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 consider promises, consider lessons in life, continue exploring the election process 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 September 23, 2018
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.
A Table Grace:
Om, beloved mother nature, you are here on our table as food. You are endlessly bountiful, benefactress of all. Grant us health and strength, wisdom and dispassion, and help us share this with one and all.
~ Hindu mealtime prayer
A Chalice Lighting:
We light this chalice to celebrate the inherent worth and dignity of every person;
To reaffirm the historic pledge of liberal religion to seek that justice which transcends mere legality and moves toward the resolution of true equality; And to share that love which is ultimately beyond even our cherished reason, that love which unites us.
~ Steve Stock
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 -
In life we are faced with complicated ethical decisions. What are they? How do you go about making a decision?
A Game - Take turns finishing the sentence, "I wish ... ." The sentences can range from the socially responsible (I wish there were no war) to the extremely silly (I wish there were a parrot on your head).
What is Religion, Faith and Spirituality?: Faith, religion and spirituality are all parts of a Unitarian Universalist experience. Check out this lesson about the difference and similarity.
