Sexuality Toolkit for Campus Ministers
The Unitarian Universalist Association and United Church of Christ are offering a free workshop on sexuality for campus ministers before the National Campus Ministry Association’s (NCMA) annual conference this summer. For details on the conference, and why you should attend, read our new blog post on. The conference will be held from Wednesday, July 10th-Friday, July 12th and the pre-conference training “Sexuality Toolkit for Campus Ministers” will be held on Tuesday, July 9th from 2-6pm. This workshop is designed specifically for campus ministers, and will enable you to support healthy sexuality in pastoral counseling with individuals and as a leader in your campus community. It will focus on building knowledge, gaining skills, and taking home…
Summer Youth Justice Training: Apply by April 28.
Deadline for summer fun and justice – 4 days and counting… This transformative three-week social justice training for high school youth offers interactive social justice education and real-world internships. Participants will create community across differences and leave with a deeper understanding of themselves and social justice in a program grounded in Unitarian Universalist values and practices Youth who attended high school during the 2012-2013 school year are invited to apply. Cost reductions are available by application. To read the program description, download a program brochure or contact the UUSCJ with your questions, CLICK HERE. Use the UUCSJ online form to apply here.
Summer Opportunities Going Somewhere
Yo, Don’t let it be “away”: Get going! Unitarian Universalist College of Social Justice programs for youth are filling up, although spots are still available. The problem is the deadline for applying or registering is nigh! What, are you waitin’ for it to be nighEST? July 2013 Youth Justice Training: Boston — June 30–July 21 (apply by April 28, 2013) Youth Civil Rights Pilgrimage — July 6–13 (apply by May 5, 2013) New Orleans Community Building — July 20–27 (register by May 19, 2013) August 2013 Youth Justice Training: New Orleans — August 3–10 (apply by April 28, 2013) So, 1, 2, 3: GO!
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,…
NEW: Summer Seminary for Youth!
Examine your Call We’re excited to announce a new program for youth who have considered becoming a minister or religious professional! Summer Seminary is a three-day, affordable experience for high school students (in grades 10-12 or equivalent for the 2012-13 school year), hosted in Boston by the Unitarian Universalist Association and the New England Region. It is open to all youth in Unitarian Universalist congregations who have thought about a career as a professional religious leader. The life of being a minister or a religious educator is a rewarding and unique one. Through Summer Seminary, participants will examine their own sense of mission, or “call” to become a UU religious leader, and engage in worship, discussion…
Taking Action: Young Adults & Social Justice
For Young Adults, July 3-7, 2013 This event is an opportunity to explore social justice issues in our world today, as well as some serious discussion about faith and what its practice means to us. The group may take a field trip into Portland or work with some younger campers for an afternoon. This July 3rd through 7th conference is intentionally short to allow young adults (possibly with new employment) time off to retreat at Ferry Beach. Designed to make maximum use of the Grove, this conference will take place primarily in the Grove and on the beach. All participants will camp together in the Grove.
Youth Obsv Deadline Extended
Youth now have until April 1 to apply to be a candidate for Youth Observer to the UUA Board of Trustees! This exciting position is elected each year by youth groups in congregations across the Unitarian Universalist Association, and the Youth Observer attends each meeting of the Board (expense paid) to participate as a non-voting member in all Board discussions. The Youth Observer gets an in-depth look at how our UU leaders operate and a chance to contribute their voice to the leadership of our faith. Want to know more about the position? Read our February 28 post about the Youth Observer, or check out the Youth Observer page on uua.org. Email cmcdonald@uua.org with any questions….
Moving Into Our Future
Sometime in the next year the Headquarters of the Unitarian Universalist Association will move from its historic address at 25 Beacon Street, on Beacon Hill, to 24 Farnsworth Street, in the heart of the “Innovation District” of Boston, and into its future. Unitarian Universalism and the UUA have a long and storied history in Boston and New England, which won’t change; the goal of the move is to improve the UUA’s ability to provide services and programming for Unitarian Universalism. – Ed. UUA to purchase new Boston headquarters The Unitarian Universalist Association will be moving to a new headquarters. The UUA Board of Trustees voted unanimously Thursday night, March 14, to purchase 24 Farnsworth Street…
Campus Ministry Annual Conference
National Campus Ministry Association, a professional organization educating, encouraging, and equipping those engaged in the practice of ministry in higher education is holding it’s annual conference in Atlanta, GA from July 10-12. The topic is Multi-Faith is the New Ecumenical: Authentic Ministry in the 21st Century. Brian McLaren, author of Everything Must Change, A Generous Orthodoxy, and Why Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road: Christian Identity in a Multi-faith World will be the special guest. This is a wonderful topic for Unitarian Universalists (UUs), and a perfect opportunity for UUs to join in learning with this dedicated group of campus ministers. If you’re finding our collegial groups of UU campus minister professionals small, that’s…
Social Justice Opportunities for Youth
The Unitarian Universalist College for Social Justice, a collaboration between the Unitarian Universalist Association and the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, offers service learning trips and programs for youth, young adults, and spiritual leaders to live out UU faith. – Ed. PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH FROM THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST COLLEGE OF SOCIAL JUSTICE Youth Justice Training This transformative three-week social justice training for high-school youth offers interactive social justice education and real-world internships. In a program grounded in Unitarian Universalist values and practices, participants will create community across differences and leave with a deeper understanding of themselves and social justice. Youth who attended high school during the 2012-2013 school year are invited to apply. Learn…
