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The 50th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday, Part 1 From March 5th through March 8th, I had the opportunity to travel to Birmingham, Alabama to serve as Dean of Youth and a chaplain for young adults at the Unitarian Universalist Living Legacy Project conference “Marching in the Arc of Justice: Revisiti…
By Bart Frost | March 13, 2015 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Choice, Community, Congregational Action, Equity, Faith, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, Multiculturalism, News, Secular, Social Justice, Spiritual Practice, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
Called to Keep Memory Alive Beavercreek, Ohio is where I learned to drive in a gold minivan with a dent in the side, learned to love Buffy the Vampire Slayer and how to pass chemistry tests. It’s also the suburb where WalmartUnitarian Universalists (UU), we said that we wouldn’t forget. We wrote…
By Elizabeth Nguyen | March 13, 2015 | From Youth and Young Adults of ColorTagged as: Activism, Connections, Equity, Meaning, News, Personal Inspiration, Secular, Social Justice, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity -
Working for Justice is Our Constant 1965 Civil Rights Act – brings momentary renewed interest in the inequities suffered by many in this country. For Unitarian Universalists the occasion is more than a remembrance of those lost (*– see below) in the struggle 50 years ago, it is a call to…
By Ted Resnikoff | March 6, 2015 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Activism, Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Equity, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Social Justice, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters -
Unitarian Universalism Calls On Your Continuing Presence We share this Standing on the Side of Love. – Ed. Unitarian Universalists to respond as people of faith anchored in the affirmation of the inherent worth and dignity of every person. We — five women of color who serve our Unitarian…
By Ted Resnikoff | February 12, 2015 | From Youth and Young Adults of ColorTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Connections, Discernment, Education, Faith Development, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, News, Prayer Practices, Purpose, Secular, Teaching Methods, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Worship -
Gain a Deeper Understanding of this Seminal Story Selma… Voting Rights Act. Unitarian Universalists were present at this moment in history, marching and witnessing with Martin Luther King, Jr. for Civil Rights. We recommend you see the movie, and offer this discussion guide to engage your…
By Ted Resnikoff | February 11, 2015 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Education, Equity, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, News, Purpose, Secular, Social Justice, Teaching Methods, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters -
But this is no cult coming-of-age rite, nor is it the beginning of a subversive and dangerous riot….
By Ted Resnikoff | February 11, 2015 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Connections, Education, Equity, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, Secular, Social Justice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
What is “Unwise and Untimely”? The activists of #blacklivesmatter#ReclaimMLKMartin Luther King Day parade and of course I was out there with fellow Unitarian Universalists from the Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria, where my family first made our spiritual home….
By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | January 23, 2015 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Connections, Discernment, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Meaning, Personal Inspiration, Prayer Practices, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Worship, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
This blogpost was written by young adult Unitarian Universalist and lawyer with the The suicide of transgender teen conversion therapy increased her sense of isolation and rejection….
By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | January 22, 2015 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Connections, Education, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, LGBTQ Issues, Meaning, Personal Inspiration, Rights, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
Brighten UU Youth Group Leads on Environmental Justice Community Unitarian Universalists in Brighton (CUUB), Michigan has spearheaded an initiative encouraging energy utilities to adopt more energy efficient and renewable sources of energy. Learn about their work, strategy and how you can act for…
By Ted Resnikoff | January 21, 2015 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Climate & Environmental Justice, Congregational Action, Earth, Earth Day, Education, Equity, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Social Justice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
Congratulations to the unique* Luminary Leader Rachel Milles for successfully answering our challenge!
By Ted Resnikoff | January 20, 2015 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Belief, Due Process & Civil Liberties, Education, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Justice, Leadership, Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, Playfulness, Racial Justice, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Youth Sunday