Senior Youth Group
Our lively Senior Youth Group meets weekly, usually on Sundays (the kids decide the best meeting time). They also often have additional gatherings outside of church. This is a place where high school kids can “be themselves,” exploring spirituality, relationships, creativity or whatever it is that happens when they are together. They are advised by a male and female adult advisor team.
Coming of Age
Coming of Age is a special program for youth at a transitional age that helps them confront the challenges and responsibilities of growing up while also learning about Unitarian Universalist beliefs, history, worship and social concerns. Youth are encouraged to express their views about personal philosophy and theology using reflection, journaling, credo writing and discussion. Participants meet with other youth as well as adult mentors outside of the usual Sunday morning RE Program. The program includes overnights, a trip to Boston and culminates with a Coming of Age worship service and ceremony at the end of the church year. This program will be offered during the fall of 2008 and continue into the winter.
Owl Sexuality Education Programs
A2U2 offers OWL every other year for youth in 7th and 8th grades. It will be offered again in the 2008-2009 church year. Based in the belief that sexual health is part of our spiritual wholeness, OWL was designed to help participants make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health and behavior. It equips participants with accurate, age-appropriate information in a variety of subject areas. OWL not only provides facts about anatomy and human development, but also helps participants to clarify their values, build skills, and understand the spiritual, emotional, social, and political aspects of sexuality as well.
Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church is a partner of the Real Life. Real Talk. Campaign. initiated by
Planned Parenthood Federation of America.