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. Contact Cheryll Wallace at 345-3039 or dre@firstuuomaha.org for more information.

Wednesday Night YRUU Schedule

7:00 - 7:30: Check In

7:30 - 8:10: Workshops in small groups

8:10 - 8:30: Worship

Wed. May 6: 5 p.m. OWL, 7-9 p.m. YRUU End of Year Banquet - Old Market Spaghetti Works

Sun. May 10: 9:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. Youth Coming of Age Service at First Unitarian

Wed. May 13: 5 p.m. OWL, No YRUU until September 2009

Wed. May 20: 5 p.m. OWL Conclusion and Celebration, No YRUU until September 2009

Our Whole Lives & Coming of Age:

The OWL program meets 5:00 - 7:00 Wednesdays (except the first Wednesday of the month)

Our Whole Lives 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.

OWL Leaders: Tom Foster, Ben Wallace & Shari Wallace.

The Coming of Age program meets the first Wednesday of each month from 7:30 - 8:10.

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.

COA Coordinator: Cheryll Wallace

WAYS TO SUPPORT THE UU YOUTH GROUP

May 10: YRUU Coming of Age Worship Services at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Each service will be followed by a DESSERT AUCTION to raise money for the youth trip to the Heifer Ranch in Perryville, Arkansas, in July 2009.

June 11-13: YRUU RUMMAGE SALE at First Unitarian. Save your good rummage to donate to this good cause.

Updated May 2, 2009 wfr