Whew! That is how I feel after the holidays — grateful for the connections, spiritual reminders, and magic that was created, and relieved that it is over. I always feel like, “Wow, now I have space to take a deep breath and be.”
The new year is an opportunity for a reset. If we didn’t like how the year before went, we get to reset, recommit to our goals and dreams, and start anew. If your family hasn’t been to church in a while, come back — we miss you! It’s the perfect time to reset and start including a weekly practice that supports your family.
YFM (Youth and Family Ministry) provides a space for kids to explore their spirituality — who God is, who they are, and how they fit into the world — in a safe, accepting environment. Our intention, first and foremost, is to create a safe and fun space that allows kids to be themselves. It is in this environment that they can truly begin to explore who and what God is, and who they are. It is also the best environment to cultivate fun, joy, connection, and a safe community of love.
One of the best ways we express this sense of community in our YFM region is through the Winter Lally! This is a “little rally” (as in not as long as our Legacy Rally) that is designed by our teens, for teens. Unity of San Antonio and Unity of Albuquerque YOUers (high school age) are collaborating to create a fun-filled, spirit-filled weekend for middle and high school teens that perfectly expresses this concept of community. If you know a middle or high schooler in our community who is interested, please contact me (Tammy Carrillo) at yfm@unityofsa.org. The cost is only $40 per person, and scholarships are available. There will be churches from at least five or six states coming for the event! The dates are January 17–19 at Slumber Falls Camp in New Braunfels. On Monday after the event, there is an opportunity to attend the MLK March with our church. We look forward to seeing you soon — Happy New Year!
