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An Opportunity to Change Lives Learn more about us or apply for a position! Opportunities for experienced young adults that are rarely open: Maintenance Crew Chief This crucial position demands leadership experience, knowledge and skills in the areas of basic plumbing, carpentry, and the building...By Ted Resnikoff | January 10, 2012 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Campus Ministry, Community, Congregational Action, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Identity, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Secular, Service, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth SundayPage/Article -
Youth Ministry Project Grant Program, is offering up to 20 free copies of the book for congregations that are using it for youth-led multigenerational projects. Acts of Faith:The Story of an American Muslim, the Struggle for the Soul of a Generation emphasizes the importance of investing in youth...By Carey McDonald | January 5, 2012 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Congregational Action, Connections, Discernment, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Meaning, Personal Inspiration, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Youth SundayPage/Article -
The following is an account of the first Unitarian Universalist-United Nations Organization Youth Conference by UU-UNO Youth Envoy Coordinator Kamila Jacob. - Ed....By Ted Resnikoff | December 22, 2011 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Congregational Action, Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Youth SundayPage/Article -
Contents How to Pass a Congregational Resolution Examples of Congregational Resolutions Suggested Guidelines for Processing Controversial Issues Summary Sources Considering a Congregational Resolution?...Utility | December 19, 2011Tagged as: Congregational ActionPage/Article
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Resolutions can be as simple as one sentence but are typically a few paragraphs and should be no longer than one page. A congregation may want to check Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) General Assembly resolutions for content and style....December 19, 2011Tagged as: Congregational ActionPage/Article
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Clearly, asking the congregation to take a stand on an issue is a process that usually involves long-term organizing and lots of listening. If not done from a faith-based perspective the attempt can be divisive. However, there are some issues that may be central to the congregation’s identity and...December 19, 2011Tagged as: Congregational ActionPage/Article
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The Commission on Appraisal report on Congregational Polity (1997) includes a section on Social Justice that has information on congregation-wide statements. Congregational Decision-Making about Controversial Issues Inspired Faith-Effective Action (PDF, 31 pages), UUA Advocacy & Witness Handbook...Utility | December 19, 2011Tagged as: Congregational ActionPage/Article
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There are also disagreements about whether or how to process social justice issues with the members of the congregation. Church leaders need to give serious consideration to whether an issue should be acted on or not. Ask: How central is this issue to the identity and core values of the...December 19, 2011Tagged as: Congregational ActionPage/Article
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Identify the goal of the resolution. The first step is developing a clear intention and “pitch,” including: What precisely is the resolution on, i.e. is it a broad statement of concern or about a specific piece of legislation? What goal does it serve, such as influencing the position of elected...December 19, 2011Tagged as: Congregational ActionPage/Article
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hereGA Project for Youth and Young Adults!By Carey McDonald | December 19, 2011 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Business Meetings, Commitment, Community, Congregational Action, General Assembly, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Youth SundayPage/Article -
The General Assembly Project for Youth and Young Adults has now been launched!...By Carey McDonald | December 19, 2011 | From General Assembly for Youth & Young AdultsTagged as: Campus Ministry, Community, Congregational Action, Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Vision, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article -
At its worst, social justice work can divide a church. It can spark political battles, alienate members, and set a climate in which everyone is self-righteously pointing fingers at one another. At its best, social justice work can strengthen and enlarge a congregation. It can build community,...Utility | December 15, 2011Tagged as: Congregational ActionPage/Article
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The Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson (UUCT) is the 2010 recipient of the Bennett Award for Congregational Action on Human Justice and Social Action. Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson’s http://www.uuctucson.org/index.php/social-action/no-more-deaths-no-mas-… More Deaths social...December 13, 2011Tagged as: Congregational Action, Funding for Social Justice, Social Justice AwardsPage/Article -
The Unitarian Universalist (UU) Congregation of Phoenix is the 2009 recipient of the Bennett Award for Congregational Action on Human Justice and Social Action....Utility | December 13, 2011Tagged as: Congregational Action, Funding for Social Justice, Social Justice AwardsPage/Article -
The Bennett Awards Panel is awarding the 2004 Bennett Award for Congregational Action on Human Justice and Social Action to the Berrien Unitarian Universalist (UU) Fellowship in St. Joseph, MI....December 13, 2011Tagged as: Congregational Action, Funding for Social Justice, Social Justice AwardsPage/Article
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Mount Vernon Unitarian Church (MVUC) has an active and robust social justice program, focusing on affordable housing, civil liberties, green sanctuary, repealing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” and women’s reproductive rights. Approximately fifty percent of the congregation is involved in social...Utility | December 13, 2011Tagged as: Congregational Action, Funding for Social Justice, Social Justice AwardsPage/Article
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The Hurricane Relief and Social Justice Project, started by the Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge, LA, is restoring hope in the Gulf Coast and creating right relationships. This comprehensive program for a long-term just recovery, developed with community partners, has placed thousands of Unitarian...December 13, 2011Tagged as: Congregational Action, Funding for Social Justice, Social Justice AwardsPage/Article
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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Laramie, WY, received the Bennett Award for the outstanding ministry they provided and the educating and organizing they did after the murder of Matthew Shepherd. They provided a grieving space for members of the GLBT community, education for the community,...December 13, 2011Tagged as: Congregational Action, Funding for Social Justice, Social Justice AwardsPage/Article
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University UU Church and the Ranier Valley UU Congregation. These congregations jointly paid for a full page ad in the Seattle Times to organize the protests of the World Trade Organization. This partnership of a large and small church worked together to organize for the event and to provide...December 13, 2011Tagged as: Congregational Action, Funding for Social Justice, Social Justice AwardsPage/Article
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Bismarck-Mandan Unitarian Universalist Fellowship was recognized for creating an anti-racist partnership with American Indians in their area. During the President's (Clinton) Initiative on Race, the American Indians were protesting because the initiative was being framed in terms of black and white.December 13, 2011Tagged as: Congregational Action, Funding for Social Justice, Social Justice AwardsPage/Article