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 (paper) flames to a Yule log.
We’re excitedly planning the next semester of youth shenanigans and getting excited about the upcoming middle school and high school events!
MLK Youth Overnight: “Peace Begins with U(U).”
When: January 19-20th, 5 pm Sunday – 12 pm Monday
Where: First Unitarian Society of Denver, 1400 Lafayette St
Who: Front range high school youth, advisers, and youth allies.
Why: To start a Revolution of Peace, Love, and Compassion, of course!
To Register: Email the completed MLK Registration Form to youthcoordinator@bvuuf.org ASAP!
Building Beloved Community 2014
Where: Two workshop events hosted by First Unitarian Church in Albuquerque, NM
When: January 24-25, 2014
Theme: Social Change as Religious Vocation and Who Are Our Neighbors?
Building skills for intercultural communication and community is key to living into the power and potential of our faith. Who Are Our Neighbors introduces participants to a developmental model of engaging with difference and culture. Based on the Developmental Model for Intercultural Sensitivity, it recognizes that each of us has varying degrees of exposure, familiarity, and comfort with differences. Differences can create challenges that can either invigorate or divide a church or community. We cannot benefit from the fullness of each person’s humanity or build the beloved community we yearn for unless we can see and appreciate the differences among us.
Who: Both events are open to laity and religious professionals, high school age and up.
High school youth, join us in Fort Collins, for the 2014 Winter CON!
Where: Foothills UU Church, 1815 Yorktown Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80526
When: February 7-9, 2014
Check in at 7:00 pm Friday, check out at 9:00 am Sunday.
Theme: “Standing on the Side of Love.” What does that mean to you? Con planners have a fun and inspirational event planned. We will begin by living our loving community covenant. Spiritual and creative activities are being planned. We will be engaged in workshops, worships and community building activities.
Cost: $45
Need-based educational discounts are available. Contact Jennica Davis-Hockett at jdavis@uua.org for more information.
Middle School CON
Where: All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 730 North Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
When: Friday, February 21 at 7pm – Saturday, Feb 22 at 7 pm for Middle Schoolers
HS counselors (10th-12th) are invited to stay for service the next morning.
Theme: Connecting to Covenant
Register Here! I know the middle school youth are excited!
Save the Date! QUUest and Spirit Quest UU Summer Camp
Where/When: July 6-12th, 2014 at La Foret Camp and Conference Center in Co. Springs, CO.
Highlights include: CommUUnity, Ropes Courses, Spiritual Practice and Growth, Crafts, Games, Workshops, Worship, Fun, and Friendship.
Contact: Camp Director, Eric Bliss for more info.
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To ensure you have the most up-to-date calendars, check here: COA Calendar and OWL Calendar.
If you would like more information about or would like to be involved in this vibrant ministry, please fill out the Boulder Youth Contact Form.
Thanks!
Emily Conger, Youth Coordinator
School of the Spirit
Boulder Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Email Me
BVUUF Youth Ministry Website
District Youth Conference Calendar
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