Category: Youth Ministry

Youth Ministry Newsletter – Feb & Mar 2015

COA Painting God Beliefs

Hey Youth and Parents!

If you liked BVUUF’s mini-retreat on Spiritual Adventures, come check out any Sunday at SpiritJam! The School of the Spirit offers multi-generational workshops called Jams that relate to the congregation-wide theme.  Middle and high school youth are invited participate and … read more.

Youth Ministry Newsletter – Oct/Nov 2014

Coming of Age Fall Retreat

Hey Youth and Parents!

We kicked off the year with a water slide and continue to keep the energy high! SpiritJam is BVUUF’s new model of religious education. The

Water Ceremony 2014

School of the Spirit offers multi-generational workshops called Jams that relate to … read more.

Youth Ministry Newsletter – May 2014

Hey Youth and Parents!

Coming of Age folks have started writing their Credo Statements, which will be presented to the congregation on Youth Sunday at 9am. We also had a fabulous Solo Journey Retreat to a Soder family cabin in Poudre Valley, followed by a wonderful … read more.

Youth Ministry Newsletter – April 2014

SpiritJam Altar

Hey Youth and Parents!

I hope you had a great spring break!

In March, the youth took on leadership roles in the SpiritJam pilot as “Jammers.” Coming of Age youth and their parents talked about changing privileges and responsibilities with growing up. Our Whole Lives … read more.

Youth Ministry Newsletter – Mar 2014

“What is UUism?” collages from Coming of Age

Hey Youth and Parents!

In February, Youth Ministry was full of love!  The youth group made valentines for people in immigration detention centers. Coming of Age folks interviewed the Guides about their beliefs and heard from Fellowship members … read more.

Youth Ministry Newsletter – Feb 2014

MLK Overnight 2014: Peace Begins with U(U)!

Hey Youth and Parents!

In January, Youth Ministry was awesome!  High school youth and I attended the annual MLK Overnight for social justice.  This year the theme was Peace Begins with U(U)! Our own Jamil Scott helped the youth … read more.

Youth Ministry Newsletter – Jan 2014

Hey Youth and Parents!

Happy New Year!

In December, Youth Ministry was in full swing.  The youth group played team building games and reflected on what they were grateful for in this past year (see photo).  They also set intentions for the new year and taped … read more.