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 exploring spiritual practices by looking at the different vehicles used in Star Wars.
RE Committee
Wil Rivers, Chair
Todd Moe, Council Liaison
David Bradford Arthur Freeheart Esther Katz Rhonda Rodriguez Anna Sorensen Jenn Whittaker
For the Week of July 2, 2017
A Table Grace:
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.
A Chalice Lighting:
"The Force, it's calling to you. Just let it in." ~ Maz Kanata to Rey, The Force Awakens
This Sunday our children and youth continued Jedi Academy. We discussed the use of light sabers for good and evil. We explored our first UU principle - Inherent Worth and Dignity and created an artistic collage of our self.
Family Discussion - During a shared meal, discuss the first principle: Red - Inherent worth and dignity - Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter. Life creates the Force, makes it grow. Its energy surrounds us and binds us. The Force is strong with you. What do you think that means?
Lightsaber Sounds - Lightsabers have different colors but they also have fun sounds. Click here for details.
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.
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
dre@uucantonny.org or 315-386-2498.
