Meet Nic from Arnprior, Ontario!
1. Where are you from and what congregation do you attend?
I am from the wondrous town of Arnprior, Ontario and attend the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa.
2. Why did you want to become a Youth Envoy? Is there a particular global issue that you feel passionately about?
I became a Youth Envoy to bridge the gap between my Youth Group and our UU-UNO working group. I feel it is crucial to have both groups on the same page for both collaborative and support purposes. As an envoy, I wanted to act as the bridge between the UU-UNO working group and the surrounding church community. I feel most fervently about women’s rights. My eyes just lit up when it came to my knowledge that the topic would be the focal point of this year’s seminar. I feel so strongly that this global issue is crucial to equality and international development; both of which I strongly support as a Unitarian Universalist youth going into Int. development.
3. Have you been to Spring Seminar yet?
I have attended the Spring Seminar for the past two consecutive years. This past Spring Seminar focusing on women’s rights was (by far) the most influential to me.
4. Do you have any advice for other Youth Envoys?
Try your best to advocate the benefits of the UU-UNO, and show physical proof of your experience at Spring Seminars and/ or fundraising events. It can be as simple as facilitating a slide show after service to stress youth involvement. Just do whatever it takes to bring your personal experiences created through the UU-UNO to those who may be interested and/ or support you as well as the organization.
5. If you could have any super power, what would it be?
My all-time favorite super power would have to be time control. I think it would be incredible to experience history first hand!
