it's time to awaken:
When's the last time you just took a deep breath and chilled out?
The reality is, it's hard to be a teen. Your generation has so much information to process and so many boxes to check, all before hitting eighteen. Being mindful means taking time to be self-aware, to breathe in and center, and to practice self-control in a world that often feels out of control. You deserve self-care.
Performative justice is just that - performative. If you want to make a difference, it takes more than tokenism and social media posts. It's time to get out and show up, stand up, and rise up; and there's no place better to start than here at home - Greensboro, NC.
If there's a topic or issue you're passionate about, let's do something.
You've all heard that you need leadership skills in order to look good for college, jobs, life, etc. but how many places will actually trust a teenager enough to let them take charge? How many times have you been told you're too young, too immature, or your ideas are too "out there?"
Leadership has to be practiced, just like any other skill. If you're ready to try leading, then we're ready for you.
Sundays at 10 am at 501 S. Mendenhall St.
Let's talk about it!
We're Unity in Greensboro's chapter of Youth of Unity, aka Y.O.U., a youth-led spiritual community for high schoolers. Our group meets weekly for thought provoking and engaging sessions, attend life-changing retreats, create and implement service projects, and still make time to hang out and play games!
Our weekly meetings are at 10 AM on Sundays - one of the few time slots that are still available in most teens' busy schedules. We meet upstairs at 501 S. Mendenhall St. inside of the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant.
You're welcome to just show up. You could also email, DM, or click the button below to let us know you're coming.
Great! We recommend coming in the back - it's closer. Otherwise, ask someone downstairs to show you the way. We'll be upstairs, hanging out until it's time to start. Attire is casual.
Okay, we'll accommodate you to the best of our (and our space's) ability. Please email the Youth Director in advance at youth@unityingreensboro.org. Wheelchair accessible doors can be found in the courtyard to the right of the playground. Follow signs to the elevator or ask someone to escort you to the teen room.
Our teen group is a little bit of everything! We are a part of Unity in Greensboro, which is a spiritual community based on Progressive Christian teaching interpreted metaphysically. You'll hear some folks call Unity a "church," while some call it a "center." This mix of language is pretty common because a lot of different practices are represented. What we teach is inclusive values, mindfulness, manifestation, self-care, and interconnection. However you define your beliefs (or lack thereof), you'll be loved, affirmed, and accepted in our teen program. The great thing about being a teen is you don't have to have everything figured out and this group is designed for you to ask questions and figure things out as you go.
Awesome! Y.O.U. is built on the concept of radical acceptance, so don't worry; as a matter of fact, most of us are queer as well! We'll call you by whatever name and pronouns you use to introduce yourself.
You'll come across these terms online and in conversations. Y.O.U. is our high school group, while Uniteens is our middle school group. Uniteens have their own meetings and retreats as well!
Retreats, or as they're called in Y.O.U, rallies, are spiritual retreats, usually held over a weekend, involving travel, camp activities, meditation, new friends, and service. They're a great time!
Fantastic! Come to a meeting and let us know. If other teens are onboard, we can go from there. Teens are empowered to plan and facilitate their own events here with support and guidance from the Youth Director as needed.
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