Programs for Junior and Senior High Youth
Wizards of Wonder
Sundays at 9:30 am
Youth in grades 6-12 are invited to attend the worship service or gather in the Welcome Center in Room 311 (aka, the Library) on the second and 4th Sundays of the month to enjoy mornings of magic and wonder. Unleash your inner wizard and learn things to amaze your friends while exploring the connection between magic, mystery and spirituality, and especially our UU values. We’ll learn magic effects with numbers, stones, coins/money magic, cards, mentalism, and other mystical illusions. Rev. Tom Owen-Towle, along with his able assistants Esmeralda Gomez & Käthe Larick, invite you to join them on this journey. All the necessary props and supplies will be provided and snacks will be available, too.
Throughout the year, special service projects will also be offered at 9:30.
Sundays at 9:30 am
Youth in grades 6-12 are invited to attend the worship service or gather in the Welcome Center in Room 311 (aka, the Library) on the second and 4th Sundays of the month to enjoy mornings of magic and wonder. Unleash your inner wizard and learn things to amaze your friends while exploring the connection between magic, mystery and spirituality, and especially our UU values. We’ll learn magic effects with numbers, stones, coins/money magic, cards, mentalism, and other mystical illusions. Rev. Tom Owen-Towle, along with his able assistants Esmeralda Gomez & Käthe Larick, invite you to join them on this journey. All the necessary props and supplies will be provided and snacks will be available, too.
Throughout the year, special service projects will also be offered at 9:30.
The Mid-morning Mix
Sundays 10:30-11:30 am
Youth in grades 6-12 are invited to gather in Room 114b for snacks, check-in, and conversation with their friends and advisors that is centered around the monthly worship theme.
Sundays 10:30-11:30 am
Youth in grades 6-12 are invited to gather in Room 114b for snacks, check-in, and conversation with their friends and advisors that is centered around the monthly worship theme.
Young Religious Unitarian Universalists (YRUU)
Sundays 11:30 am
Youth in grades 9-12 are invited to meet on the 1st & 3rd Sundays (and the rare 5th Sunday) in Room 114b for group discussions on topics ranging from UU identity, spirituality, world religions, relationship concerns, the environment and other contemporary issues. On the 2nd & 4th Sundays, youth are encouraged to attend the worship service or to participate in special community service projects when scheduled.
Sundays 11:30 am
Youth in grades 9-12 are invited to meet on the 1st & 3rd Sundays (and the rare 5th Sunday) in Room 114b for group discussions on topics ranging from UU identity, spirituality, world religions, relationship concerns, the environment and other contemporary issues. On the 2nd & 4th Sundays, youth are encouraged to attend the worship service or to participate in special community service projects when scheduled.
Middle School UU Group Sessions (MUUGS)
Fridays 6:30-8:30 pm
Youth in grades 6-8 are invited to gather on the 1st & 3rd Fridays in Room 114b for movies, games, discussion, food and fun!
Fridays 6:30-8:30 pm
Youth in grades 6-8 are invited to gather on the 1st & 3rd Fridays in Room 114b for movies, games, discussion, food and fun!
Friday Night YRUU
Time: TBA.
Youth grades 9-12 are invited to meet on the 2nd & 4th Fridays in Room 114b for worship, food, discussion (raps), and other fun social activities or community service projects.
Time: TBA.
Youth grades 9-12 are invited to meet on the 2nd & 4th Fridays in Room 114b for worship, food, discussion (raps), and other fun social activities or community service projects.
Other Sunday morning activities
Youth are encouraged to volunteer as ushers, greeters, kitchen assistants and to participate in special community service and hands-on social justice projects. Youth leadership roles are encouraged and supported throughout the program in ways that are appropriate for the ages and maturity of the youth. Several offerings occur at times other than Sunday morning including a Coming of Age Program, Our Whole Lives (a comprehensive Human Sexuality Program), and other opportunities for multigenerational interaction.
Youth are encouraged to volunteer as ushers, greeters, kitchen assistants and to participate in special community service and hands-on social justice projects. Youth leadership roles are encouraged and supported throughout the program in ways that are appropriate for the ages and maturity of the youth. Several offerings occur at times other than Sunday morning including a Coming of Age Program, Our Whole Lives (a comprehensive Human Sexuality Program), and other opportunities for multigenerational interaction.
2019 Coming of Age Program
The Coming of Age (CoA) program is designed for middle school youth (grades 6-8 or the equivalent for homeschooled youth) and their parents. This is a very important time for adolescents and for their parents. We want to take the time to acknowledge this, to help our youth explore who they are and what they believe. We also want parents to know that, as a community, we are here for them as they go through this transition. Each youth has an adult mentor who accompanies them through the sessions. The mentor is an active member in the church and is selected by the youth and their family. A team of leaders works with the youth and their mentors while another team works with the parents. Two sessions are held concurrently and with an opportunity for the groups to meet together for activities. The first information meeting for this year's CoA program will be held in Room 114b at 1:00 pm. A second information meeting will be offered and a final check-in meeting with youth and mentors will be held. The CoA classes for parents and youth will begin on (date TBA), but a special team building event will take place on (date TBA).
Summer Jazz Ensemble
The Summer Jazz Ensemble is a multigenerational jazz music experience for people of all ages. This is your chance to learn some jazz or hone your talents under the supportive leadership of our director. Don't play an instrument? We need vocalists, too! Keep an eye on the church newsletter, The Window, to see when rehearsals begin.
More Info
Download our 2018 Youth Program Brochure . (update coming soon)
