Stories and Voices
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This story originally appeared on September 4, and is reposted from the Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley, cited in UU World. So when I tell you that I am the coordinator (more like church liaison) of a vibrant and active young adult group, it may not surprise you to hear which word that I would use to…
By Ted Resnikoff | October 18, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Connections, Discernment, Faith Development, Growth, Identity, Prayer Practices, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Worship, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
We share Tandi Rogers’ story of coming out in honor of National Coming Out Day. Tandi Rodgers currently serves as Growth Strategies Specialist at the Unitarian Universalist Association. [youtube mG_iiruPnvY]…
By Ted Resnikoff | October 15, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Connections, Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Multiculturalism, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity -
Follow this inspiring story about how the Youth Group at First Unitarian Universalist of Fayatteville, Arkansas sprang into action when it learned the local food-bank was having trouble meeting the needs of the community. Watch the story here:…
By Ted Resnikoff | October 12, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Equity, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, Secular, Social Justice, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
http://mobile.washingtonpost.com/c.jsp?item=http%3a%2f%2fwww.washington… Boorstein’s article on the growing population of non-affiliated people of faith originally appears in the October 8 edition of the Washington Post . – Ed. Number of religion-less Americans doubles over two decades By…
By Ted Resnikoff | October 11, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Choice, Congregational Action, Discernment, Faith, Faith Development, Identity, Prayer Practices, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Worship -
Ohio-Meadville District Gets Young Adult Ministry on the Road [vimeo 51158345] First Unitarian Church of Cleveland, where he advises the youth group. He is also a Co-Chair for the Ohio-Meadville District Young Adult Network….
By Ted Resnikoff | October 11, 2012 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Education, Faith Development, Growth, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
This article by Bob Smietana originally appeared the October 2 issue of USA Today. –Ed.
By Ted Resnikoff | October 3, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Choice, Congregational Action, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Identity, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity -
Contribute to an Anthology of Meditations for Congregational Leaders An Anthology Edited By Kay Montgomery Skinner House Books, the imprint of the Unitarian Universalist Association, invites members of UU congregations to submit original poems, prayers, or short prose pieces for consideration for…
By Ted Resnikoff | October 1, 2012 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Campus Ministry, Choice, Community, Congregational Action, Connections, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
At this year’s General Assembly in Phoenix, we Unitarian Universalists voted to consider the profound issue of reproductive justice over the next three years. Chosen as our Congregational Study Action Issue, reproductive justice incorporates reproductive choice, parenting, sexual health and other…
By Carey McDonald | September 28, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Nourishing the Spirit, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity -
A wealth of YA experience in every YA pocket: Skinner House Books wants your help to make YA ministry at 24/7/365 experience! -Ed. Make it Portable and Take it Everywhere There’s an exciting new publication in the works for UU young adults: a pocket-sized guide offering progressive religious…
By Carey McDonald | September 28, 2012 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Campus Ministry, Community, Congregational Action, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
Call for Youth Bloggers 13-18 Yrs Old: Write for the Interfaith Youth Activist Blog – and Get Paid for Your Effort! Click here to find out more about IYA’s purpose! Why be a Youth Guest Blogger for the Interfaith Youth Activist Blog? Listing as a youth guest blogger including bio, and links to…
By Ted Resnikoff | September 25, 2012 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Congregational Action, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday