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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-Hockett | 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 -
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 -
"Desire is owning the wanting."...Quote | By Esther Perel | February 11, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Body, Connections, Direct Experience, Humanism, Intimacy, Relationships, SexualityWorship element
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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-Hockett | 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 -
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 -
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-Hockett | 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 -
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 -
Once, many grey autumns ago, I came upon a tree. The tree, a poplar, had dropped all of its leaves but for one, just one. Exactly one leaf remained near the topmost part of the tree, fluttering in the breeze like a little reddish-brown flag....Meditation | By David M. Horst | January 25, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Autumnal Equinox, Connections, Contemplation, Despair, Direct Experience, Earth, Earth-Centered, Letting Go, Nature, Reverence, Samhain, Thanksgiving, Winter Solstice / YuleWorship element -
Holy grandparents of the Universe...energies of creation...endless mysteries of life: You are the music that sounded before our world was born, sound and silence woven throughout the ages, far beyond the most profound wisdom humanity has been able to touch....Prayer | By Maureen Killoran | January 25, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Awe, Connections, Direct Experience, Earth-Centered, Hope, Humility, Paganism, Prayer Practices, Presence, Transcendence, WonderWorship element -
Summer Seminary attendee the first year it was offered by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Unitarian Universalism (UU). When I was first considering a call to ministry, I received an informational email from my congregation’s Director of Religious Education (DRE), Sally Ahnger, about...By Bart Frost | January 20, 2016 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Congregational Action, 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 -
Unitarian Universalism (UU), specifically Summer Seminary. Summer Seminary is a week-long introduction to what being a religious professional could look like for a group of 15-20 youth....By Bart Frost | January 12, 2016 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Congregational Action, 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 -
ALL MY BEST TO YOU AND YOURS In case you missed some – or all – of our recent social media blast campaign #BBTOP10of15http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/2015/01/06/adulthood-spiritually-guided/"… – Spiritually Guided Less than a year ago when we announced that Becoming: A Spiritual Guide for...By Ted Resnikoff | January 2, 2016 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Activism, Beliefs & Principles, Business Meetings, Climate & Environmental Justice, Commitment, Community, Connections, Earth, Earth Day, Education, Faith, Faith Development, General Assembly, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Multigenerational Faith Development, Racial Justice, Secular, Spirituality, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UU Identity, Vision for UUism, Youth SundayPage/Article
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Faith in the Forest by Katie Gelfand 100 Mile Wilderness in MaineAppalachian Trail, wound up being the greatest challenge of a long journey. Beginning on the second day of a nine day stretch, it rained for 48 hours, which drew in a cold front and dropped night temperatures to near freezing. The...By Ted Resnikoff | December 14, 2015 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Connections, Faith, Faith Development, Nourishing the Spirit, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UU IdentityPage/Article -
Creator of Life, Source of All Being It was from the particles of the Universe that you formed me... Iron and carbon and phosphorous Mixed with energy, passion and dreams. I was made in your image, says ancient Scripture. Made from the colors of the rainbow, Shaped with bones straight and curved,...Meditation | By Cynthia Frado | December 8, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Atheism, Coming of Age, Connections, Direct Experience, Diversity, God, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Inclusion, Individualism, Integrity, National Coming Out Day, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Reverence, Secular, Transgender Day of Remembrance, Unitarian Universalism, United Nations DayWorship element -
Finding My Roots “Is she really your sister?” “Oh, she’s real alright.” I didn’t realize how alienated I felt by my surroundings during my childhood until I grew into my young adult years. My parents cared greatly for me, I had wonderful friends, a supportive Unitarian Universalist...By Ellie Brown, Elizabeth Nguyen | November 20, 2015 | From Youth and Young Adults of ColorTagged as: Anti-Oppression, Community, Connections, Creating a Home, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Leadership, Meaning, Personal Inspiration, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article -
As we kindle this flame, May it spark in each of us Connection and commitment To this living tradition And to each other.Chalice Lighting | By Cynthia Landrum | November 11, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Caring, Commitment, Connections, Interdependence, Living Our Faith, Relationships, Reverence, Tradition, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, WonderWorship element -
For the wonder and inspiration We seek from sun and stars And all the lights of the heavens We light this chalice.Chalice Lighting | By Cynthia Landrum | November 11, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Awe, Beauty, Connections, Contemplation, Earth, Journey, Mystery, Nature, Presence, WonderWorship element
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What is the history of any thing? This apple, let's say, that my grandson just picked as he sits on my shoulders, feet dangling like parentheses around my heart?...Poetry | By Peter Friedrichs | November 10, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Awe, Children, Connections, Direct Experience, Family, Fathers, Generations, History, Humanism, Interdependence, Parents, WonderWorship element