Austen Petersen writes, "The future of Coming of Age must be rooted in a deep and abiding joy in community. "

In this Q&A, Mary Benard, Publishing Director of Skinner House Books and UUA Publications, shares how staffers across the Association are collaborating to create helpful resources for UUs and congregations.

Hymns for this value speak to the ways in which we are all holy, all connected, all worthy of being known, all belonging.

Hymns for this value emphasize mutuality, connection, and care for one another and our communities.

Hymns for this value are often hopeful about changes to come - about finding hope, experiencing renewal, knowing that we are always changing, always in process.

Hymns for this value may be about changing hearts and minds, or calling us to the work, or declaring what work needs to be done. They are often visionary or prophetic in their language but may also be surprisingly practical, and useful in the boots-on-the-ground acts of justice.

Hymns for this value emphasize expansive ways to approach belief, theology, and the connections between people of different faiths and experiences

Hymns for this value speak to the ways we learn from the earth and belong to this planet we call home; some may lean into the inspiration, others to our role in the stewardship of our home.

Hymns that emphasize this core value speak to the ways love calls us to be compassionate, kind, and open to ourselves and others.

Interviews with Religious Professionals and youth participants in Coming of Age programs.