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 worship with the whole congregation.
We will celebrate the migration of the monarch butterfly as a symbolizism for spirituality. 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 October 21, 2018
A Table Grace:
Set to the tune of Edelweiss, click
here for an instruction video for this table grace.
A Chalice Lighting:
We have gathered here in search of answers to hard questions.
We have come in search of understanding, in search of community.
We have come in search of hope and healing.
Let this be a place not only of searching, but of discovery.
Let this be a place not only of learning, but of wisdom.
Let this be a place not only of meeting, but of connection.
And let this be a place where healing fosters giving, and hope fosters service.
~ Adapted from the Rev. Sue Ayer
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 -
Faith is defined as
complete trust or confidence in someone or something; strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof. What does faith mean to you? How are you called to live your UU faith?
2016-2020 CONGREGATIONAL STUDY/ACTION ISSUE THE CORRUPTION OF OUR DEMOCRACY- Could passing an amendment establishing that only human beings, not corporations, unions and other artificial entities, have constitutional rights, and money is not free speech, benefit these important issues? Click here to view Legalize Democracy - A documentary.
May you be inspired to let you light shine and share your voice by listening to Odetta sing this inspiring hymn.
Please Register your Child(ren) for RE
Please take a moment 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.
