The Pioneer February 2014

THE PIONEER Unitarian Society of Northampton & Florence February 2014 Volume 44 No. 6 F E B RU A RY S U N DAY S E RV I C E S February 2 Services at 9:15 and 11 AM Mind, Body, Spirit Cindy Beal and USNF Coming of Age/Youth A collaborative exploration presented by our Director of Religious Education and members of our Coming of Age class and youth group. February 9 Services at 9:15 and 11 AM What Jacob Saw The Reverend Janet C. Bush A meditation on liminal times and places. February 16 Service for All Ages at 10 AM The Winning Plant The Reverend Janet C. Bush and K-1 Class A service for all ages presented with the help of our K-1 and mixed-age classes. The adult choir will sing. Newcomers are especially invited and encouraged to attend the breakfast before the service. February 23 Services at 9:15 and 11 AM The Religious Impulse The Reverends Axel and Elaine Gehrman Axel and Elaine Gehrmann have served as co-ministers at UU Churches in Watertown, NY, and Urbana, IL. Both graduated from Starr King School for the Ministry in Berkeley, CA, in the late 1980s. Axel was born in Germany, and is a third generation liberal religious minister. Elaine is from Pittsburgh, and was raised UU. They look forward to leading worship here on a visit to the area. The Pioneer In this issue: Notes from the Minister Pg 2 Religious Education Pg 3 Reports & Articles Pg 4 Climate Actions of the Month Pg 12 Events & Workshops Pg 13 Bulletin Board Pg 17 Upcoming Events  SoSL Solidarity Event, February 8  Lee Hawkins’ Birthday, February 8  Adult Ed Workshop, February 9  Newcomer Breakfast, February 16   BINGO, March 7  Safe Relations Workshop, March 31 CPR/Defibrillator Training, March 29 Like us on facebook!