Walking the Walk® Youth Initiative
The nationally-recognized Walking the Walk® youth initiative brings youth (9th-12th grades) together from across different faith and spiritual traditions to learn about the religious and cultural diversity of our region, strengthen their identity and values, and grow as leaders with empathy, curiosity, and skills for allyship and solidarity.
Field-tested in urban and suburban settings with schools and congregations of many faiths over the course of 20 years, the Walking the Walk® youth initiative features an innovative curriculum designed by a multi-faith professional team with expertise in youth development, service-learning, and systems change.
This cohort will be based in the Broomall/Media areas, with visits to houses of worship of participating students.
Sundays, 2:00-5:00 p.m., locations TBD
January 19, 2025
February 23, 2025
March 23, 2025
April 27, 2025
May 18, 2025
Individuals in this program will:
- Experience worship spaces and holidays of many traditions
- Appreciate the traditions and identities of others, and take pride in your own heritage
- Build friendships and discover shared values
- Learn to stand with others in solidarity
- Discuss local and global social issues, and deepen their understanding of community responsibility
- Actualize values through thoughtful community service
- Develop leadership and facilitation skills to carry into their future – college, jobs, relationships, and more