Youth and Emerging Adults

“Lifespan Faith Engagement” means accompanying those who are coming of age in a dying and transforming world to be meaning-makers and agents of change. We are here to support religious professionals and lay leaders of all ages to do just that.

We support your congregational ministries and your efforts to connect across congregations by offering funding and consultations with our staff. Find your connection in the sidebar.

Congregational Ministry

We provide support in the following areas with a diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging lens. We also help you build your network of peers, colleagues and professionals who can go even deeper with you.

Spiritual Depth

Deeper Joy

By Jennica Davis-Hockett

Deeper Joy is a compilation of games, songs, activities and practices designed for community builders, activists, educators, and anyone interested in fostering inclusive, multigenerational communities.

Deeper Joy

Gatherings and Facilitation

Youth and Adult Lay Leader Training & Recruitment

Connecting Across Congregations

Whether you’re a youth, emerging adult or adult, a lay leader or professional, an old-timer or a newcomer, we can be a conduit for you to find supportive peers, partners, and mentors to fortify your innovative ventures involving youth or emerging adults.

Multiplatform Trainings

We can collaborate with you and local colleagues to execute in person and online learning experiences for youth and/or adults on pastoral care, community building, leadership development and safety. Connect with your Regional Liaison to make this happen.

Networking, Events, and Immersions

Connect with Your Staff

Amanda Radak - Events and Communications Coordinator
Email: aradak@uua.org
Telephone: (720) 663-7693

Ember Kelley - Youth and Emerging Adult Ministry Staff - Central East Region Liaison
Email: ekelley@uua.org

Eric Bliss - Youth and Emerging Adult Ministry Staff - Southern Region Liaison
Email: ebliss@uua.org
Telephone: (303) 903-3144

Jennica Davis-Hockett - Youth and Emerging Adult Ministry Staff - New England Region Liaison
Email: jdavis-hockett@uua.org
Telephone: (617) 948-4352

Mylo Way - Youth and Emerging Adult Ministry Staff - Pacific Western Region Liaison
Email: mway@uua.org
Telephone: (510) 679-0739

Nico Van Ostrand - Youth and Emerging Adult Ministry Staff - MidAmerica Region Liaison
Email: nvanostrand@uua.org

Shannon Harper - Co-Director of Lifespan Faith Engagement
Email: sharper@uua.org