Each Sunday our teens & preteens have the opportunity to:

• Be involved in spiritual activities
• Have social interaction with other teens and adult sponsors
• Receive encouragement from other teens
• Have a safe place to be heard and respected, to stretch and grow
• Discover, explore and develop an inner Christ potential in an atmosphere of openness, freedom and unconditional love
• Discuss with other truth-oriented teenagers, the challenges that everyone faces in growing up and becoming independent
• Have fun, plan activities and serve others with a group of accepting friends
• Participate in regional and international gatherings where they can get to know other teens from Unity churches in their areas and from all over the world

Teen Classroom Focus

Teens participate in discussion, crafts, games and meditation every Sunday during the 10:00 a.m. service. This group explores spiritual truths in a safe and age appropriate environment. They have the opportunity to connect with other teens and to take the ideas and spiritual principles shared and see how they can incorporate them into their lives. Bible and metaphysics are explored and self-expression is encouraged. Our teens are also actively involved in both service to the church and supportive community building activities (such as lock-ins and camp-outs) as they grow through their middle school & high school years.

Announcements: The leader sets the tone for the session through a general group greeting and then a brief check-in for everyone to share how they are in the moment. Each Sunday words of wisdom from inspirational sources are shared. These quotes are from Unity writings, the Bible and other religious texts, and other inspirational quotes.

Interactive Activity: The purpose of this activity is to provide an experiential understanding of the lesson principle. Activities include games, music, creative expression, movement and discussion.

Opening Prayer/Meditation: The opening prayer is frequently lead by one of our preteens or teens each Sunday. Our preteens & teens have an opportunity to participate in both prayer and silent mediation.

Bible Verse

Lesson Content: The lesson involves relating a truth teaching to Uniteen & Y.O.U life. The presentation is geared to stimulate individual thought and group discussion.

Love Offering: The love offering is the demonstration of prosperity principles. Everyone shares in the prayer together.

Closing Circle: The closing circle is a vital part of the group's weekly experience, as it restates or summarizes the lesson's focus and physically connects the entire group for a brief moment. During this time individuals can share the insight that has been gained during the meeting.