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 the story of a snowflake, learn about Charles Dickens, finalize the  Lights on the River display, learn about the Church and Community Program 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 December 2, 2018
A Table Grace:
Again did the earth shift. 
Again did the nights grow short, 
And the days long. 
And the people of the earth were glad and celebrated each in their own ways. 
~ Diane Lee Moomey
A Chalice Lighting:
When we take fire from our chalice, it does not become less.
It becomes more.
And so we extinguish our chalice, but we take its light and warmth with us,
multiplying their power by all of our lives, and sharing it with the world.

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 - Pick a winter holiday. As you anticipate it's approach, what do you most look forward to?

Chalica - Chalica is a week-long celebration of our Unitarian Universalist Principles. The holiday first emerged in 2005 out of a wish to have a holiday organized around Unitarian Universalist values.  Check out ways to celebrate and fun activities.

Hanukkah - Chanukah is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime "festival of lights," celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods.  Check out the interesting recipes and play the dreidel game.
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.