington, MA. http://www.bostonmagazine.com/articles/2012/12/losing-our-religion-non-… the…
By Ted Resnikoff | January 10, 2013 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Community, Faith, Faith Development, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Identity, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Youth Sunday -
Ed.: What’s your background in Unitarian Universalism? Sarah: I’ve been Unitarian Universalist my whole life! I was raised UU in the First Parish in Concord, Massachusetts, and I’m a signed member of that congregation….
By Shane Montoya | January 10, 2013 | From General Assembly for Youth & Young AdultsTagged as: Business Meetings, Community, General Assembly, Growth, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
The Church of the Larger Fellowship hosts an online Taizé worship service this Wednesday, January 9th, at 8 PM ET. Wait — What’s Taizé? Taizé style worship comes from the ecumenical Christian monastic community in Taizé, France. A Taizé style worship typically has periods of singing, prayers,…
By Shane Montoya | January 9, 2013 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Faith, Growth, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Worship, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
I was recently back in my hometown of Columbus, Ohio, and wanted to share some of the great ideas for young adult ministry that I saw at the church I grew up in: First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus….
By Carey McDonald | January 8, 2013 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Belief, Campus Ministry, Choice, Community, Congregational Action, Connections, Education, Faith, Growth, Meaning, Multiculturalism, Personal Inspiration, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
Youth, Religious Educators and Ministers – this is for you. Ministers, religious educators, and youth will meet in a fun, immersive event at Camp Allen (Navasota, TX), 21–24 February, 2013. There will be opportunities for fellowship, worship, spiritual depth, and fun! We will learn and practice…
By Ted Resnikoff | January 8, 2013 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Education, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday