Youth Ministry

YOUTH EDUCATION NEWS

Well, the snow has certainly brought plenty of beauty and challenge to all of us these past two months! The kids did a super job with their Christmas Talent Program they performed for us the Sunday after Christmas. I believe they enjoyed having their unique talents recognized, and I know they had fun at the pizza party that followed!

Since then, we have had more snow, but there have always been a few hardy souls who have come to participate in Sunday school. We have had lessons about how God protects and provides for us, the roles angels can play in our lives, and how we can demonstrate the values of friendliness and love. The children are rather amazing in their wisdom and insights, and I think all of our teachers would say they learn as much as they teach.

In the coming months, and particularly as we lead up to the celebration of Easter, the children will be learning about the different faces of SERVICE. We will become more aware of the little ways we can serve those around us each day, as well as ways we can serve bigger purposes that extend beyond our immediate community and into the larger world. Keep your eyes and ears open to opportunities to assist our younger members as they seek to learn about the power of service.

In love and light,
Vanessa

Christmas Program Photos

Unity Sunday School Programs

The youth of Unity join their parents in the sanctuary as we share our opening songs and say our opening affirmations.

Our Youth Education Director, Faye Bowman invites one of the children to the platform to light the Christ candle. We believe there is a Christ light shining in each one of us. All children are then invited to stand in the front of the sanctuary as the congregation says our children's affirmation:

We bless all children wherever they are and see them surrounded by love and light throughout the week.

The congregation then sings "We Are Walking in the Light" as the children make their way downstairs to their classrooms.

Our Sunday School curriculum is based on Unity Principles teaching children about a God of love that lives within. The teaching is designed for specific groups and is taught through story, games, arts and crafts, and various activities.

Uni-ANGELS - Nursery

Uni-TOTS - ages 2 - 4

Uni-KIDS - ages 5-9

Uni-TEENS - ages 10-13

Youth Of Unity - ages 13 and up

Faye Bowman is the Youth Education Director
Faye has served our youth for more than five years, teaching Sunday School two and one-half years before becoming our director. Faye has a passion for sharing Unity's beliefs with the youth in educational and fun ways.

We are grateful to our Sunday school volunteers who share their time and talents with our youth.

Children's Version of Unity's Five Principles

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!