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Youth and Family Ministries
Fall News
One of Unity's founders, Myrtle Fillmore, taught that "Our mission is...not to entertain the children...,but to call them out," encouraging them to connect with their inner wisdom and potential.   All of our lessons focus on one or more of the 5 Unity Principles (scroll down to see the 5 Unity Principles), and include a meditation, a story, and lots of fun and games to "call them out" and connect them with their inner wisdom and potential. As our kids return to school, and our families return to a more structured life, YFM (Youth and Family Ministry) is returning to the basics.  In August, we started the school year looking at what God is, how God expresses, how we talk to God, and discovering God in the Silence.  In September, we are starting an exploration into what Love is, Loving ourselves as we are, communicating from the heart, and finally, expressing our God-Love.  All of our lessons focus on one or more of the 5 Unity Principles, and include a meditation, a story, and lots of fun and games. Come join us!
 
Speaking of joining...we have some special positions open in YFM.  If you are interested in having a conversation about the possibility of joining our team, please reach out to me (Tammy Carrillo) at yfm@unityofsa.org to set up a time to talk and explore.  Although we have openings in all classes, our biggest priorities right now are: 
    • nursery (age 0-2), 
    • preschool (UTOTS, age 3-kindergarten), and 
    • our upper elementary (Ukids 2, grades 4-5)
Finally, as a reminder, YFM is offering FREE child care from 6-9 pm during World Prayer Day events.  Take your family to the Community Cafe for some free Mexican food first, and then bring your kids over to us, starting at 6 pm (we will not be feeding them).  We will have games, puzzles, art projects, and maybe even a family friendly movie to settle everyone down toward the end of the night.  Hope to see you there!
 
Other Important Dates:
 
Uniteen Retreat - Nov. 6-9 
This is a middle school spiritual retreat for ages 11-13, taking place at Unity of Dallas.  We will carpool there on Friday, and return on Sunday.  More info to follow soon.  Have questions?  email Tammy at yfm@unityofsa.org
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Our Approach - The Living Curriculum

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.
Meet Our YFM Director
Tammy Carrillo - Director of Youth & Family Minisitries

Tammy Carrillo has been studying Unity Principles since 1995 and has been a part of UCSA since 2007. From 2007 to 2014, she joyfully served as YFM Teacher before becoming our YFM director in 2022, sharing her heart and spirit with the next generation.

With a degree in Education and a deep passion for spiritual growth in children, Tammy also completed the Introduction Leaders Program with Landmark Worldwide, strengthening her skills in listening, coaching, and empowering others. She is the mother of two and played a loving role in raising a third child for ten years, living as a powerful expression of Love, Joy, and Adventure.

If you have any questions our YFM Director is available to contact via email at 

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Contact

New To YFM? Don't Forget To Register!

SAVE TIME SUNDAY MORNING BY REGISTERING BEFORE HAND. THIS MAKES IT QUICK AND EASY TO SIGN YOUR KIDS IN AND GET SETTLED FOR SERVICE. We are so glad your here and are excited to come alongside you and your family on. your spiritual journey.

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.

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YFM RESOURCES

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