[CUUYAN-Announce] Young Adult News - May 27, 2005 - Issue 29

Tue May 31 16:04:11 EDT 2005

1. Welcome from Petra Aldrich, Young Adult and Campus Ministry Office Program Associate

2. GA Event! Witness for Criminal Justice Reform to Abolish the Death Penalty!

3. GA Opportunity! Join the YACM Publicity Team! Small Stipend Available!

4. New UU AIDS Initiative -- End AIDS Now!

5. Seeking Hosts for Fall 2005 Regional UU Campus Ministry Trainings

6. REGISTER FOR OPUS AND CONCENTRIC 2005!

7. Apply for Scholarships for Opus and ConCentric 2005!

8. Call for Submissions: T-SHIRT Designs for Opus/ConCentric 2005

9. Job Opportunity: Legislative Assistant, ACLU Washington Office

10. A Plug for ConnectUU

11. Joining and being removed from C*UUYAN-Announce YA News

12. Contribute to the Young Adult News 

13. Young Adult & Campus Ministry Office Contacts

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1.  Welcome from Petra Aldrich, Young Adult and Campus Ministry Office Program Associate

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Dear UU Young Adults & Allies,

We are nearing the end of a busy spring here in Boston.  GA is just a few weeks away, and we are all working very hard to prepare. Michael Tino will be presenting a workshop about guiding youth into young adulthood, orchestrating the Bridging Ceremony and the presentation of the Anchor Congregation awards, and co-coordinating a number of receptions.  With representatives from the UUA Youth Office and Washington Office for Advocacy, Michael will be co-presenting a second workshop about the joint youth and young adult Legislative Advocacy Project on comprehensive sex education, gender, and choice.  Joseph Santos-Lyons is organizing and participating in several workshops and presentations on topics ranging from campus ministry to trans-racial adoption, and with a number of different groups including the UU Men's network and DRUUMM.  Our office is especially excited to be working with the Youth Office and the UUA Washington Office to bring youth activist Shelby Knox to GA for a Q&A session following a screening of the documentary "The Education of Shelby Knox."  This documentary chronicles Knox's efforts to institute of comprehensive sex education curriculum in her high school in Lobbock, TX.

Your GA Young Adult Caucus staff has been working extremely hard to get ready for our time in Ft. Worth.  We are planning social events, daily young adult/contemporary worships, anti-oppression workshops and activities, discussion groups, and work relating to the business of General Assembly. We are especially excited this year to be working more closely with Interweave (the UU GBLTQ Organization) and with the UU White Anti-Racist Ally's Organization.  If you're coming to GA, make sure you stop by our booth to pick up our daily GA Young Adult Newsletter and see a complete schedule of young adult-related and Young Adult Caucus-sponsored activities and events! You will find everything from young adult meditation groups to late-night bowling expeditions to anti-oppression dinner-and-a-movie events.  We hope to see you there!

In Faith,

Petra Aldrich

Program Associate

Office of Young Adult and Campus Ministry

Unitarian Universalist Association

25 Beacon St

Boston, MA 02108

paldrich at uua.org 

(617) 948 4629

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2. GA Event! Witness for Criminal Justice Reform to Abolish the Death Penalty

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Public Witness to Abolish the Death Penalty in Texas and Nationally!

Join President Bill Sinkford, Texas UUs, and our interfaith allies and advocacy partners at General Assembly!  We will assemble for a rally and press conference on Saturday, June 25th at 12:45 outside the Convention Center (at 9th and Main Streets).  

This action will follow the Saturday vote on the Statement of Conscience for Criminal Justice and Prison Reform and provide an opportunity for us to put our faith into action.  Our faith calls on us to work for a moratorium on the death penalty.  As UUs we have a reverence for life, a commitment to racial justice, and an understanding that human judgment is fallible.  See http://www.uua.org/programs/justice/ga05deathpenaltyrally.pdf for details.

Sponsoring Organizations include:  Unitarian Universalist Association, UUs for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, Amnesty International, Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty, Murder Victims Families for Reconciliation, Social Action Committee of First Jefferson Unitarian Universalist Church, Ft. Worth, Texas, UUs for Drug Policy Reform, and Texas CURE (Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants).

Information and advocacy opportunities will be provided!

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3. GA Opportunity! Join the YACM Publicity Team! Small Stipend Available!

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Coming to GA? Looking for something (else) to do while you're there? Want $50?

Sign up for the Young Adult and Campus Ministry Office Publicity Team!

The Office of Young Adult and Campus Ministry is looking for a few good people to help promote young adult ministry at GA! Let's bring the conversation about young adult and campus ministry out of its current niches and into the whole denomination!

 We need people who are:

1) Friendly and outgoing, 

2) Attending GA, and 

3) Passionate about young adult ministry!

