Program Overview
The following programs have been chosen because they are grounded in Family Faith Development’s Core Truths, they utilizes the 4 C’s for faith formation, and they align with this year's congregational theme. Please note, aside from youth group (6th - 12th Grade), and Sr. High Hangouts (9th - 12th Grade), all F.F.D. programming this year is open to all ages. We know your family is busy, so we want you to simply connect whenever you can.Youth Group with Mr. Stephen
Sundays from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PMThis zoom class gives our youth (6th - 12th grade) the opportunity to connect with each other, face-to-face, weekly. There is no chosen curricula for this class this year - the focus is on maintaining connections, and exploring the youth's varied interests. Please register, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Ms. Meredith, for connectivity information.
CartUUns with Ms. Kymm
Wednesday from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PMDuring this zoom class, children, youth, and parents, explore our Unitarian Universalist values through Disney and Pixar shorts. Each class contains a short opening, a time to share joys and sorrows, a video, discussion, and an activity. And, at 30 minutes in length, this class can fit into nearly any family's busy schedule. A fun post-dinner program for your child or youth to engage with while you tackle dishes, and/or a great entry point for any family who wishes to explore their Unitarian Universalist values together! Please register, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Ms. Meredith, for connectivity information.
NEW: Starting the week of October 11 we will be recording each session of CartUUns and uploading them to a Google Drive Folder each Friday by 7:00 AM. So, now, registered or not, you can view these classes anytime!
Sr. High Hangout with Mr. Phillip
First Wednesday of the Month (Starting in October) from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMGet excited, Sr. High Hangouts are back! Okay... so we still aren't gathering in person. But, still, now we have a dedicated hour just for Sr. High youth. Mr. Phillip has kindly agreed to facilitate these once a month gatherings, which will be focused on keeping connection and having fun. Your youth may recall Phillip was a frequent volunteer in the Sr. High classroom last year! Please register, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Ms. Meredith, for connectivity information.
Storytime with Ms. Amber
Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 6:15 PMChildren, youth, and parents are all invited to join beloved caregiver, Ms. Amber, over zoom, as she shares her favorite picture books with you once a week. This is the perfect class for any family looking to inject a little Unitarian Universalism into their nighttime routines, youth who are in the process of building their own theology (there is much wisdom to explore in picture books), or parents who may just need someone else to occupy their children for 15 minutes. Plus, it's a fun, quick, and easy way to stay connected! Please register, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Ms. Meredith, for connectivity information.
Minecraft with Ms. Meredith
First Saturday of the Month (Starting in October) from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AMWhat would the world look like if we created a society, based on our Unitarian Universalist values, from the ground up? Literally! This is the question children, youth, and parents will explore once a month in Minecraft with Ms. Meredith. This class is great for anyone who loves video games - especially minecraft - or who just can't stand zoom. A wonderful feature about this program is that, while the class will only take place once a month, anyone will be able to connect to the minecraft server - and build onto the society - at anytime! Connectivity information to come.
Parents and Caregivers as Sexuality Educators
Tuesdays in October from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PMSince Our Whole Lives (OWL) must remain on hold for the foreseeable future, this program, coordinated and facilitated by the religious educators of St. John's, Heritage, and First Unitarian Church, is being offered to all Unitarian Universalist congregations in the greater Cincinnati area, as part of our ongoing commitment to Cincy City-Wide OWL. Sorry, but registration for this program is now closed.
Rev. Connie in a Box
By SignUpWouldn't you like to host Rev. Connie in your home right now? Well, now you can! Introducing Rev. Connie - the doll! Sing up to host Rev. Connie, and her box of goodies, for one week this year - sit down with her at dinnertime, host your own in-home worship, or just play hide and seek! Then, share your experience with the whole church come Sunday, via pictures or recorded video. Check back here in a few weeks for how to sign up.
Krista Taylor brought a wide range of experiences to her intervention specialist/co-teaching position at Gamble Montessori in the Cincinnati Public Schools. Her dedication to co-teaching and inclusion have helped Gamble develop an approach that captures the spirit of Montessori education. In 2015 she earned regional acclaim when, after being awarded the Hawkins Educator of the Year award for Cincinnati Public Schools, she gave her entire $10,000 winnings to the Gamble Foundation to assist students in attending field experiences. She has presented at conferences for the Ohio Council of the International Reading Association, the Cincinnati Montessori Society, and the Ohio Montessori Alliance, and she is an assistant in CMSTEP, the Cincinnati Montessori Secondary Teachers Education Program. 2017 is her 13th year of teaching.