UU San Mateo - Coming of Age

Coming of Age

Like many Unitarian Universalist congregations, UUSM offers a Coming of Age curriculum for 8th through 10th graders.

The program is a fun and meaningful way to support our children’s transition to youth — and to remind the whole community to embrace our youth as the wonderful emerging young adults they are.

The program has four parts:

pairing youth with adult mentors;
discussions and retreats that foster self-awareness and confidence-building;
service to the church and community;
and a culminating affirmation ceremony.

Coming of Age is offered every other year, alternating with the Our Whole Lives curriculum. This year (2008-2009) is a "Coming of Age" year.

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“With grandparents and other adults of the extended family often hundreds or thousands of miles away, children have fewer and fewer opportunities to develop relationships with adults other than their parents. These are the gifts of religious community, the mixing of generations and the enduring nature of relationships.”

— Jeanne Harrison Nieuwejaar

The Gift of Faith