Meet the Next Youth Observer!
Rosemary Dodd has been elected 2013-14 Youth Observer for the Unitarian Universalist Association Board of Trustees. As a junior from Petaluma, California, Rosemary says that her “experiences on this regional level have motivated me to serve on a national one” and is honored by the opportunity. Congratulations, Rosemary! If you want to get to know Rosemary a little better, click here to check out her campaign video. Thanks to our other candidates, Nora Collins and Erick Ditmars, for their participation in this year’s election. Over 130 youth from a dozen congregations participate in this year’s voting process, thanks to all those who voted as well! —– The Youth Observer is a one-year position on the Unitarian Universalist…
All in to Vote for Youth Observer!
Mobilize! Elect a leading youth voice in Unitarian Universalist affairs. Participating in the election of the 2013-2014 Youth Observer to the UUA Board of Trustees is an easy way to ensure that the youth perspective is included in the discussion on a national level of Unitarian Universalism. Electing the candidate best able to represent all UU youth depends on as many youths voting as possible (and the larger the turnout, the larger the mandate the Youth Observer commands when representing youth to the Board of Trustees). Ballots must be received by MONDAY, APRIL 29th. Use this comprehensive guide to the candidates and voting process and GET OUT THE VOTE! Learn…
Youth Observer Candidate Videos
More than just an observation Watch the three announced candidates describe how they envision serving in the role of Youth Observer to the Unitarian Universalist Association Board of Trustees for the term 2013-2014. Click here to view their self-produced candidate videos on the YaYA Vimeo channel. Or view them directly in the order they were received here: Voting for the Youth Observer is now open. Click here to learn more!
Summer Leadership Schools for Youth
Take the lead, not the lead. Summer Leadership Schools are a great opportunity to build your leadership skills, explore your spirituality and grow as a Unitarian Universalist youth. But don’t just take my word for it. The Central East Regional Group recently shared this video to promote their two leadership schools for youth this summer. (click on the image below to watch the video). CERG will hold two schools this summer: July 31-Aug 3 and August 20-24. Leadership schools are also being held in the Pacific Northwest District, the Northern New England District, the Mid-America Region, and the Southeast District. These schools are open to youth in those areas, and in many cases,…
YA Comment on #futureof ga
The recent UUA Board meeting agenda in Philadelphia included Fifth Principle Task Force Reports, on the future of General Assembly, a subject of particular interest to Unitarian Universalist young adults. Here we excerpt a comment from a post by Kevin Leininger on his experience and thoughts following his address the Board. (Read full story here.) –Ed. Young Adults represented at UUA Board of Trustees Meeting?! by Kevin Leininger, YASC Co-Moderator The main concern was how GA Delegates currently work. Currently, GA Delegates are not required to be responsive to the needs of their congregation. Many delegates are self-selected to represent their church based on having the free time and money to attend. Rarely…
Be a Leading Young Adult at GA’13
Apply for Young Adult Caucus Staff! Young Adult Caucus is looking for two more excited, enthusiastic young adults to bring their gifts and talents to the team for General Assembly 2013 in Louisville, KY. Joining the Young Adult Caucus staff is a great way to serve the young adult community, put your leadership skills and experience into practice and attend General Assembly for free! . Available roles: Worship Coordinator: This staff person creates and leads at least two contemporary worship services and serves on the Synergy Bridging Worship team. The Worship Coordinator’s primary role is to create meaningful, engaging worship for young adults and the wider community. All young adults who are interested in worship and…
We Want YOU!
If you haven’t heard already: Now is the time to apply for national boards and committees of the Unitarian Universalist Association. This is a great opportunity for youth and young adults to make their voices known as leaders in our denomination. The Nominating Committee, who is responsible for putting forward candidates for election at the 2013 General Assembly, is accepting applications from UU’s of all ages for the following positions: UUA Board of Trustees (4 positions for 1 year transitional term, 3 for standard 3 year term) Presidential Search Committee (5 positions, 6 year term) Commission on Appraisal (3 positions, 6 year term) Commission on Social Witness (2 positions, 4 year term) General Assembly…
Spotlight On: UU Church of Davis
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis, CA is one of the two congregations awarded Anchor Congregation status in 2012. The other is Buckman Bridge Unitarian Universalist Church in Jacksonville, FL.-Ed. The Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis, CA simply does young adult and campus ministry right. And they have for a long time. They are a model I cite often, would like to be able to clone. Perhaps the most successful part of their program is their internship program for those seeking ministerial fellowship. Young adult and campus ministry is half of the intern’s position. Now, putting campus ministry in the portfolio of an intern is a model commonly used by many. And most are. Unsuccessful because the…
Youth Leadership School July 22-29
Youth Leadership School is happening July 22 – 29 at Murray Grove Retreat Center. We welcome additional applicants and registration has been extended until July 15. Click the links to learn more or register!-Ed. One of the great NEW components of Youth Leadership School is its weekend adult allies training. The adult allies training is designed to partner youth leaders with adults who will work together throughout the year as their allies to help them succeed in their goals. Whether the goal is kick-starting a youth group, learning how to be a full participant on the congregation’s board, becoming a liturgist or worship leader, or starting a youth component in a UU or interfaith organization,…
Determine the Future of YAs and Districts
A special guest will be joining the May Young Adult Leaders Roundtable discussion to ask how our districts can better serve young adults. The 19 districts of the Unitarian Universalist Association are rethinking their role through a task-force of the District Presidents Association. Task force chair Kathy Burek will be on our call on May 17th to hear what YOU have to say as a young adult leader. Plan on joining this is a great opportunity to shape the vision of our faith’s leadership, governing bodies and resources for years to come. We will also be hearing from a young adult group in Atlanta, GA who has had a lot of successes in recent years….
