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Topic Descriptions

2014-10-01T19:58:11Z

Andrew:

'''Tuesday Nights'''

The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group has a rotating topic schedule for our Tuesday night meetings. On the first Tuesday of each month we meet for a Community Building discussion or activity, on the second Tuesday we meet for a Spiritual Discussion, on the third Tuesday we meet for either Creative Sharing or a Creative Activity and on the fourth Tuesday we meet for a Worship based discussion or activity. If a month has five Tuesdays, the last Tuesday in the month is used for trying out new and different topics or activities. A short description of each weekly topic can be found below.

'''Community Building'''

On the first Tuesday of each month, we have a community building activity. In the past, these have ranged from ice-breakers to games to activities that help us get to know each other better. At our September, 2014 planning meeting, we talked about focusing on getting to know each other better and building trust and teamwork. This theme is pretty broad, so it can be interpreted how the leader likes!

'''Spiritual Discussion'''

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'''Creative Activity'''

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'''Creative Sharing'''

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'''Worship'''

-under construction-

First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group

2014-03-20T23:27:41Z

Andrew: /* Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources */ removing link to google group

__NOTOC__

==Who We Are==

The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats.

Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome!

==Time and Place==

The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts two events every week at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]] in addition to several special events each year.

Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15PM to 9:00PM for our weekly discussion or activity. Details on our topic schedule can be found [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Topic_Descriptions here].

We also host an informal lunch that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more.

==Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources==

Boston-area hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here].

Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section.

Interested in joining a campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email [mailto:ya-cm@uua.org ya-cm@uua.org] to connect with an existing group or start your own!

==Other Online Resources==

[http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino.

[http://pluralism.org/religion/unitarian-universalism An Overview of Unitarian Universalism], hosted at The Pluralism Project (and authored by one of our own UU young adults!)

[http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/young-adults/ "Blue Boat"] the Unitarian Universalist Association's blog about Young Adult Ministries

These are also available on our former [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources Resources page].

==Contact==

If you have any questions or would like any additional information please feel free to contact us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org].

First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group

2014-03-16T18:38:32Z

Andrew: removing table of contents

__NOTOC__

==Who We Are==

The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats.

Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome!

==Time and Place==

The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts two events every week at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]] in addition to several special events each year.

Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15PM to 9:00PM for our weekly discussion or activity. Details on our topic schedule can be found [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Topic_Descriptions here].

We also host an informal lunch that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more.

==Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources==

Boston-area hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here].

Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section.

Interested in joining a campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email [mailto:ya-cm@uua.org ya-cm@uua.org] to connect with an existing group or start your own!

We are also active at [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cambridge-yag our Google group].

==Other Online Resources==

[http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino.

[http://pluralism.org/religion/unitarian-universalism An Overview of Unitarian Universalism], hosted at The Pluralism Project (and authored by one of our own UU young adults!)

[http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/young-adults/ "Blue Boat"] the Unitarian Universalist Association's blog about Young Adult Ministries

These are also available on our former [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources Resources page].

==Contact==

If you have any questions or would like any additional information please feel free to contact us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org].

First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group

2014-03-16T18:37:26Z

Andrew: Changed formatting of section headers to be more Wiki-style

==Who We Are==

The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats.

Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome!

==Time and Place==

The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts two events every week at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]] in addition to several special events each year.

Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15PM to 9:00PM for our weekly discussion or activity. Details on our topic schedule can be found [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Topic_Descriptions here].

We also host an informal lunch that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more.

==Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources==

Boston-area hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here].

Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section.

Interested in joining a campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email [mailto:ya-cm@uua.org ya-cm@uua.org] to connect with an existing group or start your own!

We are also active at [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cambridge-yag our Google group].

==Other Online Resources==

[http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino.

[http://pluralism.org/religion/unitarian-universalism An Overview of Unitarian Universalism], hosted at The Pluralism Project (and authored by one of our own UU young adults!)

[http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/young-adults/ "Blue Boat"] the Unitarian Universalist Association's blog about Young Adult Ministries

These are also available on our former [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources Resources page].

==Contact==

If you have any questions or would like any additional information please feel free to contact us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org].

First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group

2014-03-16T18:35:15Z

Andrew: linking to google group under resources

'''Who We Are'''

The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats.

Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome!

'''Time and Place'''

The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts two events every week at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]] in addition to several special events each year.

Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15PM to 9:00PM for our weekly discussion or activity. Details on our topic schedule can be found [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Topic_Descriptions here].

We also host an informal lunch that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more.

'''Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources'''

Boston-area hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here].

Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section.

Interested in joining a campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email [mailto:ya-cm@uua.org ya-cm@uua.org] to connect with an existing group or start your own!

We are also active at [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cambridge-yag our Google group].

'''Other Online Resources'''

[http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino.

[http://pluralism.org/religion/unitarian-universalism An Overview of Unitarian Universalism], hosted at The Pluralism Project (and authored by one of our own UU young adults!)

[http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/young-adults/ "Blue Boat"] the Unitarian Universalist Association's blog about Young Adult Ministries

These are also available on our former [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources Resources page].

'''Contact'''

If you have any questions or would like any additional information please feel free to contact us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org].