federal tipped minimum wage, and has been since 1991. Anything else they make during the course of their shifts comes from tips. Until I worked in a restaurant over a summer break, I really didn't realize this. My assumption had been that tips were thanks for above and beyond service. But in...

The following statement was issued by Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) President Rev. Peter Morales following the Boy Scouts of America decision during their board meeting last week to put off consideration of ending their ban on LGBTQ membership. - Ed. “The Unitarian Universalist...

Write your own prayer, mantra or meditation. They can take many forms. Some may be addressed to a deity or to an idea. Others may be requests for guidance, expressions of gratitude, or an expression of your thoughts, offered not to anyone in particular, but put out into the world....

The Boy Scouts of America Honorary President speaks....

Meet the Deans post FUNTIMES Managers FUNTIMES Managers help orient youth attendees and delegates to the business of the Association. They are the staff to ask about upcoming votes and what’s going on at Plenary. Zac Cooper, Central Midwest District Isabelle Marshel, Southeast District Worship...

"They're going to allow people to discriminate." The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) announced that it is considering changing its longstanding policy against allowing people who identify as LGBTQ to become scouts. A http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/28/boy-scouts-of-america-gay-memb… on...

Skinner House books has released an Request for Book Proposal on a "Unitarian Universalist embrace of scripture". Read the RFBP here. (Attention, it is the second request for proposal on the page.) Proposal Deadline is March 15, 2013.

IFYCYouth and adults who work with youth should check out A Chorus of Faiths, a free, online curriculum offered by the UUA that explores how UU youth can do interfaith work and how that work is part of our faith experience....

UU Media Collaborative on Facebook and browse their images for your Facebook, Tumblr or Instagram.

4From the 30 Days of Love Campaign of Standing on the Side of Love: Daily Action: In honor of Inauguration Day tomorrow, ask your federal lawmakers to commit to civil and respectful discourse in the new legislative session. No Name-Calling Week, an annual week of educational activities aimed at...

Standing on the Side of Love dedicates its 30 Days of Love campaign to "A Spiritual Journey for Social Justice." Spiritual journey and Social Justice are hallmarks of Unitarian Universalist faith and tradition, and this is an opportunity for us to focus our collective energy and attention on...

In response to Katherine Ozment's article "Losing Our Religion", KJ Dell'Antonia presents an argument for what is gained by not fostering connection with religious community: parents having the opportunity to support their children's freedom to define their religious identity....

This brief excerpt from Katherine Ozment's article, "Losing Our Religion" in the Janu… 2013 edition of Boston Magazine lifts up the value of the Unitarian Universalist youth ministry at First Parish in Arlington, MA. http://www.bostonmagazine.com/articles/2012/12/losing-our-religion-non-… the...

Youth, Religious Educators and Ministers – this is for you. Ministers, religious educators, and youth will meet in a fun, immersive event at Camp Allen (Navasota, TX), 21–24 February, 2013. There will be opportunities for fellowship, worship, spiritual depth, and fun! We will learn and practice...

websiteYouTube Channel from TIDE 2010 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zhhb82o0JmI) Please email questions you may have or for more information about this opportunity and conference details, including cost of attending and how to present your own workshop at the conference to...

Bridging Handbook for Congregations. Want to know more about how to work with youth in your congregation? Visit the Advising page at www.uua.org/youth/advisors.Novemb… 14, 2012 edition of the One & One Newsletter, published weekly by the UUA Ministries and Faith Development Staff group.

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Each year, two youth take charge of planning and running the Youth Caucus at General Assembly. We’ve asked the 2013 Deans to share a bit about themselves and what they want you to know about General Assembly. –Ed. … class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6312" src="Q&A What have you gotten out...