Issues and Trends
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The Rev. Tandi Rogers wonders how we can reach people when we can’t even reach them? We re-post her observation from the Growing Unitarian Universalism blog on the frustration of not being able to connect electronically in the electronic age, and a solution for the problem. –Ed. This is Your…
By Ted Resnikoff | October 2, 2013 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Connections, Education, Faith Development, Growth, Meaning, Personal Inspiration, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity -
Best Practices and Opportunities UUAyouth@uua.org to let us know you’re coming we’ll send you a reminder… but it’s not required. Here’s how to join the webinar on October 15th: FULL WEBINAR: To join the meeting from your computer or mobile device, click or copy and paste this URL into your…
Webinar | By Jeremie Bateman | October 1, 2013 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
The Resource Development Office of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), with the generous sponsorship and initiative of the UUA President’s Council, seeks field testers for a new Tapestry of Faith curriculum. …
By Ted Resnikoff | October 1, 2013 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Congregational Action, Education, Growth, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters -
Consensus is building that humans are responsible for global warming and climate change. A new report from the United Nations IPCC provides opportunity for reflection upon the Seventh Principle of Unitarian Universalism. – Ed. IPCC¹ Climate Change Report Expresses Extreme Confidence In Human…
By Ted Resnikoff | September 30, 2013 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, UUA Headquarters -
here. HOW TO JOIN THE CALL: Instructions: dial in at 712-432-1500 and then use this access code: 196146# CAN’T MAKE THE CALL? Add your thoughts https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B7Ukd6vMzLBUU2Nzz0ePMOUVOfN7-uBI7uf…; on either of the questions above!
By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | September 27, 2013 | From On CampusTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Campus Ministry, Congregational Action, Education, Growth, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism -
As a privately held company, Barillaboycottsaid in an interview on the Italian radio show “La Zanzara” that he simply wouldn’t consider showing gays in commercials for one of his brands because it touts a “perfect family.” “For us, the sacral family remains one of the company’s core values,” he…
By Ted Resnikoff | September 27, 2013 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Homecoming / Ingathering, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity -
Maybe the best way to pass faith on is to love playing with it first. We re-post this article which is part of a special Patheos Symposium, “Passing on the Faith: Teaching the Next Generation”.–Ed. Why Passing on the Faith Isn’t Good Enough David M. Csinos is the founder and President of…
By Ted Resnikoff | September 26, 2013 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
We post an excerpt of a story about groundbreaking equality and justice – on the Federal Bench. – Ed. Jennifer Bendery of the Huffington Post. WASHINGTON — The Senate made history on Tuesday by voting to confirm Todd Hughes to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Hughes, who was…
By Ted Resnikoff | September 25, 2013 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Equity, Homecoming / Ingathering, News, Secular, Social Justice, Truth, Unitarian Universalism -
50 years ago the nation gathered in Washington D.C. and marched for jobs, freedom and justice. These photos documenting Unitarian Universalist public witness, published by the UUA on Facebook, provide the opportunity to reflect upon our Unitarian Universalist Principles, and renew our witness. –…
By Ted Resnikoff | September 24, 2013 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, News, Purpose, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters -
AdvisorCon2013: The Return of the MAYANs August 2-3, 2013 marked an historic moment for Unitarian Universalist youth ministry leaders in the MidAmerica region. After many months of hard work and dedication, the Mid America Youth Advisor Network, (MAYAN) was officially launched….
By Ted Resnikoff | September 24, 2013 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday