2009 – 2010 YRUU

YOUNG RELIGIOUS UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS

A JOINT YOUTH GROUP OF FIRST & SECOND UNITARIAN CHURCHES OF OMAHA

FOR YOUTH IN GRADES 7 - 12

The GOALS of YRUU:

Grow life-long Unitarian Universalists

Provide worship, celebration and rites of passage for UU youth

Learn about the traditions and heritage of Unitarian Universalism

Develop personal growth, relationship building & leadership skills for youth

Help youth to develop a social conscience and learn to be agents of change, as a group and individually, in the world

Develop continuity and foster communication between age levels of youth within the program

Foster tolerance, understanding and acceptance of diversity

ABOUT THE OMAHA YRUU - Young Religious Unitarian Universalists:

The YRUU meets every Wednesday night from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at First Unitarian Church during the school year, from September to May. YRUU provides a place for youth to explore life in a respectful & safe environment. There are six components to balanced youth group programming: a) structured programs b) social opportunities c) worship d) social action e) opportunities for leadership and f) building a greater understanding between youth & adults.

For more information, contact Cheryll Wallace, Youth Director, or Ben and Shari Wallace, Youth Leaders, by calling the church or emailing OmahaYRUU@gmail.com.

YRUU begins in September and will continue until May at First Unitarian.

Wednesday Night YRUU Schedule

7:00 - 7:30: Check In
7:30 - 8:10: Workshops in small groups
8:10 - 8:30: Worship

May 2010

Wed. 5/05/10: End of the Year Banquet 7-9 p.m.- Old Market Spaghetti Works
Sun. 5/09/10: Youth Coming of Age Service First Unitarian Church at BOTH the 9:30 & 11:15 services

June 2010

Sun. 6/20/10: Youth Coming of Age Service at Second Unitarian at 10:30 a.m.

Other Programs for Youth

Our Whole Lives Program (OWL)

Our Whole Lives(OWL) helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health and behavior. It equips participants with accurate, age-appropriate information in six subject areas: human development, relationships, personal skills, sexual behavior, sexual health and society and culture. Grounded in a holistic view of sexuality, Our Whole Lives provides not only facts about anatomy and human development, but helps participants to clarify their values, build interpersonal skills and understand the spiritual, emotional and social aspects of sexuality. Youth older than 9th grade may also choose to be in the OWL program.

Coming of Age Program (COA)

COA gives the youth the opportunity to explore their beliefs and write a Credo which is a statement of belief. Exploration takes place as a COA group and individually with an adult mentor of the youth’s choosing. Youth older than 9th grade may also choose to be in the COA program.

Wed. 1/06/10: COA 6-7 p.m.

Soul-Full Thursdays

Soul-Full Thursdays are six week sessions held at three different intervals during the year. Each Thursday evening offers a community meal followed by a variety of classes and programs. All ages are welcome. Program offerings will provide items of interest for adults, youth, and older children. Child care is provided.

Updated May 1, 2010 wfr