Children This Sunday

FFD Features: March 27, 2025

Hello Beloveds,

This past Sunday, your PreK – Kindergartner played stuffy Hide ‘N Seek, and learned that church is a place they can go for support when they feel lost and scared.  As for your 1st – 3rd and 4th – 6th grader, they learned about fasting during Ramadan.  Your 1st – 3rd grader also learned a bit about Eid Al-Fitr – the holiday which marks the end of Ramadan (this year Eid Al-Fitr begins at sundown March 29) – and made Eid cookies (a tradition in many Islamic households).  Meanwhile, your 4th – 6th grader learned why lanterns are so important to the celebration of Ramadan, and made their own lanterns.  Taking it Home sheets for PreK – K can be found here, while the 1st – 6th grade Taking It Home is below.

Looking forward to this coming Sunday, everyone in the congregation is encouraged to wear blue and pink in honor of Trans Day of Visibility (March 31st).  Children will start in the Sanctuary, and then head to class.  In class, your PreK – Kindergartner will finish out their Teddy Bear month by learning that church is a place where different people come together.  And, your 1st – 6th grader will finish out their month on Islam’s five pillars by learning about Hajj – pilgrimage to Mecca.

A few reminders…

  • PreK – Kindergartners should bring their stuffies to church this Sunday. 
  • The Family Movie Night is this coming Saturday at 4:30 PM.  No RSVP required, just so up.  We’ll order pizza once everyone’s arrived (or, feel free to bring your own dinner).  The movie will be decided by y’all, upon arrival.

Thank you!
– M

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Special Announcements

Family Movie Night

A flier for Family Movie Night. It shows a ticket stub surrounded by various movie paraphernalia (camera, popcorn, film reel, etc.). It states everything that is mentioned in the announcement.

Mark your calendars now for Saturday, March 29th at 4:30 PM, Community Builders and Family Faith Development will be hosting a Family Friendly movie night that night in our sanctuary!  No RSVP is required.  All you need to do is show up.  We’ll order pizza once everyone arrives (or, alternatively, feel free to bring your own food).  Movie to be announced later.

A flier for Parents and Caregivers as Sexuality Educators. It contains all the information outlined in the announcement. The graphics include a red text box on a hunter green background, overlayed with yellow squiggles and cartoon people.

Cincy Citywide OWL (Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education) is excited to offer Parents & Caregivers as Sexuality Educators this spring.  Over five 90-minute sessions, we invite you to explore your role as your child’s primary sexuality educator in small group discussion.  Topics of discussion will be chosen by you, the parents and caregivers, but range in offering from “Gender Identity” to “Healthy Relationships” to “Social Media.”

Classes start Thursday, April 10, and will continue every other Thursday through June 5 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM via zoom.  Register by days end Wednesday, April 9 here, or scan the QR code on the flier.

Taking It Home: March 23, 2025

On Ramadan (and Intention)

Today, the children learned  about the fourth pillar of Islam – Fasting during Ramadan. Ramadan begins on the first day of the ninth month of the Islamic calendar (this is usually in summer). It is a time for Muslims to recommit themselves to Allah. During the entire month, Muslims fast from sun-up to sun-down, and pray often.  It is a time of intention.  When was the last time you approached an activity with intention? Here are some additional resources on intention you may wish to consider:

Today’s Souvenir

In class today, your kid learned about Ramadan, fasting, and Eid al-Fitr.  Eid al-Fitr, the final meal, celebrating the end of Ramandan, is often known for its sweets.  For that reason, your child’s souvenir for today is some Eid candy.

Simple Song

Sign this simple song with your children so that they may sign along in an upcoming service.  A recording of the song, with lyrics, can be found here.

Singing the Living Tradition #188 – Come, Come, However You Are

Come, come, Whoever you are,

Wanderer, worshiper, lover of leaving.

Ours is no caravan of despair.

Come, yet again come.

Suggested Resources

Here are some additional resources on this month’s theme for adults and children…