
Little Saints, Big Lessons: Children's Sermons from St. Peter's Episcopal Church
We’re Better Together: What Unity Really Means
What does it actually mean to live in unity ? Turns out, kids have some pretty great answers. In this week’s children’s sermon, Rev. Madeline explores a line from the Psalms: “How good and pleasant it is to live in unity.” Together, the kids discover that unity isn’t about everyone being exactly the same. It’s about choosing kindness, respect, gratitude, and connection—even when getting along isn’t easy. And they also name the things that pull us apart: ignoring people, bullying, fighting, and leaving others out. With a new school year beginning, there’s a simple challenge for all of us: Remember that everyone you meet is one of God’s children. The new kid. The kid who annoys you. The person who’s different from you. Even the person you’re having a hard time getting along with. You don’t have to be best friends with everyone. But you can choose to be kind. You can include someone. You can listen. You can help. Because every small choice that brings people together matters. And when we remember that God loves every single one of us, something amazing happens: we discover that we really are better together. 00:00 Welcome and Psalm 00:04 What Unity Means 01:14 Opposite of Unity 02:33 Living Unity at School 03:10 Closing Song Together






