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Ministry with Children and Youth (MCY)
Welcome!
At Unity Church-Unitarian, we strive to help our children, youth and their families live lives of integrity, service and joy. Through our Sunday morning Religious Education programs and our rich landscape of fellowship opportunities, we seek to cultivate in our children both a love of the liberal religious life and a sense of belonging in our Beloved Community.
Thinking of visiting Unity with children?
We're looking forward to your joining us on Sundays! Many rich opportunities are available for children and youth at all three services - 9:00, 11:00 and 4:30. If you have an infant or toddler ages 6 months to 3 years, please take advantage of our nursery care, available free of charge in the lower level of the church.
If you have school-aged children, we have a landscape of rich Religious Education programming for families. On the first Sunday that your family visits, we ask that parents stay with their children for the duration of their experience. Please ask an usher to accompany you to the R.E. Welcome Room. There you will be met by a Unity family who will orient you to the Religious Education program and spaces. We ask that parents remain with their children for the duration of your family's first visit to Unity; visiting the Sunday School class with your child provides and opportunity for you to witness our volunteers and curriculum in action. You'll be given a Welcome Packet, which includes a registration form and a program brochure.
If you and your child(ren) enjoy your time at Unity and you'd like to register for regular participation in Sunday School, please complete and return the registration form (also available online). Please note that materials fees are waived for three months and volunteer requirements for a year, as your family determines whether membership at Unity is a good fit for you and your children. Simply check the "New Family" box in the materials fee portion of the registration form.
If you'd like to visit Unity prior to your visit or if you have questions about our Sunday morning programs, please email Kerri Meyer, the Director of Religious Education, or call her at 651-228-1456 x104.
About our Ministry with Children and Youth
Religious Education takes place during all three services (9:00, 11:00 and 4:30) beginning on September 14, 2008 and continuing through May, 2009. Unity offers loving childcare for infants and toddlers ages 6 months to 2 years 11 months in our Nursery. Formal religious education begins at age 3 and continues through high school. Several times a year, we have a special service of recognition and welcome for families with new babies up to age 18 months called Celebration of New Lives.
Unity families also enjoy many opportunities to enjoy each other’s company. Our fellowship programs include age-specific groups and intergenerational events.
To download a registration form 2008-2009 R.E.Registration Form (PDF).
2008-2009 Church School Registration Form Now Available On-line! 2008-09 Church School Registration and Adult Volunteer Form Printable PDF of registration form for children in preschool through Grade 8. Please note that a complete registration will include a completed Adult Volunteer Opportunities form. |