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
April 2025
April 6
Youth will dive deep into the soil of Manifestation and possibility this week! We'll “dig up” anything that may be blocking our good and participate in a release ritual.
April 13
This Sunday, Youth will participate in the visioning process, asking ourselves “What's God's highest idea for our lives? What do we need to embrace? What do we need to release?” We'll create an action step to take during the next week to assist us in taking the next step toward our vision. Youth will make binoculars to remind them to always be on the lookout for blessings.
April 20
This week, we'll hunt for Easter eggs, do Easter crafts, play Easter games, and then have a fun community-building celebration and potluck!
April 27
Youth will create and perform a dance to celebrate renewal and growth! We'll make butterfly art to remind us of the beauty of transformation.
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.
