Music at First Church
The First Church in Belmont is home to a rich and varied music program, involving many members of the community. Our children's choir is open to kids and youth of all ages and performs a fully staged musical every year, along with several concerts and other performances. Our adult choirs sing in the Sunday services each week, and present two Major Music Services with a professional orchestra each year. Community members of all ages and skill levels participate in services, concerts, casual music evenings, and more. Contact Ian Garvie for more information at igarvie@uubelmont.org
Music Programs And More
Adult Choirs
During worship services our two adult choirs lend a spiritual and emotional backdrop to the spoken word. The choirs also engender a sense of community and spirituality among participants both within and outside of worship services and other First Church events.
Child + Youth Choirs
First Church in Belmont offers choir programs for children and youth from Kindergarten through High School and beyond.
Classical Concert Series
Delight in the captivating allure of our church's classical concert series, where enchanting melodies and awe-inspiring performances harmonize within our sacred space.
Second Friday Concerts
The Second Friday Coffeehouse has been bringing music and entertainment to First Church to benefit social action causes since 1985, and is Boston’s first and oldest all benefit coffeehouse.
Updates
Music Events
- Multiple DatesApr 24, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMUpper Hall, 404 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, USAJoin us for SoUUper Lunch in the Upper Gathering Hall to connect and deepen over hot soup while fostering friendly conversations and community bonds; all are welcome, including newcomers. Contact Kathy Lind at kathyalind@aol.com or Miriam Baker at miriambaker426@gmail.com for details.
- Apr 25, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PMSanctuary, 404 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, USAExperience our Midweek Meditation Service, a 30-minute contemplative worship service every Thursday at 6:30 pm, April 4 - May 30. This week, we'll reflect on the theme “Salvation” through meditation and chant, what it might mean to be saved and to save ourselves.
- Multiple DatesApr 25, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMZoomJoin our longstanding group on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm to explore the fascinating interplay of spirituality and science through engaging discussions fueled by thought-provoking readings. To receive the Zoom link, contact Erika Nesse at erika.nesse@gmail.com.
- Apr 27, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMLone Tree Hill, 800 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, USAFCB Green invites you to actively cherish and respect the interdependent web of all existence by joining us at Lone Tree Hill, where we will plant trees, remove invasive species, and collect trash from 9 am to 12 pm on April 27. Meet at the Mill Street parking lot.
- Apr 28, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMParish Hall, 404 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, USA*The April 14 session has been canceled* Are you new to First Church? Please join us as we explore your spiritual roots, learn how they connect to Unitarian Universalism, and understand how First Church works on April 28 at 12:30 pm. Questions? Contact Lillian Anderson at landerson@uubelmont.org.
- Apr 28, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMParlor, 404 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, USAHave you heard about possible changes to the UUA’s foundational bylaw article, which includes the “Seven Principles”? How will the proposed changes, if adopted, affect FCB? Join Bill Blumberg and John Howe of FCB’s History Group to learn about and discuss this important topic.
- Multiple DatesApr 29, 2024, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PMZoomFCB Sangha, a meditation group meeting every Monday at 7:30 pm on Zoom, invites newcomers and experienced practitioners to discover inner peace and harmony through meditation, drawing from a tradition of 'Sangha' that fosters support and guidance across generations.
- Apr 30, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMParish Hall, 404 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, USACome ask questions about life and beyond to internationally renowned Buddhist monk and humanitarian Pomnyun Sunim. For more information, contact Mia Ackerson at mackerso@gmail.com. This event is hosted jointly by Jungto Society USA & Good Friends USA and is open to the Greater Boston community.
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Meet The Team
Ian Garvie
Director of Music
Simon Andrews
Assistant Music Director and Organist