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If you are who you were, and if the person next to you is who he or she was, if none of us has changed since the day we came in here— we have failed. The purpose of this community— of any church, temple, zendo, mosque— is to help its people grow. We do this through encounters with the...Closing | By Erik Walker Wikstrom | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Acceptance, Change, Character, Growth, Integrity, Living Our Faith, Purpose, TransformationWorship element
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Father, Mother God, here we are together—rich and poor; educated and not so well educated; gay and straight; democrats and republicans; some of us with light skin, some of us with darker; some of us walking, some of us unable to walk: none of us as whole as we would like to be—help us to know...Meditation | By Marilyn Sewell | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Acceptance, Diversity, Growth, InclusionWorship element
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ALL: Today we honor the youth among us You who are stepping beyond and away and toward Today we share in your journey And encourage your discovery Young Adults (18-35): Today we welcome your energy And offer you a safe place to grow Today we celebrate your hopes and dreams Come live, breathe, thr...Ritual | By Jaynn Truran | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Bridging Ceremony, Children, Choice, Direct Experience, Ending, Friendship, Generations, Growth, Letting Go, Power, Youth/TeensWorship element
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"Very early, I knew that the only object in life was to grow."...Quote | By Margaret Fuller | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Growth, Purpose, SearchingWorship element
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"What Woman needs is not as a woman to act or rule, but as a nature to grow, as an intellect to discern, as a soul to live freely and unimpeded."...Quote | By Margaret Fuller | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Freedom, Growth, History, Power, Self-Respect, WomenWorship element
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The concern which I lay bare before God today is my need to be better: I want to be better than I am in my most ordinary day-by-day contacts: With my friends— With my family— With my casual contacts— With my business relations— With my associates in work and play. I want to be better than I...Meditation | By Howard Thurman | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Christianity, God, Growth, Humility, Integrity, LimitationsWorship element
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Some beliefs are like walled gardens. They encourage exclusiveness, and the feeling of being especially privileged. Other beliefs are expansive and lead the way into wider and deeper sympathies. Some beliefs are like shadows, clouding children's days and fears of unknown calamities. Other beliefs...Reading | By Sophia Lyon Fahs | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Belief, Division, Doubt, Faith, Growth, Prophetic Words & Deeds, UnitarianismWorship element
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In faith, together, we light this small scrap of light, symbol of Grandfather Sun's enormous power, whose energy burns so brightly In these days of deep Summer, catapulting the leaves and vines, vegetables, flowers and fruits to astonishing size, lengths and heights, spilling over the tops of cag...Chalice Lighting | By Ellen Hamilton | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Abundance, Community, Earth, Earth-Centered, Food, Freedom, Gratitude, Growth, Joy, Nature, SummerWorship element -
There are two things we can learn from a daffodil to help ourselves and each other.Time for All Ages | By Ruth E Gibson | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Change, Earth, Earth-Centered, Flower Communion, Growth, Nature, Spring, Strength, Transformation, Vernal Equinox, WonderWorship element -
Little flame, Light the tender kindling of our souls... And soon a roaring blaze shall be Of warmth and love and community. From this little spark May a fire of passion spread from heart to heart, And light our way, sweet spirit. And light our way.Chalice Lighting | By Kathryn Estey | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Acceptance, Beginnings, Caring, Commitment, Community, Compassion, Growth, Inclusion, Journey, PlayfulnessWorship element -
We come together every week Bound not by a creed, Or a mutual desire to please one God Or many Gods Yet we are drawn together By a belief, that how we are in the world, Who we are together Matters. We light this chalice, together in the knowledge That love, not fear, can change this world...Chalice Lighting | By Jennifer Gracen | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Character, Community, Covenant, Growth, Hope, Identity, Integrity, Interdependence, Purpose, VisionWorship element -
In a world filled with the darkness of ignorance, let us bring the light of reason In a world filled with the darkness of despair, may we share the light of hope In a world filled with the darkness of hate, let us shine the light of love...Chalice Lighting | By Douglas John Traversa | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Compassion, Despair, Faith, Fear, Growth, Healing, Hope, Inclusion, Love, ReasonWorship element -
All that we have ever loved And all that we have ever been Stands with us on the brink Of all that we aspire to create: A deeper peace, A larger love, A more embracing hope, A deeper joy in this life we share.Chalice Lighting | By Leslie Takahashi | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Community, Creativity, Growth, Hope, Identity, Individualism, Joy, Love, Peace, VisionWorship element -
Congratulations to the unique* Luminary Leader Rachel Milles for successfully answering our challenge!By Ted Resnikoff | January 20, 2015 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Belief, Due Process & Civil Liberties, Education, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Justice, Leadership, Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, Playfulness, Racial Justice, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Youth SundayPage/Article -
You Must Respond By Friday, January 23, 2015 The Living Legacy Project Will Get You There Livi… Legacy Project Conference is full and closed UNLESS you are a youth – in which case you must register by Friday, January 23, 2015. Also, FOR YOUTH ONLY - the Living Legacy Project is offering...By Ted Resnikoff | January 16, 2015 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Congregational Action, Connections, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, News, Purpose, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Youth SundayPage/Article -
Unitarian Universalist who lost her life fighting for a cause commemorated on the front-page of the Blue Boat right now? Enter your answer as a comment to this post. We will announce the winner – or winners – and publish your response on Tuesday, January 20.By Ted Resnikoff | January 16, 2015 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Activism, Education, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, News, Playfulness, Purpose, Secular, Teaching Methods, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Youth SundayPage/Article -
Hey, Young Adults – General Assembly is only about Six Months* Away [vimeo 116903968 width="512" height="288"] * Find out EXACTLY how much time is left before the Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly 2015 in Portland, Oregon.By Ted Resnikoff | January 16, 2015 | From General Assembly for Youth & Young AdultsTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Business Meetings, Commitment, Community, Education, Faith, General Assembly, Growth, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, UUA Headquarters, Worship, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article
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Because Seeing Selma Could Free Us All Movie tickets are downright expensive. But African-American business leaders in New York and nationwide have come together to make tickets to see the film “Selma” free and available to 7th, 8th and 9th graders in New York City and now in other cities around...By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | January 16, 2015 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Community, Congregational Action, Connections, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Interdependence, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Multigenerational Faith Development, News, Secular, Teaching Methods, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UU Identity, Youth SundayPage/Article -
Your "becoming" is coming "becoming: A Spiritual Guide for Navigating Adulthood" is hot off the press and boy is it ever HOT! When we started http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/2015/01/06/adulthood-spiritually-guided/"… this book last week we had no idea just how quickly it would become so popular. We...By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | January 15, 2015 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Beliefs & Principles, Bridging Ceremony, Campus Ministry, Community, Connections, Discernment, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Interdependence, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Prayer Practices, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Vision for UUism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article -
ATTENTION! EXCLUSIVELY FOR LEVEL 2 LUMINARY LEADERS (Everyone is invited to read... Only Level 2 Luminary Leaders are invited to speak. – Ed.) ...By Jennica Davis | January 12, 2015 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Congregational Action, Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Youth SundayPage/Article