Events Listing

The poet Rumi invites us to come in, whoever we are, even if we have broken our vows. As we mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day, may we remember and honor the work of repair and restoration, returning time and again to new or renewed relationships with justice, sovereignty, and Indigenous communities. Even for the thousandth time.

A one-room-schoolhouse-style All Ages Children’s Chapel will be available for all children during the 11:00 AM service. Childcare will be available for our littlest ones during both services.

The poet Rumi invites us to come in, whoever you are, even if you have broken your vows. As we mark Indigenous People’s Day, may we remember and honor the repair and restoration work of coming back time and time again into new or old relationship with justice and sovereignty with indigenous community. Even for the thousandth time. One-room schoolhouse style All Ages Children’s Chapel will be available for all children during the 11am service, childcare will be available for our littlest during both services.  

Each October on Indigenous Peoples Day, our community comes together to serve our neighbors through food drives, public-space cleanups, and other hands-on projects. During this year’s event, the Legacy of Slavery Project will also collect gently used and new bicycle donations from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the church parking lot to support healthcare workers in Cuba. Questions? Email 

belmontserves@gmail.com

 or 

legacyofslaveryproject@uubelmont.org

.

The FCB Sangha meets weekly throughout the year on Mondays 7:30 PM lasting one hour. It features a democratically run organization where participants can sign up to either offer the opening candle, or a 20 minute reading, followed by 30 minutes of sacred silence and a closing. Questions? Email James Hencke at sangha@uubelmont.org

Join us for a weekly drop-in meditation on Wednesdays from 11:00–11:50 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 meditation@uubelmont.org.

Join us for lunch! SoUUper lunch is an informal gathering every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread and dessert are served and good conversation takes place. No reservations required!

Did you know FCB has a deeply meaningful relationship with a partner church in Désfalva, Transylvania? Come learn about our relationship's history and see photos from our Summer 2025 pilgrimage. If this resonates with you, we'd love you to play a role on the partner church committee welcoming Désfalvans visiting Belmont next year! 

Join us for an All Church Talent Show! 

3rd Saturday Film Group invites you to join us for a discussion of having watched "The Wiz" (1978), on October 17 at 7:30 pm. Directed by Sidney Lumet, starring Diana Ross as Dorothy and Michael Jackson at Scarecrow; instead of Kansas, we're in Harlem. See this film before enjoying the FCB Children's Musical next month. Facilitated by Eva Patalas & Richard Waring. Contact: saturdayfilm@uubelmont.org for Zoom link.

Joins us in person to kick off the church year, then join us on the first and 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.

Nobody hands us a manual for this getting-older business. One day we're steady on our feet, and the next we're asking our grandkids to explain our own phones. Join us for a lighthearted look at the joys and challenges of aging — the aches, the unexpected wisdom, and everything in between. Come laugh a little, hear stories we'll recognize, and leave knowing we're not doing this alone. RE Classes happening at 11am, childcare available during both services. 

Nobody hands us a manual for this getting-older business. One day we're steady on our feet, and the next we're asking our grandkids to explain our own phones. Join us for a lighthearted look at the joys and challenges of aging — the aches, the unexpected wisdom, and everything in between. Come laugh a little, hear stories we'll recognize, and leave knowing we're not doing this alone. RE Classes happening during the 11am service, childcare available during both services. 

Join us for a poetry reading with Belmont Poet Wendy Drexler, followed by a conversation with Wendy and Dr. Maggie Syme. For more information, contact Fran Yuan at communitycare@uubelmont.org

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

.

The FCB Sangha meets weekly throughout the year on Mondays 7:30 PM lasting one hour. It features a democratically run organization where participants can sign up to either offer the opening candle, or a 20 minute reading, followed by 30 minutes of sacred silence and a closing. Questions? Email James Hencke at sangha@uubelmont.org

Join us for a weekly drop-in meditation on Wednesdays from 11:00–11:50 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 meditation@uubelmont.org.

Join us for lunch! SoUUper lunch is an informal gathering every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread and dessert are served and good conversation takes place. No reservations required!

First Church members and friends are invited to a family-friendly Halloween party on October 24 from 4:00-6:00 pm. All kids and their families are welcome to join. Grown-up volunteers are needed! Costumes strongly encouraged. Email Elliott at youthprogram@uubelmont.org for more information.

