This leadership development training and conference is for Unitarian Universalist young adults who are current or aspiring young adult or campus ministry group leaders. It is targeted specifically for those in the Greater Metro NY area, and open to other young adults who would like to travel and join. It will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock in Manhasset, NY  and is accessible through public transit. We will begin at 8pm EST on Friday, April 12th and conclude in the morning on Sunday, April 14th.

Pick-ups and drop-offs from the train, as well as parking are available.  Lodging will be provided on Friday and Saturday night. Snacks will be provided Friday night, with all meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday.

Registrations are due Friday, April 5th and there is no cost to attend this conference. A limited amount of travel scholarships are available. For more details about this conference before registering, go to our Blue Boat Blog post on this conference: http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/young-adults/nyleadershipcon/.


There will be two tracks available for this conference:

1. Young Adult and Campus Ministry Leadership for Emerging Leaders
Small group facilitation, organizing a group and effective advertising, with preparation to lead Spirit in Practice curriculum.
(Curriculum available for free online: http://www.uua.org/re/tapestry/adults/practice/index.shtml)

2. Young Adult and Campus Ministry Leadership for Experienced Leaders
Preparation and training to lead Building the World We Dream About for Young Adults curriculum, as well as training for organizing in the wider community.
(Curriculum available for free online: http://www.uua.org/re/tapestry/adults/btwwdaya/index.shtml)