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 be introduced to puppet theater, hear from a local chef, continue designing a display for Lights on the River 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 November 11, 2018
A Table Grace:
This we know.
The earth does not belong to us, we belong to the earth.
This we know.
All things are connected like the blood which unties one family.
All things are connected.
Whatever befalls the earth befalls the sons and daughters of the earth.
We did not weave the web of life, we are merely a strand in it.
Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves . . .
~ Chief Seattle
A Chalice Lighting:
We light our chalice as a symbol of gratitude as we celebrate the abundance of our lives together.
In this home we harvest bushels of strength for one another, and offer our crop with the hands of compassion and generosity.
In the authentic and gentle manner of our connections,
we cultivate a simple sweetness to brighten our spirits.
May we be grateful for the ways we nourish and uplift each other, for it is the sharing of this hallowed time together that sustains us.
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 - Our Spirit Play class heard "The Universe Story" and one of their wondering questions was - I wonder if and how I am connected to everything on Earth? What do you think?
UUA Social Justice Statements- As an expression of our faith and values, the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) takes positions on relevant issues of social justice. Our positions are discerned via the social witness process, as shepherded by the Commission on Social Witness. Grounded in these social witness statements, the UUA will sign on to letters and amicus briefs in coalition with other faith and social justice organizations, magnifying our impact in the larger world.
Church Leadership - Our Coming of Age class explored leadership in congregational life this Sunday. Our church has wonderful ways to be part of our church. Check out
our website for ideas.
Please 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.
