This first week of June marks a time of transition for many families…the season of graduation and the awareness of new beginnings ahead. Here’s a great blog from a faith leader that frames the importance of this gradation season.

Auburn is proud to introduce you to a religious leader who that captured this beautiful spirit of transition in a speech this week. Click here to meet Auburn’s religious leader of the week, a high school student in New York City committed to healing the world and the community around her.

It’s not only the season of graduation transition but also the season when many families in your community may be thinking about the transition into summer and summer camp. Don’t miss this documentary to learn about this multifaith summer camp that shares the values of love and respect for all faiths…amidst the struggle of camp homesickness.

Wondering what are the origins of Youth Day and how it can be important to your faith community? Click here to learn about this important South African remembrance of those who lost their lives in the Soweto Uprising. Let Youth Day be an opportunity to talk about the legacy of apartheid and how it continues to challenge and invigorate all of us to go further in our work toward healing and repairing the world. Watch this clip from the documentary series Have You Heard from Johannesburg? to learn more about the Soweto Uprising. Interested in using this for Bible or Torah Study? Click here to learn more about Auburn’s upcoming Have You Heard from Johannesburg? faith-based curriculum.

Want to hear more inspiring words from women leaders across religious traditions? Click here to watch Auburn’s The 14th Annual Lives of Commitment Awards and click here to watch Auburn's inspiring panel discussion on Women, God and Money.

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Looking for more ideas to help your religious community? Contact Auburn’s Associate for Media and Education, the Rev. Kellie Anderson-Picallo at KAnderson-Picallo@AuburnSeminary.org with any questions.