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Our youth and family programs provides a safe and nurturing environment that promotes
spiritual growth, physical and emotional health, and positive self-esteem
in our young people. Unity provides the practical application of the
teachings of Jesus the Christ, our Master Teacher; we learn to recognize
the Divinity in all of life.
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Youth & Family Ministry
Director: Linda Hancock
Overview:
Our children and teens are such an important
part of our spiritual family at Unity Church of the
Hills. We welcome you and your family to our church home
and honor your child's adventure in growing by providing
a well-rounded spiritual curriculum designed to reach
each child's age and level of understanding.
Our Youth Education Program takes place on Sunday
morning concurrent with the Adult Services. Prior to the
end of each Service, the children and teens join the
adults in the Sanctuary for a special blessing
acknowledging their contribution to our spiritual
family, followed by the Peace Song.
During Friendship Hour, following the Service, we
provide free comprehensive Interactive Child Care for
our youngsters so the parents can spend some time in
fellowship with other congregants knowing their children
are being well taken care of. After Service Child Care
is a free service available for parents who need to
attend volunteer team meetings, browse the bookstore, or enjoy the adult fellowship of
our spiritual family. After Service Child Care is hosted
by volunteers.
We also provide Workshop Child Care. Please review the Childcare Policy.
Our Family Ministry provides support to
families by organizing events and workshops to strengthen the connection
of the family unit and in community to other families. Divine Inspiration
works through us to create a nurturing and supportive environment for
parents and children through spiritual activities, wholesome recreation
and service to others.
- What We Teach
- Youth Education
- Teen Education
Unity teaches five basic ideas or premises. These are
expressed here in language young people can understand:
- There is only One
Presence and One Power - God the Good. God made all
things and is everywhere all the time.
- God made me and
everything in the world. God inside me (the Christ) is
loving, kind, wise, and always knows the best thing
for me to do. We are all God's children and loved
unconditionally.
- My thoughts have value
and power. Whatever I think about all the time grows.
I have the ability to choose my thoughts at all times,
my thoughts do not choose me.
- I can change my mind
at any time. I affirm what is true with positive
statements. "I AM God's beloved (perfect) child." I
deny (or do not give power to) that which is NOT true.
I talk to God through prayer and listen in meditation
(the Silence).
- God wants me to have a
happy, joy-filled life. I use the tools I've learned.
The Christ in me helps me in all I think, say and do,
to be the best me I can be.
Offered Sundays at 9:30 and 11:30 AM
Unity has been described as a "way of living." Teachers
assist children in developing values and seeing how they
can use these ideas in their daily lives. Parental
modeling reinforces this for the children.
Nursery
Our child
care workers lovingly interact with your child by
affirming the Christ within them through song, safe
playtime or watching your angel sleep.
Toddlers
Teachers caringly
interact with your child by introducing them to a
beginner's Bible or contemporary story and affirming the
Christ within them through song, conversation and other
activities. Cooperative play time is also a feature in
this class to teach skills to be used in future
classroom settings.
Pre-School(Ages 4 and 5 including Kindergarten)
Little ones can learn about God through sharing with
others in hands-on lessons. The stories and activities
are planned with their attention span in mind. Children
learn through wonder questions, music, learning to do
for themselves and repetition.
Elementary Grades 1-2
Elementary Grades 3-4
Elementary Grade 5
Children are
naturally inquisitive and want to learn. They'll often
make a craft to take home that reminds them of the
lesson theme. Ask your child to share this with you.
Your interest means a lot to them. The use of crafts,
hands-on projects, music, games, food, role-play and
classroom discussion begins to explore the ways in which
each child can incorporate the spiritual principles they
learn into their daily lives at home and at school.
An
energetic, enthusiastic and loving team of sponsors is
present to greet and engage the attention of your teens.
Uniteens (Grades 6-8)
Offered Sundays at 9:30 and 11:30AM
Uniteens is designed for pre-teens and young teens in Junior High and Middle School. The Uniteen leaders prepare activities and lessons that enhance the spiritual, emotional, and social growth of this age group. Learning is enhanced through informal sharing, and occasional service opportunities and fun activities outside of class. A yearly spiritual weekend retreat is also available (the next retreat is September 18-20, 2009 in Oklahoma).
Youth of Unity (YOU) (Grades 9 - 12)
Offered Sundays at 11:30AM
The
Youth of Unity is an international organization for
youth ages 14-18 (grades 9-12). The purpose of YOU is
to facilitate a safe, fun, and loving environment for
youth to explore and discuss their spirituality. YOU
provides youth the opportunity to explore Unity's
Principles and other truth teachings and to
demonstrate these in their Unity centers, local
community, and daily lives. Visit the Y.O.U. Homepage.
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Did You Know
UCOH Babysitter List
Parents, would you like to hire a babysitter from the church? The UCOH Parenting Network Yahoo Group keeps a current list of available teen and adult babysitters from our Church Community. Most of these sitters have completed the Red Cross Babysitter's Training, as well as CPR and First Aid training. To obtain a copy of the list, go to the website or email Veronica Bergeron at vabergeron@yahoo.com. Please note that the church does not necessarily endorse any of these babysitters. |
Family Celebration Service
Last Sunday of the Month
5:30-6:00 PM
You are invited to join us on the last Sunday of each month for our special Family Celebration Service. Rev. Eileen Ramsey conducts the service with a new message each month. At times, we also have guest speakers.
Bring your kids, your neighbors and friends for a lively, kid-friendly worship service provided by the families of UCOH. |
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Discover the Unity Family Matters Website
"The home for the emotional and spiritual empowerment of kids and families!"
Unity has teamed up with North Star Family Matters magazine, creating a website where both organizations can come together to change lives and empower children. For adults, there is an extensive library of parenting articles, a parent's forum, and advice blogs. For kids, there is the imaginary realm of Wee Wisdom Village, where they will make decision and learn lessons while playing original, interactive games. Empower your entire family! Explore and enjoy! www.unityfamilymatters.org.

