Monthly Events
Ministering With Families
4th Tuesdays | 7 PM Eastern / 6 PM Central
New Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/91752808738
Youth directors, ministers, board members, and others who work with young people come together to share best practices and skills around ministering to and with families and support each other in this important work!
If you’re not currently receiving updates about these calls, get on the invite list by registering here. Sign up for the monthly newsletter for updates and reminders.
Support for College Ages
2nd & 4th Fridays | 7 PM Eastern / 6 PM Central
This virtual gathering is designed to connect and support college-age young adults across the Unity Great Lakes Region. Sessions are held on the second and fourth Fridays of each month at 7PM ET / 6PM CT, September through June.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83510588580?pwd=OTV2UEhvTzQxNIZzUz.JqT3pjYWFnUT09
Please share this and invite any college students throughout the region.
Upcoming Events
Y.O.U. Online Leadership Training
Sunday, March 15 | 11:30 AM Eastern / 10:30AM Central
Presented by Unity Eastern Region, Unity Great Lakes Region & Unity South Central Region
Youth of Unity Regional Officers from three regions will guide an online Sunday morning experience exploring the 5 Unity Principles and their connection to ethical leadership in everyday life. Through reflection, teaching, and real-world application, participants will gain practical tools for ethical decision-making, courageous communication, and confident leadership — growing from the inside out.
Open to any YOUer interested in personal growth, current or potential sponsors, chaperones, parents, and ministers. Regional Officer Candidates are required to have attended at least one leadership training.
Dream Seed Rally
Sunday, March 22
At YOUR CHURCH!
Rally your community to raise funds for Unity Great Lakes Region youth retreats, transportation and scholarships. For more information, please see the flyer.
Spring Unitreat - "Steppin' Up"
May 8-10, 2026
Lutherdale Retreat Center, Elkhorn, WI
Arrival: Friday, May 8 | 3:30–5:15 PM
Departure: Sunday, May 10 | 11:30 AM
COST: $250 per person - Region-set price includes T-shirt, program materials, housing, and 5 meals, from Friday dinner to Sunday breakfast. Your local chapter may charge a different rate (e.g. higher to help cover transportation costs, lower if there are funds raised for this purpose, etc.)
Event Details: The Spring Unitreat is a weekend built for connection — a youth-led experience where 6th–8th graders come together to grow spiritually, make friends, and have a genuinely great time. High school Y.O.U. Staff and adult Uniteen leaders guide the weekend, but the energy belongs to the kids.
Key Dates:
Chapter Registration Deadline: March 29
Individual Registration Deadline: April 5
All youth must have ministerial endorsement and attend with their adult leader(s). Partial scholarships are available for families who need them.
For more information and links to register see the flyer.
Questions? Contact Cassidy Meeks, YFM Coordinator, at yfmcoordinator@greatlakesunity.com