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YFM
YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY
OFFERING PROGRAMS FROM BIRTH TO AGE 18
WHAT'S BUZZIN?
YFM MONTHLY RECAP (02/25-03/25)
Spring is in the air! Spring is my favorite time of year. It's wildflowers and perfect weather, outside play, with warm days that are not suffocating. And for many in South Texas, it also means allergies and discomfort - a perfect example of the dichotomy of our world. Spring also brings Spring Break, and an opportunity to engage in family fun and bonding activities.
Get out and enjoy the beautiful weather on Saturdays, and come join us on Sundays :). We are growing and expanding, with all of our classes welcoming new faces weekly. It's so much fun!
Our elementary grades are working through a curriculum called "Celebrating My God-self", while our middle schoolers have recently started a Unit on Self-Esteem.
Our high schoolers are self-guided with the support of a well loved and experienced adult Unity Sponsor.
All of our classes, including our preschoolers, include meditation, games, play and stories to explore Unity Principles and how the support our everyday life. All of our activities are designed to allow children and teens to discover their spiritual nature and Truth. Within these activities, all of the teachers create a safe space of exploration and acceptance.
Sound like fun? It is! Come join us and play. We also have some room to add a few key roles for teachers, angels, and one greeter. Please reach out to me if you are interested. I supply the lesson plans, training, and support. My teachers tell me they get so much out of teaching the Unity Principles. We alternate weekly, so you would still get to be with Rev. Nina in the sanctuary regularly. I would love to talk to you!
THE FIVE PRINCIPLES - UNITY'S CORE
01.
GOD IS ALL GOOD AND ACTIVE IN EVERYTHING, EVERYWHERE
02.
I AM NATURALLY GOOD BECAUSE GOD'S DIVINITY IS IN ME AND EVERYONE
03.
I CREATE MY EXPERIENCE BY WHAT I CHOOSE TO THINK AND WHAT I FEEL AND BELIEVE
04.
THROUGH AFFIRMATIVE PRAYER AND MEDITATION, I CONNECT WITH GOD AND BRING OUT THE GOOD IN MY LIFE
05.
I DO AND GIVE MY BEST BY LIVING THE TRUTH I KNOW. I MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
OUR APPROACH:
– THE LIVING
CURRICULUM
KEEPING YOUR KIDDOS SAFE For the safety and liability of our program, we perform criminal background checks on all volunteers who work with our youth. It is our policy to have 2 volunteers per classroom space (this includes travel and participation in regional events). Our Safety Team monitors the Unity Heights Building during the 11:00 a.m. youth classes. They are trained to question anyone who enters the building while classes are in session. Registration forms must be on file for all youth ministry participants and will be updated at the start of each school year. Please note we can only provide supervision of your child while they are checked into class. Otherwise, families must supervise, monitor, and be responsible for their child at all times while on campus. We ask that you please do so to ensure your child’s safety.
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.
Using storytelling and experiential creative expression, the Living Curriculum approach helps draw out the Truth inside of us we already know. This process helps to explore spiritual principles and to become aware of how those principles operate in our lives.
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
MEET OUR YFM DIRECTOR
WHAT TO EXPECT:
ARRIVE
Parking is available to the left of the sanctuary
SIGN IN
Our YFM Team will be in the front of the sanctuary ready to greet you and check your kiddos in.
UNITY BLESSING
Every Sunday we acknowledge this next generation by having the YFM Kids and congregation give a blessing before they head to class.
CHECK OUT
After service, head on over to the commUNITY building next door for pick up and join us for refreshments across the hall!
Youth of Unity
Ages 14-18 and/ or Grades 9th-12th
Description of YOU on unity.org
resources for you on
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.
Resources For Teens
USCR Teens on YouTube
IYOU Event
USCR Teens on Facebook
USCR Teens on Instagram
Connect with our Unity South Central Region (USCR)