The youth group has now chosen its Social Action Theme for the 2011-2012 church year. Modeling after previous local service project years, we will be basing the majority of our Social Action projects this year around a single theme. Because this year is a local service year (alternating with service trips, such as volunteering last year on the Navajo Reservation,) all of our projects will be based in our community and the Greater Boston area.
The concept of a theme is to have an arch for our projects, offering a sense of connection among our Social Action events. And while doing so, the Youth Group is aiming to grow stronger by using teamwork to reach a common goal. There will be multiple volunteer opportunities throughout the year not only for individuals, but youth and advisors to work together. Everyone will be able to contribute towards this theme.
The theme we have selected for this year is "Homes & Homelessness.” After working in small groups, discussing possible proposals, we took it to an entire group vote. After two rounds of voting, the winner was Homes & Homelessness.
One of the most important aspects of this theme is that it is in line with our Unitarian Universalist values and Economic Justice.
The projects that incorporate this somewhat broad theme may include (but are not limited to) volunteering at shelters and/or food pantries, advocating the need for safe homes, working with local organizations providing housing to individuals and families, etc. Over the next few weeks the youth group will be beginning to incorporate this theme into our calendar. Projects pertaining our theme will be spread all throughout the year.
I look forward to beginning the Social Action year with the youth group very soon and we welcome any suggestions form the congregation.
The concept of a theme is to have an arch for our projects, offering a sense of connection among our Social Action events. And while doing so, the Youth Group is aiming to grow stronger by using teamwork to reach a common goal. There will be multiple volunteer opportunities throughout the year not only for individuals, but youth and advisors to work together. Everyone will be able to contribute towards this theme.
The theme we have selected for this year is "Homes & Homelessness.” After working in small groups, discussing possible proposals, we took it to an entire group vote. After two rounds of voting, the winner was Homes & Homelessness.
One of the most important aspects of this theme is that it is in line with our Unitarian Universalist values and Economic Justice.
The projects that incorporate this somewhat broad theme may include (but are not limited to) volunteering at shelters and/or food pantries, advocating the need for safe homes, working with local organizations providing housing to individuals and families, etc. Over the next few weeks the youth group will be beginning to incorporate this theme into our calendar. Projects pertaining our theme will be spread all throughout the year.
I look forward to beginning the Social Action year with the youth group very soon and we welcome any suggestions form the congregation.
Erika Tai
High School Sophomore
Youth Group Social Action Coordinator
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