~ Welcome to OurSpace ~
An online resource for Teens & Young Adults
living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue or
Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia Syndrome
& Chemical Injury/Multiple Chemical Sensitivities
~ Featuring a Multi-Faith Directory and webpages relating to global topics such as World peace and the environment ~
WoRLd PeAce
One Million Peace Signs - Add a photo symbolising peace to the online collage - Add peace prose, peace events & learn how to say'peace' in different languages. Site includes historical data on peace symbols
Peace Maker Game - Computer game inspired by real events in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict - Be a leader & bring peace to the nation before your term in office ends - 2 games in one & 3 levels of difficulty - Mac or PC, PG-13 rating, avail in several languages
gReeN Pages
The Prince's Rainforests Project - "Destruction of the rainforests has very real and very serious consequences for us all - today and tomorrow. The PRP has launched a global awareness campaign to improve understanding of the link between rainforests and climate change and the need for urgent action to stop deforestation. Sign up to show your support today! It only takes a moment to help spread the message around the world…"
Recyclezone - Educational resources from Waste Watch - the site for schools, children and teachers that tells you what's what in the world of waste! -
Check out the fun activities & quizzes
WebEcoist - sister site to WebUrbanist, these are adult sites published by Webist Media, an independent online publishing group that aim to educate and fascinate, providing unique original content to an audience of over a million each and every month. Budding designers, ecologists & scientists may enjoy the fascinating articles on topics such as: devasting sinkholes, fractal designs found in nature, crop circles, strange animals, cool and crazy green designs...
iNTeR-FaiTh
Belief-O-Matic Quiz - Even if YOU don't know what faith you are, Belief-O-Matic knows. Answer 20 questions about your concept of God, the afterlife, human nature, and more, and Belief-O-Matic will tell you what religion (if any) you practice...or ought to consider practicing.
What Do You Believe Project - Award winning documentary - The What Do You Believe? Project was conceived in 1998 in order to promote tolerance and understanding among American teenagers from different religious and spiritual backgrounds. 200 teenagers have been interviewed for this project, and their beliefs and experiences are incorporated in a unique 49-minute educational documentary.
Beliefnet - Teen section of one the largest multi-faith sites on the web - includes Teen advice, disussions, features, community, e-cards and heaps more!...
Religions of the Book
ChRisTiaNitY
Christian Millionaire - test your knowledge and play Who Wants to be a Millionaire - the Christian version !
Christian Music Central - The latest releases. News, reviews and interviews
Christian Myspace Layouts - Ready made layouts, icons & avatars, graphics, glitter & banners
Christian Teen Forums.com (CTF) - Community, chat, games arcade. Catagories include; health & nutrition, education, entertainment, art, poetry, books, jokes & stories, sport, relationships, current affairs
Christian Rock Lyrics.com - Metal, punk, alt rock, hardcore and pop...
Fresh Expressions - 'Fresh Expressions encourages new forms of church for a fast changing world, working with Christians from a variety of denominations and traditions.
The initiative has resulted in hundreds of new congregations being formed alongside more traditional churches.'
GodTube - young adult channel similar to YouTube, feat. videos, virtual bible, prayer wall, video chat and groups to join
Online Bible Study Tools - Read the Bible in one year!
Prayer For Youth.com - Christian place for teens, prayer request, videos and more...
Street Brand Magazine - Christian Teen & Youth Magazine - Podcast or music to download. Become a fan on Facebook or a MySpace friend. Meet like-minded people, chat in the forum write a blog.
ChRisTiaN deNomINatiOnS
CatHoLicisM
Beginning Catholic - Learn Christian Meditation: Catholic mental prayer - Beginning Catholic provides a 'guide to a life of faith for life-long or beginning Catholics.'
The Hands & Feet Show - listen & subscribe FREE online, to podcasts for Catholic teens & young adults. Chat on the forums and learn about Catholicism
Life Teen - "an international Catholic movement that serves the Church by providing resources and faith experiences that help lead teens closer to Christ. This is accomplished through a vibrant Eucharistic spirituality and by creating opportunities for teens to grow in their faith. Currently, more than 1,050 parishes in 22 countries implement the Life Teen model. Seeing teens come into relationships with Christ is what motivates us to serve."
Omega Rock - Catholic Radio
Real Love Inc - "We believe that we find real, authentic love through understanding our dignity as male and female -- created in the image and likeness of God -- and through respecting our Creator's plan for the beautiful, powerful gift of human sexuality."
