Focus on Youth

Spiritual Nourishment for All Ages

We bless our children every Sunday by affirming, “You are God’s perfect child. God and I love you just the way you are.”

Sunday Services

Unity Palo Alto is a community where the ministry of children and teenagers is emphasized and celebrated.

Preschoolers (Wonder Bears) through elementary begin both Sunday morning services by gathering in the sanctuary with their families. Our services begin with an opening song and greeting in the sanctuary and we share a mini-sermon with the children. Afterwards the congregation joins in the blessing of the children, whereupon the children join their Sunday school classes.

Our middle school Uniteens and high school Youth of Unity Y.O.U. have Sunday school classes at the 11:00AM Sunday service. The teenagers also enjoy a range of (Y.O.U.) activities.

Unity Palo Alto provides nursery care for infants and toddlers during both morning services.

May - June	Sunday Programs Nursery (infants to age 3) enjoy supervised play and a very short lesson. “God loves the animals, and God loves me.” Wonder Bears (pre-school – kindergarten) will continue unit on Uniqueness with the story "On the Day You Were Born" as we also celebrate Mother’s Day. In June we will focus on Sacredness of self and others which will include celebrating the sacredness of our fathers and male care-givers on Father’s Day. Elementary youth (grades 1 through 5) will finish the series on the Five Basic Unity Principles, followed by a short unit on Uniqueness, tying this focus into the Unity Principles and upcoming Father’s Day. Graduation Sunday will be followed by the kick-off of a special summer program featuring The Wizard of Oz. The fifth Sunday in June will be a special Game Day as we celebrate our country’s birthday. Middle School Uniteens (grades 6 through 8) will continue their work with the Unity curriculum for this age group, Life Issues, which will focus on "Relationships." They may also be called to assist the teens with Y.O.U. Sunday, and will be involved with our Graduation Sunday ceremony. Y.O.U. high school Youth Of Unity (grades 9 through 12) will present both services on Y.O.U. Sunday, May 11, Mother’s Day. Lesson: Unconditional Love. The following weekend will be the Spring Rally in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Special graduation for YOU on Sunday, June 1. During the month of June, teens will lead programs on the Five Basic Unity Principles.
now	Registration open for Unity Kids’ Camp Youth ages 7-12 are welcome to attend the regional Unity Kids’ Camp from July 19-22 at the Valley of the Moon Campground Retreat. This is a ‘sleep away’ for 4 days and 3 nights. For registration forms and further information contact bethany@unitypaloalto.org.
Sat, May 10 6:30-9:00PM Y.E.S Hall	Teen Pizza dinner and movie nights For details, contact Bethany Hannon at 650-849-1101 or email bethany@unitypaloalto.org.
Sun, May 11	Y.O.U. Sunday Mother’s Day Enjoy a special Sunday as our teens present the Sunday service. All youth first grade and up will attend service in the sanctuary.
Sun, May 18 1:00 - 3:00PM	Singing workshop for Teens Teens: Break Free – Step Out – Sing! Let your self go, be confident and show the world who you are! Margo Leduc has worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Michael McDonald, Deniece Williams, Jeffrey Osborne, and Brenda Russell just to name a few. This workshop is for teens who: • want to Sing • want to perform Using simple spiritual songs this workshop will teach you the singing basics with specific skills to practice at home.
Fri - Sun May 16 - 18	YOU Spring Rally Y.O.U. Spring Rally: Clovis Educational Center, Sonora, CA
Sun, June 1	Graduation Sunday We will honor our graduating teens in the sanctuary followed by a special ceremony for all K-12 youth in the Y.E.S. Hall.
Sat, June 14 5:30-9:00PM Y.E.S. Hall	Teen/Uniteen dinner and fun adventure night
Sun, June 15	Father’s Day
Fri - Sun, June 27-29	1st Annual West Central Region Pre-teen Retreat Retreat for pre-teen, ages 12-14. Ananda Camp, 25 miles north-east of Grass Valley, CA
Sat, June 28 (tentative date)	Kids’ Camp Counselor Training: Part 1
Fri - Sat, July 18-19	Kids’ Camp Counselor Training: Part 2 Valley of the Moon, Glenn Ellen, CA
Sat - Tues, July 19-22	Kids’ Camp Valley of the Moon, Glenn Ellen, CA
July 13-18	IYOU Appreciative Inquiry Summit IYOU (International YOU) Appreciative Inquiry Summit, Unity Village, Kansas

For details or questions contact Bethany Hannon, Youth Ministry Director, 650-849-1101 or email bethany@unitypaloalto.org