Stories and Voices
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Young Adult Spiritual Activists Sought Union Theological Seminary (Union) in New York, New York was founded in 1836 on the vision of centering theological education and ministerial training in an urban context so that academic excellence and personal faith might respond to the needs of the city….
By Ted Resnikoff | May 1, 2014 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Faith Development, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
Ending It Isn’t a Game Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling have excited outrage from all quarters, including the most expensive fine the National Basketball Association (NBA) can levy, banning Sterling from attending any NBA events or facilities and determining how to force him to sell his…
By Ted Resnikoff | April 30, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Discernment, Homecoming / Ingathering, News, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Vision for UUism -
An Argument for What Works – Want to attract Millennials? John Wimberly suggests going back to the basics. Congregational Consulting blog.
By Ted Resnikoff | April 29, 2014 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Aging, Faith Development, Growth, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
Some labor for too little, others labor too little for too much Gender-based income disparity (the “Gender Pay-gap”) and a minimum wage lower than a living wage are antithetical to the Principles and sources of Unitarian Universalism. The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) works to create…
By Ted Resnikoff | April 24, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Anti-Oppression, Congregational Action, Discernment, Economic Justice, Justice, New Job, Secular -
Welcome to the Spotlight Series! Each month we feature a different Unitarian Universalist congregation or community that is doing effective, innovative or otherwise interesting ministry with young adults – Ed. “Bishop Yvette Flunder says her approach to church membership is ‘you welcome…
By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | April 23, 2014 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Choice, Congregational Action, Education, Growth, Identity, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
Reproductive Choice is not an option Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) has led on the issue of reproductive rights since 1963 – ten years before abortions were legal in this country. In this interview Jessica Halperin who was just was elected to a two-year term as Vice-Chair of the…
By Ted Resnikoff | April 18, 2014 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Growth, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Reproductive Justice, Rights, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
Rainbow America By Amanda Froelich on the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) promotes racial justice and multicultural ministries and multiculturalism and anti-racism for youth http://www.trueactivist.com/this-is-what-americans-will-look-like-by-20… the story and see more images of our…
By Ted Resnikoff | April 17, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Anti-Oppression, Anti-Racism, Choice, Congregational Action, Diversity, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism -
Interconnections Blog of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) in its story, “GoogledPeter Bowden, who specializes in the relationship between media and congregation proposes a three questions every membership team should ask itself to better welcome newcomers, pointing out, “Thanks to…
By Ted Resnikoff | April 16, 2014 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Choice, Congregational Action, Education, Faith Development, Growth, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism -
Climate Change: 5 Minutes to Midnight, 15 Years and Counting Down Nell Greenfieldboyce on National Public Radio’s Morning Edition IPCC report affirming human activity causing climate change and the Blue Boat. Check out the Doomsday Clock, which since 2007 reflects both nuclear catastrophe and…
By Ted Resnikoff | April 15, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Climate & Environmental Justice, Earth, Earth Day, Education, Growth, News, Secular, Teaching Methods, Truth, Unitarian Universalism -
Eric Holthaus, one from his series “Thirsty West” on the Future Tense page of Slate.comFind out about the UUA and Environmental Justice Learn what the UUA is doing on climate change and global warming Learn about the UUA Green Sanctuary Program and how to participate Read Eric Holthaus’ article,…
By Ted Resnikoff | April 11, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Climate & Environmental Justice, Earth, Earth Day, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, News, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism