Interconnections Blog of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) in its story, "GoogledPeter Bowden, who specializes in the relationship between media and congregation proposes a three questions every membership team should ask itself to better welcome newcomers, pointing out, “Thanks to...

Climate Change: 5 Minutes to Midnight, 15 Years and Counting Down Nell Greenfieldboyce on National Public Radio's Morning Edition IPCC report affirming human activity causing climate change and the Blue Boat. Check out the Doomsday Clock, which since 2007 reflects both nuclear catastrophe and...

Eric Holthaus, one from his series "Thirsty West" on the Future Tense page of Slate.comFind out about the UUA and Environmental Justice Learn what the UUA is doing on climate change and global warming Learn about the UUA Green Sanctuary Program and how to participate Read Eric Holthaus' article,...

Pew Forum’s March 7 re…; on the Millennial Generation (age 18-33) was yet another poll that highlighted the rising number of young people who are nonreligious. However, Pew’s report also made an important new connection, which is that the decline of religion among Millennials is rooted in the...

From Cradle to Incarceration Sonali Kolhatkar in her post, "Studies Confirm the Dehumanization of Black Children and the ‘Preschool-to-Prison Pipeline’", first published on Commondreams.org13 percent of all Americans, nearly 50% of prison inmates are black and that their exclusion from society...

Unitarian Universalism is a welcoming faith that encourages interfaith search for spiritual fulfillment and meaning, while – according to research from PEW Forum on Religion and Public Life – the United States is considered to be only "moderately" religiously diverse, and the second most common...

Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), Honey Maid literally turned the words of their critics against them to remind them of a deeper message. http://www.businessinsider.com/honey-maid-wholesome-love-response-2014-… this account in images on Business Insider. Learn about Marriage Equality and...

UUAall Board meetings thereafter. Attendance is also expected at the 2014 and 2015 General Assemblies. (NOTE: All expenses related to presence at Board meetings and GA are paid by the UUA.) LEARN HOW TO APPLY TO RUN FOR THE POSITION OF YOUTH OBSERVER HERE. WHO MAY VOTE – Voting youth must be...

On March 13 Boston Mobilization, YMORE, Unitarian Universalist Religious Professionals of Color and the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) participated in an action of public witness for raisong the minimum wage in Massachusetts. The following is an eye-witness account of the event.–Ed.

Evolving an ageless life event into the modern age Generation X" is in its prime and most influential. But it is also true that as an age cohort Millennials are discovering and defining themselves in the midst of major social, economic and technological change. And what they are discovering is...

This blogpost was written by Julie Brock, the Project Coordinator for Faith Architects to explain the purpose and direction of this exciting new endeavor!–Ed. Shape the Future of Faith...

SUMMER PLANNING Continental Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Network, this year hosted by theOhio-Meadville District. http://www.ohiomeadville.org/omdevents/736-opus14#sthash.3lCE4CyX.dpuf"… the OPUS 2014 website for detailed information, a video of OPUS 2010 and to register. Early Bird...

Bridge Jumping – Not Off, Across Bridging (transitioning to young adulthood) is an important time in a youth's life. Do your part to help our transitioning youth make new connections and maintain their faith! Urge them to take part in the Bridge Connections program. AND IT AIN'T OUR WAY OR THE...

Welcome to the Spotlight Series! Each month we feature a different Unitarian Universalist congregation or community that is doing effective, innovative or otherwise interesting ministry with young adults–Ed. “A gateway to being involved in the larger congregation,” “a bridge to...

Emma Watson, interviewed about her role in "Noah…;, directed by Darren Aronofsky, discusses her spiritual faith and describes much of what animates Unitarian Universalist belief and practice. Watch the video on Telegraph.UK/video at between minutes 1:31 – 2:00 for her remarks on Universalist...

Same Beliefs – Many Practices The expanding breadth and diversity of Unitarian Universalist congregation and practice is developing a solid base for the growth of Unitarian Universalism in the future. Does it also show a way to the growth of spiritual fulfillment or faith for people living in an...

http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2014/03/study-millennials-d… Millennials Deeply Confused About Their Politics, Finances, and Culture", focusing on apparent contradictory beliefs of Millennials as indicated by their survey responses as compared to those of other generations....

Don't Be Sad, Be Blue! The Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) founded by Eboo Patel works to bring people of different faiths – atheists included – together behind the unifying message: We are better together. Watch Eboo Patel's Ware Lecture to the 2013 UUA General Assembly From the IFYC website: When...

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...

Building the World We Dream About is a Unitarian Universalist program that seeks to interrupt the workings of racism and transform how people from different racial/ethnic groups understand and relate to one another.