Guides and Tools
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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Local Resources for Youth and Young Adults to Attend General Assembly
We’ve added a new page listing resources to assist youth and young adults attend GA 2012 in Phoenix to the GA 2012 section of the Blue Boat of Youth andBy Ted Resnikoff | March 12, 2012 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Business Meetings, Commitment, Community, Education, General Assembly, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
Apply Here Get There Grants – Application Deadline March 31 Get There Grants are for projects that defray costs to help youth and young adults attend the 2012 Justice GA in Phoenix, AZ. These grants are for shared expenses that can lower the cost of attendance for a large number of youth or young…
By Ted Resnikoff | March 9, 2012 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Business Meetings, Commitment, Community, Congregational Action, Education, General Assembly, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
Best Practices, Committed People and Enthusiasm Make for a Rousing YA Conference In February, I flew from the Congregations and Beyond consultation in Florida to Colorado for a day long conference on young adult ministry. A big snow storm prevented many flights from landing, fortunately mine got in.
By Kayla Parker | March 7, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Campus Ministry, Community, Connections, Education, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Multiculturalism, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
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By Jeremie Bateman | March 6, 2012 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Business Meetings, Commitment, Community, Education, General Assembly, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
UUSC’s JustWorks Civil Rights Journey Return Engagement Summer 2012! (This trip is specially tailored to youth and young adults, ages 15–20.) Visit the UUSC JustWorks website for more details about the trip or http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/773394/JustWorks-Civil-Rights-Journey-201… out an online…
By Ted Resnikoff | March 2, 2012 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Congregational Action, Connections, Equity, Faith Development, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, Secular, Social Justice, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
YES the Unitarian Universalist tent is big enough for everyone! NO, you don’t have to bring your tent to GA! RESERVE YOUR HOUSING NOW – even if you aren’t ready to register for GA. Young adults are eligible for financial assistance to defray registration costs, but awards are typically announced…
By Ted Resnikoff | March 2, 2012 | From General Assembly for Youth & Young AdultsTagged as: Campus Ministry, Community, Education, Growth, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
SATURDAY MARCH 10: PASSPORT DAY in the U.S.A.” Regio… Passport Agency without an appointment. You will be able to apply for standard processing (4-6 weeks) or pay an additional $60 for expedited processing (2-3 weeks, door-to-door). Passport Day in the USA events are being held at Regional…
By Ted Resnikoff | March 1, 2012 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Activism, Congregational Action, Education, Equity, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Social Justice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
Registration and Housing Open for 2012 General Assembly GA registration page. Full-time and single-day registration rates are available. Rates go up May 1. If you’re applying for a scholarship, don’t register just yet, but do go ahead and book your housing now. Low-cost housing available!
By Carey McDonald | March 1, 2012 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Business Meetings, Campus Ministry, Commitment, Community, General Assembly, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
As I was looking over the news last night I stumbled upon a truly exciting and inspirational story from Charlottesville, VA at the University of Virginia. Students that are part of the Living Wage Campaign have spent years talking with their administration and engaging in other activities like…
By Kayla Parker | March 1, 2012 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Campus Ministry, Community, Education, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
This summer, a select group of 15–20 high-school youth will come together to make a commitment to social justice — and we’re looking for young people ready for the challenge!By Ted Resnikoff | February 28, 2012 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Congregational Action, Connections, Faith Development, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Youth Sunday