The Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Santa Monica

YRUU

Grades 9-12, Ages 14-18

YRUU (Young Religious Unitarian Universalists) or "Why Are You You?" is the demonination's title for self-directed, youth-empowerment groups made up of senior high students. Across the country, YRUU groups meet for social events, social activism, leadership development, religious growth and having fun. They go camping, create worship services, meet in local and national conferences, raise money and create social change.

Here at our church, YRUU is a lively, fun group of teens. Open to students who have completed Coming of Age and other UU high school students. With the guidance of adult advisors, this group enpowers teens to create their own vision and mission. With support from the DRE and Youth Activities Committee, the teens have social events with our church's Coming of Age group, along with other YRUU teens in the district. The district, which covers Southern California, Arizona and Nevada, oftens brings UU teens together for Mini-Cons, a weekend of talk, music and fun.

For more information, please contact the YAC chair, Karen Patch.