Youth Groups
Most Sunday services we have:
UNITOTS (ages 3 - kindergarten)
As soon as a child is old enough to follow basic directions and stay focused for brief intervals she/he can join our Unitots class. The Unitots program employs stories, songs, plays, crafts and other forms of creative expression to begin familiarizing children with basic Unity principles
UNIKIDS (grades 1 - 3)
Children in kindergarten through 3rd grade participate in our Unikids program. This program begins to explore in more detail basic Christian teaching and Unity principles. We utilize an eclectic approach which includes stories, Bible, music, meditation, dance, theater, crafts and discussions to help our children to discover their own divinity.
UNITWEENS (grades 4-5)
The Unitweens are engaged in a wide rage of activities designed specifically for this unique age group, where they really begin to discover who they are and who they came here to be. The spiritual principles are introduced at an appropriate level, and they are being called out to explore spirituality from their own understanding. They further learn how to practice spiritual principles in relationships with each other, with their teachers, and with others in their lives. They become ready and eager to move on to Teen-hood.
UNITEENS (grades 6 - 8)
Our young teens have their own youth group that helps them to explore issues and ideas that are relevant to their lives and spirituality. We use a variety of methods including discussion, Bible, stories, music, creative expression, experimental activities and field trips. Since peer relationships and fun are central to the young teenager, special emphasis is put on the fellowship aspect of the group. The Uniteens have many fun activities such as "lock-ins" (sleepovers at the church), parties, fund raisers and service projects. They also participate with other Unity groups in regional events, which provides a fantastic opportunity to meet like-minded young teens and form lasting friendships.
Y. O. U. (Youth of Unity - grades 9 - 12)
Older teens have a youth group designed especially for them. This group helps them to explore some of the deeper issues of spirituality and growing up. Teachers provide classes on Bible, Unity Principals, Self-exploration, etc - but the group is teen centered and teen directed. Youth of Unity members have ample opportunities to interact with like-minded teens and to form important friendships that can be the basis of a very positive peer support group. They also interact in regional and national events with other Youth of Unity.