UUA Congregations and communities are invited to participate in conversations about the power of Unitarian Universalism to transform lives. Gathered Here is a UUA-wide initiative co-sponsored by the UUA board, administration, and several UU organizations. It uses an Appreciative Inquiry approach to engage UUs in individual interviews and community conversations which
Justice Workshops Sought for GA 2012
Think “Justice General Assembly” is only about immigration? Think more broadly! Our most vivid and plentiful learning experiences will be with the immigrant communities of Arizona during GA2012. But it is equally important that the good work of congregations across the country be shared so as to instruct and inspire
Upcoming Webinar – “Preparation for Justice GA-Youth and Young Adult Action Plan” on December 1 at 7 PM PST
Join in a lively and interactive conversation about the role of Youth and Young Adults in General Assembly with Cathy Rion on Dec 1 at 7 PM via a webinar. Learn some of the resources available to prepare for and fundraise to attend General Assembly; hear from congregations that are
Youth Chaplain Training- January 27-29, 2012 Edmonds, WA
Register now! Youth Chaplain Trainings are small working conferences designed and facilitated by the Unitarian Universalist Youth Office for youth and advisors to gain skills centered on the skills needed to effectively listen to, affirm, and emotionally support conferees at youth events. Chaplains are individuals who help manage crises, ensure
Webinar-“The Life Cycle of a Youth Group” Tue. Nov 15, 2011- 7 pm PST
There is still time to register for the first webinar in the Youth Advisor Coaching Series: “The Life Cycle of a Youth Group” with Anne-Marie Davidson on Tuesday Nov. 15 at 7 pm PSD. Anne-Marie says, “As surely as the seasons change, so do youth groups go through cycles of growing
Robert Fulghum’s 1963 Reflections
In honor of the Pacific Northwest District’s upcoming golden anniversary and our District Assembly in Alaska, we will be offering occasional Gold Nuggets. This first one – appropriately – addresses both our history and our gold rush state. After his northern travels, our then part-time Fellowship Consultant, Robert Fulghum, observed in
Webinar Nov. 10, 7 pm with Rev. Nancy Bowen: “Leadership Teams: What and Why”
Nancy Bowen invites UU leaders to explore the theology and strategies of developing effective and rewarding leadership in your congregation through this Nov. 10th, 7 pm PST webinar. The issue of rewarding and effective lay leadership is closely linked to congregational health and vitality. Please join us if you suspect
Interfaith Resources for “Occupy”
Check out these interfaith resources for the 99%, from the website of Interfaith Worker Justice: http://www.iwj.org/template/index.cfm. There are congregational discussion guides for Muslim, Jewish and Christian congregations, and an outline for an interfaith prayer service, which “can be used or adapted for faith communities looking to reflect and pray on
Hood River Youth Marching on the Side of Love
During the month of October, Mid-Columbia UU Fellowship in Hood River, Oregon borrowed PNWD’s “Standing on the Side of Love” banner. Here’s a picture of their high school Gay Straight Alliance getting ready to march in the Homecoming Parade. Yay, MCUUF youth! They’ve just shipped the banner off to the Bellingham