UU San Mateo

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 (2012-2013) is a "Coming of Age" year.