Posts by Charlie Manger
YFM Updates
YFM Updates Thanks to Louis, Sandi, Cristina, Hannah, and Terez for all your support in making the Church Picnic a special event for our youth and families. There were a lot of smiles and fun conversations as we played, enjoyed the tasty foods, and talked, talked, talked in the sunshine. What a day! We have…
Read MoreYouth & Family News
We have heard from Seattle Unity members who are transplants to the PNW, that they’d love to participate in road trips to the mountains, the ocean, the art museums, the national and state parks, etc. to get familiar with all the amazing things this area has to offer. While this is in the early stages,…
Read MoreYouth & Family Ministry Adventures!
In June we are going to create YFM on-site & off-site adventures. Coordinating with parents and youth, we’ll adapt the off-site plans as needed to maximize participation. We can mix and match the adventures each month of the summer while weather is so beautiful. Outdoor Park Options: Woodland Park Zoo / Discovery Park / Golden…
Read MoreYouth & Family Ministry – May 2025
May 2025 Springtime in our Park – lessons, play time, labyrinth, all good for spirit, body & mind. Off-Site Events – we are busy planning with neighboring New Thought Churches in Bellevue, Lynnwood, South Sound and Sand Point for collabs with their YFM. Parents, Grandparents, & Volunteers – we love our parents, grandparents volunteers and…
Read MoreYouth & Family: Police Horse Stables & More!
We’ve been having some great Sundays in Youth+Families: the classes 10-11, the extra curricular activities afterward – it’s good to see positive momentum building. Lots of people have been offering ideas and jumping in to volunteer in a variety of roles. It’s great! Two youth are going to make the Step Up from kindergarten to…
Read MoreYouth & Family: Pizza, Cycles, & More!
Thanks to everyone who was able to join the pizza party Sunday, June 9th. We had a great time and explored some exciting new possibilities for the coming year including: Events on-site, off-site & on-line Creative writing, music & movement activities Teaming up with other Unity Youth+Family in the area Youth+Family community service opportunities Cross-generational…
Read MoreYouth & Family Ministry Update
Summer is coming. That means Unity events your kiddos and their friends could jump into with other Unity kiddos around the region! Check into the sign-up / costs / scholarships as follows: 6/30-7/3 Kids Camp (Ages 7-11; Grades 1-5) Camp Cedar Ridge, Vernonia, OR. 7/28-8/2 UniTeens UniTreat (Ages 11-14; Grades 6-8) Camp Cedar Ridge,…
Read MoreYFM Update
Youth & Families are sharing ideas about events we can do together on-site and out in the community too. People have grabbed me on Sundays to swap ideas and you can always contact me at charliem@seattleunity.org if that’s convenient. Feel free always to either text or call me at 206-818-8515 with any questions or ideas. I am…
Read MoreIntroducing Our New Youth & Family Ministry Director: Charlie Manger!
From Our New Youth & Family Ministry Director, Charlie Manger: I am happy to serve Seattle Unity as Youth & Family Director! I’m planning a kickoff “pizza party” after Easter with parents, youth and staffers to sync up and brainstorm the path forward. I grew up in Seattle when the Space Needle was being built…
Read MoreYouth and Family Ministries in April
April YFM 3/26, Sunday, Ramadan: We celebrate the 5 pillars of Islam: let’s make a positive difference in our world with joy, compassion, and wonder? 4/2, Palm Sunday: Jesus brought his message into Jerusalem and was profoundly welcomed by people and nature. How can we get in tune with life and bring a message of…
Read MoreChildren’s Church – Meditation with Julia
Join Julia Nathe with a Meditation for releasing what no longer serves us. “Gather several pillows and several blankets, if you’re feeling like you need to get super cosy!” -Julia
Read MoreChildren’s Church – Your Thought is Your Choice
What we believe about our problems is more important than the actual problem. The intention of this lesson is to understand the power of our thoughts and that in every situation, we can choose our response. We can’t always control what happens to us, but we can control what we think about what…
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