Jill Schwendeman

"Jill M. Schwendeman is director of youth programs at White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church in Mahtomedi, Minnesota. She has served as creative director for two non-profit coalitions and has designed award-winning social action programs for youth and adults. Schwendeman holds a master's degree from the Chicago Divinity School. . ." Meg Riley, UUA Directory of Advocacy and Witness, said of this work, "'When Youth Lead' ranges from prophetic to the nitty gritty. Schwendeman's ideas for social action could launch any youth group into an adventure of learning about a spiritual practice centered in 'deeds not creeds'. Her approach is pastoral and this gem of a handbook will indeed unleash great power."… (meer)