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
begin preparing and practicing for the RE Sunday Worship Service scheduled for Sunday, June 10.   
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 May 13, 2018
A Table Grace:
We give you everlasting thanks, O Spirit of Life.
For the marvels of your great creation.
As the flowers blossom and bloom around us, we lift our hearts in joy and celebration.
Amen.
~ Joyce Blakney Duerr (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 null 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 - What or who can make you feel better when you're sad or angry? Why?
Inclusiveness - As we get ready to celebrate the 20th anniversary of becoming a Welcoming Congregation, check out this article from The Advocate of why this is so important and valuable.
Celebrating Mother's Day - Mother's Day was originally founded as an antiwar rallying cry by Unitarian Julia Ward Howe. Click here to hear a Tom Chapin song about Julia Ward Howe.  Check out Strong Families, a national initiative, of which the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) is a part, to change policy and culture in support of all families.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Carol Zimmerman at dre@uucantonny.org or 315-386-2498.