In The Middle

A Soul Matters Middle School Curriculum

New UU Values Version!
Our monthly middle school youth packets are filled with creative, high-quality, hands-on ways for teens and preteens to explore our UU Core Values Themes and engage the middle school age journey together. 
  • Each packet contains 4-5 weeks of session material. ​​
  • All ten packets are available for use right away at the time of purchase.
  • Important Note: This subscription is built around the new values themes, but since these specialty packets were developed for the 2023-24 church year, there may be a handful of out-of-date, but inconsequential references within them. 
Here are some more details about our approach:
  • Flexible Design: We encourage you to think of these packets as toolboxes, full of building blocks that help you create the experiences that are right for your youth and your setting. 
  • Experiential Learning & Fun: Each session contains exploration questions, discussion starters, games, meditations, stories, art engagement, etc. We are committed to experiential learning and believe the best lessons evoke a sense of fun, not just convey information.
  • Engaging the Whole Person: Session components are designed wholistically and with multiple intelligences in mind:
    • ​Body - Games
    • Imagination - Creative projects
    • Mind - First thought sharing & issue exploration
    • Heart - Storytelling & personal sharing
    • Soul - Active meditation & spiritual practice
    • Interconnect Self -Justice & faith-in-action engagement
  • Partners for the Journey: Connection is as important to us as learning content. So sessions are designed to cultivate trust and bonding among the group. We want to reinforce the idea that none of us can navigate life's journey alone.
  • Developmentally Sensitive & Relevant: Sessions are written with the unique challenges and growth opportunities of the early teen years in mind. The aim is not simply to teach youth about our UU faith but to bring our UU faith into conversation with the real-world issues youth are facing. We want to make sure we are providing them with "tools for the journey."

Sample Packet!
Click HERE to download and explore a free sample packet

Purchase Options 
We offer two subscription levels, one for larger congregations and another for smaller ones:
  • For congregations of 150 members or more: $155
  • For congregations with less than 150 members: $125​
  For more information contact Susan: [email protected].                           Soul Matters Sharing Circle LLC