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LUMINARY ALUM ALEX JENSEN WANTS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE… And he’s well on his way to making that a reality. Alex is a graduate of the first ever Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Summer Seminary in 2013. Summer Seminary was a very important experience for him, as it helped him discern and…
By Jennica Davis-Hockett | January 19, 2016 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
!SPOILER ALERT! The following post contains spoilers for to young men. We have seen this toxicity, this violence, all too frequently. Isla Vista, Umpqua…;, and Gamergatecheck their own privilege, and are committed to their own liberation by supporting others’ liberation. So, what does this have…
By Bart Frost | January 13, 2016 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Children’s / Religious Education Sunday, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, Multigenerational Faith Development, News, Purpose, Secular, Sexuality Education, Teaching Methods, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UU Identity, UUA Headquarters, Youth Sunday, Youth/Teens -
Unitarian Universalism (UU), specifically Summer Seminary. Summer Seminary is a week-long introduction to what being a religious professional could look like for a group of 15-20 youth….
By Bart Frost | January 12, 2016 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Congregational Action, Connections, Education, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Youth Sunday -
ALL MY BEST TO YOU AND YOURS In case you missed some – or all – of our recent social media blast campaign #BBTOP10of15http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/2015/01/06/adulthood-spiritually-guided/“… – Spiritually Guided Less than a year ago when we announced that Becoming: A Spiritual Guide for…
By Ted Resnikoff | January 2, 2016 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Activism, Beliefs & Principles, Business Meetings, Climate & Environmental Justice, Commitment, Community, Connections, Earth, Earth Day, Education, Faith, Faith Development, General Assembly, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Multigenerational Faith Development, Racial Justice, Secular, Spirituality, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UU Identity, Vision for UUism, Youth Sunday -
Thanks to @KennySWileysubmitting your own thoughts or reflections in a post. Colorado Springs fell victim to two mass shootings. In the first, four people were killed: a passing bicyclist, two women, and the shooter. In the other incident, the offices of Planned Parenthood were attacked, killing…
By Ted Resnikoff | December 16, 2015 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Activism, Beliefs & Principles, Choice, Community, Congregational Action, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Multiculturalism, Multigenerational Faith Development, News, Prayer Practices, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Teaching Methods, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, Worship -
LUMINARY LEADER KADYN FRAWLEY GRABS LIFE BY THE CHALICE… Midwest Youth Leadership School in 2014 where she learned that each person expresses ideas differently and that everyone longs to be heard and helped….
By Jennica Davis-Hockett | December 15, 2015 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Nourishing the Spirit, Purpose, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Youth Sunday -
The Revolution Will Not be Televised? Make it Happen by Reading – TOGETHER Skinner House Books and Beacon Press announce Goodreadshttps://www.goodreads.com/group/show/173731-justice-and-spirit-unitaria… and Spirit book club will host discussion about a new book that explore the themes of…
By Ted Resnikoff | December 4, 2015 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Congregational Action, Discernment, Education, Growth, Interdependence, Leadership, Nourishing the Spirit, Purpose, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters -
Fear, safety, protests, and supporting the movement for Black lives When my daughter Moira was born I expected to feel deep love. What I wasn’t expecting was how much that love hurt. I love her in this deeply protective way that was horrifying at first and I still find overwhelming….
By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | November 25, 2015 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Racial Justice, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
Transformed by Struggle Unitarian Universalist tradition in which my parents raised me rarely told me that there was anything that I absolutely couldn’t do….
By Ted Resnikoff | October 19, 2015 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Connections, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Meaning, Multigenerational Faith Development, Personal Inspiration, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
Attention all Luminary Leaders and Luminary Alumni! Illuminate your creativity and spread the good news of Unitarian Universalism. Create a shareable image, enter it in the contest for a chance to win UU swag!…
By Jennica Davis-Hockett | October 16, 2015 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Abundance, Giving & Generosity Events, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Playfulness, Purpose, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, UUA Headquarters, Youth Sunday