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  • A blue double door is shown with some clouds above it and a sandy landscape in front. The doors are open to reveal a green field and cloudy blue sky beyond.
    From Karen Hering: "The old rules are breaking... We are living on the threshold, between what is no longer and what is not yet. It can be exhilarating. It is often unnerving or even frightening."
    Reflection | By Karen Hering | October 10, 2024 | From RE-sources
    Tagged as: Change & Conflict, Faith Development, Multiculturalism
  • A group of half a dozen women, apparently part of a larger congregation, standing and singing in church. The three women in primary focus are clapping or snapping fingers.
    Austen Petersen writes, "The future of Coming of Age must be rooted in a deep and abiding joy in community. "
    By Austen Petersen | September 19, 2024 | From RE-sources
    Tagged as: Coming of Age, Middle School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Professional Development for Religious Educators, UU Theology
  • Word cloud in the shape of a heart. The word love is centered.
    The following resources were created as the Article 2 process and conversation has evolved. Some language below may have changed since its creation. Please check the resources below for needs for adaptation to reflect the current state of the Article 2...
    Leader Resource | September 3, 2024 | For Multigenerational | From RE-sources
    Tagged as: Faith Development
  • a word cloud in the shape of flame, including larger words like "Love" "Justice" and "Compassion"
    Join us in the Fall of 2024 for Threshold Conversations about Whole Church Faith Development!
    By Marisol Caballero | August 26, 2024 | For Multigenerational | From Threshold Conversations
    Tagged as: Multigenerational Faith Development
  • 5 youth lounging toward the camera on a bright sunny rock
    Interviews with Religious Professionals and youth participants in Coming of Age programs.
    Audio Recording | August 26, 2024 | From RE-sources
    Tagged as: Coming of Age, Middle School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Professional Development for Religious Educators, UU Theology
  • Speech bubbles gather round a flame "Threshold Conversations: meaning making for the future of UU faith formation"
    How do we bridge the gap between our aspirations and our faithful impact? Understanding faith development as an agent of culture change.
    Webinar | By Joy Berry, Marisol Caballero, Tandi Rogers, Christina Rivera, Tyler Coles | August 23, 2024 | From RE-sources
    Tagged as: Change & Conflict, Faith Development, Multiculturalism, Transformation
  • Congregational Interconnections Logo with a colorful circle of butterflies?/birds?/chalices? with one just outside the circle, ambiguously flying in or out of the circle.
    Curricula, stories, activities, games, created and shared by Religious Educators in the spirit of creative interchange, group learning, and emerging practices. Does your congregation have something that is working well? Please reach out!
    Leader Resource | August 13, 2024 | From RE-sources
    Tagged as: Faith Development
  • Five high school-aged youth of various ethnicities and an East Asian young adult sit cross-legged on a hardwood floor in a tight circle in discussion. They are wearing cool weather clothes and are mostly facing away from the camera.
    Stevie Carmody asks, "How might our Coming of Age rituals be re-envisioned to emphasize our covenantal theology?"
    Reflection | By Stevie Carmody | July 16, 2024 | From RE-sources
    Tagged as: Coming of Age, Middle School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Professional Development for Religious Educators, UU Theology
  • The image reads 'New England Region Summer Camp Panel' in multiple colors on an orange background in multiple colors and surrounded by paints and a paintbrush.
    The New England Region hosted a 90-minute webinar with a focus on summer camps hosted at UU congregations. Watch the recording to find out more about this important ministry to children and families.
    Webinar | By New England Region of the UUA | June 6, 2024 | For Families | From LeaderLab
    Tagged as: Children's Faith Development
  • Rain drops make small ripples on a pool of water contained by mossy rocks.
    Skyla King-Christison asks, "Who, if not us, will show the world that it’s possible to function as an organization while loving each person’s full humanity?"
    Reflection | By Skyla King-Christison | May 23, 2024 | For Multigenerational | From RE-sources
    Tagged as: Change & Conflict, Faith Development, Multiculturalism, Transformation
  • A blue owl icon with wings raised on a round butter background
    Recordings of monthly webinars on timely topics for OWL facilitators by sexuality education experts.
