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Youth and Family Ministry
“ There are two things we give our children. One is roots, the other is wings.”
- Jonah Salk
Youth and Family Ministry
UniKids and UniTeens
Sundays, 11:00 a.m.
Location: Youth and Family Ministry Wing
Facilitator: Rev. Patricia Seeley
This month, our youth will be discovering the spiritual truth found in C.S. Lewis’s magical world, The Chronicles of Narnia. The first Narnia movie, “The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe” came out two years ago and was well received. The next movie,” The Prince of Caspian” opens this month. Each Sunday (except Mother’s Day) our lesson will focus on the Narnia books/movies:
May 4: Narnia Book 1: “In the Beginning: The Magician’s Nephew” & Book 2: “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.”
May 11: Mother’s Day – Special Project for our Moms and Grandmothers.
May 18: Book 3: “The Horse and His Boy” & Book 4: “Prince Caspian.”
May 25 – Book 5: “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader”, Book 6: “The Silver Chair” and book 7: The Last Battle.”
Our sessions will include activities and games based on the series as well as group discussions of these ideas found in the books:
Book 1: How the Universal Nature of God/Spirit is revealed.
Book 2: The Consequences of our own actions
Book 3: What are the purposes of difficulties in our lives? Is there such a thing as luck or coincidence?
Book 4: How we can find joy in any life challenge.
Book 5: Outer appearances and inner lives.
Book 6: Faith gives us the ability to live boldly – without fear.
Book 7: Will there be an end of the world? What will happen? When will it happen?
Great literature and great fun combined with spiritual exploration. It doesn’t get any better than that. Join us!
Each Sunday
All children and teens come into the sanctuary at the end of the service and share their lesson for the day. They lead the congregation in the Prayer for Protection and participate in the Birthday blessings that are celebrated the first Sunday of the month.
Unitots
Location: Unitot Room – Youth and Family Ministry Wing
Ages: Newborn — 5
Available: 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
We offer loving child care during the 9:00 AM service and age appropriate curriculum at 11:00 AM Please be sure an adult is present before leaving your child in the classroom. Children should be picked up immediately after the church service.
UniKids and UniTeens
Sundays, 11:00 a.m.
Ages 6-12
Location: Youth and Family Ministry Wing
Facilitator: Rev. Patricia Seeley
Our curriculum focuses on teaching Unity principles in a way that engages the culture that our children live in. Lessons include stories and creative expression activities. Children may be signed in as early as 10:45 a.m. Please be sure an adult is present before leaving your child in the classroom. Children should be picked up immediately after the church service.
Y.O.U. (Youth of Unity)
Location: Teen Room – Youth and Family Ministry Wing
Ages: 13 – 19
Available: 11:00 a.m.
Y.O.U. offers lessons based on Unity teachings, personal experiences, and related materials. They may arrive as early as 10:45 a.m. if an adult is present. Y.O.U. serve as ushers on the first Sunday of the month.
Volunteer Opportunities
Be part of the rewarding service of helping to lay a strong foundation of love and Unity principles for our youth. Opportunities are available for committed teachers, helping hands, and teen sponsors. Share the uniqueness of yourself and learn more about Unity as you participate in this important work. Materials and training are provided. Contact the church office for more information or see Rev. Patricia Seeley, our Youth Education Director.
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