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This is the home that love made. It is full of the love that the founders felt, when they planned out these walls and raised these beams above us. This is the home that love made. It is full of the love of all who have worshipped here; those who have celebrated and grieved here; the babies...Litany | By Amanda Poppei | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Autumnal Equinox, Building/Space Dedication, Commitment, Community, Direct Experience, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Love, Purpose, Relationships, Unitarian Universalism, UnityWorship element -
As surely as we belong to the universe we belong together. We join here to transcend the isolated self, to reconnect, to know ourselves to be at home, here on earth, under the stars, linked with each other...Opening | By Margaret A Keip | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Connections, Earth, Earth Day, Earth-Centered, Inclusion, Interdependence, Unity, Weddings and Commitment CeremoniesWorship element
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For years now, my conservative friends have asked me, “Do you really want to live in a welfare state?” I’ve thought about it and I’ve decided: Yes, I do. I want to live in a welfare state! If we define “welfare” in the original meaning of the word, “the condition of being or getting...Reading | By Paul Stephan Dodenhoff | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Anti-Oppression, Anti-Oppression, Compassion, Politics, Responsibility, UnityWorship element
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Blessed are the droplets, for they shall fill the bucket to overflowing. Blessed are they who know there is a bucket, for they shall be filled with hope. Blessed are they who can see beyond their lifetimes, for they shall walk in faith that their work will not be in vain....Closing | By Amy Zucker Morgenstern | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Earth-Centered, Purpose, Unity, VisionWorship element
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Imagine yourself on a wide, flowing river in a small boat, You are one little speck of being in a wide expanse of water bordered by rocky cliffs, towering trees and bright blue skies. Ahead of you are boulders and white water rapids, but also calm pools and sand bars for picnics. Around you are...Meditation | By Susan Enzweiler | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Community, Solidarity, Teamwork, UnityWorship element -
As we gather here together May we be attentive one to another. May we listen carefully, may we freely speak. May we be respectful of one another. May we be serious, yet not somber. May we be light of heart And full of good cheer. As we gather here together May we work toward common goals....Reading | By Betty Jo Middleton | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Caring, Respect, UnityWorship element
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Come, come, whoever you are - you are welcome here! No matter your age, your size, the color of your eyes, your hair, your skin—you are welcome here! No matter how you came here, if you came alone, or with others— you are welcome here! No matter whom you love, or how you speak, or whatever your...Opening | By Melanie Morel-Ensminger | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Acceptance, Inclusion, UnityWorship element
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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 -
Why This Young Adult Won’t Give Up On Religion Fort Worth. Seattle. Denver. Arlington. Columbia, Missouri. Five of us, young adults from across the South and West, huddled in the Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Church office at one in the morning and strategized for the big Sunday morning...By Kenny Wiley | January 12, 2015 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Community, Connections, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Meaning, Multiculturalism, Multigenerational Faith Development, Personal Inspiration, Secular, Spirituality, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article -
For some, Summer Seminary left them with even more questions about their path to ministry. Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), paired a Summer Seminary graduate with a first year seminarian at Meadville Lombard Theological School to get some answers.–Ed. New Jersey in the Metro New York...By Jennica Davis-Hockett | October 30, 2014 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Education, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Multigenerational Faith Development, Nourishing the Spirit, Purpose, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UUA Headquarters, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth SundayPage/Article -
Isaiah 52: 1-2, 13-15; 53: 1-8, 54: 2-4, 7-8 (New Revised Standard Version) Awake, awake, Put on your strength O Zion! Put on your beautiful garments... Shake yourself from the dust and rise up, O captive Jerusalem; Loose the bonds from your neck, O captive daughter Zion! ... See, my servant will...Story | October 29, 2014 | For Multigenerational | From Wisdom from the Hebrew ScripturesTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Belief, Compassion, Courage, Despair, God, Hope, Judaism, Salvation, Strength, Transcendence, UnityCurriculum page -
Greenhouses of Hope: Congregations Growing Young Leaders Who Will Change the World. In it, one of the writers describes a congregation’s youth ministry through their awareness and verbally recognizing “God moments”. God moments are defined as “an instant of crystal clear knowing that God is...By Bart Frost | October 27, 2014 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Connections, Education, Faith Development, Growth, Multigenerational Faith Development, Nourishing the Spirit, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UU IdentityPage/Article -
Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Harvesting Hope" Optional: Information about your congregation's partner church relationship Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to share it with the group. Find out if your congregation has a partner church. If so, gather...Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the PowerTagged as: Connections, Diversity, History, Transformation, UnityCurriculum page -
Welcome to the Spotlight Series! Each month we’ll feature a different Unitarian Universalist congregation or community that is doing effective, innovative or otherwise interesting ministry with young adults.– Ed. A unique and engaging model for local young adult ministry Unitarian Universalists...By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | September 29, 2014 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Multigenerational Faith Development, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article -
Summer is over and it's time for UU campus ministry leaders to meet In some parts of the country school has already started; elsewhere people are preparing to enjoy labor day weekend before the new semester begins....By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | August 24, 2014 | From On CampusTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Campus Ministry, Growth, Leadership, Multigenerational Faith Development, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UnityPage/Article -
Reproductive Justice Tour Daily Blog: Day 4 After a hiatus, we continue our reporting of the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus and surrounding UU congregations Reproductive Justice learning trip, held the week of June 16–21. –Ed. Our group split into two and took a tour of the...By Ted Resnikoff | July 21, 2014 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Equity, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, Multigenerational Faith Development, Reproductive Justice, Rights, Secular, Social Justice, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UU Identity, Youth SundayPage/Article -
Reproductive Justice Daily Blog: Day 1 Love Reaches Out in many ways, and during the week of June 16–21 Blue Boat invites you to join high school youth of First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus and surrounding UU congregations on their Justice Trip learning about Reproductive Justice.By Ted Resnikoff | June 19, 2014 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, Multigenerational Faith Development, Reproductive Justice, Rights, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UU Identity, Youth SundayPage/Article -
R…. Erik Wikstrom serves as Settled Minister at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church - Unitarian Universalist, Charlotsville, VA. The Blue Boat occasionally re-posts from his blog, A Minister's Musings. Here are Rev. Wickstrom's reflections on the death of Fred Phelps, founder of the Westboro...By Ted Resnikoff | March 24, 2014 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Discernment, Multigenerational Faith Development, News, Prayer Practices, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, WorshipPage/Article -
DAY 18: For Immigration Reform UUAhttp://standingonthesideoflove.org/2014_30days_calendar/Tuesday-Februar… Days of Love Campaign, immigration, has become a divisive flash point in our society, pitting person against person on the basis of our origin. But I ask that you, the reader, consider for a...By Ted Resnikoff | February 4, 2014 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Connections, Faith Development, Love, Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, Multigenerational Faith Development, Social Justice, Solidarity, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, Valentine's DayPage/Article -
DAY 15: Keeping the Story Alive Flat World Storyclick here to learn the etymology of "Pogrom"). They came from poor folk. It was common that even with extended family pitching in, no more than one or two young adults could be sent to America....By Ted Resnikoff | February 1, 2014 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Love, Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, Multigenerational Faith Development, Social Justice, Solidarity, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UU Identity, Valentine's DayPage/Article