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Unity Youth & Family Ministry Coordinator
Hi! My name is Kate and I’m the Unity Youth Family Ministry Coordinator. It is an honor to share Sunday mornings with these kids!
I was introduced to the Unity Church through my grandmother when I was 13. At the time, she led a study group after hours at Unity Church. Later we went to church together or studied core principles of Unity together at home. I learned that through prayer, I could speak to God and my true self. As I grew, I exercised that skill which has helped me see through life’s ups and downs. I’m grateful she shared Unity and its teachings with me at a young age.
Unity aligns with my own spiritual beliefs, which are closely related to Buddhism. Both Unity and Buddhism's core teachings are fluid, allowing for integration between their teachings and meditation practices. They also emphasize values such as the idea of an attainable, higher consciousness, peace, compassion, and righteous deeds as instruments of spiritual growth.
What I love about Unity is that it honors universal truths in all religions and respects everyone’s right to choose their spiritual path. It is spiritual without being overly religious, and Unity never made me feel like I had to compromise something to attend. Unity is also diverse, inclusive, and welcomes science and change.
When considering this position, I thought about how much my own children had grown while attending Unity Youth & Family Ministry. After only a few classes, my daughter was at home putting a difficult puzzle together one day. She got frustrated but instead of getting angry, she stopped, and I heard her say to herself, “I’m going to put this puzzle together and just let my heart beat.” I knew this was something she’d learned at Unity. Soon after, the position was made available, and I wanted to learn to teach as Unity does! I am currently studying to be a Certified Spiritual Educator through Unity Worldwide Ministries.
My mission statement as your child’s teacher is, "I am enthusiastically present to ignite each child’s personal truth."
Unity Youth & Family Ministry Intern
COMING SOON.