Events Listing

Please join us for a celebration of Martha’s life at the church on Friday, December 19, at 3:00 pm in the Sanctuary.

NICKEL BOYS (2024) is an historical drama based on the novel by Colson Whitehead, directed by RaMell Ross, starring Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson. The story follows two African-American boys, Elwood (Herisse) and Turner (Wilson), who are sent to an abusive reform school in 1960s Florida. The film is inspired by the Dozier School for Boys, a now-closed Florida reform school notorious for its abusive treatment of students. (Prime, $5.99; Apple TV)

December 21 is the longest night of the year. Join us for a multigenerational worship service exploring the winter solstice and embracing traditions of the light returning across cultures, accompanied by the music of our Children’s Choirs. We will celebrate with the pageant of the Solstice Badger! Childcare will be provided and children are encouraged to participate in the service. 

December 21 is the longest night of the year. Join us for a multigenerational worship service exploring the winter solstice and embracing traditions of the light returning across cultures, accompanied by the music of our Children’s Choirs. We will celebrate with the pageant of the Solstice Badger! Childcare will be provided and children are encouraged to participate in the service. 

Join us for a walk on the winter solstice. After the 11:00 am service, we'll meet in the parlor and then set off for a winter solstice walk around Clay Pit Pond. Questions? Email Anna at earthbasedspirituality@uubelmont.org

Join with FCB Green for our monthly Zoom meetings to address the climate crisis through our own practices and political action.

All are welcome to join us this Christmas Eve for a warm, tradition-filled service. Together we’ll share beloved carols, candlelight, and the timeless Christmas story. All are welcome to settle into the beauty, wonder, and quiet joy of the night. Services begin at 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, and 11:00 pm.

All are welcome to join us this Christmas Eve for a warm, tradition-filled service. Together we’ll share beloved carols, candlelight, and the timeless Christmas story. All are welcome to settle into the beauty, wonder, and quiet joy of the night. Services begin at 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, and 11:00 pm.

All are welcome to join us this Christmas Eve for a warm, tradition-filled service. Together we’ll share beloved carols, candlelight, and the timeless Christmas story. All are welcome to settle into the beauty, wonder, and quiet joy of the night. Services begin at 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, and 11:00 pm.

All are welcome to join us this Christmas Eve for a warm, tradition-filled service. Together we’ll share beloved carols, candlelight, and the timeless Christmas story. All are welcome to settle into the beauty, wonder, and quiet joy of the night. Services begin at 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, and 11:00 pm.

Join us for our annual tradition of setting intentions for the New Year and watching what you wish to let go of disappear in flame. This multigenerational celebration welcomes all ages, with childcare for children 5 and under. Stay afterward for coffee hour and community connection.

Monthly gathering at different Belmont gardens for any wishing to chat gardening! Beginning to advanced gardeners share community and talk about gardens, tips, or techniques. All are welcome! Contact Jess Hausman at 

garden@uubelmont.org

 for this month’s meeting place!

Join us on the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 pm for ongoing discussions about First Church history with Historian John Howe. For more information, contact John at 

history@uubelmont.org

.

Why do we resist change we know we need to embody? What helps us dive into new patterns and ways of being? With Rev. Chris. Children’s Chapel happening, departing after the story, childcare will be provided.  

Why do we resist change we know we need to embody? What helps us dive into new patterns and ways of being? With Rev. Chris. RE Classes will be happening, departing after the story. Childcare will be provided. 

Robert Frost once defined a poem as “a momentary stay against confusion.” Good poems can help us see ourselves and our lives more clearly, trigger moments of epiphany, and cut through the  confusion of life to what truly matters. They grapple with some of the most basic spiritual questions: How can we lead a meaningful life? How can we make sense of loss and joy? How can we connect on a deeper level with ourselves and others? In this small group we will read and discuss poems that deal with spiritual issues in the broadest sense of the term.

The FCB Youth Group welcomes all high school students (9th-12th grades) to explore their faith, identity, and role in society in a safe, welcoming space. We meet every Sunday night from 6:30-8:30 pm For more information, email Elliott at 

youthprogram@uubelmont.org

.

Join us on the first Monday of each month for a drop-in family-style spaghetti dinner. This will be a time to share food and connect with others at your own pace. All are welcome, including newcomers and guests. Contact Rev. Martha with any questions at 

mdneuman@uubelmont.org

Join us on the First Mondays of the month, November 3–May 4, 5:30–7:00 pm on Zoom, for a monthly support group exploring health challenges, sharing experiences, and building understanding. Facilitators: Debbie Dobbins and Rick Hawkins. Register by October 19: 

livingwithhealthchallenges@uubelmont.org

Join us for a weekly drop-in meditation on Wednesdays from 10:45–11:35 am in the Library. Sessions include both walking and sitting meditation, led by Eleanor Hobbs. All are welcome. For questions or more information, email Eleanor at ethobbs@rcn.com.

Come Join us for SoUUper Lunch Every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread, dessert and great conversations. No reservations required!

Enjoy the fun and fellowship of crafting together. If you knit, crochet, quilt, bead or dabble in other no- or low-mess crafts, please join us. Everyone is welcome and no commitment is necessary. Contact Eva Patalas at fiberarts@uubelmont.org to learn more. 

Please join us on Zoom for a presentation by the Partner Church Committee about their recent trip to Desfalva, January 8, 11:00 AM, on Zoom. Please contact Kathy Lind at belmontuualliance@uubelmont.org for the link. 

Three of the preeminent singer-songwriters to emerge from the New England folk music revival of the 1990s, share the stage for a once-in-a-lifetime night of beautiful music, harmony and friendship. Don’t miss it. Get your tickets 

here

. 

“Grounded: Staying on Course During Turbulent Times” Rev. Mary Margaret Earl from the UU Urban Ministry will explore navigating the overwhelming noise and news without losing sight of our work for justice. Children’s Chapel happening, departing after the story, childcare will be provided.  

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of every month, we join with interfaith communities to call attention to the urgency of our climate crisis. Join us 10:45–11:15 AM for bell ringing and visible action to demand meaningful climate solutions. Signs provided, or bring your own! Questions? Email socialaction@uubelmont.org

“Grounded: Staying on Course During Turbulent Times” Rev. Mary Margaret Earl from the UU Urban Ministry will explore navigating the overwhelming noise and news without losing sight of our work for justice. RE Classes will be happening, departing after the story. Childcare will be provided. 

Join us for a lively info session and lunch with Robert Jones, the Urban Ministry’s volunteer coordinator, to learn more about how you can get involved, on Sunday, January 11 at 12:30pm. in the Library.  For more info email Gladys at 

gladys.unger@gmail.com

Robert Frost once defined a poem as “a momentary stay against confusion.” Good poems can help us see ourselves and our lives more clearly, trigger moments of epiphany, and cut through the  confusion of life to what truly matters. They grapple with some of the most basic spiritual questions: How can we lead a meaningful life? How can we make sense of loss and joy? How can we connect on a deeper level with ourselves and others? In this small group we will read and discuss poems that deal with spiritual issues in the broadest sense of the term.

Join our support group for parents of adult children facing emotional challenges or mental health diagnoses at 5:00 pm in the Conference Room. Email Nina at 

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dultchildrenstruggling@uubelmont.org for more information and the upcoming schedule.

The FCB Youth Group welcomes all high school students (9th-12th grades) to explore their faith, identity, and role in society in a safe, welcoming space. We meet every Sunday night from 6:30-8:30 pm For more information, email Elliott at 

youthprogram@uubelmont.org

.

Join us for a weekly drop-in meditation on Wednesdays from 10:45–11:35 am in the Library. Sessions include both walking and sitting meditation, led by Eleanor Hobbs. All are welcome. For questions or more information, email Eleanor at ethobbs@rcn.com.

