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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Calling all leaders! The Board of the UUA wants your leadership The Appointments Committee of the UUA is looking for a few good folks to step up to the denominational plate and apply to sit on a wide range of Board appointed committees….
By Ted Resnikoff | December 4, 2012 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Congregational Action, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
Consciousness + Commitment = Change Visit the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (www.ciw-online.org) to learn more! The Alternative Fair Food Spring Break will begin on Wednesday evening, March 20th at the UU Church of Ft. Myers, FL. On Thurs., 3/21, we will caravan to the community center of the…
By Ted Resnikoff | December 4, 2012 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Campus Ministry, Community, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
We want YOU to apply for Youth Caucus Staff! We are seeking passionate, enthusiastic, creative youth and adults to be part of the team that makes Youth Caucus a success at General Assembly 2013. All UU youth and adults are invited and encouraged to apply. We want YOU to apply for Youth Caucus Staff!
By Jeremie Bateman | December 3, 2012 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Business Meetings, Commitment, Community, Congregational Action, General Assembly, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
Our third campus ministry community call of the 2012-2013 academic year is this Sunday, December 2nd at 9pm Eastern time. Whether you have been doing this work for years, have just begun, or are overwhelmed by the idea of beginning, we welcome you….
By Shane Montoya | November 30, 2012 | From On CampusTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Campus Ministry, Growth, Leadership, Multigenerational Faith Development, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
This is part two of our three-part interview with Zach Wahl’s on the future of marriage equality after victories at the ballot box on Tuesday, November 6. Here we look at the political and judicial impact on the future of marriage equality in the United States. -Ed. “It doesn’t take a PhD to read…
By Ted Resnikoff | November 26, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Multigenerational Faith Development, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
Professional Development Opportunity for UU Leaders Description & Registration Information (http://www.tinyurl.com/makeitbetter2013) U… District Page (http://www.cbd-mbd-uua.org/drupal/content/make-it-better-now) Fac… Event Page( http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/289481477823856/?fref=ts) This…
By Ted Resnikoff | November 26, 2012 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Congregational Action, Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
An excerpt from this article is re-posted from the current issue of UUWorld. -Ed. Our interconnectedness makes the powerless powerful, says a young UU activist in prison for interrupting an oil and gas lease auction….
By Ted Resnikoff | November 22, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Beliefs & Principles, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Secular, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
Hi Family, I am sitting in my home office reflecting on the incredible month I have had thus far. The first weekend of this month I served as chaplain at the Central Midwest Fall Young Adult con that was held in Brookfield WI. I thoroughly enjoyed the meals, worship, workshops and lively…
By Monica L Cummings | November 20, 2012 | From Youth and Young Adults of ColorTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Community, Connections, Discernment, Faith, Faith Development, Identity, Meaning, Multiculturalism, Personal Inspiration, Prayer Practices, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Worship -
-A dispatch from http://www.lifelongfaith.com/session-handouts—powerpoint-presentations… Century Faith Formation Training- I often hear from youth advisors who ask “how do I get my youth to attend youth group every week? They’re so busy with all their other extracurricular activities.” As I’m…
By Carey McDonald | November 20, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Community, Connections, Education, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Vision, Youth Sunday -
It Back – and it’s Round! The roundtable is a great way to get to know your fellow young adult leaders and UUA staff. During the call on Thursday, December 6, we will be talking about worship. We will be joined by Aaron Stockwell, who is the Ministerial Intern with the Church of the Larger…
By Shane Montoya | November 20, 2012 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Education, Growth, Multigenerational Faith Development, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, Vision, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)