Coming of Age Ceremony and Celebration

What do you think is the nature of being human?

What do you think happens when we die?

How has First Universalist Church shaped you as a person of faith?

What do you think God is or is not?

These are some of the questions that 9th and 10th graders have grappled with throughout the year in Coming of Age class. Coming of Age is a beloved tradition in Unitarian Universalism. Instead of asking our youth to sign on to a particular creed or dogma, we charge them with discerning for themselves what they hold dear, using the 7 principles as a guide. To round out the Coming of Age experience, each student is asked to distill their core beliefs about life, God, and humanity into a personal statement of belief.

The yearlong Coming of Age journey will culminate on Saturday, May 13th at the Coming of Age ceremony. At this ceremony, each youth will stand on the chancel and share their personal credo with family, friends, and community members. Coming of Age youth have put in a great deal of time and thought into their statements. On May 13, our congregation has an opportunity to honor and celebrate the thoughtfulness of an incredible group of young people. All are welcome and warmly invited to attend.

The Coming of Age ceremony and worship service will take place on Saturday, May 13 at 3 p.m. in the sanctuary. A celebratory potluck reception in the Social Hall will directly follow the service.