Come Join us for SoUUper Lunch Every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread, dessert and great conversations. No reservations required!

It’s time for Bingo, pizza and prizes! Bring your family and friends for a fun night at First Church. Register at the tiny URL below in advance so we can ensure we have enough food. Come for the games, pizza, and the chance to win some amazing prizes. https://tinyurl.com/UUBingo26

Watch the movie on your own and join us to discuss. Contact Richard Waring at film for the Zoom link at saturdayfilm@uubelmont.org

There are many ways to practice resistance and one of them is a holy stubbornness and the use of our sacred “NO!” Rev Martha preaching. Children will depart for children’s chapel after the story. Childcare will be provided. 

There are many ways to practice resistance and one of them is a holy stubbornness and the use of our sacred “NO!” Rev Martha preaching. Children will depart for children’s chapel after the story. Childcare will be provided. 

Robert Frost once defined a poem as “a momentary stay against confusion.” Good poems can help us see ourselves and our lives more clearly, trigger moments of epiphany, and cut through the  confusion of life to what truly matters. They grapple with some of the most basic spiritual questions: How can we lead a meaningful life? How can we make sense of loss and joy? How can we connect on a deeper level with ourselves and others? In this small group we will read and discuss poems that deal with spiritual issues in the broadest sense of the term.

The FCB Youth Group welcomes all high school students (9th-12th grades) to explore their faith, identity, and role in society in a safe, welcoming space. We meet every Sunday night from 6:30-8:30 pm For more information, email Elliott at 

youthprogram@uubelmont.org

.

Join us on the third Tuesday of each month, from 7:30–9:00 pm on Zoom, for a small group writing and sharing circle that nurtures reflection, creativity, and connection.

Join us for a weekly drop-in meditation on Wednesdays from 10:45–11:35 am in the Library. Sessions include both walking and sitting meditation, led by Eleanor Hobbs. All are welcome. For questions or more information, email Eleanor at ethobbs@rcn.com.

Come Join us for SoUUper Lunch Every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread, dessert and great conversations. No reservations required!

Come and Celebrate a simulcast service with our partners in Desfalva, Transylvania. We will share music, songs, and words, and connect with the members of our Partner Church in real time. Children of all ages are invited to stay and participate. Childcare will be available for children 5 and under.

Interested in getting to know our community better or exploring the path to membership at First Church? Join us in the Library on Sunday, January 25, for 

Journey to Belonging,

 a guided exploration that welcomes newcomers into Unitarian Universalism, helping them find community, understand our principles, and discover their place in a diverse, evolving, justice-oriented faith. You’ll find the full schedule below.

Sunday, January 25, 12:30pm - 2:00pm Sunday, February 1, 12:30pm - 2:00pm Sunday, February 8th, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Robert Frost once defined a poem as “a momentary stay against confusion.” Good poems can help us see ourselves and our lives more clearly, trigger moments of epiphany, and cut through the  confusion of life to what truly matters. They grapple with some of the most basic spiritual questions: How can we lead a meaningful life? How can we make sense of loss and joy? How can we connect on a deeper level with ourselves and others? In this small group we will read and discuss poems that deal with spiritual issues in the broadest sense of the term.

The FCB Youth Group welcomes all high school students (9th-12th grades) to explore their faith, identity, and role in society in a safe, welcoming space. We meet every Sunday night from 6:30-8:30 pm For more information, email Elliott at 

youthprogram@uubelmont.org

.

Join with FCB Green for our monthly Zoom meetings to address the climate crisis through our own practices and political action.

Join us for a weekly drop-in meditation on Wednesdays from 10:45–11:35 am in the Library. Sessions include both walking and sitting meditation, led by Eleanor Hobbs. All are welcome. For questions or more information, email Eleanor at ethobbs@rcn.com.

