Youth Ministry at Unity of the Triangle

The Unity of the Triangle Youth Ministry is a warm, lively, accepting program that encourages each child’s spiritual growth and awareness. Lessons emphasize Unity principles as well as creative expression and engagement. Art lessons teach painting, sculpture and other arts as forms of meditative self-expression. We also have volunteers who lead drum circles and other musical activities. Children and teens at Unity have a safe and stimulating space to question and explore their faith as they discover how to trust the divinity in themselves and others.

Unity’s vibrant Youth Ministry, celebrates every young person as a unique, creative expression of the divine.

Led with enthusiasm and a lifelong Unity education by Youth Education Director Tia Redman. Tia was raised in Unity and graduated from the Y.O.U program in 2016. After moving to Raleigh and becoming a parent, she wanted to go back to her roots in Unity. She is excited to lead the Youth Ministry with heart, creativity, inclusion and curiosity.

Sunday Mornings

11 am service
During the 11 am service, children and teens gather in their respective meeting rooms for Unity lessons that include prayer and meditation as ways to discover and connect with the Divine. The teens take an active role in designing their classes; Y.O.U. (high school) classes are completely youth-led.
Signing in
All classrooms have sign-in sheets. Uniteens and Y.O.U. sign themselves in. To sign up a new student, please click here.

Parents should sign in their pre-teen children and note any special considerations such as allergies, dietary restrictions, or ADA accommodations needed. If you have questions or would like a tour of our facilities, feel free to ask a youth volunteer or contact our Youth and Family Ministry Director.

“You are loved, special, and important just the way you are.” — Affirmation to Unity youth at Sunday service

Nursery

The nursery is located downstairs next to the Fellowship Hall. It is well-equipped for both rest and play, and our staff and volunteers take loving care of your little ones.

Preschool (3-5 years)

The preschool is located downstairs next to the Fellowship Hall. During the early service, children can engage in structured free play under the supervision of our staff and volunteers. During the 11 am service, children listen to stories and express themselves through crafts and games.

Unikids / Elementary

The Unikids meet in two groups in the Youth Wing upstairs: K-2 in Room 213, and grades 3-5 in Room 214. Children in these classes explore Unity principles through lessons, stories, songs, and creative projects.

Uniteens / Middle School

Our Uniteens meet in Room 209 in the Youth Wing upstairs. This thoughtful and lively group participates in Unity-based lessons and activities that encourage them to explore, express, and become comfortable with their own spirituality and to extend that same encouragement to others.

Y.O.U. / High School

Our fabulous Y.O.U. (Youth of Unity) is a unique and inspiring group of young spiritual leaders and seekers. They develop and facilitate their own curriculum in a program that allows them to safely question and explore their inner and outer worlds as they develop a personal relationship with the Divine. The group meets in Room 210 upstairs.

Retreats and Rallies

Several times each year, our Y.O.U. and Uniteens are invited to join with other Unity teens from across the Southeast at spiritual retreats and rallies. In preparation, they coordinate fundraisers throughout the year. The cost of retreats, including travel, is paid by a combination of funds raised, family contributions, and support from Unity of the Triangle. These gatherings are highly anticipated and can be life-changing. Notices of future rallies and retreats will be posted on the bulletin board in the Youth Wing and in the church calendar, or you can send us an email for more details.

Unity Triangle youth fundraiser car wash

Other Activities

The youth at Unity have a multitude of opportunities to engage with each other, the church, and the community—by planning and presenting the annual youth-led service, performing in the Christmas concert, taking part in movie and game nights, open mic nights, holiday parties, fundraisers, community service projects, yoga, meditation, and mindfulness training. Click the button below and search “youth” for upcoming events, or email our Youth Education Director, Tia Redman.

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“A retreat transformed my spiritual experience of Unity. It’s a safe space for people to be themselves—something you don’t see in school. It’s where I learned to embrace the differences between people and also recognize that we’re all one being. To see all these exceptional people come together, people who choose to love and coexist rather than focus on differences, is surreal. You never want to leave. And you don’t want to take a moment while you’re there for granted.”

Gabe López, regional Y.O.U. leader, Unity of the Triangle

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