Unity Center of Vero Beach      

950 43rd Avenue
Vero Beach, FL 32960

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Children, Youth & Family Ministry

YOUTH CLASSES
Classes on Sunday at 11:00 AM Only
Unikids: Grades K-2
Unifriends: Grades 3-5
Uniteens: Ages 11-13
Y.O.U.: Ages 14-18

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Summer

With Summer right around the corner, I would like to remind all of our visitors and families that all teachers have the summer off to enjoy themselves. During the summer, we have one Sunday School class for ages 5-10. We will meet in a classroom in the Myrtle Fillmore Education Building (Willow School) each Sunday at 11:00 am. Uniteens (ages 11-13) and Y.O.U.ers (age 14-18) have the summer off. Having said that, any Uniteens or Y.O.U.ers who would like to join the Sunday School class to “help” are always welcome. There will still be childcare for infants and pre-schoolers with Miss Diane.

At this time, I would like to thank all of the many teachers and helpers who have made this year possible. It has been a tremendous year of Spiritual growth for all of us, and I appreciate so much the loving commitment made to our children and youth by way of giving of your time, talent and treasure.

Our next Family Sunday will be June 29th. I hope that many of our families will be involved, helping us to create an awesome experience that will bless or entire congregation as well as our children.

Judy Graziosi, Youth Education Director

Parent Visitation
I want to encourage any parents and guardians to feel free to visit our Sunday School classes, childcare or teen classes on any Sunday. I have experienced many youngsters of all ages over the years who seem to feel anxiety about separating from their parents and joining a group where they don’t know anyone. Unlike school, it’s not the “law” that children attend Sunday School, so when this stress shows up - I know it is easier to just take the child into church or even stay home.

Because I’ve held the Youth Ed Dir. position for so many years (over 10!) I have not only been able to experience this situation myself with my own daughter, but I’ve gotten to see what works - what doesn’t work - and why it’s so important to ‘work it out’. It is our job as parents to help our children deal with their anxiety in a safe, nurturing, supportive environment. What could be better than Sunday School? So, take small steps - there’s no need to argue - and try joining your child in Sunday School a few times until they are familiar. We are happy to work with you on this, and in the end it will be well worth the time and effort.
 

Diane Manera, serves as our Caregiver for childcare during church and at special functions. Diane’s job is to watch children who are too young (or immature) to attend children’s classes or go to church with their parents.

Diane Manera, Childcare

UNIKIDS is our class for the youngest Unity children. This class uses the “What A Wonderful World” curriculum published by Unity Village along with Coco the Wonderbear puppet. The appropriate age range for this class is kindergarten through second grade. Some children may be ready to begin at a younger age while others are not. As a parent, you will know when your child can begin by how able they are to sit and listen and follow simple instructions. If you have questions about whether or not your child is ready, please ask Miss Diane or myself (Miss Judy).

Our next age group is UNIFRIENDS , and this class will be in the middle classroom in the MFEB. The age range for this class is third - fifth grades. Among the lessons taught to this class will be the Five Unity Principles, Making Peace and our 12 Powers.

The final class held in the MFEB is UNITEENS . This class is for kids age 11- 13, or middleschool. These youngsters meet in the classroom closest to the playground. They study the 5 book curriculum series called “Uniteens Life Issues”. Uniteens also get to enjoy 2 trips per year called “Uniteen Retreats” where we travel as a group to Live Oak, FL to join about 100 other Uniteens.

Wanda Welsh, Assistant Youth Education Director

Our oldest age group are the Y.O.U.ers, which stands for Youth of Unity. These are our 14-18 year olds. This group meets in the classroom across from the bathrooms in the main church building. The sponsors for this group are Linda Ware & Glenn Ferdinand. This group of teens goes to 2 rallies per year, a week long camping trip called, “Summer Connection” in N. Carolina and a five day Y.O.U. Conference at Unity Village.

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