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Religious Education - Youth/Teen Programs for 2009-10
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Questions or comments about religious education for youth at our church?
Call our DRE, Liza Spisto, at 978-456-7788. |
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Middle School Youth Group - 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
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Middle school youth group meets
on Sundays from 11:30-12:30. Youth
advisors work with youth to create a fun and caring environment were youth enjoy
being together. Much of middle school youth group involves action, social
action projects, drumming, making soup. Occasionally, thought provoking movies are
shown, followed up by group discussions.
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Three separate months during the year, parent
volunteers lead youth in an exploration of a different faith. Classroom learning
is combined with witnessing a service from another tradition.
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Ninth Grade Programming - Coming of Age
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The Coming of Age program
helps youth formulate and articulate their faith. We begin with a quick review of the tenets of Unitarian
Universalism and then address the BIG questions together. In an atmosphere of acceptance, we strive to create an
environment that nurtures personal and spiritual growth. Once completed, youth will
participate in a ceremony on June 7.
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Senior High Youth Group - 9th through 12th graders
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| This group meets regularly for discussion, planning social projects, worship,
fun and fellowship. Most meetings are on the first and third Sundays of the
month, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the parlor of the Fellowship Building.
See the church calendar for exact dates. |
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| Senior High Youth group participants are free to discuss anything — religion,
politics, sexuality, school, music, poetry, social issues, or whatever is
important to them. Emphasis is on the creation of an accepting, supportive
community which respects the feelings and needs of individuals. In addition to
the goals of fun, learning, worship, and social action, these young people will
have an opportunity to develop leadership skills within their group, in the
congregation, and in the community. |
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Our Whole Lives (OWL)
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Our Whole Lives is part of the well-respected human sexuality program
that has been offered by Unitarian Universalist congregations for over 30
years. We will
offer this comprehensive teen sexuality education to our eighth and ninth graders
this year.
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Youth Adult Committee (YAC)
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The Youth Adult Committee, whose members are both interested adults and
peer-elected teens, works in partnership with the Director of Religious
Education and youth advisors to plan, carry out, and assess the programs,
classes, and special events specific to youth in 7th through 12th grades.
Committee meetings are on the first Sunday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in the
Fellowship Building. Visitors are welcome. |
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