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 celebrate water, begin exploring medicine, continue creating election materials, fund raise 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 October 7, 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:
Here at the table now we pray:
keep us together day by day;
may this, our family circle, be
held fast by love and unity.
~ John S. Mackey
A Chalice Lighting:
Flaming chalice, burning bright,
now you share with us your light.
May we always learn to share
with all people everywhere.
~ Eva M. Ceskava, Adapted
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 -
What does it feel like to care for others? What does it feel like to be cared for?
UU History - Check out this 30 minute video on the history of our faith. From Origen through Emerson to today.
Pros and Cons of Youth Sports - Check out six risks and six benefits that
parents of athletes of all ages should consider as they help their kids navigate the world of sport.
Honoring Indigenous Peoples Day - Learn more about celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day in lieu of Columbus Day. It is a choice to celebrate the inherent worth and dignity of every person and to end the glorification of the cultural and ecological genocide caused by colonization.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Carol Zimmerman at
dre@uucantonny.org or 315-386-2498.