Stories and Voices
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Have you seen the Kony 2012 video? If not, you’re missing a perfect example of a vibrant social justice effort that stops unfortunately short of Unitarian Universalist principles. Produced by an advocacy group targeting Joseph Kony, the violent rebel leader of the Ugandan Lord’s Resistance Army…
By Carey McDonald | March 14, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Community, Education, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Multiculturalism, Multigenerational Faith Development, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UU Identity -
Youth Leadership Opportunity: YO to the UUA Board of Trustees A new Youth Observer (YO) to the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Board of Trustees is elected by Unitarian Universalist (UU) youth in a national election every year before General Assembly….
By Ted Resnikoff | March 13, 2012 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Youth Sunday -
Local Resources for Youth and Young Adults to Attend General Assembly
We’ve added a new page listing resources to assist youth and young adults attend GA 2012 in Phoenix to the GA 2012 section of the Blue Boat of Youth andBy Ted Resnikoff | March 12, 2012 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Business Meetings, Commitment, Community, Education, General Assembly, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
Apply Here Get There Grants – Application Deadline March 31 Get There Grants are for projects that defray costs to help youth and young adults attend the 2012 Justice GA in Phoenix, AZ. These grants are for shared expenses that can lower the cost of attendance for a large number of youth or young…
By Ted Resnikoff | March 9, 2012 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Business Meetings, Commitment, Community, Congregational Action, Education, General Assembly, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
Best Practices, Committed People and Enthusiasm Make for a Rousing YA Conference In February, I flew from the Congregations and Beyond consultation in Florida to Colorado for a day long conference on young adult ministry. A big snow storm prevented many flights from landing, fortunately mine got in.
By Kayla Parker | March 7, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Campus Ministry, Community, Connections, Education, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Multiculturalism, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
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By Jeremie Bateman | March 6, 2012 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Business Meetings, Commitment, Community, Education, General Assembly, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
UUSC’s JustWorks Civil Rights Journey Return Engagement Summer 2012! (This trip is specially tailored to youth and young adults, ages 15–20.) Visit the UUSC JustWorks website for more details about the trip or http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/773394/JustWorks-Civil-Rights-Journey-201… out an online…
By Ted Resnikoff | March 2, 2012 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Congregational Action, Connections, Equity, Faith Development, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, Secular, Social Justice, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
SATURDAY MARCH 10: PASSPORT DAY in the U.S.A.” Regio… Passport Agency without an appointment. You will be able to apply for standard processing (4-6 weeks) or pay an additional $60 for expedited processing (2-3 weeks, door-to-door). Passport Day in the USA events are being held at Regional…
By Ted Resnikoff | March 1, 2012 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Activism, Congregational Action, Education, Equity, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Social Justice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
Registration and Housing Open for 2012 General Assembly GA registration page. Full-time and single-day registration rates are available. Rates go up May 1. If you’re applying for a scholarship, don’t register just yet, but do go ahead and book your housing now. Low-cost housing available!
By Carey McDonald | March 1, 2012 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Business Meetings, Campus Ministry, Commitment, Community, General Assembly, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Sunday -
This summer, a select group of 15–20 high-school youth will come together to make a commitment to social justice — and we’re looking for young people ready for the challenge!By Ted Resnikoff | February 28, 2012 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Congregational Action, Connections, Faith Development, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Youth Sunday