Stories and Voices
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Hi Family, I am sitting in my home office reflecting on the incredible month I have had thus far. The first weekend of this month I served as chaplain at the Central Midwest Fall Young Adult con that was held in Brookfield WI. I thoroughly enjoyed the meals, worship, workshops and lively…
By Monica L Cummings | November 20, 2012 | From Youth and Young Adults of ColorTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Community, Connections, Discernment, Faith, Faith Development, Identity, Meaning, Multiculturalism, Personal Inspiration, Prayer Practices, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Worship -
-A dispatch from http://www.lifelongfaith.com/session-handouts—powerpoint-presentations… Century Faith Formation Training- I often hear from youth advisors who ask “how do I get my youth to attend youth group every week? They’re so busy with all their other extracurricular activities.” As I’m…
By Carey McDonald | November 20, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Community, Connections, Education, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Vision, Youth Sunday -
Coffee Hour Poster Explosion Thoughts A simple graphic on talking to young adults in our churches, one that was a little tongue in cheek, provoke an out-pouring of responses and took over the Facebook faith-based conversation on Thursday. Have you seen it yet? Coffee Hour Caution offers tips for…
By Carey McDonald | November 16, 2012 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Choice, Congregational Action, Connections, Education, Growth, Identity, Meaning, Personal Inspiration, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
Transgender Day of Rememberance Interfaith Virtual Vigil The Transgender Day of Remembrance is fast approaching. Many of us are seeking a space where we can gather, grieve, honor, and recommit to a better world, where gender non-conforming people are free from violence, harassment, and…
By Ted Resnikoff | November 14, 2012 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Beliefs & Principles, Campus Ministry, Community, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Secular, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
Play Your Leading Role on this Issue of Social Justice True to our legacy of leadership on these issues, the Unitarian Universalist Association once again made history among religious organizations when we endorsed “Reproductive Justice” at Justice GA 2012 and chose it as our next Congregation……
By Ted Resnikoff | November 13, 2012 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, News, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
This is the first in a monthly spotlight on the great work that various young adult groups across the country are doing. Today, I interviewed Lillian Drab-Braddick, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at www.dallasuu.org/“>First Unitarian Church of Dallas, and Lisa Peterson, one of the…
By Shane Montoya | November 9, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Choice, Congregational Action, Connections, Education, Growth, Meaning, Personal Inspiration, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
This was written with the gracious help of Liz Howard, a UU young adult and a good friend of mine. She currently lives in San Francisco and works in the software industry, but her true calling is change management….
By Shane Montoya | November 1, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Choice, Congregational Action, Education, Growth, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
This year the Standing on the Side of Love campaign, the UUA’s interfaith social justice project to harness the power of love, sponsored a video contest which attracted some very powerful and meaningful expressions of love and courage. This year’s winner is Elliot Cennamo, a young adult from…
By Shane Montoya | October 31, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
It’s Monday evening and about 15 high school students from the Boston area, most of whom identify as GLBTQ are gathering for WAGLY’s weekly meeting at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Wellesley Hills. Regardless of who they feel they can or can’t be at school, WAGLY is where these youth can…
By Ted Resnikoff | October 26, 2012 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Connections, Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Meaning, Personal Inspiration, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Youth Sunday -
We UUs love committees and church governance, though they are not the primary purpose of our churches. Unitarian Universalist congregations don’t stop at the walls of our church buildings, and our commitments to each other exist on Sunday morning – and every day of the week. We re-post this…
By Shane Montoya | October 20, 2012 | From Young AdultsTagged as: Choice, Congregational Action, Education, Growth, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)