Youth of Unity (YOU)

We, the Youth of Unity (YOU), are powerful, unique beings of light, facilitating self-growth and spirituality through sacred connection, oneness, self-love, and open-mindedness. We provoke wonder and encourage exploration outside our comfort zones.

How do I get involved?

Any Unity church or study group affiliated with Unity Worldwide Ministries may facilitate an active YOU group.

A YOU group typically meets on a weekly basis, usually Sunday morning. Youth discuss and learn a variety of spiritual teachings, attend social gatherings, and become involved in their church and community. Officers, or a leadership team, are often elected to help plan for the local group.

What is an active YOU group?

An active YOU group:

  • Is under the direction of a recognized Unity member ministry of Unity Worldwide Ministries

  • Is active in their regional YOU

  • Includes one or more teens ranging from the ages of 14 through 19 (grades 9–12) years of age and at least one adult sponsor

Annual Legacy Rally

USCR hosts the YOU Legacy Rally each year in June. Legacy is a five-day long spiritually oriented program designed to provide meaningful experiences, as well as creative expressions and fellowship.

Resources for YOU chapters

Meet the 2026 USCR Regis

Regional representatives, “regis,” are teens elected each year at their region’s official rally. They plan and lead at least two rallies a year, as well as attend and offer their support to other events held during the year. Regis work closely with their regional consultant.

 

Rose Griesmeyer
Unity Spiritual Center Albuquerque, NM

Hi! My name is Rose Griesmeyer, and I’m from New Mexico, in the South Central Region. I’ve been attending Unity Church since I was six years old, and it has been a constant, grounding presence throughout my life. Unity is where I’ve always felt supported, accepted, and encouraged to grow into my authentic self. I’m currently a junior in high school, and Unity has played a huge role in shaping who I am today.

After attending my first YOU rally, I left feeling deeply inspired, connected, and changed in the best way. The love and openness I experienced made me want to give back to the community that has given me so much. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be a Regi and to help create a space where others can feel the same belonging, growth, and unconditional love that Unity and rally have given me.

Emilio Ramirez 
Unity of San Antonio, TX

Hello, I’m Emilio! I am from the Unity of San Antonio, Texas, in the South Central Region. I am in the class of 2026. I found Unity when I was just 13 years old and ever since then it has had the biggest and most wonderful impact on my life. I am so grateful for the friends I have met, the family I see every Sunday, and the spiritual understanding and kindness that has helped me through every day in life.

Attending my first YOU rally in June of 2023, I felt deeply connected. For the first time, I felt as if I had been welcomed somewhere with open arms. The welcomeness and love I experienced was like no other, and I am extremely grateful to have experienced it as well as this opportunity. I have the goal as a regional officer to be as welcoming and to make people feel loved as I did. To show others a place of personal belonging, spirit, and growth.