Youth and Family
Youth & 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 More2024 YFM Hosts Holiday Cookie Decorating Party!
Youth & Family Ministry collected donations for the homeless this season by hosting a Holiday Cookie Decorating Party. Check out some of our seasonal fun! YFM thanks Santa’s helpers for cookie, icing, sprinkles (and cleanup!) goodness. Setup in progress: .
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 MoreKids Camp Registration Deadline 5/20… & YOU Rendezvous!
Hi Friends, This is a reminder that the early registration deadline for Kids Camp is May 20th. I’ve attached the paperwork to this email (links below). We’d love to have the 7-11 year old kids from your community attend camp this year. Financial assistance is available. Here’s a promotional video you can share with your…
Read MoreDeCycles Visit: Youth Group Cycling the Coast!
DeCycles Visit: Youth Group Cycling the Coast! Seattle Unity is excited to once again host the deCycles, who are leaving from Seattle on June 19th for a 1500 mile bicycle ride along the west coast to Los Angeles! Seattle Unity provided a place for the deCycles to stay overnight in 2000, 2006, and 2010, as you…
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 MoreRegional Youth Events Calendar
Hello parents, grandparents, and families! The 2024-2025 youth calendar for Unity NW Region is out and there are events for all ages, including:. Kids Camp: 7-11 (grades 1-5) Unitreat: 11-14 (grades 6-8) YOU: 14-18 (grades 9-12) Youth that have attended Unity regional events have shared how much these events have meant to them, to have…
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…
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