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Unitarian Universalist Association Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries
July 2010 Youth Newsletter
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 Letter from the Editor
Building the Multigenerational Movement
My deepest thanks to all the members of the Youth Caucus for making GA 2010 a huge success! Your commitment and leadership make me incredibly proud. For all of you who were not at General Assembly or did not follow it online, I hope you'll read through this issue of our newsletter to see the outcomes of a number of questions addressed by our annual meeting of congregations.
This year delegates to GA were asked to vote on a number of very challenging issues. I was so happy to see youth rise to the microphone throughout floor debate on a number of critical votes. It was truly moving to witness the Youth Caucus' unity as a group as they silently processed through the hall and stood behind their speaker. It was incredible to witness amazing leadership of our faith in Youth Caucus and witness multigenerational community in action.
I wish all of you a wonderful summer. We have some great themes coming up for our fall newsletters, so stay tuned!
In faith,
Erik B. Kesting
UUA Youth and Young Adult
Ministries Director
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General Assembly!
What happened?
"Not GA but JA in AZ '12" - Justice Assembly in Phoenix 2012. Delegates approve the Youth Caucus Responsive Resolution.
The UUA General Assembly 2012 will be held in Phoenix, Arizona, and is planned to be a GA unlike any other with a focus on
acts of public witness and protest against the anti-immigrant Arizona State Law SB1070, similar measures under consideration elsewhere in the United States, and to call for federal immigration reform.
General Assembly 2011: Here we come, Charlotte!
GA '10 in Minneapolis ended days ago and planning for GA '11 in Charlotte, North Carolina is well underway! We will keep you informed so you can participate fully!
Action: Delegates Vote on the Issues. At General Assembly delegates participated in debate on five Actions of Immediate Witness. Here are the results:
 Approved:
Oppose Anti-Immigrant Measures at the State Level (Arizona Law SB1070 and the Like) and Hasten Federal Immigration Reform.
Gulf Coast Environmental and Economic Justice 2010.
Clean Up the Clean Energy Bill.
 Not Approved:
End Blockade of Gaza and Growth of Israeli Settlements on Palestinian Territory.
End the War in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Guests: Members of the Minnesota delegation to the United States Congress addressed GA:
Video Senator Al Franken Addresses GA, "You are my favorite kind of church".
Video Congressman Keith Ellison Gives a Stirring Address to GA.
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Youth leadership@ GA
Youth Caucus Leadership at GA NC 11
Several candidates presented themselves to the Youth Caucus, outlining their previous leadership experience and qualifications, their goals for the position, and answering questions. Caleb Raible-Clark was elected to serve as Youth Observer to the Board of Trustees. This is a one-year term, non-voting position. Luke Gayeski was elected Jr. FUUNTIMES Manager.
Congratulations to both!
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 | Events
Opportunities
Trainings
Gatherings
 Application for Nomination to a Committee, Commission, Task Group, or Panel.
The UUA relies upon energetic, committed, visionary Unitarian
Universalists of all ages to serve on the committees, commissions, boards, task
groups and panels that work in partnership with staff to carry out the
mission of the Association. In even-numbered years, the UUA Nominating Committee receives
nominations by mid-August and selects nominees for the slate of
candidates to be presented for election at the following General
Assembly. Apply and help change the UUA!
LDC for Youth and Young Adults of Color, August 13-17, Boston, MA.
Annual Leadership Development Conference for
Youth and Young Adults of Color.
2010 YOUTH Midwest Leadership School for Youth (14-18), July 18-24, Beloit, WI.
This intensive experience engages, challenges,
and trains Unitarian Universalist youth in leadership skills development, worship, and religious values & heritage.
GoldMine 2010 Youth Leadership School, July 25-31, Bremerton, WA.
An intensive six-day school to develop personal creed, deepen knowledge of UU heritage and values, expand leadership skills, explore paths of worship, and learn to be a better communicator.
Southeast GoldMine 2010, August 8-14, Oak Ridge, TN.
An intensive five-day program to develop personal creed, deepen knowledge of UU heritage and values, expand leadership skills, explore paths of worship, and learn to be a better communicator.
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 | Announcements
Association-wide
International
Regional
Local
UUA
Youth Project Grant Program - Apply Now!
As called for in
the Youth Ministry Working Group
Recommendations, the UUA has established a grant program for local
youth-led projects giving Unitarian Universalist high school-aged youth
opportunities to grow in faith, deepen in spirit, develop skills, and
offer leadership and service to Unitarian Universalist communities.
Grants up to $2,000 will be awarded to youth who pair with an adult
advisor in a sponsoring congregation, district, or Unitarian
Universalist organization. We are accepting applications now, so apply
immediately! Learn how to apply, including sample
project ideas: Youth Project Grants.
Skill-Building Camp - Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) JustWorks Camps
Through
JustWorks Camps, participants
work directly with people in local communities on direct-service
projects,
learning about human-rights issues firsthand. Short-term (usually
week-long)
projects help participants examine and understand the root causes and
damaging
effects of injustice, with an eye to promoting intercultural
understanding.
Participants are taught advocacy skills for addressing issues of
poverty,
discrimination, and racism in their own communities. Usually ages 16+
(varies).
Travel - Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) Civil Rights Journey
An inspiring intergenerational trip that takes you to sites of significance in the U.S. civil rights movement. Participants travel by bus from Atlanta, Georgia to the historic cities of Birmingham, Montgomery, and Selma, Alabama. Participants will meet and hear directly from some of the courageous people who worked to desegregate schools, register new voters, and bring an end to racial discrimination in the United States. Along the way, learn about the progressive, nonviolent organizing techniques used by civil rights activists and how they are still being used today. (14+)
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