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 will hear the story of Passover, continue exploring courage, continue creating a book, learn about Indigenous religions and learn about an upcoming Voter's Rights Forum.
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 March 25, 2018
FLU Safety
We have some children in our RE program who have a compromised immune system.  Please consider these good health habits from the CDC.   Thank you! 
A Table Grace:
May we have grateful hearts, and may we be mindful of the needs of others. Amen.
~ Anonymous  
Chalice Lighting:
In flame from this chalice
we find the light of faith,
the glow of hope,
and the warmth of service.
May we ever grow in faith, hope and service
as we kindle our own lights from its spark.
~ Wayne B. Arnason 
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 question - Who are your favorite examples of "heroes" and "heroines" who have acted with courage in the face of danger?
#UU YouthLead - Check out this article by the UUA Ministries and Faith Development: Youth and Young Adult Ministries Office
Inspired by our Moral Tales Class -  Try something new that feels like a challenge. This could be anything from trying a new sport, to volunteering in a soup kitchen. Consider how to prepare in a way that addresses fears and encourages courage.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Carol Zimmerman at dre@uucantonny.org or 315-386-2498.