Youth Ministry Vision
To be an expansive force of love, nurturing growth, and enrichment in the lives of children, youth, and families.
Youth Ministry Mission
Our Youth Ministry provides a positive, safe, joy-filled program for all children and youth to explore their higher selves, cultivate loving relationships, use their vibrant energy for good, and recognize the Divinity in all life.
What We Teach
Unity teaches five basic principles. These are expressed here in language adapted for children and teens.
1. God is all good and active in everything everywhere.
2. I am naturally good because God's Divinity is in me and in everyone.
3. I create my experiences by what I choose to think and what I feel and believe.
4. Through affirmative prayer and meditation, I connect with God and bring out the good in my life.
5. I do and give my best by living the Truth I know. I make a difference!
Sunday Morning Schedule
Age: 3-6 years (through first grade)
Time: 10:15-end of church service
Location: Room 101
Age: 7-10 years (grades 2-5)
Time: 10:15-end of church service
Location: Room 102
Age: 11-18 years (grades 6-12)
Time: 10:15-end of church service
Location: Upstairs, Room 201
Youth Ministry Education
Every class includes a lesson, prayer and meditation, creative expression, and love offering. Curriculum materials for all age levels have been developed by the Association of Unity Churches. Sample lessons can be viewed at www.unity.org.
Nursery
Loving childcare is provided in our nursery every Sunday from 9:15a.m.-12:15p.m.. Children under the age of 3 are served during the worship service. Our childcare worker welcomes children of all ages before and after the worship service.
3-6 years
Young children learn about God's love through sharing, hands-on lessons, contemporary stories, Bible stories, and lots of creative expression, singing, and body movement.
Unity Curriculum: What a Wonderful World
7-10 years
Children in elementary school are ready to explore the ways in which they can incorporate the spiritual principles they learn into their daily lives. Projects, role- playing, crafts, games, and class discussion help them bring the lessons to life.
Unity Curriculum: Celebrating My God-self
Uniteens 11-13 years
This program is designed for preteens and young teens in Middle School and Junior High. In addition to Sunday lessons, these young people participate in service projects, fundraisers, and social activities. An annual regional spiritual retreat for Uniteens is also available. Meets with Y.O.U. group on Sunday mornings.
Unity Curriculum: Uniteen Life Issues
Y.O.U. 14-18 years
Youth of Unity (Y.O.U.) is a dynamic program for teens in High School. Spiritual principles are put into practice in everyday life. Spiritual growth, the importance of being of service, and the development of leadership skills are all integral to the Y.O.U. experience. Teens are mentored to take an active role in the organization of their own activities and events. There are several retreat/rally opportunities throughout the year for Y.O.U.ers. Meets with Uniteen group on Sunday mornings.
Unity Curriculum: Lessons for Y.O.U.
