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 summer programming continues, Jedi Academy will be learning about lightsabers and the importance of our red principle - respect all beings. Join us for this Star Wars inspired program that connects to our UU principles.
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 June 25, 2017
A Table Grace:
"The Force is strong in my family."
~ Luke Skywalker, Return of the Jedi
A Chalice Lighting:
"The Force is what gives a Jedi his power. It's an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us and penetrates us. It binds the galaxy together."
~ Master Obiwan Kenobi
This Sunday our children and youth began Jedi Academy. We heard the Star Wars Story and learned the Jedi Charge and Code.
Family Discussion - During a shared meal, ponder these questions together - Consider the Jedi Charge.
Jedi are the guardians of peace in the galaxy.
Jedi use their powers to defend and to protect.
Jedi respect all life, in any form.
Jedi serve others rather than ruling over them, for the good of the galaxy.
Jedi seek to improve themselves through knowledge and training. Where in your lives do you live this charge?
Family Coloring - Click
here for some fun Star Wars Coloring Pages.
Star Wars Recipes - Have some fun creating Stars Wars inspired food. Click here for ideas.
Help Needed
Nursery Help Needed: The RE program needs help this summer. If you are interested, please contact Carol via
email or click
here to sign up.
Jedi Masters Needed: This summer our older children and youth will be participating in Jedi Academy. We have an exciting curriculum that teaches the 7 principles with a Star Wars theme, and we're looking for teachers and assistants on Sundays from June 25 to August 13. If you are interested, please contact Carol via
email or click
here to sign up.
Become an RE Teacher: Are you looking for a way to deepen your spiritual life? Have you ever considered serving in RE as part of your ministry? We are looking for teachers, assistants, youth advisors, and childcare attendants. Click here to learn more about the 2017-18 curriculum and sign up.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Carol Zimmerman at
[email protected] or 315-386-2498.
