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Reimagining Bridging: A “Milestone” Framework for Youth Ministry

By Eric Bliss

More than a dozen UU youth create a tunnel/bridge by reaching forward and holding hands high so that bridging youth can travel through the created tunnel.

Bridging is a ritual of transition for Unitarian Universalist youth who are transitioning to the first stage of adulthood. Reimagining Bridging: A Framework for Youth Ministry is not a specific curriculum, but instead is a non-linear framework with accompanying tools and resources.

Conceived by Eric Bliss and a group of professional religious educators as a “playlist,” this free training will guide your leaders as you design your own program based on your relationships and context.

Sections include short conceptual videos, stories from the field, questions for discussion, helpful resources, and a fun review “quiz” with key concepts.


Training fee: Free

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About the Author

Eric Bliss

Eric Bliss, Pacific Western Region Youth and Emerging Adult Ministry Specialist, is a native of Knoxville, TN, where he grew up attending both Westside Unitarian Universalist and Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Churches.

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