We'll Give You:

1) A through understanding of our programs and resources so you can talk about them,

2) A clipboard with publicity materials for you to hand out,

3) A snazzy T-Shirt emblazoned with the words "Ask Me about Young Adult Ministry!" and

4) $50 for your time and energy!

With These Tools We Want You To:

1) Attend at least one workshop or presentation a day on a topic that is implicitly relevant to young adult ministry or campus ministry. IF POSSIBLE, during the discussion period, find a way to tell people about the connection between young adult/campus ministry and the topic at hand.

2) "Canvas" for young adult ministry outside of major GA events

3) Help out at our booth in the exhibit hall.

4) Make yourself visible and accessible to people interested in young adult and campus ministry!

Interested? Contact Petra Aldrich, Young Adult and Campus Ministry Program Associate. 

(617) 948 4629 paldrich at uua.org.

Sign up by JUNE 13, 2005. 

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4. New UU AIDS Initiative -- End AIDS Now!

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The UUA invites you, your young adult and campus group, and your congregation to be part of the movement to END AIDS NOW!

Over 80 UU churches and fellowships are linked to the UU Global AIDS Coalition, founded by UUs in Portland, Oregon in 2003.  The UUGAC aims to make a difference in the fight against the global AIDS epidemic through education and outreach, political advocacy, and direct service-but most importantly, through combining our voices and speaking out as liberal religious people.  

If you would like to be part of this exciting movement please send an e-mail to Ann Pickar at apickar at cs.com  

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Start Today! 

Here are a few ways you can get involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS right now:

1.  Campaign to End AIDS
 *Youth and Young Adult ACTION Institute, June 25-29
 *Cross-Country Caravans, September 16-October 8 
 *Lobby Days and March to End AIDS, October 9-12

2.  Wipe Out Debt! (from Jubilee USA and UUGAC)

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1.  JOIN THE CAMPAIGN TO END AIDS (C2EA)

C2EA is a diverse, new coalition of people living with HIV/AIDS and the advocates, organizations and loved ones who stand behind them. C2EA is organizing on the local, state and national level to demand that those in power halt the AIDS pandemic through full funding of HIV/AIDS initiatives and research, prevention methods guided by the best science, countering stigma, and protecting the civil rights of people living with the disease.

**Youth and Young Adult ACTION Institute
Advocacy and Communications Training to Inspire Organizing Nationwide (They love acronyms, too!)

Not going to General Assembly?  Join youth and young adult AIDS activists from across the country at the C2EA Youth ACTION Institute, June 25-29, 2005 in Denver, Colorado.  150 young people, ages 16-26, will come together to learn from each other and the experts about working with media and organizing in your community around HIV/AIDS.   There are a limited number of scholarships.  Questions?  Contact Kaytee Riek at riek at housingworks.org. 

**Cross-Country Caravans

Nine caravans starting September 16th will wind their way across the country from west coast cities Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Oakland, and San Diego; from southern cities Brownsville, Texas and Key West, Florida; and northern cities Burlington, Vermont and New York.  When the caravan passes through your neck of the woods, your congregation can:
· Organize an Event (worship service, rally, educational forum, movie, dinner)
· Provide Hospitality (food, lodging, meeting space) for Caravan-errs
· Get People on the Bus to D.C.!

**Lobby Days and March

>From October 8-12, 2005, caravans from around the nation will converge for five lively days of trainings, worship services, and lawmaker visits in Washington, D.C.  The week will culminate in a massive march to show the unity and strength of the AIDS movement. 

Learn how you, your young adult or campus group, and your congregation can get involved with the caravans in the weeks leading up to the October Lobby Days and March at http://www.endaidsnow.org and contact info at endaidsnow.org

Contact Amelia Rose at the UUA Washington Office for Advocacy at arose at uua.org or (202) 296-4672 x21 with any questions.

2.  WIPE OUT DEBT!

Jubilee USA is collecting signed "WIPE OUT THE DEBT!" Cards to deliver to President Bush in a very visible ceremony on July 1 as he prepares to leave for the G8 Summit. The cards are eye catching and deliver a straightforward message.

UUGAC hopes to engage UU congregations, youth and friends in collecting signed cards. Our goal is to contribute 2500 messages. PLEASE JOIN US!

We know that AIDS is treatable, AIDS is preventable, and the epidemic can be stopped.  But many of the countries facing high rates of HIV/AIDS infection are also handicapped in their ability to address the impact of the epidemic by the need to repay debts they owe to the wealthy countries and multilateral institutions, mainly the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.

You can find further information on the Jubilee web site, www.jubileeusa.org <http://www.jubileeusa.org> .  You can also download an Adobe Acrobat file of the postcard from the Jubilee USA web page and print the card yourself on heavy stock paper.

