Our Philosophy:
Discovery Over Dogma
We believe spirituality is a journey of understanding, not a set of rules to memorize. Our goal is to nurture a loving community where every child feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to be themselves.
We create a lightly structured environment where children can:
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Explore spiritual truths found in many traditions.
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Play with engaging crafts, stories, and games.
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Connect with their own inner wisdom and intuition.
What We Explore
Rather than forcing a specific doctrine, we encourage children to discover universal truths that help them navigate life with confidence. We use stories, art, and discussion to explore concepts like:
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You Are Good: Helping children understand they are inherently worthy and full of “good stuff” (divinity).
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We Are All Connected: Exploring how our actions affect our friends, our community, and the planet.
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Thoughts Matter: encouraging children to see how their thoughts and feelings help create their experiences.
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Quiet Time is Powerful: Introducing simple mindfulness and prayer as ways to listen to their own hearts.
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Action Counts: Learning that we can make a difference in the world by simply doing our best.
While our lessons are grounded in Unity’s optimistic outlook, we welcome families of all backgrounds and beliefs. We honor the many paths to God and encourage children to find the one that feels true to them.
Sunday Schedule
10:30 am
Arrive at the welcome station to sign in and meet the team.
10:45
Free play and community building while you settle into the service.
11:00 am
Interactive storytelling, crafts, and discussion on the day’s theme.
12:15 pm
Collect your child from the In-Play area after service concludes.
Meet Kayla Campbell
Kayla Campbell
Youth and family Director
Kayla Campbell serves as the Head of our In-Play Youth and Family Program, bringing a passion for education and community building to Unity San Francisco. With a strong background in youth development, Kayla also works as a 2nd Grade Resident Teacher at Town School for Boys. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Kayla operates from a deep belief in the value of respect, viewing it as the foundation for all healthy relationships. She lives by the philosophy that every person and place deserves to be treated with dignity, embodying the Golden Rule in her work with our youth. Outside of the classroom and the church, Kayla loves expressing care through cooking and baking for her loved ones. She also enjoys reading, listening to music, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Vetted Team
Every staff member and volunteer undergoes a comprehensive background check before joining.
Secure Check-In
We use a monitored check-in/check-out system to ensure your child only leaves with you.
Neurodiverse Friendly
We welcome children of all abilities. Let us know how we can support your child’s unique needs.
How to Get Here!
Parking
We have parking avaliable in front of our building! You can double park on either side of the street during Sunday services. A staff member will be present to help you find a place to park, and to keep an eye on your car during the service.
MUNI
MUNI has several stops close to our location. Check out the list bellow to see which works best for you:
- 6 & 7 bus lanes drop you off 1 block away.
- 21 & 22 bus lanes drop you off 5 blocks away
- Subway lines J, K, L, M, N, & T drop you off at Van Ness station 4 blocks away
BART
The closest BART station to us is Civic Center Station.
At Civic Center station you can either take any subway line to the Van Ness Station stop and then walk 10 minutes, or you can take the 6 or 7 bus to a stop within 1 block of us. If you are up for a walk, we are just a 15-20 minute walk away!