What's Buzzin' In YFM?
September 2025- October 2025
For many of us, October brings longer nights, decorating for halloween, and fun costumes. It's also an opportunity to face our fears. For kids, they get to face their fears of the dark, spiders, and spooky things that go bump in the night.But what about us grown ups? Are we willing to face our own fears? For some grown ups, it's the fear of never finding their person, or the perfect job that makes them smile when they wake up; or for those who are dealing with chronic illness or pain, it's the fear of never being well again.As parents, we teach the most by what we are doing and who we are being. Our actions and our way of being are so much louder than our words. For our kids to face their fears and anxieties, they must see us willing to do the hard work to face ours.Sometimes, the fear we are faced with is not being good enough or perfect enough for our kids. We don't have to be perfect to be a good parent. By sharing our fears (in an age appropriate way), and what we are doing to overcome them, we give our kids the courage to face their own fears.Not sure how to face your fears? Prayer and meditation are a great starting place. So is talking to those close to you and sharing your fears with them. The scariest place we can really be is in our heads, by ourselves.If you have a difficult conversation you want to have with your kids, and you're not sure how to go about it, reach out to me and we can talk through it. We are called Youth and FAMILY Ministry (YFM) for a reason. We are here for your kids... and you.Don't miss these fun YFM events coming in October:
- Uniteen (middle school) Retreat - October 17-19 at Unity of Dallas (contact Tammy Carrillo at YFM@unityofsa.org for more details)
- YFM Halloween Party and Teen Pumpkin Carving Party - Saturday, October 25, 5pm - 8 pm
- Halloween Pumpkin Auction - our October YFM fundraiser on Sunday, October 26, after church in the community center - just in time for Halloween!
We believe, as our founder, Myrtle Fillmore did, that our mission as educators is not to entertain kids, but, instead, to draw them out. Moving past the idea that teachers have all the answers, we instead realize that all of us are uniquely unfolding on our spiritual paths, having equal access to the Spirit within.
Meet Our YFM Director
Tammy Carillo - Director of Youth & Family Minisitries
Tammy Conner has been studying Unity Principles since 1995, and has been part of UCSA since 2007. She spent 7 joyful years teaching Youth Minister at UCSA from 2007-2014.
Tammy has a degree in Education, and a love and passion for sharing spirituality with kids. She also completed the Introduction Leaders Program with Landmark Worldwide, where she mastered the art of listening to others and making things happen that weren't going to happen anyway. She loves coaching, mentoring, and empowering others to be their best selves.
Tammy is the mother of two and helped raise a third for 10 years.
Tammy is the possibility of Love, Joy, and Adventure!
If you have any questions our YFM Director is available to contact via email at
What To Expect
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Arrive
Parking is avaiableto the left of the sanctuary.
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Sign-In
Our YFM Team will be ready to great you and check your kiddos in.
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Unity Blessing
Every Sunday we acknowledge this next generation by having the YFM Kids and congregation give a blessing before they head to class.
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Check-Out
After Service, head over to the CommUnity building nextdoor for pickup and join us for refreshments across the hall!
Youth of Unity
Ages 14-18 and/ or Grades 9th-12th
Our Teens connect through UniTeens (Middle School) and YOU (High School) on a regional and national level as well. Here are a few ways for your teen to connect with others.