The Weekly Liberal 4/21: “Youth Sunday: Knowing One Another”
Nearly 25 years ago, I spoke during the Youth Sunday service at my home congregation of Foothills Unitarian Church, in Fort Collins, CO. I don’t remember exactly what I said or how well I said it, but what I do remember is this: after the service, a number of adult members of the church came up to me (and other youth) and thanked us for what we had shared. They asked me questions. They listened intently. They were genuinely interested in what I had to say.
Up until this point, Foothills Unitarian Church hadn’t really felt like my church; sure, I was very involved in the youth group, and that felt like home, but as far as the larger church and my place in it, I wasn’t so sure. But after Youth Sunday, and feeling seen, heard, and deeply engaged, I knew I belonged. Suddenly, the whole church was my church; I knew other adults and they knew me.
This Sunday is Youth Sunday at First Universalist, when the youth of this church will share their faith and themselves with us – through music, word, and deep creativity. We will also recognize our graduating high school Seniors.
I hope you make every effort to come to this service, to listen to our youth, and connect with them after the service. All of us are changed by this exchange, as we come to know and see one another ever more deeply. Together, we make this our church!
I’ll see you on Sunday,
Justin
Read this week’s full issue of The Weekly Liberal here.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.