Children, Youth
and Family Ministry
The Children, Youth and Family Ministry Program at Center for Spiritual Living Northern Colorado is an open and accepting community for children ages birth through High School and their families.
We teach our kids that they are unique and important, loved and honored, valued and Divine. We value each child and appreciate them for who they are, right where they are. We encourage thinking, questioning and growth. We nurture our kid's creativity and individuality, while guiding them to answer big questions for themselves. CSL NOCO teaches our Youth that God/Spirit/Creator is always available and abundant, that they are created in perfection. Goodness is in each and every one of us, we are the faces and hands of God.
The curriculum for all ages aligns with the adult message each week to allow for deeper spiritual discussion at home!
The lessons are thoughtfully prepared by our teachers to ensure that individual needs are being met through meditation, mindful movement, music, games, discussion, art activities and projects.
Sunday Lessons
October 2024
October 6
Power Begins Within
This week, Youth will explore their internal power source through a guided yoga journey and visualization. We'll learn new breathing techniques to use when we're not feeling so powerful and strategies to connect consciously to the Divine in any moment!
October 13
Our Personal Power
What makes someone powerful? Youth will focus on their individual super powers this week with an art journaling practice and Meditation!
October 20
Power Together
This Sunday, Youth will demonstrate the power of a community that co-creates with God through a hands-on power-boosting activity. We'll also create a unique art piece to bring home.
October 27
Power to Create a World that Works for All
Youth will discover how to use their power to help others that may feel powerless. We'll practice how to handle those that may try to take our power with an acting challenge and creative project.
November 2024
November 3
There are so many beautiful things to be grateful for. This week, Youth will take a gratitude walk to experience being thankful with all of our senses. We’ll create nature bracelets to bring home to remind ourselves how much there is to appreciate in our everyday lives.
November 10
Opening to Divine Grace
This Sunday, Youth will explore what Divine Grace feels like with a guided visualization and activity. We’ll create Wands of Grace to help us remember the magic in ourselves and the inherent Divinity in all life.
November 17
The Grace of Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a superpower! Youth will explore this concept with a meditative movement activity and craft.
November 24
Youth will participate in an outdoor Gratitude Scavenger Hunt. Together, we’ll decorate and write cards of thanks to the special people in our lives.
Brooke Minkel
Director of Children, Youth & Families
Brooke graduated with a K6 Teaching Certification and a BS in Human Communication from the University of Northern Colorado, and has been teaching in Northern Colorado since 2001. She loves lesson planning and developing curriculum to educate kids on how amazing they are. She encourages each child to love being themselves, and does this through meditation, music, movement and activities. Brooke creates connections with every child in order to individualize the lesson plans and meet specific needs.
Brooke is an Independent Facilitator for the Love and Logic Institute and teaches workshops throughout Northern Colorado designed for educators and parents. She also designed and organizes Camp Creative, a weeklong experience for children ages 5-12.
Originally from Denver, she now lives in Fort Collins with her family.
