all Young Adult News - February 16, 2006- Issue 37
Petra Aldrich
paldrich at uua.org
Tue Feb 21 18:59:08 EST 2006
1. Welcome from Petra Aldrich, Young Adult and Campus Ministry Program Associate
2. Letter from Tomoko Takano of the C*UUYAN Steering Committee
3. Apply for Scholarships for General Assembly 2006, and for other events, too!
4. Does your congregation have the Bridge Connections Program? They Should!
5. GA Opportunity! Join the YACM Publicity Team! Small Stipend Available!
6. Design the T-Shirt for Opus and ConCentric 2006!
7. Online Classes from the Church of the Larger Fellowship!
8. Register Now for the Comprehensive Sexuality Education Advocacy Training
9. Radius Conferences are almost here! Register and apply for Scholarships Now!
10. Spring Conference for White Anti-Racist UU Youth and Young Adults
11. DRUUMM Youth and Young Adults Spring Summit
12. Calling all GLBTQueer UU Young Adults! Come to Interweave CONVO 2006!
13. Interfaith Alliance National Leadership Gathering, March 3-5
14. Coalition Against Discrimination in the Constitution Needs Campus Organizers!
15. Job Opening: Director of Young Adult & Campus Ministry, Joseph Priestly District
16. Job Opening: UUA Washington Office Legislative Assistant: International Issues
17. Earn conference scholarships at the YACM Office.
18. A Plug for ConnectUU
19. Joining and being removed from C*UUYAN-Announce YA News
20. Contribute to the Young Adult News
21. Young Adult & Campus Ministry Office Contacts
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1. Welcome from Petra Aldrich, Young Adult and Campus Ministry Program Associate
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Hello UU young adults and allies,
I hope you had a busy and productive winter -- we have certainly been busy in Boston! As you've probably noticed, this is a rather long edition of the Young Adult Newsletter. Consequently, I thought I would write an extremely short welcome.
Welcome!
Think about attending one or more of these fabulous events, scroll down to find more information about any one of them:
February 24-27, 2006: Interweave Convocation 2006
March 2-5, 2006: DRUUMM Youth and Young Adults Spring Summit,
UU Youth and Young Adults White Anti-Racist Allies Conference,
Interfaith Alliance National Leadership Gathering
March 25-28, 2006: UU and UCC Sex-Ed Advocacy Training
April 21-23, 2006: Radius Northeast
May 5-7, 2006: Radius West
May 12-14, 2006: Radius South
June 21-25, 2006: General Assembly
July 14-16, 2006: Radius Central
August 10, 2006: Expressions in Color, our annual People of Color pre-Opus Retreat
August 11-16, 2006: Opus
August 17-20, 2006: ConCentric
Interested in fundraising and scholarship? Check out
http://www.uua.org/ya-cm/conferences/Scholarship%20Info.html
In faith,
Petra Aldrich
Young Adult and Campus Ministry Program Associate
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2. Letter from Tomoko Takano of the C*UUYAN Steering Committee
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Hi Everybody,
Greetings from the Central Valley of California! It's been a little chilly and we even had hail accumulating in our back yard! It almost looked like snow, and I was reminiscing for a 1/2 a second, before I enjoyed the chilly-but-not-freezing evening. (I know I'm rubbing it in a bit, but I'm allowed to! This is my first California winter after 9 years in Michigan!!)
At our last conference call, we were getting more excited about the Radius conferences. We allocated some money for scholarships, and we really want to fund as many people as possible to be able to go to one of the four conferences. We are also trying to raise money at the conferences for Raise-the-Roof fund, so please let us know if you have contributions and/or ideas for fund raising.
Acting as interim C*UUYAN Observer to the UUA Board of Trustees, I attended the January Board meeting in Boston. It was very enlightening to attend, and a bit disconcerting. I am interested in the Board's extensive efforts for Anti Racism Anti Oppression, particularly at General Assembly. I was also glad to see that they are putting much energy into f efforts to support Youth and initiatives for the Youth. But my thought was, if we don't support the Young Adults, what happens to the Youth after they Bridge Out? There's a road that ends at a deep ravine. Without a bridge to make it to the other side, we still can't get the Bridging Youth to continue to be involved in our faith as young adults.