You Turns - Catholic Youth Ministry support
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jUDaisM
JVibe - Magazine for Jewish Teens plus online Jewish community
The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life
The largest Jewish campus organization in the world, Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life provides opportunities for Jewish students at more than 500 colleges and universities to explore and celebrate their Jewish identity through its global network of regional centers, campus Foundations and Hillel student organizations. Hillel is working to provoke a renaissance of Jewish life.
Teen-to-Teen - a project of the non-profit organization Sites for Education
and Culture
Israel Highway - a weekly email publication prepared specifically for high school students attending public, private, religious and day schools. Its primary mission is to provide students with factual information and historical context on modern Israel, including current events, politics, society, science and culture. The Israel HighWay hopes to add to students' knowledge about Israel, enhance identification with Israel and provide tools and resources to enable readers
to be effective advocates for Israel in high school, college and beyond.
Student contributions are welcome.
The Lockers - where Jewish teens speak freely. Website created by rabbis who felt discouraged from asking questions when they were teens attending Yeshiva. They created
the site so Jewish teens would have a safe place to ask questions and express their beliefs.
A place where they can let their guard down, where each of them is totally anonymous, but where they all share a common background of being raised with Jewish values.
BabagaNewz - BabagaNewz is a full-color monthly classroom magazine for grades 4-7 that accurately and thoughtfully analyzes major news stories, religious holidays, cultural events and youth trends that play an important part in our children's lives. Each issue of BabagaNewz is organized around a specific Jewish value.
jewish deNomINatiOnS
Conservative Judaism
United Synagogue Youth - The Department of Youth Activities, of The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, inspires Jewish youth to explore, celebrate and practice ethical values, Zionism and community responsibility based on the ideology of the Conservative Movement
Progressive Judaism
Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism - "The Young Adult Leadership Forum (YALF) is a framework for young adults in the 20-30 age range (particularly students in higher education) interested in exploring and developing a pluralistic Jewish way of life."
Netzer Olami - "Netzer Olami aims to serve the educational needs of all young Progressive Jews and Reform Zionists wherever they may be, helping to create a strong and meaningful bond with Israel and Jewish tradition through shlichut (emissaries), Israel programs and camps around the world. Netzer Olami is currently active on six continents and provides services to all communities that make up the World Union for Progressive Judaism."
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Baha'iSm
Bahai Youth.org - comprehensive list of Baha'i youth communities & workshops
throughout the world
Baha'i Faith Index - Youth & Children page - useful links
Baha'i Youth.com - online community for young Baha'i's
Baha'i Youth Committee for England - blog, downloads, RSS, news, events, calendar
Baha'i Youth Resources, Schools, SED Projects - comprehensive links list
Eastern Religions, Spiritualities
& Philosophies
SIKhisM
British Organisation of Sikh Students Sikhsangat ~ The Voice of Sikh Youth - Sikhi forum with multimedia downloads
TaOisM
Article: The Tao of Star Wars - a look at the Taoist concept of wu wei through the lens of the Star Wars series
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Other Religions, Spiritualities
& Philosophies
UNitarianism & Universalism
The Online Directory of Unitarian Universalist Young Adults - Online interface to assist Young Adult UU's communicate with one another, register for events & find Young Adult groups
ChRistiaN ScieNce
TMC Youth - A healing community of youth around the globe united by the healing mission of Christian Science. Videos, podcasts, blogs, articles, university activities, forums
QuAkeRism
Young Friends General Meeting - the national organisation for young Quakers in Britain
(18-30) - Home of the Young Quakers magazine - a forum for religious, social,
environmental & other issues
Leap Confronting Website - Leap Confronting Conflict is a national voluntary youth organisation and registered charity providing opportunities, regionally and nationally, for young people and adults to explore creative approaches to conflicts in their lives.
Friendlink - a messageboard for young Quakers
YQSpace - a website for & about young Quakers
YoRuBa
Yoruba Youth Online - international site created by the Yoruba Youth Corporation, allowing members to stay updated. 'You do not have to be Yoruba to join, everyone is welcome to be part of us.'
Nature Spiritualities
& Philosophies
naTive ameRiCaN SpiRiTuaLity
Cherowolfs Lodge of Legends - sit by the fire & listen to the stories, poetry & prayers of old, handed from the Elders
foLkLoRe
Fairy Powder Recipe - Make fairy powder for your garden or window box to attract fairies
Real Fairies - 'Exploring the real world of fairy, their myths and their magic.'
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