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Youth and Family Ministries
Fall News
With the fall season, it's a good time to look at what there is to release and let go of.  September brough surprises to our Youth and Family Ministry (YFM) department.  With continued growth in many of our classes, we decided to release and let go of the previous configuration of our classrooms, and rotate the classes around to accommodate all of their needs.  Change can be uncomfortable and I am so proud of all of our teachers and kids for taking on this project with gusto! Everyone is resettled into their new rooms and it is working out well.  What is it in your family that would make a difference if you let it go?  Is there a structure or schedule in place that maybe no longer serves your family's needs?  Perhaps it's a room that would work better for your family if it was reconfigured? When we take a leap of faith to let go of something in our life- rather it be spiritual, mental, or physical, it can feel very freeing and light - after we get over our fears of making the change, and take those first steps.  For me it was a physical space that impacted my internal state.  We have been holding onto a twin bed that used to belong to one of my kids.   I love the style of it and in order to let go of the bed, I had to also let go of my thoughts of lack (What if I need it again and don't have it?  Will I be able to afford to buy another one, if I want to in the future?) and my memories that I had attached to the bed.  For me, letting go of a piece of furniture took me stepping into faith.  We listed it for sale, moved it out of the room, and reconfigured the room to better suit how we have been using it.  It feels amazing and the room works so much better for our family now.  I invite you to look at what you can let go of this season that will make a beautiful difference for you and your family.
SAVE THE DATE! Our district Uniteen (middle school age) Retreat will be November 6-8 in Dallas, TX.  This is an amazing event designed specifically for middle school pre-teens.  More information and registration details will be posted this month.
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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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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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