Second Friday Concerts and the First Church Social Action Committee present 

STAND UP! RESIST! - Songs of Defiance and Hope with Sol y Canto.

Feeling helpless? Discouraged? Pessimistic? We have the antidote.

Just in time for the midterms, Sol y Canto will be sharing an uplifting evening of songs of protest, resistance and hope - in Spanish, English and of course, Spanglish.

Rosi and Brian Amador of Sol y Canto have been spreading messages of social justice and inclusivity since their years with Flor de Caña in the 1980's. Never has their work been more relevant and necessary than now. In one of the darkest periods of our nation's ongoing experiment in democracy, we need to come together, to protest, to organize, to resist, and also to hope. To remind ourselves of the power and beauty of the values we fight for.

Our annual Day of Remembrance service in which all are invited to bring pictures or objects that remind us of our beloved dead. Together we will make an altar and remember who they were and reflect together on how they are with us still. This worship is multigenerational and children are invited to stay and participate, no RE classes, childcare will be offered during both services for children up to age 6. 

Our annual Day of Remembrance service in which all are invited to bring pictures or objects that remind us of our beloved dead. Together we will make an altar and remember who they were and reflect together on how they are with us still. This worship is multigenerational and children are invited to stay and participate, no RE classes, childcare will be offered during both services for children up to age 6. 

Interested in getting to know our community better or exploring the path to membership at First Church? Join us for 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.

The FCB Sangha meets weekly throughout the year on Mondays 7:30 PM lasting one hour. It features a democratically run organization where participants can sign up to either offer the opening candle, or a 20 minute reading, followed by 30 minutes of sacred silence and a closing. Questions? Email James Hencke at sangha@uubelmont.org

The FCB Green Committee exists to promote the 7th UU Principle: “respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.” We implement sustainability initiatives within our church, educate parishioners to help them make informed decisions about environmental issues, promote environmental action beyond our church, and organize our Earth Day services. Please reach out to Bayard Klimasmith at 

FCBGreen@uubelmont.org

 for more information or to join our efforts!

Join us for a weekly drop-in meditation on Wednesdays from 11:00–11:50 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 meditation@uubelmont.org.

Join us for lunch! SoUUper lunch is an informal gathering every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread and dessert are served and good conversation takes place. No reservations required!

Please join the book group for a discussion each month, generally on the 4th Wednesday from 7:30- 9 PM online. 

Dolly Parton’s legacy is marked by kindness and a commitment to dignity. As we look around at our world, what lessons from her life can we learn and apply for our times? RE Classes happening during the 11am service, childcare will be offered at both services. 

Dolly Parton’s legacy is marked by kindness and a commitment to dignity. As we look around at our world, what lessons from her life can we learn and apply for our times? RE Classes happening during the 11am service, childcare will be offered at both services. 

Interested in getting to know our community better or exploring the path to membership at First Church? Join us for 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.

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 is a time to share food and connect with others at your own pace. Games are provided for children. All are welcome, including newcomers and guests. 

The FCB Sangha meets weekly throughout the year on Mondays 7:30 PM lasting one hour. It features a democratically run organization where participants can sign up to either offer the opening candle, or a 20 minute reading, followed by 30 minutes of sacred silence and a closing. Questions? Email James Hencke at sangha@uubelmont.org

This SGM group will explore our personal physical, emotional, social, and spiritual experiences with aging and other health challenges, as well as our concerns about their impact. Meets monthly from 5:30-7 PM on Zoom from October–May on the first Tuesday of the month.  For additional information and to register, please contact livingwithhealthchallenges@uubelmont.org.

Please join the Social Action Team to watch mid-term election returns together!

Join us on the first and 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 11:00–11:50 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 meditation@uubelmont.org.

Join us for lunch! SoUUper lunch is an informal gathering every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread and dessert are served and good conversation takes place. No reservations required!

Enjoy the fun and fellowship of crafting together the first Wednesday of every month. 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. 

This happens the first Thursday of the month at 4pm always in different locations around Belmont.

All friends and members are invited to this special FCB history presentation by longtime property care co-chair Mike Flamang on the fascinating history of the Town Clock, hosted by FCB in our church building's tower since its construction in 1890. Contact John Howe at history@uubelmont.org for more information.