I hope you are planning to attend one of the Radius conferences, and we will meet you there! Have a great rest of February and March.
In Faith,
Tomoko Takano
Steering Committee, At-Large
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3. Apply for Scholarships for General Assembly 2006, and for other events, too!
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Scholarships are now available for General Assembly 2006,
...and for each of the four Radius Conferences!
...and for the Sexuality Education Advocacy Training!
...and even for Opus and ConCentric 2006, if you want to be way ahead of the game! Which you should be! It's great to be ahead of the game!
You should apply right now!
Fill out the online scholarship application form at
http://www.uua.org/ya-cm/conferences/Scholarships.htm
Especially Consider General Assembly 2006!
Due to a generous grant from the General Assembly Planning Committee, a significant amount of money is available for General Assembly scholarships this year!
Thanks, GA Planning Committee!
And great job with the advocacy, Steering Committee and GA Young Adult Leadership!
Apply for scholarships now!
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4. Does your congregation have the Bridge Connections Program? They Should!
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Support Youth and Young Adults - Make sure your congregation participates in the Bridge Connections Program!
The Bridge Connections program, instituted in 2003, gives graduating high school seniors a welcoming gift as they bridge into a new community. Included in this gift are information about finding local young adult and campus ministry groups, a Unitarian Universalist collection of stories and meditations, and a postage-paid reply card that entitles the new young adult to a free year of UUWorld and more!
We were enthused to have so many congregations participate in the program last year and are looking forward to giving out even more Bridge Connections gifts this year! We hope you will join our effort to build intergenerational wholeness in our communities and to support Unitarian Universalist youth and young adults through their life transitions.
You can download the 2006 Bridge Connections order form at www.uua.org/ya-cm/congregations/bridgingyouth.html.
It is in standard PDF format and easily printable. All the details you will need to know are located on the order form. The early order deadline is March 15, 2006. Remember though, the earlier we receive your order, the sooner we can get you your packets.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact Erik Kesting at 617-948-6463 or ekesting at uua.org . We look forward to receiving an order from your congregation!
Best wishes,
The Office of Young Adult and Campus Ministry
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5. GA Opportunity! Join the YA&CM Publicity Team! Small Stipend Available!
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Coming to General Assembly 2006 in St. Louis, MO?
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) Planning to attend General Assembly, 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 1, 2006.
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6. Design the T-Shirt for Opus and ConCentric 2006!
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That's right... it's time to buckle down, loosen up, think creatively, and design something fabulous for your wardrobe and mine--
your favorite article of clothing --
the Opus and ConCentric T-shirt! Yea!
We love T-shirts!
They support the cost of our conference and bring down our registration fee!
Go T-shirts!
Once again, we will be using Cafépress for T-shirts and other assorted items, so check out our online store at http://www.cafepress.com/uuyacm , where you can still find T-shirts from Opus and ConCentric 2005! Isn't that awesome?
Did you miss out in Iowa? You can still get your Opus and ConCentric 2005 shirt!
And meanwhile, submit designs for Opus and ConCentric 2006.
Visit the Opus and ConCentric web sites to learn about the 2006 conference themes and get ideas for your designs: http://www.uua.org/ya-cm/conferences/index.html
You can e-mail design submissions to Petra Aldrich, paldrich at uua.org
We like JPEG's, GIF's are OK too.
Please submit your T-shirt designs by May 1, 2006!
And remember to Save the Date for Opus and ConCentric 2006:
Opus: August 11-16, 2006
ConCentric: August 17-20, 2006
Opus and ConCentric will be held at Camp Mardela in Denton, MD.
Expressions In Color, our annual People of Color pre-Opus Retreat, will be held August 10, 2006 at the First UU Church of Annapolis, MD.
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7. Online Classes from the Church of the Larger Fellowship! ========================================================
The UU Church of the Larger Fellowship (CLF) offers online classes, where ideas and input are supported and encouraged. These online classes provide an opportunity to stretch and exercise your mind. Anyone may participate - CLF members, non-CLF members, UUs, or not. There's something here for everyone.
