Hosts Ember Kelley and Joy Berry discuss the “Why’s” of a Whole Church Approach to RE (Religious Exploration).  Hot off the presses and fresh from General Assembly’s vote to accept Article II.  Our shared values find a new home in a multigenerational approach to ministry. 

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Music: "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

Quiana Denae Perkins, Kathy Smith, and Jenn Blosser join our hosts to discuss the ins and outs of the new proposed Article II changes to our UUA bylaws that are coming up at this summer's General Assembly.  It's a hot topic right now and the conversation is sweltering!

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https://www.uua.org/uuagovernance/committees/article-ii-study-commission

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Music: "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

Ep 3.5 | April 2024

Join Rev Tyler Coles and Rev Dayna Edwards as they explore the critical importance of faith development and its role in driving forward paradigmatic shifts for congregations toward greater equity, health, and vibrancy.

Music: "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

Members of the National Emerging Adult Taskforce (NEAT) and Young Adult Revival Network (YARN) talk about these important ministries and how to better engage and support this vital demographic in our UU communities.

Music: "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

What is "Threshold Conversations?"  How did it start?  What are its purposes and goals?

January's episode is a flashback of sorts as we delve into the origins of Threshold.

Come listen to Rev Marisol Caballero and our co-host, running double duty as panelist- Joy Berry, as they discuss the origins of Threshold Conversations, the Unitarian Universalist religious education initiative and the focus for this Season's episodes. 

To learn more visit:
https://www.uua.org/threshold-conversations

Music: "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

Meet religious educators Dana Lundquist, Marena McGregor, and Rev Sierra Marie Gerfao.  All three grew up UU, with two of the three participating in COA as youth, while all three now teach COA in their present congregational roles.  To a person, they each have incredibly salient and unique perspectives on this milestone program.  You'll be amazed at yet another mind blowing conversation unpacking liberal religious education from the perspective of luminary minds crossing thresholds.

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

Music: "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

It's a new season of JUUst Breathe!  As we bid goodbye to Shannon, we say hello to our new co-host, Joy Berry.  It's bittersweet.  

But what isn't bittersweet is the amazing conversation about Coming of Age with our sensational panel:

Rev Dr Gregory Carrow Boyd
Cameron Young
Rev Leia Durland Jones

We talk about it all, including about how Unitarian Universalism is in its own adolescent coming of age moment.

Give it a listen...

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

Music: "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

Co-host Shannon Harper pulls double-duty (while other co-host Eric Bliss continues to enjoy a sabbatical break) in this discussion with Marissa A. 
Gutiérrez Vicario, Founder and Executive Director of "Art and Resistance Through Education (ARTE)" on empowering youth to become "Artivists": activists who use art to make positive change.

Music: "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

Join Shannon as she welcomes Aly Champion, Zac Baker, and Gavin Howell, Unitarian young adult friends from (as Eric would say) “across the pond” to discuss the growth of online and hybrid Unitarian youth and Young Adult ministry in Great Britain. Hear how it is it similar, or dissimilar , to online/hybrid UU ministry in the US. Learn how they are using technology to create in-person gatherings and extend their reach beyond the British Isles. 

If you’d like to participate in International Meet-ups, please email Gavin Howell at: “[email protected]” 

(As a bonus, in this episode you’ll also learn where the heck Eric is;)).

Music: "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

Shannon and Eric meet Peren Tiemann and Avery Hammill, members of Students Demand Action. They describe their call to activism in the aftermath of the mass shooting at Marjory Douglas Stoneman High School, successful strategies for limiting gun violence, the joy of working together to create change, and how you can advocate for responsible gun policy, too.

Music: "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb