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Curriculum  Update
Peace Pizzazz lessons on the Golden Rule begin today.


Daily Word
The word for today is:
Awaken
Youth Connection
Our Youth Department Newsletter
March 19th, 2017


Yes, it is the last day of our YOU/Uniteen fundraiser. Last chance to help out and purchase a spring flower in celebration of someone you love.  Just $12 and you can replant the bulbs at home around the yard or donate them to the church for future planting. It is the perfect gift that keeps on giving.

It is the first day of Peace Pizzazz lessons, with our focus being on the Golden Rule. Treating others as you want to be treated, will be our focal point through the end of May. This program will culminate with a free children's festival in Bronson Park on May 20th from noon till 4PM. We hope that you have marked your calendars so that your children can be a part of this grand celebration.

We hope that you were able to find a friend to come with you today.  If not it's okay, still come upstairs and break bread with us.  Literally, many breads will be available to sample including a homemade gluten free option.

Awaken to Spirit!

Peace and Love, 
  
Jim Pero 
Youth Ministry Director 
youthdept@unitykalamazoo.com   
 

Youth Department Help Needed
We need at least one more teacher and a couple of assistance. 

If you can volunteer to help us out at least one Sunday or even that occasional 5th Sunday of the month we would love to have you join us.

Requirements:
  • One year of attendance in the church
  • Volunteer Application
  • Background and Reference check
  • Interview with the Minister and Youth Director 
Benefits:
  • The joy of working with our youth
  • Training in youth ministry
  • Possible Unity youth retreats 
  • Building relations with other youth volunteers
  • Learning the Unity Principles from a different perspective
  • Having fun
Upcoming Events
  
Mark your Calendars
 
 
We are blessed with the opportunity to provide spiritual retreats for our Uniteens and YOU'ers. Please keep in mind the 50% attendance requirement for the two months leading up to the retreats and the required service (volunteer) hours. The dates and locations of the events are provided below. If you need ideas for service hours please let me know.

2017 Retreats  **
 
Spring Unitreat: May 5-7, 2017
Y.O.U. June Rally: June 21-25, 2017

Events

SUNDAY FUNDAY: 1st Sunday of Each Month
Bring a Friend to Church Day: March 19th
Peace Pizzazz: May 20th
 
Fundraisers 

Spring Flower Sale 2/26 - 3/19  YOU/Uniteen
Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast 4/9/17 YOU/Uniteens

Service Opportunities

Saturday mornings helping with the YOU room renovation.

** Retreat Policy:  To make it affordable for all that want to attend the Youth Spiritual Retreats, Unity Of Kalamazoo pays for 1/3 of the cost, fundraising pays for 1/3, and the family pays 1/3.  Scholarships are also available if paying 1/3 is not an option for any family.  We want each child to be able to benefit from the experience these retreats offer. The cost of the chaperones for the event and the cost of travel is combined for a final total before the 1/3 formula is utilized.  This allows the chaperones that volunteer their entire weekend to the event to attend without having to pay for it as well.
Closing
Our prayers go out to all those supporting our Youth Department.  We appreciate and are grateful for our teachers, angels, chaperons, financial supporters, supply donators, and those holding the Youth Department in prayer. We continue to pray for the right and perfect people to join us in the Youth Department.
Contact Information
Unity of Kalamazoo Youth and Family Ministry Department

Jim Pero
Youth Ministry Director
Email: youthdept@unitykalamazoo.com
Phone: 269-385-2239 ext. 206
Office Hours: Thursday 1:00 - 3:00PM