News and Events
Welcome to the feature news page for Joseph Priestley District Young Adult and Campus Ministry. For the latest updates, join the JPD Young Adult News Google Group. Be sure to visit the calendar for local as well as District events. You are welcome to contact the JPD UU Young Adult Network by e-mail.
New Book by UU Minister
Rev. Ken Beldon, Lead Minister of Wellsprings Congregation in Chester Springs, PA, has edited a new book that is especially of interest to young adults. "Wrestling With Adulthood: UU Men Talk About Growing Up" includes essays by seven authors, who look back on traveling the distance from boyhood to adulthood. The book is now available from the UUA Bookstore.
Apply for a Grant
Joseph Priestley District Young Adult and Campus Ministry offers grants to support Campus Ministry outreach, Young Adult lifespan faith development, public Young Adult or Campus events, and other projects. New, friendlier application are now available.
If your congregation is a Fair Share contributor and fired up about Young Adult and Campus Ministry, consider applying for a grant to support staff or programs. To learn more about funding to support programs or staff positions, contact the Grants Sub-Committee. See the Grants Page for information and to download an application.
At Your Service
This newsletter has been brought to you by Christopher D. Sims and by the Lifespan Faith Development department of the Joseph Priestley District. Please contact Christopher (at) jpduua (dot) org with questions or story ideas.
The JPD UUYAN Steering Committee and the Director for Young Adult and Campus Ministry are at your service. If you have a question, great news to share, or just want to reach out in Young Adult fellowship, drop us a line. Staff and volunteers are available for workshops, phone consultations, and on-line chats. We look forward to hearing from you!