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One day, your church was born. Maybe it was a gathering of saints, called together for the common worship of a wrathful god, ceaselessly praying between bouts of decrying the evil of Christmas or dancing. Or maybe a few brave souls answered a notice in the newspaper, curiosity piqued by the...Reading | By Sean Neil-Barron | February 26, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), Building/Space Dedication, Business Meetings, Change, Child Dedication, Community, Creativity, Direct Experience, Generations, Installations, Leadership, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Purpose, Religion, Sacred, Unitarian UniversalismWorship element -
This ritual was used as a Time for All Ages on Valentine's Day, but could be used on any number of Sundays—whether there are children and youth present or not. Although the spoken roles here are named as Minister and Religious Educator, any two (or more) worship leaders could facilitate this...Ritual | By Lyn Cox | February 26, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Arrogance, Caring, Humanism, Love, Service, Unitarian Universalism, Valentine's DayWorship element
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Mind = Blown Editorial Comment: Impacting the mental health and development of our teenagers is an incredibly complex topic and this article by no means covers all bases. This article does not address mental health disorders and focuses on the development of a neurotypical adolescent....By Jennica Davis | February 24, 2016 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Children's / Religious Education Sunday, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Sexuality Education, Spirituality, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, UUA Headquarters, Vision for UUism, Youth Sunday, Youth/TeensPage/Article
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There is too much hardship in this world to not find joy, every day There is too much injustice in this world to not right the balance, every day There is too much pain in this world to not heal, every day Each of us ministers to a weary world....Benediction | By Darcy Roake | February 20, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), 6th Principle (World Community), Activism, Challenge, Coming of Age, Commitment, Community Ministry Sunday, Empathy, Graduation Recognition, Healing, Justice, Justice Sunday, Purpose, Unitarian Universalism, WholenessWorship element -
Valentine’s Day is over but that’s no reason to stop sharing the love! Our congregations are generally pretty good at sharing love. From child dedications for our infants to memorial services at life’s end, our congregations are there for the full journey. So how do we share the love when our...Activity | By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | February 17, 2016 | From RE-sourcesTagged as: Choice, Congregational Action, Growth, Multigenerational Faith Development, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article -
In honor of the Standing on the Side of Love http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/ourstories/2016/1/15/announcing-… Days of Love 2016 campaign, Steven Ballesteros speaks up about the important work of supporting Youth of Color. As a Unitarian Universalist young adult of color I have at times...By Jennica Davis | February 12, 2016 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Choice, Congregational Action, Connections, Education, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Love, Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, Multigenerational Faith Development, Racial Justice, Secular, Social Justice, Solidarity, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UU Identity, Valentine's Day, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth SundayPage/Article -
In honor of the Standing on the Side of Love http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/ourstories/2016/1/15/announcing-… Days of Love 2016 campaign, Phebe Hawes speaks up about being a light of love in a time of hate.By Jennica Davis | February 12, 2016 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Oppression, Business Meetings, Choice, Congregational Action, Education, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Love, Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, Multigenerational Faith Development, Prayer Practices, Racial Justice, Secular, Social Justice, Solidarity, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UU Identity, Valentine's Day, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article -
Spirit of life and love, may we find appreciation today, and in our lives, for our embodiment. We are physical creatures: mind, spirit and soul housed within our bodies. Our bodies, our physical form, allow us to experience the world: Taste—chocolate chip cookies fresh from the oven. Touch—the...Meditation | By Seth Carrier-Ladd | February 12, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Body, Connections, Direct Experience, Gender, Gratitude, Humanism, Intimacy, Joy, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, Secular, Sexuality, Unitarian Universalism, WholenessWorship element -
Fiercely UU is a new blog series where Unitarian Universalist young adults tell stories about what our faith requires of us and how they follow that call. To be fiercely UU is to proclaim human worth and interdependence. In an individualist, greed-based, shame and fear fueled...By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | February 11, 2016 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Beliefs & Principles, Christianity, Connections, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Kindness, Secular, Spirituality, Transcendence, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Worship, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article -