This I Believe: A Writer's Journey
Taught by the Rev. Amanda Aikman; Starts April 26th and runs six weeks
This gentle but powerful class invites participants to encounter their most deeply-held beliefs and values through an experience of writing as spiritual practice. In six online sessions and intensive between-session writing exercises, participants will develop a multi-layered statement of personal belief, emphasizing story-telling about love, work, justice, nature, and encounters with the Holy. This is not a critique class; emphasis will be on writing from the heart and supporting each other in our work. Amanda Aikman is a UU minister, spiritual director, and playwright. $40
Children's Literature: The Joy of Great Picture Books
Taught by the Rev. Keith Kron; starts approximately July 20th and runs 8 weeks
A story when nothing goes right and no one seems to notice. A mouse who collects memories. Frightened cats who help people overcome racial differences. A student gets angry at her teacher and learns about forgiveness. A caring elephant hears what no one else hears. The world of picture books has much to offer us, delightful stories, spectacular illustrations, moving messages. We will explore some wonderful children's picture books (3-5 per week) and their meanings and uses in our lives and in our Unitarian Universalist faith. Family participation is encouraged. $40
Our Way of the Spirit
Taught by the Rev. Roy Phillips and Linda Giesen; starts March 6 and runs 6 weeks
This course uses texts from our Unitarian and Universalist history to invite participants into dialogue with the great thinkers of our liberal faith. Students are asked to reflect on the ways in which their own beliefs match, diverge from or expand from the thoughts of these historical figures. $40
For information about these courses and more, contact
Church of the Larger Fellowship (CLF)
www.clfuu.org <http://www.clfuu.org/> (click on Resources)
617-948-6166
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8. Register Now for the Comprehensive Sexuality Education Advocacy Training
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Hey! You!
Have you heard about the Unitarian Universalist Sex-Ed Advocacy Training?
You should come to it!
It's an Amazing Social Justice Opportunity and an important UU religious issue, too! Come learn about getting comprehensive, useful, sexuality education in your schools and communities!
Interfaith Sharing and Worship! Lobbying Training! Media Training!
Jamia Wison, Campus Outreach Manager for Planned Parenthood, is coming to talk about Sex-ed and reproductive health in communities of Color!
And then we will go talk to our congressional representatives on Capitol Hill! Register by March 1 so we can make an appointment with your Congressperson!!!
Who? When? Where? All the Details:
Who's organizing this little shindig?
The Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations, the United Church of Christ, and Advocates for Youth.
Who can come?
You can! This training is for UU youth, young adults, and adult allies who care about comprehensive sex-ed.
When is it happening?
Saturday, March 25 @ 4 pm -Tuesday, March 28 @ 3 pm
Where is it?
The Washington Seminar Center in Washington, DC.
What's in going to cost me?
Registration: $50-$100 sliding scale
Food & housing: included!
Scholarships and fundraising help for transportation costs are available!
How can I register?
Over 18? Online at www.connectuu.com <http://www.connectuu.com/>
Under 18? Call (202) 296-4672 x 13 for a paper registration form!
You may ask, why is this important for me? So I'll tell you:
->Each year, US teens get 4 million Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). The Office of National AIDS Policy estimates that about two young people in the United States are infected with HIV every hour of every day. Access to accurate, in-depth comprehensive sex-ed is very important for young people. We need it, our friends need it, our peers need it. How else are we going to make informed, safe choices about sex and relationships? Sex-ed is a about young people!
-> The vast majority of people who don't get sex-ed are poor and of color. Consequently, HIV is spreading among Black and Latina women faster than among any other segment of the population. 15 % of the adolescent population in the United States is Black, yet Black teens made up 66 % of new AIDS cases among teens in 2003. Latina/Latino people are just 16 percent of the teenage population, but represented 21% of new AIDS cases among U.S. youth in 2003. That is messed up, and it is not a coincidence! Sex-ed is about racial justice!
->Most government-funded, abstinence-only sex-ed teaches that queer relationships and queer sex shouldn't even happen, much less be respectful, loving, healthy, and safe! If Queer youth don't get comprehensive sex-ed, we don't get any sex-ed, making us more likely to have un-safe sex and unhealthy relationships. Sex-ed is about Queer rights!
