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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Voting Process information sheet. Learn about theCandidates information sheet, and discuss them with your group. Click here to vote online. Click here to vote by printed ballot. BALLOTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MONDAY, APRIL 23 at midnight (in your time zone), or postmarked by April 20. The point of…
By Jeremie Bateman | March 30, 2012 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Youth Sunday -
Leadership schools or other extended leadership training opportunities are increasingly popular in the summer months. We’ve pulled together a listing of things happening this summer around the country (and in Canada) for you. We’ve organized them by which district offers the opportunity, but do…
By Jeremie Bateman | March 30, 2012 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Congregational Action, Connections, Faith Development, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
Re-posted from the Standing on the Side of Love blog.–Ed. This post was written by Jesse Jaeger, the Executive Director of UU Mass Action. UU Mass Action and Unitarian Universalists across the state are lifting up our voices and saying that everyone is held in god’s love and everyone deserves…
By Ted Resnikoff | March 30, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Connections, Discernment, Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Multiculturalism, Multigenerational Faith Development, Prayer Practices, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, Worship -
Youth from the South Valley Unitarian Universalist Society in Cottonwood Heights, Utah object to a bill currently under consideration in the Utah Legislature that would curtail High School sex-ed instruction, calling on Governor Gary R. Herbert to veto the bill….
By Ted Resnikoff | March 29, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Identity, Leadership, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Youth Sunday -
The National Campus Ministry Association is a good resource for anyone interested in Campus Ministry. Here we repost an article by Teresa Zaffiro about her involvement in campus ministry….
By Kayla Parker | March 29, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Campus Ministry, Community, Discernment, Growth, Identity, Multiculturalism, Prayer Practices, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Worship -
A thought provoking story from the UU Growth Strategy Blog. -Ed. Sexuality Education As a Growth Strategy Posted in Spiritual Vitality on March 20th, 2012 by Tandi Rogers – 3 Comments Our Whole Lives (OWL) teaches not just the biology of sexual expression but also power, communication, consensual…
By Deborah Neisel-Sanders | March 28, 2012 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Children’s / Religious Education Sunday, Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Sexuality Education, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday, Youth/Teens -
Need we say more? -Ed. Click through to our list of offers of financial aid for attending General Assembly, June 20-26 in Phoenix, Arizona. Even if you don’t think you are eligible, won’t receive a grant, or have another reason NOT to apply: CLICK HERE! We are eager to receive your application –…
By Ted Resnikoff | March 27, 2012 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Business Meetings, Commitment, Community, General Assembly, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Vision, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
Mary Ellen Giess, Unitarian Universalist who works at the Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) with Eboo Patel, shares her experience as an undergraduate and invites us to join her at IFYC’s Interfaith Leadership Institutes this summer. Want to go? We can help you get there (financially). Check our our…
By Kayla Parker | March 27, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Beliefs & Principles, Campus Ministry, Community, Faith, Growth, Leadership, Secular, Unitarian Universalism -
Scholarship available for UU seminarians to study at the Tsubaki Grand Shrine, Suzuka, Mie Prefecture, Japan…
By Ted Resnikoff | March 23, 2012 | From On CampusTagged as: Congregational Action, Faith Development, Growth, Leadership, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
We are taking an “all of the above” approach at the Unitarian Universalist Association to getting the word out about this year’s Justice General Assembly in Phoenix, especially with youth and young adults….
By Carey McDonald | March 23, 2012 | From General Assembly for Youth & Young AdultsTagged as: Congregational Action, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)