First Church youth group overnight lock in. We will cook together, play games, watch a movie, make care packages for former Youth Group members, and work together to plan this year of Youth Group. All youth group members are welcome to be here for some or all of the event, but you are encouraged to sleep in the church!

Enjoy fellowship over  a delicious meal!  Circle Dinners are informal potluck dinners held in church members’ homes. We're looking for hosts and attendees for November 7. Sign up for a fantastic evening!

This country, in this moment is a bit of a fixer upper, but she has good bones. This service will celebrate all we have to build upon as we repair and rebuild our democracy and our nation. RE Classes happening during the 11am service, childcare will be offered at both services. 

This country, in this moment is a bit of a fixer upper, but she has good bones. This service will celebrate all we have to build upon as we repair and rebuild our democracy and our nation. RE Classes happening during the 11am service, childcare will be offered at both services. 

The FCB Sangha meets weekly throughout the year on Mondays 7:30 PM lasting one hour. It features a democratically run organization where participants can sign up to either offer the opening candle, or a 20 minute reading, followed by 30 minutes of sacred silence and a closing. Questions? Email James Hencke at sangha@uubelmont.org

Join us for a weekly drop-in meditation on Wednesdays from 11:00–11:50 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 meditation@uubelmont.org.

Join us for lunch! SoUUper lunch is an informal gathering every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread and dessert are served and good conversation takes place. No reservations required!

Please join us for the November Alliance Program on “Carnival in Venice’ with beautiful photographs presented by Bert and Louise Halstead from their 9 day trip to Venice at Carnival time. Carnival is Venice’s festival for the week or two leading up to the beginning of Lent, and Venice has some unique traditions for the Carnival season. 

Register here

 for the link or contact Kathy Lind.

For over 40 years John Gorka has been the standard bearer for the singer-songwriter scene. We are beyond honored and thrilled to welcome him to our stage. Don’t miss this one.

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

.

The FCB Sangha meets weekly throughout the year on Mondays 7:30 PM lasting one hour. It features a democratically run organization where participants can sign up to either offer the opening candle, or a 20 minute reading, followed by 30 minutes of sacred silence and a closing. Questions? Email James Hencke at sangha@uubelmont.org

All ages (8–100+) and experience levels are welcome at Ariel’s Tai Chi Qigong class, held the third Tuesday of every month. Seated and standing options are available! Questions? Email Ariel at 

bonsaimu54545@gmail.com

Join us on the first and 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 11:00–11:50 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 meditation@uubelmont.org.

Join us for lunch! SoUUper lunch is an informal gathering every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread and dessert are served and good conversation takes place. No reservations required!

Opening night of The Wizard of Oz! Presented by the Children's Choirs

The Wizard of Oz! Presented by the Children's Choirs

The Wizard of Oz! Presented by the Children's Choirs

3rd Saturday Film Group invites you to join us for a discussion of having watched "Nomadland" (2020), on November 21 at 7:30 pm. Directed, written, produced, and edited by Chloé Zhao, starring Frances McDormand as a widow who leaves her life in Nevada to drift around the US in her van. Facilitated by Eva Patalas & Richard Waring. Contact: saturdayfilm@uubelmont.org for Zoom link.

Closing performance of The Wizard of Oz! Presented by the Children's Choirs

The FCB Sangha meets weekly throughout the year on Mondays 7:30 PM lasting one hour. It features a democratically run organization where participants can sign up to either offer the opening candle, or a 20 minute reading, followed by 30 minutes of sacred silence and a closing. Questions? Email James Hencke at sangha@uubelmont.org

The FCB Green Committee exists to promote the 7th UU Principle: “respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.” We implement sustainability initiatives within our church, educate parishioners to help them make informed decisions about environmental issues, promote environmental action beyond our church, and organize our Earth Day services. Please reach out to Bayard Klimasmith at 

FCBGreen@uubelmont.org

 for more information or to join our efforts!

Join us for a weekly drop-in meditation on Wednesdays from 11:00–11:50 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 meditation@uubelmont.org.

Join us for lunch! SoUUper lunch is an informal gathering every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread and dessert are served and good conversation takes place. No reservations required!

As we hurtle towards the holiday season this service will invite us to reflect on what can be mended in our family systems. How can we untangle generational trauma? Are some things too broken to put back together? And how do we learn from it all?

As we hurtle towards the holiday season this service will invite us to reflect on what can be mended in our family systems. How can we untangle generational trauma? Are some things too broken to put back together? And how do we learn from it all?

