Schedule of Activities for
Sunday, October 2nd
2:00 PM
Extended Prayer and Meditation
Facilitated by Akosua Washington-Woods, LUT in Youth & Family Ministry and Adult Education
Akosua Washington-Woods , LUT
Akosua Washington-Woods is a Licensed Unity Teacher (LUT) in Youth & Family Ministry and Adult Education. She is a Prayer Chaplain and a Youth & Family Ministry Director. She presented a webinar for Unity Worldwide Ministries on Diversity/Inclusion: What’s Your Comfort Zone in December 2021; then expanded that presentation and offered a four-hour workshop at the 2022 Unity Worldwide Ministry People’s Convention in June 2022 along with co-presenter Angie Keyes, Southwest Region Youth & Teen Ministry Events Director. She is also a writer, a Griot (storyteller) and craftsperson. Akosua is a people person who finds life fascinating and adventurous.
2:20PM Comfort Break / Movement Break
2:30 PM
“Conscious Harmony” – Using Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Techniques to Create a Safe, Healthy, Inclusive Learning Community for Your Youth Education Programs
Facilitated by Janell Renshaw – LUT and Unity Eastern Region Youth Consultant
During our webinar, we will cover the 5 basic components of Social Emotional Learning (SEL). SEL is the process through which children and adults:
- Understand and manage emotions
- Set and achieve positive outcomes
- Feel and show empathy for others,
- Establish and maintain positive relationships
- Support responsible decisions
Ministry volunteers can support their youth in inclusive environments using social emotional learning that will support the entire community for generations.
Proverbs 4:23
Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life.
Janell Renshaw, LUT
Hello! I am Spirit-led with extensive experience in youth-related environments and progressive skills in the area of Adolescent Behavior. I am professional, grounded and able to implement new functions and practices rapidly without compromising integrity. I am organized and meticulous with the ability to communicate effectively in a wide variety of situations. A quality educator who teaches from the heart with superior interpersonal skills, able to communicate expectations and policies clearly for the youth population, co-workers, and outside agencies. Extensive knowledge and personal experience of Unity principles. Best known for the ability to create instant rapport and understanding with youth and adults, thereby facilitating positive outcomes.
