NEWS FOR UU!

Sunday, May 10, 2026

10:30 a.m.

Mother's Day For All

Rev. James Galasinski

Worship is also available on Zoom.

Past sermons are posted on our website here.

10:30 a.m.

Religious Education

Carol Zimmerman, DRE

Faith Development for infants, toddlers, children and youth from newborn to 12th grade.

This Sunday's order of service can be found using this link. Announcements are projected on the overhead screen at the front of the sanctuary for 10 minutes before the service, for a few minutes after worship and on the Romer Room TV during Social Hour.

Did You Know...

CANTON Our stage became a pulpit Sunday. The Universalists rendered homeless by the demolition of their church, occupied the Opera House as a place of worship ...holding services there every Sunday until the new church is completed (in a yr.). [Look online for photos of the impressive Canton Opera House]. Commercial advertiser, 5/6/1896, p. 3

Brought to you by the UU Church of Canton History Circle

Meet Paula, our new Congregational Administrator 

Come meet Paula during worship this Sunday, May 10th.

Look who is in the office! Paula's office hours are 9:00 to 3:00 Monday through Thursday.

As only an accountant would say "I am delighted to join you all and use my accounting skills to promote the good deeds of the UU Church!"

Second Sunday Board Games during Social Hour

Sunday May, 10 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Plan to join Carol Zimmerman, DRE during social hour in the Romer Room for board games. She will provide the games and instructions. Multiple games will be available to learn and play. All ages are welcome. Come for the fellowship and fun!

Shamanic Drum/Journey Circle

Monday, May 11, 9:30 -11:00am with Debra Mitchell leading the group.. 

Knowledge of how to journey is necessary.

Game Night

It's all fun and games until...

Thursday, May 14 at 5:00 -7:00 pm

A selection of board and card games will be available for all ages to play, or bring a game you'd like to play.

Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) Info Session

Thursday, May 21 7:00 - 8:00 pm

The Stewardship Committee will be holding an information session for those church members interested in learning about another way to support the church, a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA).

Social Hour Hosts and Greeters for 2026

Welcoming all who come on Sunday mornings and hosting social hour are responsibilities we all share. Church members and regularly attending friends are asked to take their turns with this important work of our church community.

You can learn more at: https://www.uucantonny.org/get-involved/service-volunteer-instructions/.

Thank you for helping to make this a warm and welcoming congregation!

Please check below to see when you are scheduled.

2026 Social Hour Host Schedule

2026 Greeter Schedule

Photo Release: We need your permission to use your photos in church publications, social media pages and local media sources. If you haven't completed a paper form at the church, please take a moment to complete this ONLINE FORM.

The Week Ahead:

Thursday, May 7

Membership and Outreach Meeting, 7:00 - 8:30pm



Friday, May 8

Second Friday Listening Circle, 1:00 - 2:30 pm

Sunday, May 10

Worship and Religious Education, 10:30 am

Second Sunday Board Games during Social Hour 12:00 - 1:30pm

Monday, May 11

Shamanic Drum and Journey Circle, 9:30 - 11:00 am

Tuesday, May 12

Sacred Text & Coffee, 9:30 - 11:00 am

Budget & Finance Committee Meeting, 1:00 - 2:00 pm

Social Action Team Meeting, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Thursday, May 14

Game Night, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Second Thursday Listening Circle, 7:30 - 9:15 pm



You can check the church calendar at any time on our website here.