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By Jennica Davis-Hockett | April 26, 2017 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Choice, Community, Congregational Action, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Purpose, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, UUA Headquarters, Youth Sunday -
Meet the Next Youth Observer to the UUA Board of Trustees We are pleased to announce that the 2017-2019 Youth Observer Election has come to a close and we are have a brand-new Youth Observer! Seven congregations participated in this year’s election and the results were close….
By Ted Resnikoff | April 12, 2017 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Youth Sunday -
Registration for General Assembly 2017 in New Orleans, LA, June 21-25 is in full-swing. It’s not too late to join fellow Unitarian Universalists in worship, learning and action! Learn more here.
By Ted Resnikoff | April 11, 2017 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Business Meetings, Commitment, Community, Congregational Action, General Assembly, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Nourishing the Spirit, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
From the staff of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries UPDATED 3/31/17. [Since the publication of this post from our office, the President of the UUA has resigned (read the reporting of this event on UU World), and the…
By Ted Resnikoff | March 28, 2017 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Education, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, News, Purpose, Secular, Teaching Methods, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, UUA Headquarters, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
Cojourners* on the Spiritual Way The Unitarian Universalist Association Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries has two new discussion guides for youth based on Summer Seminary sermons: Annie Gonzalez Milliken for teaching me that one!)….
By Jennica Davis-Hockett | March 24, 2017 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Community, Connections, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Multiculturalism, Secular, Spirituality, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity -
represent their congregation at General Assembly by serving as delegates and voting in General Session (aka “Previously Plenary” aka “GenSesh” aka the way we conduct the business of the association)? Talk to your congregation’s leaders as soon as you can to start the process. They may be able to…
By Jennica Davis-Hockett | March 16, 2017 | From Blue BoatTagged as: Business Meetings, Commitment, Community, Education, Faith Development, General Assembly, Governance for Congregations, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Responsibility, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
How Snapchat makes social change happen We reprint with permission this very useful guide to using Snapchat as a platform for advocacy work by Aneta Molenda, originally published on the M+R lab blog. Learn more about the passionate people who support progressive advocacy groups and causes at M+R, .
By Ted Resnikoff | February 16, 2017 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
The Many Faiths within Unitarian Universalism Skinner House Books (SHB) series exploring the many faith traditions that also find a home in Unitarian Universalism (UU) has just been published. “Religious Humanism — which is founded upon the belief that human beings are of great worth and dignity…
By Ted Resnikoff | February 16, 2017 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Choice, Congregational Action, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Identity, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Multigenerational Faith Development, Nourishing the Spirit, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Unity -
A Sermon by Kadyn Frawley Watch this terrific pastoral message from Summer Seminary graduate Kayden Frawley, preached to her congregation on January 29, 2017. Using Your Universal Translator — Transcript Good morning! I’m going to ask you all some questions. You don’t need to raise your hand…
By Ted Resnikoff | February 8, 2017 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Discernment, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Prayer Practices, Secular, Spirituality, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Worship, Youth Sunday -
Out in Force for Love My twin 6 year olds traveled from Lexington, KY. (Unitarian Universalist Church of Lexington) to Washington….
By Ted Resnikoff | January 27, 2017 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, News, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday