Blue Boat of Youth and Young Adult MinistriesElect Your Youth Observers!
Choose Who Represents Youth on the UUA Board of Trustees Meet your candidates for the ONE YEAR position of Youth Observer to the Unitarian Universalist Association Board of Trustees. Voting begins May 7. Attention: Candidates for the TWO YEAR position of Youth Observer are still sought, apply before MAY 1, 2015. Olivia Calvi I have been a Unitarian Universalist my entire life and I can say without a doubt I would not be anywhere near the person I am today without it. Finding my home at PSWD’s Camp de Benneville Pines transformed my idea of what it means to be a part of this faith. The raw community that…
Unitarian Universalist Youth Ministry is Exceptional
AND HERE IS WHY – In this excerpt from his post, James Griner Interim Youth Ministry Specialist of the Unitarian Universalist Pacific Western Region shares why he believes Unitarian Universalist youth ministry is worth quitting his job over, and the importance of youth ministry to the continuing relevance of Unitarian Universalism. -Ed. Why UU youth programming is vital and needs your support. Three months ago, I decided to leave my job of eight years to work with Unitarian Universalism youth programming. Friends and family wondered aloud: why leave a stable job with solid benefits and ample resources? In the end, the primary reason impelling this decision: I believe in the possibilities,…
These Pants are Meant for Leading
Luminary Leading, that is. Who won the Luminary Leaders drawing of a pair of super plush UUA sweats? Watch to find out: Catch the flame – become a Luminary Leader yourself!
Your Mad Skills Are Just What We Need
Leadership Opportunities Abound on Elected Committees ↓↓CLICK HERE↓↓
Youth Ministry
Download, print or share information on Youth Ministry from the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries. Youth Leadership Programs, events and opportunities for youth leadership development, including: – Luminary Leaders – Summer Seminary – Summer Justice Programs – Youth Leadership Schools and Trainings – Youth Caucus Youth in Congregations Resources for congregational youth programs, including: – Ways to do Youth Ministry guide – Youth Group Start-Up guide – Balanced Youth Programming – Youth on Boards and Committees – Social Justice and Service – Be the Change! Youth Anti-Racism Curriculum Identity Based Resources – Youth and Young Adults of Color – LGBTQ Resources for Youth Youth Advisor Support Information for preparing and supporting Youth Advisors,…
Youth and Young Adults of Color Ministry
Ministry for Unitarian Universalists 15 – 35 who identify as a person of color (persons of Native American, Asian, Arab, Latino/a, African descent, transracially adopted, bi-racial, multiracial or international). For more information contact the Rev. Dr. Monica L. Cummings, Ministries and Faith Development Available Resources Consultations or Webinars with ministers, religious educators, youth advisors and coordinators on the pastoral care needs of youth and young adults of color. Annual Multicultural Leadership School for youth and young adults of color. Educational videos with discussion guides on Gender, Sexuality, Racial/Ethnic Identity Development and Support for Youth Struggling with Addiction. Mosaic Report UU Living Mosaic blog Youth Ministry Working Group Report Download a PDF version of this page….
Youth Observer 2014-15: Meet Candidates and Vote
BALLOTS DUE MONDAY, JUNE 2! Election of a Youth Observer for the 2014-15 term to the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Board of Trustees is underway. The candidates are Benji Janapol and Isabelle Marshel. Here is how to participate: | READ the candidates’ statements | | WATCH the video of the candidate | | VOTE for your preferred candidate | Ballots must be received by Monday, June 2, at midnight (in your time zone) or postmarked by Friday, May 30th. Ballots and voting process are at the bottom of this post. Benji Janapol Grade for 2014-2015 year: Senior Congregation: Woodinville Unitarian Universalist Church CANDIDATE STATEMENT: “I am very passionate and thankful for Unitarian Universalism because through my…
Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Webinar
Learn how to recognize non-suicidal self-injury and what you can do to help. From the Faith Development Office of the Unitarian Universalist Association. Wednesday, October 30 from 4-5PM Eastern, or Monday, November 4 from 9-10PM Eastern. (Click on the image to download this announcement as a PDF.) Call in instructions below. View the original post on Living Mosaic.
Dynamize Youth Ministry Advising
Where to Find Your Joy Youth Ministry Advising! This recently revised and newly released 130 page guide tells you everything you need to know to create dynamic, vibrant, caring youth ministry that lasts. You will learn about • Your role as a youth advisor • How to create a safe group • How to create a balanced youth group program • Religious education curriculum • Congregation and other support for you as youth advisor Click here to find it at the UUA Bookstore.
Full Access to GA for Youth
An Open Letter to Unitarian Universalists From: the Members of the Youth Ministry Advisory Committee Re: Our hopes for Justice General Assembly 2012 We, the members of the Youth Ministry Advisory Committee (YMAC), would like to take the opportunity provided by this year’s Justice General Assembly (Justice GA) to open a conversation about youth inclusion in multigenerational spaces. We believe that Justice GA can have a long-term benefit for our faith movement, and to youth ministry in particular, as a venue for us to live up to the highest expression of our values. The YMAC is a multigenerational committee of youth, young adults and adult allies charged with providing advice on youth ministry and…
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