Or send an e-mail to Morrigan Phillips at coord at jubileeusa.org <mailto:coord at jubileeusa.org> . Copy Ann Pickar (apickar at cs.com <mailto:apickar at cs.com> ). Say that you are a UUGAC member and how many cards you want. We will track and report the response both by e-mail and at the UU General Assembly in June. 

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4. Seeking Hosts for Fall 2005 Regional UU Campus Ministry Training

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Deadline June 1, 2005! We would still like to find hosts in the Southern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the USA and in Canada

Host application available at http://www.uuyan.org/conferences/regionalcmtrainings.html

Or by contacting Joseph Santos-Lyons jsantoslyons at uua.org or toll free 1-877-270-3302

The UUCM Training Program is expanding!  Our YACM experienced facilitators are excited to come to your congregation/campus to lead a 1 ½ day "Level 1: Intro" or "Level 2: Intermediate" training.  

The "Level 1: Intro" training promises to provide participants with the theological and organizational framework for organizing UUCM, fostering campus-congregation connections, building relationships and introducing UUCM Resources including outreach, internet, curricula and leadership support.  1 ½ days usually Friday night through Saturday 5 PM.

The "Level 2: Intermediate" training is a *new* effort to lead participants through a deeper exploration of issues such as spiritual development/worship, social justice, growth and outreach.  4 hours to 1 day.

Successful hosts will have a 3-5 person team committed to organizing the meals, training facilities, local information and outreach to other UUCM groups in the UUA District and/or CUC Region. We are particularly seeking hosts in the Southern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the USA and in Canada.

The UUA works closely with the hosts in assigning trainer-facilitators, printing publicity brochures, handling registration and providing seed money for expenses.

Please consider hosting a Regional Campus Ministry Training (RCMT) for Fall 2005 between September and November.

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5. REGISTER FOR OPUS AND CONCENTRIC 2005!

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Yes folks, that's right! Online registration for Opus and ConCentric 2005 is Officially OPEN!

Register TODAY on the Opus and ConCentric event pages at www.connectuu.com <http://www.connectuu.com/>  , and don't forget to check out Expressions in Color, the pre-Opus People of Color retreat!

Opus 2005: Who We Art: Spirituality and Art in the Heartland                                            How do you express the sacred? How do you divulge your thoughts of the divine? Do you dance to convey your convictions or do you write to relinquish emotions? Does song seep out of you or do you find solace in the sciences? Whatever the mode, it is often our desire to find ways to express what our spirituality means to us. Come join us at Who We Art: Spirituality and Art in the Heartland, this year's theme for OPUS 2005, the C*UUYAN annual spiritual retreat. Here we will discover how we practice the sacred and the artist that lies within us as well as unknown gifts we possess, yet to be unearthed. 

ConCentric 2005: Weaving Our Web: Developing Interconnections Within and Beyond ConCentric is the annual meeting of C*UUYAN, the Continental Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Network. Young adults are helping to lead our spiritual movement to become more radically inclusive and justice-centered. This year's conference will encourage and help UU young adult leaders to develop a sense of well-being in ourselves, our communities, and the world. Come join other UU young adult leaders at Camp Hantesa near Boone, Iowa where we will weave together, ways of strengthening our young adult movement. District representatives and participants will have an opportunity to network with each other and learn from the experiences of other UU Young Adults and the work they are doing in their congregations, districts and regions. This years workshops will be focused on developing strong local YA groups and connecting with each other on a national and international scale. We will focus on strengthening our inner-spiritual being in order to give us strength to foster our movement beyond ourselves and our current congregations. Join with us this August to Weave a strong Web that will ensure the continued success of our continental young adult movement.

Expressions in Color: A People of Color Pre-Opus Event:

In the spirit of love and justice we extend a warm welcome to Young Adults of Color to a pre-Opus overnight retreat in calm Iowa. Our vision is to nurture connections, improve our ability to express ourselves and continue to build positive race relations. Led by DRUUMM Young Adults, this 24 hour event promises to be rich in dialogue, creative work and peace making.

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6. Apply for Scholarships for Opus, ConCentric and GA 2005!

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Scholarships are now available for Opus and ConCentric 2005! Submit a scholarship application online at http://www.uua.org/ya-cm/conferences/Scholarships.htm to apply for a scholarship to Opus or ConCentric. Due to an unprecedented outpouring of generosity from the community, a SIGNIFICANT amount of money is available for scholarships this year!  Great job everyone!  Apply for scholarships now!

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7. Call for Submissions: T-SHIRT Designs for Opus/ConCentric 2005

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This is a call for anyone who would like to submit a design for the 2005 Opus and ConCentric T-shirts.

The design must incorporate the themes of both Opus and Concentric and mention the site of the conference.

http://www.uua.org/ya-cm/conferences/opus.html 

http://www.uua.org/ya-cm/conferences/concentric.html 

It should also include the dates of the conference.

