Youth & Family

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Youth Age Groups

Childcare and Nursery - Up to 4 Years
Children's Church - Ages 5-10
Uniteens - Ages 11-13
Y.O.U. - Ages 14-18

Youth & Family Ministry

Youth programs & Nursery care are available for Sunday Services at 10 a.m. (and other events as announced.)

Please arrive a bit early, to register your child and help settle them into the environment. Youth classrooms are located on Level 1.

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Youth Staff

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Charlie Manger
Youth & Family Ministry Director

Charlie Manger is our new Youth + Families Director. He draws upon his experience developing opportunities around the world to co-create lively, spiritually-based programs, projects & events right here, right now with the youth, families & friends of Unity. Come be part of the growth and change we are creating in our community and the world.

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Sandi Didrichsen
Nursery

Sandi Didrichsen is our long time infant and preschool teacher. Surrounded by puzzles and books we often find her doing puzzles with the kids or holding infants. She delights in providing a safe space for kids to connect and grow.

Youth & Family Ministry News

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Youth Summer Activities

July 3, 2026

Youth Summer Activities Sundays during the Service, we are enjoying classes with a combination of Unity principles-in-action, the arts, music and outdoor activities (weather permitting)....

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May YFM News

May 4, 2026

Youth & Family Ministry News: April: Earth Wisdom April's Earth Wisdom theme was a good one for YFM programming and projects! Sandi, Hannah, Ann, Carolyn...

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Regional Youth Events Calendar

April 6, 2026

The NW Region Youth Events Calendar is now available! Download Calendar Here .

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Youth & Family News – with Cookie-O-Rama!

December 1, 2025

Thanks to our energetic staff and volunteers who jump in to help every week. We are always ready for regulars and visitors to join in...

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October Youth & Family News

October 2, 2025

October Youth & Family News Youth & Family Ministries welcomes both long-timers and new-comers to our Sunday morning programs. We have a wonderful team of...

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YFM Updates

July 16, 2025

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...

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Open House: The Camino to Seattle Unity!

June 30, 2025

Open House: The Camino to Seattle Unity! We’re inviting the neighborhood into our beautiful space through a playful, symbolic “Camino” from the SLU Block Party...

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Youth & Family News

June 27, 2025

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...

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Youth & Family Ministry – May 2025

April 17, 2025

May 2025 Springtime in our Park – lessons, play time, labyrinth, all good for spirit, body & mind. Off-Site Events - we are busy planning...

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2024 YFM Hosts Holiday Cookie Decorating Party!

December 27, 2024

Youth & Family Ministry collected donations for the homeless this season by hosting a Holiday Cookie Decorating Party. Check out some of our seasonal fun!...

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Youth & Family: Police Horse Stables & More!

June 24, 2024

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...

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Youth & Family: Pizza, Cycles, & More!

June 21, 2024

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...

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Youth & Family Ministry Update

June 5, 2024

Summer is coming. That means Unity events your kiddos and their friends could jump into with other Unity kiddos around the region! Check into...

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Kids Camp Registration Deadline 5/20… & YOU Rendezvous!

May 3, 2024

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...

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DeCycles Visit: Youth Group Cycling the Coast!

April 26, 2024

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...

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YFM Update

April 25, 2024

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...

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Introducing Our New Youth & Family Ministry Director: Charlie Manger!

March 15, 2024

From Our New Youth & Family Ministry Director, Charlie Manger: I am happy to serve Seattle Unity as Youth & Family Director! I’m planning a...