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Unity Ministries

Jeannie
, Director, Youth Education

Youth education classes begin at 11:00 am

Children come first to the sanctuary for their blessing, and then proceed to classes with a teacher.

Mission

Unity Christ Church (UCC) is dedicated to providing a safe, loving environment where all children/teens may unfold their divine potential.  We are also committed to providing the children/teens exposure to (and practical skills using) Unity principles through Unity based curriculum and interaction with adults studying/living the Unity principles.

Classes

nursery The nursery is available on Sunday mornings for infants and toddlers approximately 0 to 3 years old.  The purpose of the nursery is to provide a safe and loving place for babies to be introduced to the church building and their church family. 

Unitots Unitots are our children that are ready for some learning time, ages 3 to 6.  Being very sensitive to their short attention span, the teachers have a brief lesson taken from the What A Wonderful World curriculum designed by Unity for this age group.  There are also songs, games, and crafts offered that coincide with the lesson.

Unicorns This classroom is for children in First through Second Grades. Children in this class should be able to read, follow directions, and participate in craft, drama, and light physical activities and games.  The curriculum materials introduce simple Bible lessons, the Five Unity Principles worded for understanding by this age, prayer and meditation, as well as supporting individual creativity and recognition of the Divine Within.

Unikids This classroom is for children in 3rd through 5th grades.  Children in this class will be introduced to simple Bible lessons, the Five Unity Principles, the meaning and practice of prayer and meditation, as well as supporting individual creativity and recognition of the Divine Within.

 uniteens  Uniteens are 6th, 7th and 8th grade students learning to accept personal responsibility for making right choices in life and becoming more aware of their spiritual nature. In Uniteens, we learn what the principles and laws of the universe are - we see how to apply these magnificent guidelines to our lives - it is personal and powerful and safe and definitely not boring!

YOU Youth of Unity (YOU) is a spiritual group for High School aged teens (14-18) who come together every week to discover who they are as spiritual beings. Walk into a place where negative judgment, criticism and peer pressure are left outside - where teens are free to express who they are and who they want to be.  Our experience includes a weekly service with many of the spiritual lessons given by the teens.  YOUs are adult guided, youth directed. If you are a teen at heart, this is the place for you! For more information see the EASTERN REGION YOUTH EDUCATION MINISTRY

Calendar of Events

CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH

April Is Child Abuse Awareness Month. Our Youth Ed Ministry will engage in an activity with a local children’s agency to bring awareness to the act of abuse to children. Our Youth Education Director will be running in the “Stop the Silence” 10K held in Washington DC. She urges any who want to join in the 10K run or maybe the 5K Fun Run/Walk or even the Kids Fun Run to contact www.stopcsa.org/race. Come on out and help us speak out against child abuse.

YOUTH EDUCATION FOR THE SUMMER

Our Youth Education Ministry is gearing up for the Summer. We always need teachers, volunteers and anyone with a special talent or interest to participate in our summer program. Won’t you share your time and talents with us. For more information, contact Jeannie Dillingham

Y.O.U. UPDATE FROM SAMMIE KINDER, Y.O.U. COORDINATOR

This year, two of the four Y.O.U. leadership positions are filled by our own Becky Brown, Eastern Region Officer of Spirituality, and Gabby Crane-Flatt, Eastern Region Officer of Communication. Both young ladies have worked closely with Jane Harden, Head Sponsor Y.O.U. in preparing the program and will help facilitate the weekend, Spring Rally will be held April 25th— 27th. The theme of the upcoming Rally is “Me, Myself, and I Am.” In addition to the leadership responsibilities of Gabby and Becky, we are proudly graduating seven of our Y.O.U. at the Saturday night ceremony. The circle of life and love continues for our Y.O.U. program as three of our Y.O.U. underclassmen are running for regional office. We are so blessed by our high school group, these Youth of Unity, and commend our past, present, and future Regional Leaders for their willingness and ability to serve. Rev. Roger will miss the church service that weekend because he is coming along to Rally in tribute to our powerful Y.O.U.ers and for the experience of fun, peace, and unconditional love that hallmarks this spiritual growth weekend. UCC Y.O.U will be conducting Sunday Service for Mother’s Day, May 11th. The title of the service will be “One with the Heart of the Mother.” Look forward to an uplifting perspective and talents of our Y.O.U. shining through. Thank you for supporting us though the various fundraising events of the past year. Coming up, the Y.O.U. will be providing deserts and refreshments for the Spring Cabaret. Bring your sweet tooth along as we share the joy of our church community talent. Bring your dirty cars for a Car Wash on Sunday, May 18th and the Y.O.U. will clean them up! Funds we raise are used to help pay for attending the Regional Rallies and the International Conferences.

MANNA FOOD BANK HARVEST

The Y.O.U. participated in the Eastern Region Y.O.U. Service Project to collect food for the Manna Food Bank in Rockville. Thanks to everyone who donated food and money. Love is the power! Thanks for your support.

Volunteer Opportunities

Contact if you are interested in becoming a teacher.

Teachers

Our teachers are dedicated and carefully trained.

Donna Tocco
Carol

Donna Tocco

Mary Westcott

Joe Cina
 

Joe Cina

 

 

Parents

Download the parent handbook. (Note: this is a pdf file. You will need the Adobe Reader, which you can download for free here.
acrobat

Staff

Coming soon

Curriculum

Our aim is to soon have the curriculum online.

 

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