Intergenerational Spring Seminar - April 17-19, 2020, Online
Instilling in UU youth and adults a commitment to global engagement and the skills to take action locally to address global issues.
Volunteer at 2021 Seminar
The success of the Seminar depends upon the talent of volunteers who contribute their time, energy, and skills. The Unitarian Universalist Office at the United Nations is now accepting applications for the 2021 Intergenerational Spring Seminar Planning Committee. Positions include Youth and Adult Deans (applications due June 15, 2020), Youth and Adult Chaplains (applications due August 20, 2020), and Planning Committee members on the Trajectory of Learning Team, the Logistics & Accessibility Team, the Spiritual Grounding Team, and the Communications & Publicity Team.
With a deep passion for and commitment to international human rights, youth and adults from all over North America gather annually for our three day seminar to dig deeply into issues with global impact.
The intergenerational seminar is an opportunity to collaborate with others while learning how to be a global activist. Through workshops, peer and expert-led panel discussions, community building activities, and worship services, you will undergo a transformative process of learning, reflection, and growth while exploring some of the most challenging issues facing humanity today.
2020 Post-Seminar Resources
Stay involved with climate justice action following the 2020 Intergenerational Spring Seminar which was held April 17-19, 2020 online. Check out these resources for specific ways to stay engaged post-Seminar.
All In For Climate Justice: People, Power, Planet
Addressing the 2020 theme, Seminar participants considered both local and global engagement with issues such as the intersectionality of the climate justice conversation and learning skills to organize their communities strategically for climate justice.
2020 Keynote Conversation
The 2020 Intergenerational Spring Seminar featured a Keynote Conversation between global youth climate activists: Mitzi Tan from the Philippines (above), Dylan Hamilton from Scotland, and Kallan Benson from the United States.
Programs & Schedule
The UU Office at the United Nations and Seminar Planning Committee hosted the 2020 Intergenerational Spring Seminar as a virtual event April 17-19. The theme of the event was All In for Climate Justice: People, Power, Planet.
Preparing to Attend the Spring Seminar
These are the things you'll need to know before joining the Intergenerational Spring Seminar. Page includes information about programs, logistics, and more. Additional details will continue to be added.
Youth at Spring Seminar
The Seminar is open to anyone age 14 and up, and typically around half of all participants are youth. Safety is our top priority—all attendees should make sure to read our online safety guidelines for youth and intergenerational events.
For more information contact unitednations@uua.org.
