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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  initiative enjoyable and spiritually fulfilling for your whole family.
In RE Next Week
Our children and youth will have the last session of  with Summer with Seuss.  We will hear the story "Happy Birthday to You."   We will be having a party!  Check out the church website and our Facebook page for details.
RE Committee   
Wil Rivers, Chair 
Anna Sorensen, Council Liaison
Jeff Frank
Arthur Freeheart
Shelby Hunkins
Esther Katz
Ashley Nadean Clover
Ron Tavernier
Jenn Whittaker
For the Week of August 19, 2018
A Table Grace:
Help us to live each day as if it were the last.  Show the love we feel for everyone we pass.  Amen.
~ Ken Keyes, Jr. (adapted)
Chalice Lighting:
May this flame we light remind us that  every one of us can bring the light of love to the world.
May this clear flame be a symbol that every heart can burn bright with joy, peace, and harmony.
May the wisdom of ages speak to us through this flame and stay in us.
Every one of us can be a blessing to the world.
~ Peter Samojsky
Please consider   utilizing these ideas to deepen and inspire your faith during the week.
Contemplation Topic - During a shared meal with family or friends or as part of a contemplative practice, ponder the following -  Where and/or when do you find happiness and well-being?
Sacred Rest: Nearly every religious tradition encourages taking times of pure rest. In the Jewish tradition this is called "Sabbath," a complete break from all work. Christians also observe Sabbath, yet differently: one Episcopal priest calls Sabbath a time to do whatever you truly feel called to do and nothing you feel you "should" do.  Click here to learn about the stages of rest.
Growing Justice Makers: Our 6th principle calls us to strive for a world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all.  We need to engage in discovering why our faith calls us to keep showing up.  Click here for some inspiring resources for discernment, action, and reflection for all ages.
 
Our Whole Lives - Why does our faith offer sexuality education?  Read an article by our own OWL facilitators. 
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Carol Zimmerman at dre@uucantonny.org or 
315-386-2498.