Coming of Age
In Coming of Age, middle schoolers (Grades 6-8) come together in a safe, inclusive, teacher-led environment to further expand their ethical education, build a supportive community of peers, discover who they are as unique individuals, and find healthy and productive ways to navigate adolescence. The group will have lessons on Sundays during the school year, but they will also venture out of the Society to visit neighboring places of worship and serve the community. Coming of Age has its own room down the classroom hallway at the back of the Becker Room.
The Coming of Age program culminates in a personalized graduation ceremony at the end of 8th grade, in which students are recognized and celebrated by their families and the Society. Graduates are given the opportunity to express themselves in front of the congregation through speeches, musical performances, and more. Each participant takes a pledge that they will strive to live their unique ethical values.
Activity/Social Hour
The Coming of Age Room is open and staffed on Sunday mornings before lessons so that kids can hang out, eat some snacks, and socialize with their peers. Students are able to decide what this hour looks like: they can play games, debate topics, work on a service project, share a special interest, or host an activity for the group with the help of staff and volunteers.
Children of Members and staff attend for free; non-Members are asked to pay a fee each semester of Coming of Age to help offset staff, supply, and outing costs. Please see Hours and Enrollment for more information. Activity/Social Hour is free to all attendees.