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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 -
THRIVE HERE ...By Ted Resnikoff | January 19, 2016 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Community, Congregational Action, Creating a Home, Education, Faith, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, Nourishing the Spirit, Purpose, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, UUA Headquarters, Youth SundayPage/Article -
LUMINARY ALUM ALEX JENSEN WANTS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE... And he's well on his way to making that a reality. Alex is a graduate of the first ever Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Summer Seminary in 2013. Summer Seminary was a very important experience for him, as it helped him discern and...By Jennica Davis-Hockett | January 19, 2016 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth SundayPage/Article -
!SPOILER ALERT! The following post contains spoilers for to young men. We have seen this toxicity, this violence, all too frequently. Isla Vista, Umpqua…;, and Gamergatecheck their own privilege, and are committed to their own liberation by supporting others’ liberation. So, what does this have...By Bart Frost | January 13, 2016 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Children's / Religious Education Sunday, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, Multigenerational Faith Development, News, Purpose, Secular, Sexuality Education, Teaching Methods, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UU Identity, UUA Headquarters, Youth Sunday, Youth/TeensPage/Article -
They say a story can carry a truth far greater than the literal truth. We Unitarians* know the value of stories. We know they carry truth. We know they carry more truth than just the plain truth ever can. Maybe we can’t believe a virgin gave birth to the son of God: but we can believe that all...Meditation | By Kate McKenna | January 12, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Belief, Birth, Christianity, Christmas Eve / Christmas, Credo, Faith, Living Our Faith, Mystery, Religion, UnitarianismWorship element -
Out of the flames of fear We rise with courage of our deepest convictions to stand for justice, inclusion and peace Out of the flames of scrutiny We rise to proclaim our faith With hope to heal a fractured and hurting world Out of the flames of doubt We rise to embrace the mystery, wonder and awe...Chalice Lighting | By Sara Eileen LaWall | January 11, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 6th Principle (World Community), Awe, Courage, Doubt, Faith, Fear, Fire Communion, Healing, Inclusion, Justice, New Year, Peace, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Unitarian Universalism, VisionWorship element -
She called to ask if I would baptize her infant son. I said, "What we do is like a baptism, but not exactly. And we normally do it only for people who are part of the church family. The next one we have scheduled is in May." She said, "Could we come to talk with you about it anyway?" They came to...Meditation | By Robert Walsh | January 10, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Child Dedication, Children, Faith, Family, Fathers, God, Grace, Love, Mothers, New Child, Parents, Salvation, Unitarian UniversalismWorship element
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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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One of the best things about church is that it is an intentional community where you can live your values. In a world where almost everything is based on a transactional "fee-for-service" system, church is one place where things operate differently. A church shares its services with you joyfully,...By Bart Frost | December 18, 2015 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Abundance, Annual Program Fund, Canvass/Pledge, Economic Justice, Faith, Generosity, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Stewardship, Unitarian Universalism, Vision, Youth SundayPage/Article -
Thanks to @KennySWileysubmitting your own thoughts or reflections in a post. Colorado Springs fell victim to two mass shootings. In the first, four people were killed: a passing bicyclist, two women, and the shooter. In the other incident, the offices of Planned Parenthood were attacked, killing...By Ted Resnikoff | December 16, 2015 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Activism, Beliefs & Principles, Choice, Community, Congregational Action, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Multiculturalism, Multigenerational Faith Development, News, Prayer Practices, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Teaching Methods, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, WorshipPage/Article -
LUMINARY LEADER KADYN FRAWLEY GRABS LIFE BY THE CHALICE... Midwest Youth Leadership School in 2014 where she learned that each person expresses ideas differently and that everyone longs to be heard and helped....By Jennica Davis-Hockett | December 15, 2015 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Nourishing the Spirit, Purpose, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Youth SundayPage/Article -
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 -
How Smart Congregations Grow Members This summer at the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) General Assembly, our Youth Media Volunteers interviewed a number of youth about their personal histories with Unitarian Universalism. As I reviewed their footage, something stuck out to me....By Bart Frost | November 25, 2015 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Belief, Faith, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Membership in Congregations, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth SundayPage/Article -
The statement Black Lives Matter might be hard to hear because it floats. It is a bit of hyperbole. There is no counter point, no balancing narrative. This is something our culture is not accustomed to. We are used to having a good guy and a bad guy, a protagonist and an antagonist. We’ve seen...Sermon | By Nathan Ryan | November 24, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: #BlackLivesMatter, Anti-Oppression, Direct Experience, Faith, Oppression, Pain, Race/Ethnicity, Redemption, Salvation, Unitarian UniversalismWorship element -
The Summer Seminary program for Unitarian Universalist youthStarr King School for the Ministry. Minister in Residence, Kimberly Quinn JohnsonUnitarian Universalist congregation of the South Fork in Bridgehampton, Long Island. She serves on the Unitarian Universalist Association Appoi… Committee...By Jennica Davis-Hockett | November 20, 2015 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Faith, Faith Development, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Nourishing the Spirit, Purpose, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Vision, Worship, Youth SundayPage/Article -
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 -
Any time, Friday evening, Sunday morning, Monday afternoon Any place, Paris Beirut Baghdad West Bank Chad Cameroon Lebanon Syria Somalia Sinai Charleston Any number, 132 19 2 43 1 228 10 Fear invites new participants to its dance of death But every time, In every place, Numbers beyond counting ri...Meditation | By Randolph Becker | November 18, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Faith, Fear, Hope, Humanism, Love, Prophetic Words & Deeds, TerrorismWorship element -
Here we have come into this sacred space— quieter now with our readiness Hushed voices, hoping, trusting for so many things: For connection, for communion For inspiration, for information For healing, for wholeness, For words, for music, For celebration and consolation, Here we have come into thi...Opening | By Katie Kandarian-Morris | November 18, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Awe, Faith, Healing, Hope, Letting Go, Transformation, Unitarian Universalism, WonderWorship element -
Fire of our faith, fire our future.Chalice Lighting | By Cynthia Landrum | November 11, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Commitment, Faith, Generations, History, Hope, Identity, Journey, Leadership, Living Our Faith, Responsibility, Unitarian UniversalismWorship element -
Flame of our faith, call us into the community of love and justice this morning and every morning.Chalice Lighting | By Cynthia Landrum | November 11, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Caring, Challenge, Commitment, Community, Compassion, Courage, Faith, Justice, Love, TraditionWorship element