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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Hi Family, On September 17, Rosh Hashanah began which is the Jewish New Year. On September 25 at sundown, Yom Kippur or the Day of Atonement will begin. For Jews, this time of year is the High Holy Days, a time for serious introspection, of turning inward to consider mistakes and failings of the…
By Monica L Cummings | September 21, 2012 | From Youth and Young Adults of ColorTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Connections, Discernment, Faith, Faith Development, Identity, Meaning, Personal Inspiration, Prayer Practices, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Worship -
Fellowship is a critical step in building the meaningful spiritual communities for which our young adults are searching. It’s that open time for getting to know one another, joking around, and relaxing, away from the stresses of everyday life….
By Carey McDonald | September 20, 2012 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Community, Connections, Education, Faith Development, Growth, Multiculturalism, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
2012 Elections–Take Love to the Polls Webinar See our other election resources (www.uua.org/elections2012).
By Ted Resnikoff | September 19, 2012 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Campus Ministry, Community, Education, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
Comprehensive Guide Released by The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries Youth Ministry Advising: A Complete Guide has just been released! Youth Ministry Advising: A Complete Guide covers broad-ranging topics including ways to recruit and support youth advisors, the nuts and bolts of youth…
By Ted Resnikoff | September 17, 2012 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Choice, Congregational Action, Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
Help Build the Bridge Bridging into UU Young Adulthood is now easier than ever for Unitarian Universalist youth, their families, and their congregations. A new book from Tapestry of Faith, Bridging: Handbook for Congregations, provides templates for a year-long program and a ceremony marking the…
By Ted Resnikoff | September 14, 2012 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
Zach Wahls was invited to address the Democratic National Convention on the issue of Marriage Equality. Read the full story on http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/06/zach-wahls-speech-_n_1862752.h… Post or read his remarks here: — Ed….
By Ted Resnikoff | September 14, 2012 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Connections, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Meaning, Multiculturalism, Personal Inspiration, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
We encourage you to submit stories about programs and initiatives to grow young adult faith connection to Unitarian Universalism and participation in Unitarian Universalist congregation. This post was submitted by young adults at First Parish in Cambridge, MA- Ed. UU Young Adults Coming of Age As…
By Ted Resnikoff | September 10, 2012 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Choice, Congregational Action, Education, Growth, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
This story by Anna Damato has been reposted from nj.com/independentpresshttp://www.nj.com/independentpress/index.ssf/2012/08/summit_youth_visit… from Summit Unitarian Church visit partner church in Transylvania By Anna Damato Six adults and six youth from the Unitarian Church in Summit traveled t…
By Ted Resnikoff | September 5, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Choice, Congregational Action, Connections, Faith Development, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Identity, Leadership, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Youth Sunday -
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander (The New Press) has been selected as the 2012-13 Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Common Read….
By Ted Resnikoff | September 5, 2012 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Choice, Congregational Action, Discernment, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
This reflection is contributed by Unitarian Universalist Minister Erik Resly. — Ed. I write not as an expert but as an explorer. Many years ago, I tumbled into the Sikh faith at the recommendation of a close friend……
By Carey McDonald | September 4, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Choice, Congregational Action, Discernment, Identity, Multiculturalism, Prayer Practices, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Worship