-> Ensuring access to comprehensive, accurate sex-ed is about respecting peoples inherent worth and dignity by giving them the tools and information they need to take charge of their sexuality, choices, and lives! UU's have been providing and advocating for comprehensive sex-ed for over three decades. Let's keep it up! Sex-ed is about our UU faith!
No matter who you are, you and your community need accurate, comprehensive sex-ed. Come and fight for it! Come learn concrete, real skills that you can use: not just on this issue, but in the rest of your life!
Where can I get more information?
1) www.uua.org/uuawo, or www.uua.org/ya-cm/youngadults/SEAT.html
2) Contact Meredith Schonfeld-Hicks in the UUA's Washington Office for Advocacy mschonfeldhicks at uua.org (202) 296-4672 x 13
3) Contact Petra Aldrich in the UUA's Young Adult and Campus Ministry Office
paldrich at uua.org (617) 948 4629
4) Contact Sandy Sorenson at the United Church of Christ sorenses at ucc.org
Statistics cited come from:
1) Office of National AIDS Policy. Youth and HIV/AIDS 2000: A New American Agenda. Washington, DC: White House, 2000.
2) Center for Disease Control, Divisions of HIV/AIDS Prevention. HIV/AIDS Surveillance in Adolescents. Atlanta, GA: CDC, April 2005
For more facts, check out www.advocatesforyouth.org <http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/>
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9. Radius Conferences are coming up fast- Register and apply for Scholarships Now!
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Radius Conferences are Almost Here!!
Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Leadership Development and Networking Conferences.
Young Adult Curricula and Programs * C*UUYAN Visioning * Small-group Ministry * Campus Ministry * Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression * Leadership Ethics * MORE!
Organized jointly by the Continental UU Young Adult Network and the UUA Office of Young Adult and Campus Ministry, radius conferences will create and disseminate tools and tactics for young adult leaders to build and energize local communities. They will also connect local young adult needs and vision with the programs and conferences of C*UUYAN.
Come to Your Radius! Register Today! Right Now! As In NOW!
STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING AND REGISTER FOR YOUR RADIUS!
Radius Northeast:
April 21-23, 2006
Hamden, CT: Unitarian Society of New Haven
Radius West:
May 5-7, 2006
Denver, CO: First Unitarian Society of Denver
Radius South:
May 12-14, 2006
Durham, North Carolina: Eno River UU Fellowship
Radius Central:
July 14-16, 2006
Rockford, Illinois: Unitarian Universalist Church
Register Now! Online at www.connectuu.com <http://www.connectuu.com/> , or for a paper registration form, call 617-948-4273 (UUA Office of Young Adult and Campus Ministry)
Scholarship Money for your Radius conference is available!
Need help with registration? Travel? Apply online at http://www.uua.org/ya-cm/conferences/Scholarship%20Application.html
Want more information? check out www.uua.org/ya-cm/radius
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10. Spring Conference for White Anti-Racist UU Youth and Young Adults
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YOU should come to the 4th UU Anti-Racist White Allies YaYA Spring Conference!
It's Gonna Be Amazing! For three days white UU youth and young adults will meet to talk
about how youth and young adults in our faith community can break down white privilege.
How awesome is that? Very awesome!
This event will emphasize:
1) Organizing
How can we build and strengthen local and regional networks of committed youth and young adult anti-racism activists, and where do these networks fit into the newly formed UU organization of white anti-racist allies?
2) Analysis and Skill-Building
We will address internalized racial superiority and learn how to be allies to communities of color and to each other.
This event is intended for people who have been introduced to an anti-racist analysis, found it useful, and are looking to continue this work. Participants should also be interested in organizing among white youth and young adults in UU communities and the larger world.
Where: First UU Church of Chicago, IL
When: Thursday March 2nd through Sunday March 5th, 2006
How Much: $30-$50 sliding scale
This conference will run parallel to the DRUUMM Youth and Young Adults Summit.
The two conferences will be getting together, sharing and creating goals for the future. Come ready to work for justice at the event and to keep going after it's over!
