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 new initiative enjoyable and spiritually fulfilling for your whole family.
In RE Next Week
Our children and youth will participate in a fun day.  We will be making gifts. 
Installation
Our religious education program including nursery will be suspended on Sunday, April 30 so that everyone may attend the Installation Service for James.  A special space will be set up in the sanctuary with quiet activities during the service. 
RE Committee
Wil Rivers, Chair 
Todd Moe, Council Liaison 
David Bradford
Arthur Freeheart
Sally Hoose
Esther Katz
Rhonda Rodriguez
Anna Sorensen
Jenn Whittaker 
For the Week of April 9, 2017
A Table Grace:
We give you everlasting thanks, O God.
For the marvels of your great creation.
As the flowers blossom and bloom around us
We lift our hearts in joy and celebration.
Amen.
~ Joyce Blakney Duerr  
A Chalice Lighting:
Around us, light is returning.
It rekindles the spirit of life in the skeletons of trees.
It brings forth new shoots from the soil.
It wakes us from our winter slumber, and invites us to see what lies beyond.
We light this chalice in the spirit of our Earth's awakening
and to reaffirm our commitment to the value of our home.
By Kate McPhee  
Spirit Play learned about Passover Seder, a special dinner celebration to remember when Moses led the Hebrew people out of slavery in Egypt.
Family Discussion - During a shared meal, discuss your family tradition of special meals. 
Family Invitation - Invite friends for a meal who have never been to your home before.
Our Caring Community explored the story of Easter, the transformation of spring and created art.
Family Discussion - Over a shared meal, discuss what transformations you are noticing taking place your yard/neighborhood as spring arrives.
Easter for UU's - Click here to read a UU World article on celebrating Easter.
Maker Space continued making music.  They practiced improvisational pyramid and prepared for their performance scheduled for Sunday, April 23 during worship.
Family Discussion - During a shared meal, discuss which musical component of our worship service is the most important to you.  Is it the prelude, singing together or something else? 
Family Dance Night - One evening this week, turn up your favorite music and have a family dance party. Maybe invite some friends too. 
Coming of Age began preparations for their worship service scheduled for Sunday, May 7. 
Family Discussion - Over a shared meal, discuss what does worship mean to you and your favorite parts of a worship service.
Worship Components - Click here to learn more about the different components of worship.  
Youth Group heard the story of Easter and learned about unique Easter traditions around the world.  
Family Discussion - During a shared meal, discuss how your ancestors celebrated this holiday.
Easter around the World - Click here to view a video of Easter traditions around the world. 
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Carol Zimmerman at dre@uucantonny.org or 315-386-2498.