CER Youth Ministry Resources for Justice and Diversity

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Working for justice is an important part of Unitarian Universalist practice and theology. Sometimes we work to ease the suffering of those impacted by unjust systems. Sometimes we work to transform the systems. Sometimes we work to understand how we’ve been impacted and how we are part of these systems and our identities. (link to the identity page)

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About the Authors

Evin Carvill Ziemer

Evin serves the Central East Region in the areas of Youth Ministry, Young Adult Ministry, and Intercultural Competency work and as Primary Contact for congregations in upstate and central New York. Evin holds a Masters of Divinity from Earlham School of Religion and Bachelor of Arts from Carleton...

Shannon Harper

Shannon Harper joined the Lifespan Faith Engagement Office as Co-Director in the summer of 2022. Previously, Shannon worked with the Central East Region since the Fall of 2016.

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Evin Carvill-Ziemer and Shannon Harper

Resources Curated by Rev. Evin Carvill-Ziemer (left), CER Program Manager for Youth Ministry and Shannon Harper (right), CER Youth and Young Adult Coordinator

Journeys of the Spirit Planning and Leading Mission Trips with Youth

By Jennifer McAdoo, Anne Principe
From inSpirit: The UU Book and Gift Shop

This book belongs to the Tapestry of Faith Toolkit Series provided by the UUA Faith Development Office. Toolkit Books provide background knowledge, inspiration, and practical guidance to program and lead UU faith development and to help us explore and live our faith in our congregations,...

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When Youth Lead A Guide to Intergenerational Social Justice Ministry (Plus 101 Youth Projects)

By Jill M. Schwendeman
From inSpirit: The UU Book and Gift Shop

This book belongs to the Tapestry of Faith Toolkit Series provided by the UUA Faith Development Office. Toolkit Books provide background knowledge, inspiration, and practical guidance to program and lead UU faith development and to help us explore and live our faith in our congregations,...

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Creating Justice Together Service Projects for Families and Multigenerational Groups

By Susan Dana Lawrence
From inSpirit: The UU Book and Gift Shop

This book belongs to the Tapestry of Faith Toolkit Series provided by the UUA Faith Development Office. Toolkit Books provide background knowledge, inspiration, and practical guidance to program and lead UU faith development and to help us explore and live our faith in our congregations,...

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Justice & Service Programs

From Central East Regional Group

All our youth programming includes chances to explore and celebrate our various identities, learn about issues of injustice and oppression, and do service. These particular opportunities are more focused on these aspects of youth ministry. Racial Justice Weekends These are weekends supported by...

Justice & Service