Note: This conference is for people aged 14-35. If you are over 35 and would like to attend as a youth advisor, please contact Beth Dana, bdana at uua.org (617) 948-4352, Youth Ministry Associate in the Youth Office at the Unitarian Universalist Association
Online or Paper Registration and more Information is available at
http://www.uua.org/YRUU/events/allies2006.html
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11. DRUUMM Young Adults Spring Summit March 2-5, Chicago IL
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Hey! Young Adults of Color! Come to the DRUUMM Spring Summit!
DRUUMM (Diverse and Revolutionary UU Multicultural Ministries) is planning for our annual young adult and youth of Color conference!
Cultural Sharing * Internalized Oppression * Spirituality Development * Worship * Antiracism * Women of Color * Multiracial People of Color * Leadership Skills * Racial Economic Divide * Coffeehouse * Face book * Community Art Projects * Musical Jam * Spoken Word * Hip Hop * Small Groups * Mentoring with Adults of Color * Ministerial Formation * Interracial Dating * Multiracial Families * Youth Issues * Starting People of Color UU Ministries Locally * DRUUMM Chapters * Wonderful Food!!
Where: Countryside Church in Palatine, IL
When: Thursday March 2nd through Sunday March 5th, 2006.
How Much: $50-$100 Sliding Scale- Scholarships are available!
Registration: online at www.ConnectUU.com <http://www.ConnectUU.com> , or PDF download brochure at www.DRUUMM.org <http://www.DRUUMM.org> .
For more information, contact Christopher Donshale Sims, Young Adult Co-Dean at universoul at hotmail.com <mailto:universoul at hotmail.com> . Scholarships and transportation from airport available.
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12. Calling all GLBTQueer UU Young Adults! Come to Interweave CONVO 2006!
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Interweave, an affiliate of the Unitarian Universalist Association, is a member organization that supports bisexual, lesbian, gay, transgender and queer UUs.
Are you GLBTQ? Are you a UU? Interweave is for You!
Join Interweave for our annual CONVO!
Come to Clearwater, Florida, this February 24-27 to worship and learn with other gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer UUs.
This year's keynote speaker is Sabrina Sojourner. Ms. Sojourner was the first open lesbian to be elected to Congress, representing the District of Columbia. She works actively on behalf of gay, lesbian, African-American, and women's interests.
For more information, contact:
Scott McNeill (icanchangetheworld at gmail.com)
Amanda Schuber (ajpanda2000 at yahoo.com).
or visit the Interweave CONVO website
(http://www.qrd.org/qrd/www/orgs/uua/uu-interweave-convo.html <http://www.qrd.org/qrd/www/orgs/uua/uu-interweave-convo.htm> ).
Also, Help us out! Interweave Continental needs YOUR leadership! An election for the spots on the Interweave Board of Trustees is coming up soon! If you're interested please contact Scott McNeill (icanchangetheworld at gmail.com ). You must be a member of Interweave to be on the board, and membership information is available from Scott or via the website (http://www.qrd.org/qrd/www/orgs/uua/uu-interweave-membership.html ).
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13. Interfaith Alliance National Leadership Gathering, March 3-5
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Interfaith Alliance National Leadership Gathering, March 3-5
Youth, Young Adult and Student Discount Registration Available!
March 3-5th, Nashville, TN
The Interfaith Alliance (www.interfaithalliance.org) will hold their Annual Leadership Gathering "Righteous Anger: Renewing the Struggle...Growing the Hope." in Nashville TN this year.
There are deeply discounted registration and hotel fees and special
student, young adult, and youth discounts available. If you or people you know are interested in criminal justice, civil rights, grassroots interfaith organizing,
religion and politics, religious fundraising for action and more, this is the con for you!
Sign Up Today at www.interfaithalliance.org/NLG
For more information, contact Megan Joiner at mljoiner at gmail.com or 202-360-7710
or Jenny Davis at jdavis at interfaithalliance.org.
SPEAKERS"
Si Kahn - Executive Director, Grassroots Leadership, civil rights,
labor and community organizer, song-writer, recording artist and
musician
Keith Jennings - President and Founder of the African American Human
Rights Foundation, Recipient of the 2005 Walter Cronkite Faith &
Freedom Awards
Dr. Kenneth L. Samuel - Pastor, Victory Church, Atlanta, GA
Kim Klein - Internationally known fundraising trainer and consultant,
Chardon Press Series Editor at Jossey-Bass Publishers and the founder
and publisher of the Grassroots Fundraising Journal.
