Youth Ministry

Come and Connect with Us

Come join us in our 2 classroom settings. We have a primary class from kindergarten through 5th grade. We meet in our gazebo tent outside every Sunday at 11 am. During inclement weather we meet inside. The children tap into their God Spirit, radiating their love energy into the world, being responsible, having an attitude of kindness and abundance, being of service and Truth in action. We learn about our 5 Unity Principles and our 12 Powers, our gifts from God. We have a theme, a story, meditation, object lesson, games, crafts, sharing, self-discovery, and prayer.

Uniteens 

 

Our second class is our teen class. This is middle school from 6th – 9th grade. We meet inside in the classroom on the left side of the foyer. Our bridge crossing ceremony for our Uniteens class welcomes new middle school students. These students are learning about navigating through change, self image, relationships, and choices and consequences. They have been great leaders for the younger students. They are excited to be going to the retreats we have twice a year. They are learning responsibility by working as a group and taking the initiative to learn new skills.

 

 

The Evolution of Communion

For Palm Sunday, we waved our palms following Jesus into our “Upper Room”. We had a total immersion experience of the sights, sounds and tastes of the Passover which evolved into the Last Supper and became the Christian communion experience. The children enjoyed tasting lamb, the unleavened bread, grape juice, sweet mixture, bitter herbs, and salt water which was served at Passover. We ended with our Prayer for Protection in the garden of Gethsemane. Each student was a disciple with the gift of their power.

Children’s Greeting on 5th Sundays

All of our children greet every 5th Sundays. The teens are also learning to usher. Some read the daily world during our service.

 

 

World Day of Prayer        

Each year the children contribute to our World Day of Prayer. They colored hummingbirds to signify stillness in the midst of action. When we stay connected to our God Self, we tap into answers that are for the best of all. They colored flags to represent the theme of “With Faith, we can move Mountains.” The mountain we are moving is toward world peace for the future of our children.

 

End of Summer

We had a special day of fun to end our summer with a 20 ft water slide and games.

We have a unique, vibrant, spiritual youth ministry. Come and join us today.

 

 

Our Youth Coordinator 

Mrs. Brigitte Bernhardt

Ms. Brigitte Bernhardt has been coordinating the Youth Ministry program since June 1996. She has one son, Shaun. She became interested in the spiritual education of her child and wanted to be an integral part of what he was learning. “I wanted our spiritual life to be a part of our daily life”. During her many years as youth director, she has implemented many Unity curriculum including the five (5) principles, the twelve (12) powers, wisdom tales, Jesus’ teachings, the wonder years living curriculum, choices and consequences, fair play, navigating through change and the awakened classroom. We are including prayer, meditation, movement, games, creative expression, sharing and exploring questions. The goal is that we learn to connect with the God or Divine Presence of our understanding and that we are seen and heard as the spiritual beings we have come here to express.

Brigitte worked at the Safety Harbor Montessori Academy in Clearwater for 20 years. She taught ages 3-6 for most of those years and grades 1-3 for a while. Brigitte earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreation Therapy. She has continuously expanded her educational knowledge through Montessori conferences, Unity conferences, zoom training, and workshops addressing the development of children dealing with the stresses of our world today. Brigitte also loves yoga, hiking, camping, biking, and swimming. “ Being centered is the best way to relate and facilitate self-growth. Using yoga with children works.”Please contact Brigitte at: brigitteunitychurch@gmail.com to ask any other questions about the program.