Coming of Age Recognition
Personal Credos
At the end of the Coming of Age program, participants craft and present a worship service, celebrating their journeys and how they have grown. During the service, participants share personal “credo” statements. These can be presented as a statement of faith, a poem, a visual representation, or other mediums that feels authentic to the youth.
What will I do in COA?
Your schedule is busy, we know, so we are excited that you (and probably your guardians) have committed to this journey. When you enroll in Coming of Age you are joining a covenantal community, so there are some expectations.
- Attend and participate in orientation and the five meeting sessions
- You will be given reading about Unitarian Universalism
- If you’ve met one Unitarian Universalist, you’ve met one Unitarian Universalist. Our faith is comprised of people from all backgrounds, cultures and beliefs. You will have guided conversations with guardians, mentors, or other adults in the UU community.
- Your mentor will provide guidance on the selection and completion of two projects that reflect your needs, personal interests, and unique skills:
- One project is focused on the larger faith community
- The other is centered around your home congregation.
- Completion of community service hours
Explore your personal religious philosophies and ideas
A safe, brave space to talk about difficult issues of being a teenager
New friends who share your values
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Support, with small group ministry-style gatherings
A safe, compassionate, affirming religious community for your young person
