The Coming of Age Program at RRUUC is intended for 9th and 10th grade students. It is in addition to the regular youth group program.
Components of the program include
Personal Challenge. Participants will take part in activities that challenge and build their skills, competence and confidence.
Credo Statement. Youth will develop a statement of belief that reflects their current religious or spiritual beliefs.
Mentors. Each youth will work with an adult mentor and a youth mentor throughout the program. Parents will be invited to participate in sessions focusing on communication and teen issues. Mentors and youth will meet at least once a month as a Covenant Group to discuss relevant topics and participate in activities.
Service to RRUUC. Youth and mentors will choose a project that will give back to the congregation while learning about aspects of congregational activities and leadership.
Service to Community. Youth and mentors will participate in at least one community service project in the wider community
Trip to Boston. Youth will go on a 3-night trip to Boston to tour the UUA and UUSC headquarters, visit area UU churches, and explore our UU history in Boston.
Goals of the program include
- Reviewing and summarizing religious and spiritual growth and learning as youth prepare for the transition to adulthood
- Exploring ways to articulate ones Unitarian Universalist identity
- Experience service to others as a primary component of the UU faith
- Practicing communication and negotiation skills with parents.
- Developing a sense of self as a maturing individual
- Learning what it means to be a member of a faith community
- Create and strengthen friendships and connections within the community
Key Dates:
9/14: 12:301:30 Informational Meeting in Fireside Room
10/12: 12:30 p.m. Parent-Youth-Mentor Potluck Lunch
10/18-10/19: 8 a.m.10 a.m. Teambuilding Day and Overnight
3/7-3/8: 9 a.m.9 a.m. Urban Immersion and Overnight
4/8-4/11: Boston Trip (During MCPS Spring Break)
05/10/07: Celebration Ceremony!
Monthly Sunday gatherings from 12:303:30 p.m.:
November 9
December 14
January 11
February 8
May 3
For more information contact Beth Irikura at birikura(at)rruuc.org