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In August 2011, I traveled to Ghana, Africa on a health service volunteer trip. While on this trip, my friend, Nicholas, a student leader in a local village, took me to the village where he grew up. On the way, he explained to me that the water pipe in this village broke four years ago, and had yet...By Erik Mohn | January 18, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Beliefs & Principles, Community, Connections, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Multiculturalism, Nourishing the Spirit, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article -
… class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1860" src="Dylan Colbert, a youth who belongs to of the Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church, Walnut Creek, CA, reports on Pacific Central DYGT’s (District Youth Get-Togethers) focused on immigration justice issues. With the support of Mt. Diablo youth...By Ted Resnikoff | January 18, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Business Meetings, Commitment, Community, General Assembly, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Youth SundayPage/Article -
… class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1741" src=" Date: Wednesday, January 18 – Embrace Silence. Staff member: Office Administrator Deborah Neisel-Sanders Description: Making room for our own thoughts, and space for others’ thoughts, is crucial to standing on the side of love. Today, from...By Deborah Neisel-Sanders | January 18, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Beliefs & Principles, Faith, Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Nourishing the Spirit, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UU IdentityPage/Article -
This is the second installment in the continuing series of personal reflection by Erik Mohn, the Spirituality and Service Consultant at the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries of the Unitarian Universalist Association - Ed. So, where was I on November 1, 2011? Well, professionally, I was...By Erik Mohn | January 17, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Congregational Action, Connections, Faith Development, Identity, Secular, Service, Unitarian Universalism, UU IdentityPage/Article -
… class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1741" src=" Date: Tuesday, January 17 – Ponder Love. Staff member: Leadership Development Associate Jeremie Bateman Description: To know the story of us and the story of now, we must know the story of self. Powerful actions emanate from profound...By Jeremie Bateman | January 17, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Beliefs & Principles, Faith, Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Nourishing the Spirit, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UU IdentityPage/Article
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Virginia UU Young Adult (VUUYA) Spirituality Conference Registration:View the tentative conference schedule. Contact: Tim Matthiessen or Sue Sinnamon...By Ted Resnikoff | January 14, 2012 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Campus Ministry, Choice, Community, Congregational Action, Growth, Leadership, Multigenerational Faith Development, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article -
The Standing on the Side of Love's http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/national-standing-on-the-side-of… DAYS OF LOVE project, "The Story of Us, The Story of Now", a collective visioning process about making sense of the present moment, and what we are called to do. THIRTY DAYS OF LOVE will...By Ted Resnikoff | January 13, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Beliefs & Principles, Faith, Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Nourishing the Spirit, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UU IdentityPage/Article
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This article was originally posted on the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee blog - Ed.By Ted Resnikoff | January 12, 2012 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Equity, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Secular, Social Justice, Unitarian Universalism, Youth SundayPage/Article -
The Office of Youth and Adult Ministries of the UUA publicizes non-UU organizations that uphold UU values and are of interest or provide opportunities for UU Young Adults. Today we feature the Manna Project International - Ed. ...By Erik Mohn | January 11, 2012 | From Young AdultsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Congregational Action, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article -
As the office administrator, I am the first line of contact for anyone asking questions of the UUA Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries. One inquiry I get frequently (usually later in the spring) is: What kind of summer opportunities are there for Unitarian Universalist youth and young adults?By Deborah Neisel-Sanders | January 11, 2012 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Campus Ministry, Community, Congregational Action, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article -
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 -
As we begin the New Year, I thought I'd post an (obligatory) update on our work here in Boston at the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries. We've got a lot of great projects in the pipeline that you should know about!...By Carey McDonald | January 4, 2012 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UU IdentityPage/Article
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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