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Nielsenshoppingattending church. Increasingly, our online time is spent in spaces where we decide what happens- the so called "web 2.0." On social media platforms like FacebookPinterestsnarkyChoirSeven Principles of Unitarian Universalism. I hope you enjoy witnessing my Choir, and bringing joy to...

By Shane Montoya | December 21, 2012 | From Stories and Voices
Tagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Faith, Growth, Identity, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Faith Development, Worship

Our third campus ministry community call of the 2012-2013 academic year is this Sunday, December 2nd at 9pm Eastern time. Whether you have been doing this work for years, have just begun, or are overwhelmed by the idea of beginning, we welcome you....

By Shane Montoya | November 30, 2012 | From On Campus
Tagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Campus Ministry, Growth, Leadership, Multigenerational Faith Development, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)

It Back – and it's Round! The roundtable is a great way to get to know your fellow young adult leaders and UUA staff. During the call on Thursday, December 6, we will be talking about worship. We will be joined by Aaron Stockwell, who is the Ministerial Intern with the Church of the Larger...

By Shane Montoya | November 20, 2012 | From Events and Opportunities
Tagged as: Education, Growth, Multigenerational Faith Development, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, Vision, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)

This is the first in a monthly spotlight on the great work that various young adult groups across the country are doing. Today, I interviewed Lillian Drab-Braddick, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at www.dallasuu.org/">First Unitarian Church of Dallas, and Lisa Peterson, one of the...

By Shane Montoya | November 9, 2012 | From Stories and Voices
Tagged as: Choice, Connections, Education, Growth, Meaning, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Congregational Action, Personal Inspiration

Billy Graham removing Mormonismhttp://thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/breaking-billy-graham-endorses-rom…; other religious groups that Graham considered cults, including, "Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, the Unification Church, Unitarians, Spiritists, Scientologists, and others." He sarcastically...

By Shane Montoya | November 2, 2012 | From Issues and Trends
Tagged as: Connections, Growth, Identity, Meaning, Multigenerational Faith Development, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Multiculturalism, Personal Inspiration

This was written with the gracious help of Liz Howard, a UU young adult and a good friend of mine. She currently lives in San Francisco and works in the software industry, but her true calling is change management....

By Shane Montoya | November 1, 2012 | From Stories and Voices
Tagged as: Choice, Education, Growth, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Congregational Action

This year the Standing on the Side of Love campaign, the UUA's interfaith social justice project to harness the power of love, sponsored a video contest which attracted some very powerful and meaningful expressions of love and courage. This year's winner is Elliot Cennamo, a young adult from...

By Shane Montoya | October 31, 2012 | From Stories and Voices
Tagged as: Activism, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Anti-Oppression

This sort of service is a great way to combine technology and the traditional. With new techniques and technologies, sermons can become less of a lecture and more of a conversation. What ways does your congregation use to engage people during or after a service?...

By Shane Montoya | October 31, 2012 | From Guides and Tools
Tagged as: Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)

We UUs love committees and church governance, though they are not the primary purpose of our churches. Unitarian Universalist congregations don't stop at the walls of our church buildings, and our commitments to each other exist on Sunday morning – and every day of the week. We re-post this...

By Shane Montoya | October 20, 2012 | From Young Adults
Tagged as: Choice, Education, Growth, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Congregational Action

Apply for Young Adult Caucus Staff! Young Adult Caucus is looking for two more excited, enthusiastic young adults to bring their gifts and talents to the team for General Assembly 2013 in Louisville, KY....

By Shane Montoya | October 18, 2012 | From On Campus
Tagged as: Business Meetings, Commitment, Community, Growth, Leadership, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), General Assembly

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