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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Bringing Relief to New Orleans The Church of the Larger Fellowship (CLF), along with the Center for Ethical Living & Social Justice Renewal (CELSJR), is organizing a New Orleans relief effort, January 17 – 21, 2013 (Martin Luther King weekend). Here is what Rev. Meg Riley has to say about the…
By Ted Resnikoff | December 19, 2012 | From On CampusTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Connections, Faith Development, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Meaning, Personal Inspiration, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
Youth Caucus Co-Deans Asha Arora and Owen Huelsbeck want to see you at General Assembly in Louisville, Kentucky, June 19-23, 2013. Let them tell you why: http://vimeo.com/55864759 (https://vimeo.com/55864759…;)…
By Ted Resnikoff | December 18, 2012 | From General Assembly for Youth & Young AdultsTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
Each year, two youth take charge of planning and running the Youth Caucus at General Assembly. We’ve asked the 2013 Deans to share a bit about themselves and what they want you to know about General Assembly. –Ed. … class=”alignleft size-medium wp-image-6312” src=”Q&A What have you gotten out…
By Jeremie Bateman | December 17, 2012 | From General Assembly for Youth & Young AdultsTagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
The Rev. Peter Morales, president of the Unitarian Universalist Association, issued the following statement on Friday, December 14, 2012, in response to the day’s tragic events in Newtown, Connecticut: “I am shocked and profoundly saddened by the news of the massacre at a school in Newtown,…
By Carey McDonald | December 14, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Community, Discernment, Faith, Faith Development, Identity, Multiculturalism, Prayer Practices, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Worship -
Many congregations around the continent send care packages to young adults connected to their congregation, such as their former youth who have completed Bridging Program and are now young adults. Some might be living in another town for service, work or school. Others might still be in town, but…
By Kayla Parker | December 14, 2012 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Campus Ministry, Community, Growth, Leadership, Multigenerational Faith Development, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
Be Included in this Landmark Compilation Now five years in the field, the UUA’s www.uua.org/re/tapestry/index.shtml“>Tapestry of Faith programs embody broad, deep, rich, and varied experiences happening across our movement. The…
By Ted Resnikoff | December 12, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Connections, Education, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
The Big Picture of Unitarian Universalist Youth Ministry. Explore local congregations, service and social justice, leadership, rites of passage and more through this interactive visual tour, created through the free online software Prezi….
By Carey McDonald | December 11, 2012 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Connections, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
I found this “Finals Poem” through a google search online…
By Kayla Parker | December 7, 2012 | From On CampusTagged as: Campus Ministry, Community, Connections, Discernment, Growth, Meaning, Multiculturalism, Personal Inspiration, Prayer Practices, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Worship -
This story by the Rev.Eric Cherry is reposted from the Faith Without Borders blog, originally posted in Philippines on December 6th, 2012 by the Rev. Eric Cherry. http://international.blogs.uua.org/philippines/typhoon-pablo-impacts-uu… the story on Faith Without Borders to see more pictures and…
By Ted Resnikoff | December 7, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Choice, Community, Congregational Action, Discernment, Identity, Multiculturalism, Prayer Practices, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Worship -
Following the Youth Group in a Busy World blog post, I traded emails with my friend Kathy Smith, Director of Religious Education at Community Unitarian Universalist Church in Plano, TX. Below is an edited version of our exchange. — C.M. latest blog post. I think I’m going to take Faith Formation…
By Carey McDonald | December 4, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Connections, Education, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Identity, Leadership, Multigenerational Faith Development, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UU Identity, Youth Sunday