The deadline for entries will be June 15.

Please send your designs to me in JPEG format.  If you would like to mail them my address is 221 Isabella Street East, Saskatoon, SK, S7J 0B2. You should send them early as I cannot accept any designs that arrive after June 15.

Thanks and I look forward to seeing your designs,

Neal

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8. Job Opportunity: Legislative Assistant, ACLU Washington Office

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Legislative Assistant-ACLU Washington National Office
May 3, 2005

JOB OPPORTUNITY
Legislative Assistant 
[WLOU-05] 
Washington National Office

The American Civil Liberties Union, a national nonprofit public organization, seeks applicants who are interested in a full-time position as Legislative Assistant in the ACLU's Washington National Office. The Legislative Assistant will work directly with ACLU lobbyists on pending legislation and administrative proposals.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Legislative Assistant responsibilities include the following:

*	Provides both research and administrative assistance to two lobbyists 
*	Tracks legislation by attending Congressional committee hearings and mark-ups and by using specialized congressional databases and the Internet 
*	Drafts legislative fact sheets 
*	Prepares lobbying packets for use in congressional visits 
*	Researches information for special projects and drafts memoranda where appropriate, under lobbyist supervision 
*	Proofreads and prepares final copy of documents 
*	Represents ACLU at coalition meetings, under direction of lobbyists 
*	Drafts letters to Congress and others, under lobbyist supervision 
*	Monitors pending legislation and Federal Register Notices to identify emerging civil liberties issues 
*	Responds to requests for information 
*	Handles routine matters such as photocopying, filing, mailing letters, making meeting and travel arrangements, and screening phone calls. 
*	Handles logistics for special functions including arrangements for space, caterers, setup, cleanup; etc 
*	Performs other duties as assigned by the lobbyist and the Associate Director/Chief Legislative Counsel 

QUALIFICATIONS: 
The successful candidate will have four years of college or equivalent work experience. Position requires highly organized individual with exceptional writing ability, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills. Some knowledge of the legislative process and a demonstrated interest in and commitment to civil liberties is preferred. Proficiency with MS Office required. 

SALARY AND BENEFITS: 
Salary is commensurate with experience, within the parameters of the ACLU compensation scale. Excellent benefits package provided.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 
Interested persons should submit a cover letter and resume by June 1, 2005, include writing samples, and three references to:

The American Civil Liberties Union
Attn: Administrative Manage [WLOU-05]
915 15th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
or
HRJOBS at ACLU.ORG
References should be complete with names, addresses, and employment position.

THE ACLU IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ENCOURAGES WOMEN, PEOPLE OF COLOR, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND LESBIANS AND GAY MEN TO APPLY

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9. A Plug for ConnectUU

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ConnectUU is an online database of Unitarian Universalist youth and young adult groups.  You can find a group or event near you, register to get information about upcoming events and informing groups, and much more!  Over two dozen new groups and events have been added to ConnectUU in the past month -- everything from conferences to weekly Soulful Sundown services to movie nights to campus Ministry groups.  So check it out!  You may find exactly what you been looking for.  http://www.connectuu.com <http://www.connectuu.com/>  

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10. Joining and being removed from C*UUYAN-Announce YA News

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To be removed: Send an email to paldrich at uua.org Subject heading: Remove YA News

To be added: Send an email to paldrich at uua.org Subject heading: Add YA News

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11. Contribute to the Young Adult News 

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Call for submissions to C*UUYAN Leaders for YA News 

Deadline for Submissions: 15th of every month 

C*UUYAN Announce is a monthly Young Adult Newsletter that is distributed continentally over email and is also available on www.uuyan.org <http://www.uuyan.org/> .  C*UUYAN Announce reaches over 3500 young adults in the United States and Canada.  Please send all submissions to Petra Aldrich paldrich at uua.org in the YA-CM office by the 15th of each month.  C*UUYAN Announce is usually posted in the third or fourth week of the month.  We welcome submissions of all kinds but encourage brevity and links to more information.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact Petra Aldrich paldrich at uua.org <mailto:paldrich at uua.org>  in the YA-CM office (617) 948 4629.   

Please Include:

- Title

- Brief write-up/paragraph/explanation

- Email or web links

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12. Young Adult & Campus Ministry Office Contacts

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Petra Aldrich - UUA Young Adult and Campus Ministry Program Associate

(617) 948 4629 paldrich at uua.org 

Joseph Santos-Lyons - UUA Director of Campus Ministry & Field Organizing

(877) 270 3302 jsantoslyons at uua.org 

Michael Tino - UUA Director of Young Adult and Campus Ministry

(919) 401 9944 mtino at uua.org 

Erik Kesting - Young Adult and Campus Ministry Office Administrator

(617) 948 6463 ekesting at uua.org

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