Coming of Age Conversations of the Threshold Project

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Our 2022-2023 Threshold Conversation explored how might we reimaging our Coming of Age programs as the beginning of a new relationship with UUism rather than the last Sunday School program for youth. Below you can find past discussions, reflections, and activities along with future opportunities to engage in the conversation.

The Opening Panel sets the stage for the conversation — we recommend you start there!

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Coming of Age Panel Discussion

Joy Berry, Tie Resendiz, Gregory Boyd

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How might we reimaging our Coming of Age programs as the beginning of a new relationship with UUism rather than the last Sunday School program for youth?
The Future of Coming of Age: Celebration in Community

Austen Petersen

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Austen Petersen writes, “The future of Coming of Age must be rooted in a deep and abiding joy in community. “
From “I Believe” to “We Promise”?

Stevie Carmody

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Stevie Carmody asks, “How might our Coming of Age rituals be re-envisioned to emphasize our covenantal theology?”
Coming of Age for UUism?

Gregory Boyd, Cameron Young, Leia Durland-Jones, Joy Berry

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Gregory, Cameron, and Leia talk about how Unitarian Universalism is in its adolescent coming-of-age moment.
Unique Perspectives on Coming of Age
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Unique perspectives from 3 Religious Educators who teach Coming of Age, 2 of whom participated in COA as youth.
Coming of Age Interviews
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Interviews with Religious Professionals and youth participants in Coming of Age programs.