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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This post comes from OnlineCollegeCourses.comFacebooking for Office: How Social Media Inspires Voters October 22nd, 2012 by Staff Writers Traditionally, student-aged voters (those between the ages of 18 and 24) aren’t great at remembering to vote. In fact, in the 2008 presidential election, less…
By Ted Resnikoff | November 1, 2012 | From On CampusTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Education, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Multigenerational Faith Development, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, Vision, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
This year the Standing on the Side of Love campaign, the UUA’s interfaith social justice project to harness the power of love, sponsored a video contest which attracted some very powerful and meaningful expressions of love and courage. This year’s winner is Elliot Cennamo, a young adult from…
By Shane Montoya | October 31, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
This sort of service is a great way to combine technology and the traditional. With new techniques and technologies, sermons can become less of a lecture and more of a conversation. What ways does your congregation use to engage people during or after a service?…
By Shane Montoya | October 31, 2012 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
It’s Monday evening and about 15 high school students from the Boston area, most of whom identify as GLBTQ are gathering for WAGLY’s weekly meeting at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Wellesley Hills. Regardless of who they feel they can or can’t be at school, WAGLY is where these youth can…
By Ted Resnikoff | October 26, 2012 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Connections, Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Meaning, Personal Inspiration, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Youth Sunday -
Your Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries is updating its pages adding information on new resources and programs on uua.orgclick here for youth pages or here for young adult pages)….
By Ted Resnikoff | October 25, 2012 | From On CampusTagged as: Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
We UUs love committees and church governance, though they are not the primary purpose of our churches. Unitarian Universalist congregations don’t stop at the walls of our church buildings, and our commitments to each other exist on Sunday morning – and every day of the week. We re-post this…
By Shane Montoya | October 20, 2012 | From Young AdultsTagged as: Choice, Congregational Action, Education, Growth, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
This blog was originally published via National Campus Ministry Association (NCMA) Bloggers http://ncmabloggers.com/2012/10/03/experiments-in-spiritual-community-a…; and is reprinted with Permission. –Ed. It has been a quite a first month — facebook page – 3rd Place Boone.
By Kayla Parker | October 19, 2012 | From On CampusTagged as: Campus Ministry, Connections, Education, Faith Development, Growth, Meaning, Multigenerational Faith Development, Personal Inspiration, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UU Identity -
This story originally appeared on September 4, and is reposted from the Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley, cited in UU World. So when I tell you that I am the coordinator (more like church liaison) of a vibrant and active young adult group, it may not surprise you to hear which word that I would use to…
By Ted Resnikoff | October 18, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Connections, Discernment, Faith Development, Growth, Identity, Prayer Practices, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Worship, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
Apply for Young Adult Caucus Staff! Young Adult Caucus is looking for two more excited, enthusiastic young adults to bring their gifts and talents to the team for General Assembly 2013 in Louisville, KY….
By Shane Montoya | October 18, 2012 | From On CampusTagged as: Business Meetings, Commitment, Community, General Assembly, Growth, Leadership, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
Self-admittedly Bigoted Man Presents as Gay, Learns Empathy After experiencing the pain of a friend’s coming out as a lesbian, Timothy Kurek decided to find out for himself what it is like when a person affirms a sexual or gender identity that is considered different from the norm. As a social…
By Ted Resnikoff | October 15, 2012 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Connections, Equity, Faith Development, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Meaning, Multiculturalism, Personal Inspiration, Secular, Social Justice, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)