June and July are bringing lots of fun for our YFM program.
UTOTS and UKIDS (preschool-5th grade) are all working on a Unit on Joy, distinguishing what joy is, how we create it in our life, what gets in the way of creating it, and what we can do about that. We lean into bible stories, Unity Principles, and games to help the discovery process. There are lots of fun activities in this Unit.
Our Y.O.U (high school age) just returned from our summer retreat called Legacy Rally. We took 7 of our own teens, plus one from Houston, and 4 sponsors to Oklahoma for 4.5 days of spiritual growth, fun, and connection. It was an amazing rally created by our own Y.O.Uer, Emilo Ramirez and another YOUer from Albuquerque. At the end of the Rally, the Y.O.Uers (teens) voted on their next Regional Officers (aka Regies). One of our own was included in the 4 Regie team that was voted into the Regie positions. Lucia Nutt will be a Regie next year, helping to create and plan the material for the Legacy 2027 Rally. Congratulations, Emilio and Lucia! We are so proud of you.
International Youth of Unity Rally (IYOU) is July 19-24. This is similar to our district spiritual retreat, Legacy Rally, except that this is International. Unity churches from around the world are welcome to send their teens, age 15-18 to the event. It takes place in Unity Village in Missouri. These rallys are life changing events for the teens that go. I have had many parents of past attendees tell me what a difference it made to their teen.
There is an opportunity to help! We are fundraising for the trip to IYOU to cover 3 airline tickets, the registration fees, and incidental travel expenses. Our goal is $2,300. Any extra will go to the YFM program general fund for other Rallies and program costs such as supplies. Your generosity is most appreciated! Please scan the QR code here to donate:
