THE PIONEER
Unitarian Society of Northampton & Florence
May 2014
Volume 44 No 9
M A Y S U N DA Y S E R V I C E S
May 4
One Service at 10 AM
Why Pride?
The USNF Big Ol’ Gay Committee
The UU Big Ol’ Gay Committee invites you to our annual LGBT service.
Joining us this year is Mohamed Ibrahim, a professor from Egypt, who will share
his story as a gay Muslim man. We will share our reflections on why we are
proud to bring our unique gifts to our families, communities, and the world.
May 11
One Service at 10 AM
Pretty Good Progeny
The Reverend Janet C. Bush
A meditation on parents and offspring and doing the best we can. Music will be
provided by the UU Jazz Jam. Children will begin in the service and then have
activities downstairs.
May 18
Service for All Ages at 10 AM
A Neat Street?
The Reverend Janet C. Bush and Cindy Beal, DRE
A multi-generational celebration of difference and community as we reprise the
telling of Daniel Pinkwater’s Big Orange Splot. The service will feature a special
ceremony of welcome to everyone who has signed our membership book in the past
two years. Please note coffee hour happens BEFORE the service, and Annual
Meeting will take place immediately following. Activities and snacks for children
will be provided during the meeting.
May 25
One Service at 10 AM
We Remember
The Reverend Janet C. Bush and Gregory Hayes, Director of Music
A memorial day meditation. The service will include reading the names of
people whom those in the congregation wish to remember and honor.
In this issue:
Notes from the
Minister
Pg 2
Religious Education
Pg 3
Reports & Articles
Pg 4
Climate Actions of
the Month
Pg 10
Events &
Workshops
Pg 11
Bulletin Board
Pg 13
Upcoming Events
Adult Ed Workshop,
May 4
Calling All Musicians,
May 8
Bike Path Clean-up,,
May 10-11
Annual Meeting, May 18
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