Religious Education News
Unitarian Universalist Church of Canton
RE Mission
Our religious education program works to create an accepting environment that empowers children and youth to explore their spirituality, celebrate diversity, and live our Unitarian Universalist values.
Family Ministry
  We believe that families play a vital role in furthering this empowerment to explore and live our UU values. We are excited to support our families by offering ideas from the UUA's Tapestry of Faith program as well as graces and thought provoking questions related to the topics introduced during Sunday religious education classes. We hope you find this enjoyable and spiritually fulfilling for your whole family.
In RE Next Week
Our children and youth will hear a story about God's house, consider inventions, explore winter ecology, explore ideas for the new year and prepare for the Guest at Your Table program.   Check for details on our Facebook Page and website .
RE Committee
Wil Rivers, Chair  
Anna Sorensen,       Council Liaison
Cara Coffin
Jeff Frank
Arthur Freeheart
Shelby Hunkins
Esther Katz
Ashley Nadean Clover
Ron Tavernier
Jenn Whittaker
Jim Williams
For the Week of December 30, 2018
A Table Grace:
This mist rising above the crest of a wave
a million selves reflecting upon each other
lasting but a moment, before continuing
This is life evolving out of the depths
of eternity
to color a moment
before continuing.
By Rick Duncan
A Chalice Lighting:
We light this chalice on the brink of a new year 
Letting go of what has been 
Open and hopeful for what may come 
Renewed, restored, ready 
To live life fully anew 
May we move forward with intention. 
By Lois Van Leer

May the following deepen and inspire your faith during the week ahead.

Contemplation Topic  - During a shared meal with family or friends or as part of a contemplative practice, ponder the following: What are your wishes for the new year?

Reflections on the Past Year - Check out this  2018 Year In Review coloring page printable.  It's for children but a nice template for adults too.

Wishing Tree for the New Year - Maybe start a new family tradition with a wishing tree.  Check out this idea.

P lease Register your Child(ren) for RE
Please take a mo ment to register your child(ren) for the 2018-19 religious education year.  Click  here  or stop by the RE office for a paper copy.  Each year we need to update our record.  
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Carol Zimmerman at dre@uucantonny.org or 315-386-2498.