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Unitarian Universalist (UU) young adults tell stories about what our faith requires of us and how they follow that call. To be fiercely UU is to proclaim human worth and interdependence….
By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | June 3, 2016 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Beliefs & Principles, Connections, Equity, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Identity, Meaning, Personal Inspiration, Secular, Social Justice, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Voting Rights, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
#UUCampusQ’s Episode Three What Can I Actually Do? The Reverend Annie Gonzalez Milliken, the Young Adult and Campus Ministry Associate of the Unititarian Universalist Association Like Campus UUs on Facebook to be notified when episodes of UUCampusQs are released! Heart to Heart is a small group…
By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | May 25, 2016 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Campus Ministry, Children’s / Religious Education Sunday, Connections, Creating a Home, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Identity, Interdependence, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Purpose, Secular, Sexuality Education, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Vision for UUism, Young Adults, Youth/Teens -
Fiercely UU is a new blog series where Unitarian Universalist young adults tell stories about what our faith requires of us and how they follow that call. To be fiercely UU is to proclaim human worth and interdependence. In an individualist, greed-based, shame and fear fueled white supremacist…
By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | May 9, 2016 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Connections, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Identity, Leadership, Nourishing the Spirit, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta are taking part in Text, Talk, Act for mental health, AND YOU CAN TOO!…
By Jennica Davis-Hockett | May 7, 2016 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Congregational Action, Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
Orange County had an excellent religious education program and a vibrant youth group. Some of my best friends were people I met at cons. I married my wife at the summer camp where we met. My greatest allies, mentors and cheerleaders were adult advisors I had. I found my calling to serve Unitarian…
By Ted Resnikoff | May 4, 2016 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Connections, Discernment, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Prayer Practices, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Worship, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
Dear Reader of this message, People have been creating and sending cards for generations because it’s a simple and powerful way to maintain connection and sustain our families. But too often, the Mamas Day cards we see in stores don’t reflect the mamas in our lives, or the struggles they face.
By Ted Resnikoff | May 3, 2016 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Community, Education, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Multiculturalism, News, Secular, Teaching Methods, Truth, Unitarian Universalism -
First Unitarian Society of Madison and shared it with us given how relevant it is to young adult ministry everywhere. Thanks Julie! by Julie Brock Having young people in church is pretty great. Youth bring new energy, fresh perspective, and remind us that we are part of something larger than…
By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | April 29, 2016 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Choice, Community, Congregational Action, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Leadership, Multigenerational Faith Development, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, Vision for UUism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
Strengthen bonds of love by Elissa McDavid Back in September, Warsan Shire’s (a Kenyan-born SomaliEuropean refugee crisis, but also the larger forces of migration, across the globe and across borders. Shire points to the humanness of migration. In the United States, our media, our politics, and…
By Ted Resnikoff | April 26, 2016 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Community, Education, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Immigration Reform, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism -
The Unitarian Universalist Association Off… of Youth and Young Adult Ministries is full of gratitude for everyone who participated in the YA@GA elections process. Big thank yous go out to everyone who registered as a candidate, ran in the election, read about the candidates, encouraged others to…
By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | April 21, 2016 | From General Assembly for Youth & Young AdultsTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Business Meetings, Commitment, Community, Education, General Assembly, Growth, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
Living the Wasteless Life by Carter Smith My story actually begins almost a year ago, when one of my Facebook friends posted an article about Lauren Singer, blogger at zero waste lifestyle” was possible for people living in industrialized Western societies seemed both outlandish and amazing. From…
By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | April 21, 2016 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Climate & Environmental Justice, Connections, Earth, Earth Day, Education, Faith Development, Growth, News, Secular, Teaching Methods, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)