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Unitarian Universalist Association Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries


January 2012 Youth Newsletter


    
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Letter from the Editor  

  

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Dear Friends, 

 

This issue of the newsletter, the first of the New Year, features links to what we consider our "best of": opportunities, information and stories you won't want to miss. If you follow our blog, The Blue Boat of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, you might have already seen some of this - but be on the look-out for stories you missed!  

 

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The Best of Blue Boat for You(th)!  

 

 

  

  

  

  

 

1. Resources for Transracially Adopted Youth - Read it on The Blue Boat. 

2. Pacific Central Youth Prepare for Justice GA - Read it on The Blue Boat.

3. Youth at Occupy Wall Street: Awakening the Soul - Read it on The Blue Boat.  

4. Youth Leadership of Common Read in Congregation - Read it on The Blue Boat.  

 

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And more...! ON THE BLUE BOAT!

 

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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 age 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!   Deadline to apply for the next round of funding is May 1  - but don't delay!  Learn how to apply, including sample project ideas, at Youth Project Grants.

Resources

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Online video resources from the Rev. Dr. Monica L. Cummings 
Introduction to Racial and Ethnic Identity Caucusing for Youth
Introduction to Racial and Ethnic Identity Caucusing for Youth
 
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Introduction to Racial and Ethnic Identity Caucusing for Youth

Check out the Rev. Dr. Monica L. Cummings latest installment in her video training series.






Re-view earlier titles in the series:
Introduction to Gender and Sexual Orientation for Youth
Introduction to Ethnic Identity Formation for Youth of Color



UU World
Winter 2012 Issue available now! 
Featuring stories about changes to the UUA voted upon at the last General Assembly, sustainable ecotourism the UU way, and more!

 

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Resource - "Standing on the Side of Love Activist Toolkit" - download application for your FREE memory stick!  This toolkit gives you the tools to further the Standing on the Side of Love campaign in your community and it comes on a cool memory stick!
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