    Webinar | April 22, 2024 | From Sexuality Education
    Tagged as: Faith Development, Sexuality Education
  • JUUst Breathe Season 3 logo: headphones around "JUUst Breathe" with a sound bar background and "JUUst Breathe Threshold Conversations Meaning Making for the Future of UU Faith Formation"
    Join Rev Tyler Coles and Rev Dayna Edwards as they explore the critical importance of faith development and its role in driving forward paradigmatic shifts for congregations toward greater equity, health, and vibrancy.
    Audio Recording | By Tyler Coles, Dayna Edwards | April 12, 2024 | From RE-sources
    Tagged as: Change & Conflict, Faith Development, Multiculturalism, Transformation
  • Speech bubbles gather round a flame "Threshold Conversations: meaning making for the future of UU faith formation"
    This Threshold Conversation explores the transformative power of faith development, not just for ourselves, but for our communities & wider culture.
    By Marisol Caballero | January 25, 2024 | From Threshold Conversations
    Tagged as: Change, Change & Conflict, Culture, Faith, Faith Development, Multiculturalism
  • JUUst Breathe Season 3 logo: headphones around "JUUst Breathe" with a sound bar background and "JUUst Breathe Threshold Conversations Meaning Making for the Future of UU Faith Formation"
    Unique perspectives from 3 Religious Educators who teach Coming of Age, 2 of whom participated in COA as youth.
    Audio Recording | December 21, 2023 | For High School | From RE-sources
    Tagged as: Coming of Age, Middle School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Professional Development for Religious Educators, UU Theology
  • JUUst Breathe Season 3 logo: headphones around "JUUst Breathe" with a sound bar background and "JUUst Breathe Threshold Conversations Meaning Making for the Future of UU Faith Formation"
    Gregory, Cameron, and Leia talk about how Unitarian Universalism is in its adolescent coming-of-age moment.
    Audio Recording | By Gregory Boyd, Cameron Young, Leia Durland-Jones, Joy Berry | November 16, 2023 | For High School | From RE-sources
    Tagged as: Coming of Age, Middle School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Professional Development for Religious Educators, UU Theology
  • Coming of Age Panel Word Cloud: Flame prominent words "Coming of Age" "Know" "Ritual" "Congregation" "Think"
    How might we reimaging our Coming of Age programs as the beginning of a new relationship with UUism rather than the last Sunday School program for youth?
    Webinar | By Joy Berry, Tie Resendiz, Gregory Boyd | September 14, 2023 | For High School | From RE-sources
    Tagged as: Coming of Age, Middle School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Professional Development for Religious Educators, UU Theology
  • Coming of Age Panel Word Cloud: Flame prominent words "Coming of Age" "Know" "Ritual" "Congregation" "Think"
    Coming of Age Conversations from Threshold Project panels, writings, and more
    September 12, 2023 (reviewed July 2024) | From Threshold Conversations
    Tagged as: Coming of Age, Coming-of-Age, Middle School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Professional Development for Religious Educators, UU Theology
  • Flame shaped Word Cloud of values taught by sample congregation "Love" "Peace" "Respect" "Community" "Hope"
    The why, and efforts and ask, aka Background of the Threshold Conversations
    September 11, 2023 | From Threshold Conversations
  • Headshot of Joy Berry
    The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) is pleased to announce they have hired Joy Berry as the Children and Families Faith Development Specialist, starting January 23. The position has been re-established as part of the Lifespan Faith Engagement (LFE) team to fully integrate the needs of...
    Press Release | December 16, 2022 | From Call and Response
    Tagged as: Faith Development
  • Light green background with a peach colored wavy bottom left corner with a cream offset wavy outline just above the peach. Black text reads youth and young adult grants
    The UUA offers two kinds of funding: Seed Money grants to help start or energize a program, and Project grants to fund a special project or event.
    Leader Resource | By Lifespan Faith Engagement | January 21, 2021 (reviewed November 2024) | For Youth, Emerging Adults (18-24) | From RE-sources
    Tagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants