YFM LESSON RECAP OF THE WEEK
Unicorns were the subject of this past Sunday as we continued to talk about the Power of Life. Through the lens of Mieko Kamiya's 7 needs for feeling a meaningful Life (coined as Ikigai by her in 1996 in Ikigai-ni-Tsuite), we looked at Self-Actualization and Freedom through the metaphor of a Unicorn. The unicorn has mythological, biblical and cross cultural references of its magical powers and presence. What we highlighted today was our uniqueness (self-actualization) and our supposed power of Freedom to be ourselves. In addition, we reminded the children that God "so loved the world" and that the Universe saw it very much 'fitting' that you, as a unique individual, was brought into existence. That each child in the YFM has talents, wonders, and a uniquely aligned "spectrum of colors" only they can express; just like a Unicorn.
Next week, we'll explore the characteristics of Resonance in Interpersonal Relationships and how we can Grow and Change with intention. So far we have painted rainbows (week 1) and colored unicorns (week 2). Who knows what colorful wonderments we will generate next Sunday. Join us and find out.
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.