The Reverend Tonyia Rawls - Founding Pastor, Unity Fellowship of
Christ Church, Charlotte, NC
Rev. Michael S. Piazza - National Pastor & Dean of the Cathedral of
Hope, Dallas, TX
Imam Mahdi Bray - Executive Director, Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation
WORKSHOPS INCLUDE:
Remembering the Civil Rights Struggle, Criminal Justice, Learning
Experiments in Prisons: A Case Study, Political Advocacy in an
Interfaith Nation, The Power of Music, Grassroots Power, Islam Today,
That Was The Week That Was, Learning Experiments in Prison, The
Religious Face of the South, Building a More Inclusive Alliance,
Telling Your Story, 2006 Election Issues, and more!
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The Interfaith Alliance & Foundation provide a national non-partisan
advocacy voice for the interfaith movement. With over 150,000 members
drawn from more than 70 faith traditions, TIA & TIAF work to promote
democratic values, defend religious liberty, challenge racial and
religious bigotry, and reinvigorate informed civic participation.
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14. Coalition Against Discrimination in the Constitution Needs Campus Organizers!
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Have you heard about the proposed Federal Marriage Amendment to the US Constitution?
It would eliminate all same-sex marriage in the US!
http://usgovinfo.about.com/cs/usconstitution/a/marriage.htm
Are you interested in joining a campaign to keep discrimination out of the US Constitution?
The UUA is part of the National Coalition Against Discrimination in the Constitution.
The coalition is looking for grass-roots organizers -- especially folks who can organize a campus group. Sound like you? Sign up for their grass-roots listserv to find out how you can get involved! cadc-grassroots-subscribe at yahoogroups.com
If you would like more information or have any questions, please contact
Elizabeth Bukey, Legislative Assistant for Civil Rights and Religious Liberty
Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations
ebukey at uua.org (202) 296-4672 x22
1320 18th St. NW, Suite 300B
Washington, DC 20036
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15. Job Opening: Director of Young Adult & Campus Ministry, Joseph Priestly District
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Position Title: Director of Young Adult and Campus Ministry for the Joseph Priestley District of the UUA
Summary: The Young Adult and Campus Ministry Director is responsible for programs and services to enhance young adult and campus ministry partnerships in the Joseph Priestley District that meet the needs of Unitarian Universalists age 18-35.
Major Job Responsibilities:
1. Creating resources and providing training and support to young adults and congregations interested in supporting young adult and campus ministry or initiating a campus-congregation partnership.
2. Maintaining a database of active young adults in the JPD and congregational allies.
3. Supporting "at-large" young adults, by connecting them with nearby congregations and/or young adult and campus groups.
4. Building support for the YACM program by communicating regularly with clergy and lay leaders in the District via written and electronic media. Attend clergy and religious education council meetings as appropriate.
5. Organizing and coordinating the YACM Sunday Fundraiser the fall of each odd year. Maintaining a database of donations and issue pledge statements to donors in coordination with the JPD Administrator.
6. Attending monthly District staff meetings. Attending District Board of Trustees meetings as needed. Attending the District's Spring Conference and Annual Meeting; giving at least one workshop and facilitating the Bridging Ceremony with the District Youth Coordinator.
7. Participating as a member of the District Lifespan Faith Development Team, consisting of the District Lifespan Faith Development Director, District YACM Director and District Youth Coordinator
8. Working with the JPD UU Young Adult Network to coordinate and support activities at the district level, including conferences, trainings, and resource development.
9. Soliciting applications and administering program grants to campus and congregational young adult ministry groups. Overseeing the grant selection team.
10. Maintaining all the JPD YACM electronic media and keeping the JPD YACM website updated. Moderating the JPD YACM listserves. Sending regular electronic communications to targeted young adult groups,
11. Developing and providing educational opportunities for congregations and YACM groups including, but not limited to, starting YACM groups, public relations and communication, recruitment, leadership, attracting young adults, and bridging.
12. Performing other duties as necessary and/or assigned by the District Executive and Lifespan Faith Development Director.
