Guide to Faith Development
At a time of physical distancing, when in-person ministry and religious education are on hold, UU leaders have new challenges and new opportunities to bring transformative faith development experiences and vital, supportive connection to families large and small. Explore practical and spiritual resources here.
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Ideas and How To’s for Practicing Supportive YaEA Ministry
Shannon Harper
From LeaderLabHere’s some details and examples of how to practice supportive YaEA Ministry in 2020/2021.
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Supportive Ministry with Young People
Shannon Harper
From LeaderLabThis year is hard on everyone, in universal ways, but also in ways specific to age, identity, and life stage. This article focuses on supporting youth and emerging young adults.
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Keeping Our Children and Youth Safe in Online ProgramsFrom LeaderLab
One way UU congregations live our values is through our Safe Congregations committees and policies to create a safer and more welcoming community for all. Visit the Safe Congregations pages for complete information. Below are some particular areas to pay attention to during online programming for…
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Talking About Internet Safety is Family Ministry
Evin Carvill Ziemer
From LeaderLabAs a religious educator, a minister, or a lay leader, here’s some vital family ministry you can support in simple short ways. Here are some simple ways to support your families.
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Online RE Safety Webinar
Evin Carvill Ziemer
From LeaderLabThis workshop was given by Evin Carvill Ziemer on September 19, 2020 focusing on safety guidelines and protocols as congregations prepare to launch religious education programming in an online environment.
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Don't Do Our Whole Lives Online
Melanie Davis
From LeaderLabOur OWL team strongly recommends that OWL programming be postponed until it can be done in person.
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What's Working With Families?
Annie Scott, Pacific Western Region of the UUA, Jules Jaramillo
From LeaderLabDRE Panel sharing what has been effective in their congregations to engage families during these virtual times, presenting a sampling of activities for all ages.
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Multigenerational Ministry in an Age of Physical Distancing
Evin Carvill Ziemer
From LeaderLabAs a parent of young children, the idea of staying home with my kids for two weeks makes me think: severe cabin fever. Selfishly, I began wondering how our congregations can help….
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