Youth Program

Youth and Family Ministry (YFM)

YFM LESSON RECAP OF THE WEEK

This past Sunday we had a blast animating our puppets! The children were joined by a few adults to sing Vince Guaraldi's  "Christmas Time is Here", a Charlie Brown classic. It was festive. It was energetic. It demonstrated the Power of Life through its expression of vitality and verve. Thank you to all the children and the adults who participated.  
  
puppet show
 
WHAT'S HAPPENING NEXT SUNDAY?
This next Sunday, we'll finish studying the Power of Life, and begin focusing on what we can release that no longer serves us.  Additionally and in alignment with the rhythm of the YFM monthly program, we will share out, or let go, of our bountiful and always replenishing Powers. Join us and experience the Power of Life in the community of the YFM program. 
  
DECEMBER NEWSLETTER 
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ABOUT UCP'S YFM PROGRAM

We invite you to join us at Unity Center of Peace on Sundays at 11:00am with your younger family members. While you enjoy our Celebration Service in the sanctuary, they will benefit from participating in our robust, loving, nurturing curriculum for children and youth. All programs are age-appropriate and are led by our carefully selected, and fully background checked, Spiritual Education staff members.

Our YFM rooms are in the upstairs part of the building and Sunday School resides from 11am-12:10pm. Please be sure to sign your child in using the clipboard on the door. Near the end of service, the children will be brought downstairs by the Youth Ed teacher to give a brief announcement about what they did and what they learned and to receive a special UCP blessing by the minister and congretation. We currently do not have a program for teens (Y.O.U). Teens are encouraged to sit in the Sunday Service with their parents at this time. 


OUR YFM VISION STATEMENT
We envision young people growing up with a clear grasp of their spiritual nature and power, living from their ability to make a difference in the world, to express love, to choose kindness, to relate authentically, and to model spiritual values.

                                                                                                                                                              
  
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MORE about our Youth Education Director (YED), Shannon Preto
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contact Person: Shannon Preto
Role: Youth Ed Director
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We're Hiring - Sunday Youth Ed Assistant

DESCRIPTION AND COMPENSATION

Part-time – 2.5 hours per week on Sundays at an hourly rate of $16 per hour 

YFM Youth Ed Assistant Hours – Every Sunday 10:30am-1:00pm

Invoice to be submitted last Sunday of each month - Paid on 1st Sunday of following month

Primary Objective:

  • Assist the YFM teacher on a Sunday morning during the Spiritual Education experience
  • Engage with teens in conversations and lead unique, community focused projects.
  • Play with and care for all children (aged 4-8) who are too young to participate in the Sunday adult program
  • To clean and tidy the YFM space and spend time with the children (and parents) at the After Service Social Hour

Read more: We're Hiring - Sunday Youth Ed Assistant