Supervision/Location/Start Date: The Young Adult and Campus Ministry Director is a full time staff member of the Joseph Priestley District and reports to the Lifespan Faith Development Director. There are monthly staff meetings and individual meetings are scheduled as needed. The office location is Wilmington, Delaware. The individual is expected to start no later than July 1, 2006.
Skills/Qualities: Successful candidates should be skilled in the use of computer communications and applications: word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and email. Web development experience helpful but not required. The job calls for interpersonal skills in volunteer recruitment and management, public speaking, leading trainings, and organizing projects and people to accomplish tasks. The individual must be able to frequently travel by car around the District. The qualities needed for successful performance include having good time management, self-motivation, enthusiasm, creativity, dependability, and independence.
Conditions of Employment: The JPD maintains a suite of offices in the heart of downtown Wilmington, DE. This is the primary office of the district but the employee may work out of a home office as well to do the work of the position.
A laptop computer, portable printer, cell phone and other electronic equipment are furnished as necessary to enable the Young Adult and Campus Ministry Director to perform her or his duties.
A professional expense budget is allocated on an annual basis to cover travel and other expenses related to the position. Commuting expenses to and from the JPD office will not be reimbursed.
The Director works within a Policy Governance framework under the direction of the District Executive to accomplish the Ends as set forth by the District Board.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Ability to remain motivated and productive while working independently.
2. Ability to motivate and nourish volunteers.
3. Strong connection with and ability to easily articulate Unitarian Universalist values.
4. Knowledge of the needs and some experience working with college students.
5. Knowledge of the needs of young adults.
6. Knowledge of how congregations work and some experience working with them.
7. Bachelor's degree or equivalent life experience.
Compensation: The JPD offers a competitive compensation package starting at $40,100. The total allocated for the position includes benefits which are deducted pre-tax that the employee may elect to have including health insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance.
To apply: Send cover letter, resume and references to Joseph Priestley District Office, attn: Director for Young Adult and Campus Ministry Position, 100 W. 10th Street, Suite 1008, Wilmington, DE. 19801 FAX 302-778-4590.
Questions: Contact the Rev. Dr. Richard Speck, District Executive, 1-800-351-6637; Richard at jpduua.org
Deadline: March 15, 2006
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16. Job Opening: UUA Washington Office Legislative Assistant: International Issues
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Unitarian Universalist Washington Office seeks Legislative Assistant for International Issues (Focus: HIV/AIDS)
The UUA Washington Office is seeking a Legislative Assistant for International Issues, with a focus on HIV/AIDS. This position is part of the UUA Social Justice Internship Program, which combines service, learning, and faith development in order to equip young adults with the professional skills and strength of character to be lifelong leaders in Unitarian Universalism and working for social justice. The term is one year with potential for a one-year extension. This position would begin as soon as possible after April 1, 2006. The yearly salary will be at least $28,000 with benefits (including health insurance). Applicants must be US citizens, Unitarian Universalists, and 18 years old by the start of the internship. Priority will be given to young adults, students and seminarians. The application deadline is Noon on Tuesday, February 28, 2006. Please see http://www.uua.org/uuawo/new/article.php?id=87 for the full application, or contact Jeannette Jackson, jjackson at uua.org <mailto:jjackson at uua.org> , (202) 296-4672 x10.
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17. Earn conference scholarships at the YACM Office.
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Calling all young adults!
The Young Adult and Campus Ministry Office is seeking a few good volunteers who would like to help us with our work!
In turn for 35 hours of service, we'll give you a $150.00 scholarship to your choice of ConCentric, Opus, or General Assembly. Hours are flexible. Tasks include data entry, archiving, and preparing mailings.
Come contribute to our movement through support of young adult and campus ministry and help yourself get to an awesome UU conference!
If interested, please contact Erik Kesting (ekesting at uua.org, 617-948-6463) or Petra Aldrich (paldrich at uua.org , 617-948-4629).
We hope to hear from you soon!
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18. 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. www.connectuu.com <http://www.connectuu.com/>
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19. 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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20. 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 in the YA-CM office (617) 948 4629.
Please Include:
- Title
- Brief write-up/paragraph/explanation
- Email or web links
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21. 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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