Today, you join in membership. This is a moment of excitement and possibility. And although I don’t wish to pull you out of this moment, I need to talk to you for a bit about a moment in your future....Reading | By Liz James | February 11, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Commitment, Community, Covenant, Inclusion, Living Our Faith, New Member Ceremony, Reconciliation, Relationships, Strength, Teamwork, Transformation, Unitarian UniversalismWorship element -
In honor of the Standing on the Side of Love http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/ourstories/2016/1/15/announcing-… Days of Love 2016 campaign, Colleen Lee speaks up about her awakening to racial tensions close to home. Social justice is a core value of Unitarian Universalism (UU). Even though...By Jennica Davis | February 10, 2016 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Children's / Religious Education Sunday, Connections, Education, Equity, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, Love, Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, News, Racial Justice, Secular, Sexuality Education, Social Justice, Solidarity, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, Valentine's Day, Youth Sunday, Youth/TeensPage/Article -
Youth Caucus Staff : bringing covenant wherever they go General Assembly (GA) 2016 is bound to be a phenomenal experience thanks in part to the 2016 Youth Caucus staff who promise you interfaith exploration, lots of singing, fun and games, ways to tap into important social justice movements and t...By Jennica Davis | February 8, 2016 | From General Assembly for Youth & Young AdultsTagged as: Business Meetings, Children's / Religious Education Sunday, Commitment, Community, Education, Faith, Faith Development, General Assembly, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Sexuality Education, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Vision for UUism, Youth Sunday, Youth/TeensPage/Article -
We arrive from many different experiences and backgrounds. Some of us have trouble speaking; others are so young that they’re still learning to talk. Some of us speak English as a second language, and others of us can speak several foreign languages....Opening | By Erika Hewitt | February 8, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Business Meetings, Community, Conflict, Connections, Direct Experience, Integrity, Interdependence, Intimacy, Living Our Faith, Love, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Relationships, Unitarian Universalism, Valentine's DayWorship element -
Bends the Arc Toward Justice... New Hampshire(NH) Public Radio(NHPR) seems unaware some days that there is anything else happening in the world, and the internet creepily knows we are in NH and presents campaign ads whenever it gets the chance. There is no missing the fact that, New Hampshire...By Elizabeth Nguyen | February 5, 2016 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Equity, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, News, Nourishing the Spirit, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, Voting Rights, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article -
Image | By Jennie Freiberger | February 4, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Arts & Music, Playfulness, Seven Principles, Unitarian UniversalismWorship element -
Sheila Schuh, Director of Religious Education at First Unitarian Church of RochesterNYracial justice. The youth in your congregation could be a catalyst for a multigenerational conversation to explore their and their neighbors' identitiesracismI’m Not Racist… Am I? If you haven’t seen it yet,...By Jennica Davis | February 2, 2016 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Activism, Choice, Community, Congregational Action, Connections, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Leadership, Multiculturalism, News, Personal Inspiration, Racial Justice, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Youth SundayPage/Article -
Image | By Jennie Freiberger | February 1, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Arts & Music, Autumnal Equinox, Playfulness, Seven Principles, Thanksgiving, Unitarian UniversalismWorship element -
"The purpose of the church is to heal the consequences of lovelessness and injustice in the hearts and souls of our members so they might heal the community and together heal the world."...Quote | By Nancy Bowen | February 1, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Healing, Identity, Integrity, Living Our Faith, Purpose, Seven Principles, Unitarian Universalism, WholenessWorship element -
Embarking on a life of ministry An Open Letter to UU Ministers and Religious Professionals, Three summers ago, I had the absolute privilege of attending Summer Seminary as part of its pilot year in Boston....By Ted Resnikoff | January 29, 2016 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Connections, Education, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Youth SundayPage/Article
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Fiercely UU is a new blog series where Unitarian Universalist young adults tell stories about what our faith requires of us and how they follow that call. To be fiercely UU is to proclaim human worth and interdependence. In an individualist, greed-based, shame and fear fueled...By Joseph Boyd, Elizabeth Nguyen | January 28, 2016 | From Youth and Young Adults of ColorTagged as: Activism, Beliefs & Principles, Children's / Religious Education Sunday, Community, Connections, Discernment, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Multiculturalism, Prayer Practices, Secular, Sexuality Education, Social Justice, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Vision for UUism, Worship, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth/TeensPage/Article