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Our friends at Cooking Together, the UUA GA 2012 immigration and justice resource blog published this story about a congregation in Michigan helping stay the deportation of a mother whose children are in need of long-term medical care. — Ed….
By Ted Resnikoff | January 25, 2012 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Choice, Community, Congregational Action, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Multiculturalism, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism -
Date: January 25 – Lift up a Story of Courageous Love Staff Member: Spirituality and Service Consultant Erik Mohn Description: When was the last time you recognized those whose words and deeds exemplify the values of inclusion, diversity, community, and equality? Now is an ideal time to…
By Erik Mohn | January 24, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Beliefs & Principles, Faith, Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Nourishing the Spirit, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity -
… class=”alignleft size-full wp-image-1741” src=” Date: January 24 – Occupy Community Staff member: Campus Ministry Associate Kayla Parker Description: This exercise invites reflection upon how you live the issues of the Occupy Movement and how those issues effect your local community.
By Kayla Parker | January 24, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Beliefs & Principles, Faith, Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Nourishing the Spirit, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity -
Taken from the December webinar on ministry with transracially adopted youth in UU congregations, the PowerPoint presentation with additional resource links and aud… file of the discussion are now available for download on the Resources for Youth of Color page at www.uua.orgMosaic Project – The…
By Carey McDonald | January 23, 2012 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Identity, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday -
… class=”alignleft size-full wp-image-1741” src=” Date: January 23 – Who Are We and What Motivates Us? Staff member: Leadership Development Associate Jeremie Bateman Description: Who are we and what motivates us? We all make assumptions about who are in our congregations and communities, and…
By Jeremie Bateman | January 23, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Beliefs & Principles, Faith, Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Nourishing the Spirit, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity -
New Suburban Congregation Tries a Different Approach The founders of Harmony UU asked themselves how to attract parents in their 30s and 40s with incredibly demanding schedules who still wanted the full UU experience. Read how their inquiry has grown into a vibrant new congregation. -Ed. Read the…
By Ted Resnikoff | January 23, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Choice, Community, Congregational Action, Education, Growth, Multiculturalism, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
… class=”alignleft size-full wp-image-1741” src=” Date: January 22 – Gather to Discuss Story of Us, Story of Now. Staff Member: Director of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries Carey McDonald Description: Gather after services, or plan another time, when your congregation can discuss…
By Carey McDonald | January 22, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Beliefs & Principles, Faith, Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Nourishing the Spirit, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity -
… class=”alignleft size-full wp-image-1741” src=” Date: January 21 – Examine Your Words Staff Member: Spirituality and Service Consultant Erik Mohn Description: When was the last time you spoke (emailed, etc.) unlovingly to someone? To yourself? What about the last time you spoke or wrote…
By Erik Mohn | January 21, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Beliefs & Principles, Faith, Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Nourishing the Spirit, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity -
http://www.uua.org/uuagovernance/officers/president/moralespeter/192145… and Beyond,” President Morales urges us to think of ourselves as a religious movement, beyond the definition of an association of congregations. He begins by noting his identity as a parish minister but points out that the…
By Carey McDonald | January 20, 2012 | From On CampusTagged as: Activism, Campus Ministry, Choice, Congregational Action, Education, Growth, Interdependence, Leadership, News, Purpose, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters -
… class=”alignleft size-full wp-image-1741” src=” Date: January 20 – Share Something About Yourself to Inspire Others. Staff Member: Communications Technology Associate Ted Resnikoff Description: “Coming Out” about our own struggles and challenges is an act of Courageous Love. Consider the…
By Ted Resnikoff | January 20, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Beliefs & Principles, Faith, Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Nourishing the Spirit, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity