Youth Of Unity (High School Ministry)
The Youth of Unity (Y.O.U.) is a youth chapter for high school students whom supports spiritual growth, personal enrichment, fun and family. The Unity movement has YOU chapters all across the nation. Our chapter belongs to the South Central Region and is located in the Plains Community.
Rally
Rally is an amazing experience where each YOUer is met exactly where they are. This supports spiritual growth, deepening consciousness, community awareness, and deeper relationships.
Rallies are held several times a year: a fall/winter rally, a spring rally and Legacy rally.
Spring rally: A service rally that provides an opportunity to contribute to our greater community. Past events have included working at a YMCA camp and painting and grounds work at Unity Village.
Legacy Rally: A rally held in June that provides an opportunity for all the communities to come together. Many YOU and sponsors have found that the travel to and from rally is often one of the favorite pieces as it allows each YOUer to bond with fellow chapter members, sponsors and get to know each other in a relaxed fun environment.
Service
Service requirements need to be complete in order for teens to attend rally. Before June (Legacy Rally), all YOUers need to have completed 30 service hours. These can be completed with our YOU chapter, A+ hours, UKCN (ushering, YFM), charitable organizations, etc. Out of the 30 hours, if 18 are completed within UKCN and/or with UKCN YOU, 1/3 of your Leadership and Legacy Rally will be paid for by the church.
Fundraising
The YOU annually hosts two large fundraisers, Spiritually Spooktacular and a donation dinner at Pizza Ranch in January. We also participate in church events by selling lunches and raffle tickets. Family involvement is welcome and encouraged. Participation in fundraising will result in an additional 1/3 of your Legacy Rally being paid for by UKCN YOU.
Transportation
Our chapter has a transportation policy. For all travel for rallies and events where we meet at the church, transportation is provided. We meet at the church, we travel together and only YOU Sponsors with a background check on file are drivers. Teens do not drive themselves to rallies and or events! When we have gatherings outside of the church with a designated meeting spot, teens and or their parents arrange their own transportation. If a teen is in need of a ride, teens and/or their parents arrange individually with other teens, parents and or sponsors. (If teens are arranging their own transportation this is clearly marked on the calendar with a designated spot where we meet, address and time)
Photos
We take lots of photos! If you or your teen does not have consent to having their photo taken or have restrictions of when and the use, please notify our YOU coordinator directly.
Church contacts:
Myra McFadden, Senior Minister
Marcia Dale, Office Manager
YOU Ministry contacts:
Eliasa Sabogal, Y.O.U. Coordinator (816-679-9242) sabogaleliasa@hotmail.com
Evan Griffith, Sponsor evanleegriffith@gmail.com
Ed Rippee, Teacher
Rick Ortiz, Teacher
Volunteer opportunities
The Y.O.U. is a youth lead program with teachers & sponsors offering support.
Teachers: 1-2 Sundays/month
Sponsors: 1-2 Sundays/month & available for fundraising events, parties and rally.
Rally
Rally is an amazing experience where each YOUer is met exactly where they are. This supports spiritual growth, deepening consciousness, community awareness, and deeper relationships.
Rallies are held several times a year: a fall/winter rally, a spring rally and Legacy rally.
Spring rally: A service rally that provides an opportunity to contribute to our greater community. Past events have included working at a YMCA camp and painting and grounds work at Unity Village.
Legacy Rally: A rally held in June that provides an opportunity for all the communities to come together. Many YOU and sponsors have found that the travel to and from rally is often one of the favorite pieces as it allows each YOUer to bond with fellow chapter members, sponsors and get to know each other in a relaxed fun environment.
Service
Service requirements need to be complete in order for teens to attend rally. Before June (Legacy Rally), all YOUers need to have completed 30 service hours. These can be completed with our YOU chapter, A+ hours, UKCN (ushering, YFM), charitable organizations, etc. Out of the 30 hours, if 18 are completed within UKCN and/or with UKCN YOU, 1/3 of your Leadership and Legacy Rally will be paid for by the church.
Fundraising
The YOU annually hosts two large fundraisers, Spiritually Spooktacular and a donation dinner at Pizza Ranch in January. We also participate in church events by selling lunches and raffle tickets. Family involvement is welcome and encouraged. Participation in fundraising will result in an additional 1/3 of your Legacy Rally being paid for by UKCN YOU.
Transportation
Our chapter has a transportation policy. For all travel for rallies and events where we meet at the church, transportation is provided. We meet at the church, we travel together and only YOU Sponsors with a background check on file are drivers. Teens do not drive themselves to rallies and or events! When we have gatherings outside of the church with a designated meeting spot, teens and or their parents arrange their own transportation. If a teen is in need of a ride, teens and/or their parents arrange individually with other teens, parents and or sponsors. (If teens are arranging their own transportation this is clearly marked on the calendar with a designated spot where we meet, address and time)
Photos
We take lots of photos! If you or your teen does not have consent to having their photo taken or have restrictions of when and the use, please notify our YOU coordinator directly.
Church contacts:
Myra McFadden, Senior Minister
Marcia Dale, Office Manager
YOU Ministry contacts:
Eliasa Sabogal, Y.O.U. Coordinator (816-679-9242) sabogaleliasa@hotmail.com
Evan Griffith, Sponsor evanleegriffith@gmail.com
Ed Rippee, Teacher
Rick Ortiz, Teacher
Volunteer opportunities
The Y.O.U. is a youth lead program with teachers & sponsors offering support.
Teachers: 1-2 Sundays/month
Sponsors: 1-2 Sundays/month & available for fundraising events, parties and rally.