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 you and your whole family.
In RE Next Week
Our children and youth will hear a story about five little fiends, continue exploring building with Frank Lloyd Wright, attend worship, lead a worship service and participate in church ministry. 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 April 28, 2019
A Table Grace:
This food does not come to us without cost. It comes to us through human effort - and we are thankful. But even more so, this food comes to us as a gift of the earth. Creation has given itself so that our lives can be sustained - and we are thankful. In our gratitude, we acknowledge the true cost of this food. And in our worship, help us renew our commitment to care for the earth.
With the lighting of this chalice our thoughts turn to the sky.
We see the sun, the source of life. With the sun we can see the perfect gifts for which we are grateful. Our sun nourishes Mother Earth and is the source of light and warmth, and of all fires of life. Every new sunrise is a new miracle.
(adapted from the Haudenosaunnee Thanksgiving Address )
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:
"The Children Take Action" - Read this inspiring story. It asks the question, what will you do to keep your island safe for everyone?
Jello Activities, Crafts and Snacks: Our Spirit of Adventure class learn about the inventor of Jello, Peter Cooper. Check out these fun things to do with Jello!
Metamorphosis Song- Check out this educational and fun song video about the life cycle of the frog.t
Sunrise Movement - Learn more about this organization who is building an army of young people to stop climate change and create millions of good jobs in the process.
If you have any questions, please contact Carol Zimmerman, DRE at via email.