Come Join us for SoUUper Lunch Every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread, dessert and great conversations. No reservations required!

The book group meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm. It's a hybrid meeting and all are invited, even if you haven't finished, or have started, reading the book. Questions? Email Christine O'Neill at bookgroup@uubelmont.org

Join us for a multimedia lecture on the past, present and future of protest music in America by critically acclaimed author James Sullivan.

Interested in getting to know our community better or exploring the path to membership at First Church? Join us in the Library on Sunday, January 25, for 

Journey to Belonging

. You’ll find the full schedule below.

Sunday, January 25, 12:30pm - 2:00pm Sunday, February 1, 12:30pm - 2:00pm Sunday, February 8th, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Writing Memoir Workshop with Martha Spaulding,  Sundays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 4-5:30 pm, Online, contact martha.spaulding@gmail.com

The FCB Youth Group welcomes all high school students (9th-12th grades) to explore their faith, identity, and role in society in a safe, welcoming space. We meet every Sunday night from 6:30-8:30 pm For more information, email Elliott at 

youthprogram@uubelmont.org

.

Join us on the First Mondays of the month, November 3–May 4, 5:30–7:00 pm on Zoom, for a monthly support group exploring health challenges, sharing experiences, and building understanding. Facilitators: Debbie Dobbins and Rick Hawkins. Register by October 19: 

livingwithhealthchallenges@uubelmont.org

Join us on the first Monday of each month for a drop-in family-style spaghetti dinner. This will be a time to share food and connect with others at your own pace. All are welcome, including newcomers and guests. Contact Rev. Martha with any questions at 

mdneuman@uubelmont.org

Join us for a weekly drop-in meditation on Wednesdays from 10:45–11:35 am in the Library. Sessions include both walking and sitting meditation, led by Eleanor Hobbs. All are welcome. For questions or more information, email Eleanor at ethobbs@rcn.com.

Come Join us for SoUUper Lunch Every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread, dessert and great conversations. No reservations required!

Monthly gathering at different Belmont gardens for any wishing to chat gardening! Beginning to advanced gardeners share community and talk about gardens, tips, or techniques. All are welcome! Contact Jess Hausman at 

garden@uubelmont.org

 for this month’s meeting place!

Join us on the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 pm for ongoing discussions about First Church history with Historian John Howe. For more information, contact John at 

history@uubelmont.org

.

Join us for a crafty afternoon making Valentine's cards on February 7 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own to share! No registration is required. Open to all ages. Contact Judi Berman at 

j-berman@rcn.com

 for details.

Decades Service?

Interested in getting to know our community better or exploring the path to membership at First Church? Join us in the Library on Sunday, January 25, for 

Journey to Belonging

. You’ll find the full schedule below.

Sunday, January 25, 12:30pm - 2:00pm Sunday, February 1, 12:30pm - 2:00pm Sunday, February 8th, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

The Committee of Ministry is reaching out to the congregation on topics of interest. These listening circles will cover Communication, Caring, and Life Span Faith Formation ( one each for CRE and ARE). Please join in these conversations with us, after church, on chosen dates. 

Writing Memoir Workshop with Martha Spaulding,  Sundays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 4-5:30 pm, Online, contact martha.spaulding@gmail.com

Join us for a weekly drop-in meditation on Wednesdays from 10:45–11:35 am in the Library. Sessions include both walking and sitting meditation, led by Eleanor Hobbs. All are welcome. For questions or more information, email Eleanor at ethobbs@rcn.com.

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of every month, we join with interfaith communities to call attention to the urgency of our climate crisis. Join us 10:45–11:15 AM for bell ringing and visible action to demand meaningful climate solutions. Signs provided, or bring your own! Questions? Email 

socialaction@uubelmont.org

Come Join us for SoUUper Lunch Every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread, dessert and great conversations. No reservations required!