Upcoming Youth & Family Events
Profound Parenting: A Parenting Solutions Group
2nd Monday of each month
7:00-8:30 PM
Love Offering
Join Language of Listening and Love & Logic facilitators and other parents for a solution-oriented discussion about the challenges and successes you are having with your children. The facilitators are experts in their respective parenting philosophies, and lovingly share insight and guide discussion as parents make discoveries about their children and themselves. The focus of the group is on how to help you help your children see and express their inner greatness! Bring a friend; the public is welcome.
Love & Logic Parenting Class
Wednesdays, March 24 -May 5 10:00am -12:00 noon
Thursdays March
25 - May 6 7:00pm-9:00pm
$75 per person/$120 per couple
Daytime classes taught by Ed and Tammie Hanania, Evening class taught by Julie Susarrey.


After-School Programs
Afterschool Art Classes
Session 1: Wednesdays, January 6-February 10
Session 2: Wednesdays, February 17-March 31
Session 3: Wednesdays, April 7-May 12
3:30-4:30 PM
$15 per class; $90 per six-week session; $250 for all 3 sessions

Starting on Wednesday, January 6, at 3:30 p.m., children can attend the next 6-week session of KidzArt classes at UCOH. This unique art program demystifies the artistic process and builds confidence quickly. Emphasis is on having fun, while learning a variety of techniques, using professional quality artist materials. KidzArt is dedicated to nurturing the creative spirit in each individual. Incorporating soothing music and creative movement into the process keeps the artist engaged in the soulful expression of art. The teacher, Stacy Fabing, has been a member of UCOH since 1997 and an art educator for many years. You can find out more by looking at www.kidzartaustin.com or email Stacy at teachpeace2all@hotmail.com. There is also a sign-up sheet here in Friendship Hall. We look forward to creating masterpieces with your child! Sign up online or pay at the door a $15 fee per session. All supplies, which are high grade materials, are included.
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