The FCB Sangha meets weekly throughout the year on Mondays 7:30 PM lasting one hour. It features a democratically run organization where participants can sign up to either offer the opening candle, or a 20 minute reading, followed by 30 minutes of sacred silence and a closing. Questions? Email James Hencke at sangha@uubelmont.org

This SGM group will explore our personal physical, emotional, social, and spiritual experiences with aging and other health challenges, as well as our concerns about their impact. Meets monthly from 5:30-7 PM on Zoom from October–May on the first Tuesday of the month.  For additional information and to register, please contact livingwithhealthchallenges@uubelmont.org.

Join us on the first and 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 11:00–11:50 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 meditation@uubelmont.org.

Join us for lunch! SoUUper lunch is an informal gathering every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread and dessert are served and good conversation takes place. No reservations required!

Enjoy the fun and fellowship of crafting together the first Wednesday of every month. 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 the book group for a discussion each month, generally on the 4th Wednesday from 7:30- 9 PM online. 

This happens the first Thursday of the month at 4pm always in different locations around Belmont.

Please join us for a not-to-be-missed holiday tradition where you can do your holiday shopping and help others at the same time. Find gifts for everyone on your list by choosing from an array of products featuring the work of both local and international artisans. All sales will benefit worthy causes near and far. The Social Action Holiday Gift Fair has become a treasured holiday tradition in the community – we hope you can join us! And tell your friends and neighbors!

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 is a time to share food and connect with others at your own pace. Games are provided for children. All are welcome, including newcomers and guests. 

The FCB Sangha meets weekly throughout the year on Mondays 7:30 PM lasting one hour. It features a democratically run organization where participants can sign up to either offer the opening candle, or a 20 minute reading, followed by 30 minutes of sacred silence and a closing. Questions? Email James Hencke at sangha@uubelmont.org

Join us for a weekly drop-in meditation on Wednesdays from 11:00–11:50 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 meditation@uubelmont.org.

Join us for lunch! SoUUper lunch is an informal gathering every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread and dessert are served and good conversation takes place. No reservations required!

Please join us for part 2 of John Howe’s fascinating program regarding statuary in the Boston Public Garden. In this talk will focus on how the statuary has evolved in recent  decades to reflect the city’s more diverse population, democratic values, and a renewed appreciation for some of the city’s older, untold stories. 

Register here

 for the link or contact Kathy Lind.

It's become an annual tradition to hear Jonny Kringle and The Wondaland Band play all your favorite classic rock holiday songs -- and make some kids happy at the same time!

The Senior Choir and Soloists will be joined by a professional orchestra to perform Joseph Rheinberger's sublimely beautiful “Der Stern von Bethlehem.” This 126th Major Music Service will celebrate expectation and hope.

The FCB Legacy of Slavery Project invites you to join us for part two in this 4-Part series of events, 

ON THE ROAD TO REPAIR: Developing a Congregational Commitment to Reparative Justice. 

 During this second event,

led by Dr. Sophia Boyer, we'll continue working as a community in the development of a proposal for a Congregational Commitment to Reparative Justice at First Church. Your thoughts and insights are essential throughout this process, so please come with ideas — and an open mind and heart — as we continue this important work.

The FCB Sangha meets weekly throughout the year on Mondays 7:30 PM lasting one hour. It features a democratically run organization where participants can sign up to either offer the opening candle, or a 20 minute reading, followed by 30 minutes of sacred silence and a closing. Questions? Email James Hencke at sangha@uubelmont.org

All ages (8–100+) and experience levels are welcome at Ariel’s Tai Chi Qigong class, held the third Tuesday of every month. Seated and standing options are available! Questions? Email Ariel at 

bonsaimu54545@gmail.com

The FCB Green Committee exists to promote the 7th UU Principle: “respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.” We implement sustainability initiatives within our church, educate parishioners to help them make informed decisions about environmental issues, promote environmental action beyond our church, and organize our Earth Day services. Please reach out to Bayard Klimasmith at 

FCBGreen@uubelmont.org

 for more information or to join our efforts!

Join us on the first and 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 11:00–11:50 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 meditation@uubelmont.org.

Join us for lunch! SoUUper lunch is an informal gathering every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread and dessert are served and good conversation takes place. No reservations required!