Please join us for an exciting program presented by Ranganath Nayak, who has been a student of creativity and innovation for over 40 years! Thursday, February 12th, 11:00 AM on Zoom. Please contact Kathy LInd at belmontuualliance@uubelmont.org for the link. 

Writing Memoir Workshop with Martha Spaulding,  Sundays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 4-5:30 pm, Online, contact martha.spaulding@gmail.com

Join us on the third Tuesday of each month, from 7:30–9:00 pm on Zoom, for a small group writing and sharing circle that nurtures reflection, creativity, and connection.

Join us for a weekly drop-in meditation on Wednesdays from 10:45–11:35 am in the Library. Sessions include both walking and sitting meditation, led by Eleanor Hobbs. All are welcome. For questions or more information, email Eleanor at ethobbs@rcn.com.

Come Join us for SoUUper Lunch Every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread, dessert and great conversations. No reservations required!

At this retreat, we will explore the role of gratitude in our lives, more important than ever in these tumultuous times. Through conversation, crafts, storytelling, and guided meditation, women from First Church will develop ways of embracing and expressing gratitude.

Watch the movie on your own and join us to discuss. Contact Richard Waring at film for the Zoom link at saturdayfilm@uubelmont.org

Join First Church Member and Buddhist Dharma Teacher John Bell for “Kindness: A Program of Songs, Stories, and Videos” on February 22, from 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm in the Parlor.

Writing Memoir Workshop with Martha Spaulding,  Sundays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 4-5:30 pm, Online, contact martha.spaulding@gmail.com

The FCB Youth Group welcomes all high school students (9th-12th grades) to explore their faith, identity, and role in society in a safe, welcoming space. We meet every Sunday night from 6:30-8:30 pm For more information, email Elliott at 

youthprogram@uubelmont.org

.

Join with FCB Green for our monthly Zoom meetings to address the climate crisis through our own practices and political action.

Join us for a weekly drop-in meditation on Wednesdays from 10:45–11:35 am in the Library. Sessions include both walking and sitting meditation, led by Eleanor Hobbs. All are welcome. For questions or more information, email Eleanor at ethobbs@rcn.com.

Come Join us for SoUUper Lunch Every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread, dessert and great conversations. No reservations required!

The book group meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm. It's a hybrid meeting and all are invited, even if you haven't finished, or have started, reading the book. Questions? Email Christine O'Neill at 

bookgroup@uubelmont.org

Sunday, March 1, 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM.  First of a two-part series providing useful information related to elder housing.  The sessions will be facilitated by Karen Wasserman, LICSW and Director of Your Elder Experts.  Email Nicole Griffin at adult.programs@uubelmont.org with any questions.

The FCB Youth Group welcomes all high school students (9th-12th grades) to explore their faith, identity, and role in society in a safe, welcoming space. We meet every Sunday night from 6:30-8:30 pm For more information, email Elliott at 

youthprogram@uubelmont.org

.

Join us on the First Mondays of the month, November 3–May 4, 5:30–7:00 pm on Zoom, for a monthly support group exploring health challenges, sharing experiences, and building understanding. Facilitators: Debbie Dobbins and Rick Hawkins. Register by October 19: 

livingwithhealthchallenges@uubelmont.org

Join us on the first Monday of each month for a drop-in family-style spaghetti dinner. This will be a time to share food and connect with others at your own pace. All are welcome, including newcomers and guests. Contact Rev. Martha with any questions at 

mdneuman@uubelmont.org

Join us for a weekly drop-in meditation on Wednesdays from 10:45–11:35 am in the Library. Sessions include both walking and sitting meditation, led by Eleanor Hobbs. All are welcome. For questions or more information, email Eleanor at ethobbs@rcn.com.

Come Join us for SoUUper Lunch Every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread, dessert and great conversations. No reservations required!

Join us on the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 pm for ongoing discussions about First Church history with Historian John Howe. For more information, contact John at 

history@uubelmont.org

.