Southwest Region of Unity Churches
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Southwest Region of Unity Churches
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Welcome to the Teen Ministry section of our website. Teen Ministry includes Uniteens (6-8 grade) and Y.O.U. (Youth of Unity) grades 9-12. This area of the web site will focus on ministry with preteens & teens. Included are resources and related materials such as curriculum and special programs. For event information go to the Calendar section of the web site.
Teen Ministry Consultant Rev. Mark Fisk 602.494.4233
Uniteen Curriculum To order: The Association of Unity Churches http://www.unity.org/education/curric_series.html Or Phone 816-524-7414 ext 324
Uniteens
Y.O.U.
Teen Resources to Support Curriculum: To order: The Association of Unity Churches http://www.unity.org/education/resource_teen.html
Uniteen Program Guide – Part I This guide advises how to move from a Sunday morning lesson to a broader, more exciting, age-appropriate program. Part I provides ideas in assessing your group, what the total program is about, and how your group may improve. Reproducible pages for organizing and conducting programs are included.
Uniteen Program Guide – Part II This second half fills in the remaining tabs that are shipped with Part 1. It includes sections on: spiritual and educational philosophy and tools, how to prepare lessons, facilitating prayer/meditation from a Unity perspective (including affirmations and denials), ceremonies and celebrations, and considerations when planning a lock-in. Also included is a Q&A section covering topics not discussed elsewhere and an Index that covers both Parts 1 and 2. The Miscellaneous tab is for your own region's handouts.
Y.O.U. Handbook This revised manual is a must for every sponsor and minister! It provides important information relating to: the sponsor's responsibilities, forming and conducting YOU chapters, developing leaders and electing officers, social events, rallies, sub-regional events, and International YOU Conference; lesson preparation, classroom management and resources for YOU.
Hands-On Service Ideas for Youth Groups Giving service is an important component of teen ministry. This book, published by Group, provides a step-by-step plan for walking successfully through four stages of service involvement. It also includes descriptions of 100 projects that youth might consider doing.
Youth Group Trust Builders Teen groups love becoming a closely-knit family/community. Try some of these 71 activities to assist youth groups in becoming a more cohesive group. Published by Group.
Beyond Leaf Raking: Learning to Serve/Serving to Learn This resource, published by Search Institute, is based on research in service-learning and challenges congregations to involve youth in educational community service. Youth workers will find suggestions on how to assess community needs, how to prepare youth to participate and how to guide reflection on the learning's from service activities.
What Teens Need To Succeed: Proven, Practical Ways to Shape Your Own Future This book, written for teens, teen leaders and for parents, is an excellent resource relating to the social and emotional needs and how to meet them. It focuses on helping teens build developmental assets that can give them the skills, resources and support to get where they want to go. Published by Free Spirit Publishing, Inc. |
