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MFAB (Miyawaki Forest Action Belmont) is developing education initiatives with the schools and our wider community to chart the growth of the BHS Mini-Forest. One of these is a Citizen Science Phenology Study for the National Phenology Network. Join us to collect data on seasonal phenomena such as bud break, leaf growth, flowering, fruiting, and leaf drop, to help the National Phenology Network study trends in climate change. Watch this short video for more information. Volunteers will be trained to collect data:  in the form of yes-no and multiple choice questions on 9-10 trees during the growing season, which might take fifteen minutes or so per week.  at on-site meetings tentatively scheduled for Sundays at 4pm starting April 12. Once trained, volunteers are free to collect data on their own schedules.  Please join us! To volunteer, sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/bhsminiforestcare Visit our website: https://miyawakiforestbelmont.netlify.app/ Questions? Email: miniforestbelmont@gmail.com Thanks!

Hello Families, This Sunday, April 12th, we have  Curriculum Sunday !  Children will be invited to start in worship and depart together after the story downstairs to class. A One-Room-Schoolhouse Style RE Lesson is offered during the 9:00am service. Age-Based RE classes are offered during the 11:00am service. Don't forget to register your children for the RE program here! Upcoming Events April 11th 6:00PM -- Fellowship Dance!  A Community Barn Dance for Family and friends! Enjoy Contra, Square, Circle and English Country Dancing with Sue Rosen calling and live musicians. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please email  fellowship@uubelmont.org May 3rd 10:30 AM -- Outdoor Youth-Led Service . Worship will be planned and led by members of our Youth Group and will be happening on the town green! We invite you to come and support them and their leadership. Worship will be multigenerational and children are invited to stay. Childcare for those age 6 and younger will be provided. May 3rd 12:30 PM -- Beech Tree Celebration and Goodbye Ceremony . The copper beech tree outside the church will be cut down this summer. Join us to celebrate its life and legacy among the children and families of the church. Volunteering opportunities Bring a snack for coffee hour!  The sign-up is  here . Volunteer at the Welcome Table Spaghetti Dinner!  We need volunteers to keep the program running smoothly. Thank you to anyone who has volunteered in the past! Sign up for May 4th  here . RE Child Pickup Policy:  Please pick up your child from RE Class promptly when the service ends before going to coffee hour. This applies to any child 6th Grade and younger. If your child is not picked up, they will be dropped off at the nursery until you are able to collect them. Thank you for working with us to ensure a smooth transition between class and coffee hour! Schedule of upcoming RE Sundays : April 19th -- Earth Day service, Children's Chapel April 26th -- Children's Choir service May 3rd -- Outdoor Youth-Led Service May 10th -- Curriculum Sunday May 17th -- Curriculum Sunday

Hello Families, This Sunday April 5th is All-Ages Children's Chapel !  Children will be invited to start in worship and depart together after the story downstairs to class, where we will hold an all-ages Children's Chapel lesson. We will use our time to learn about the Easter holiday and what it means for our Christian friends and neighbors. After both services, we will hold Egg Hunts  for children! We will provide baskets, or you can bring your own. Treats will be nut-free. Happy hunting! Before Sunday, we ere hosting an exciting event (that is also a great learning opportunity for children): the Passover Seder  on Thursday at 5:30! The Seder is intentionally multigenerational, and a good way for children to learn about this ritual from our Jewish community members. Don't forget to register your children for the RE program here! Upcoming Events April 2nd 5:30PM -- Passover Seder!  All are welcome for a brief service which includes a shared meal, followed by a buffet-style potluck.  April 5th after both services -- Egg hunt!  The church will host an egg hunt for children after both the 9am and 11am services on April 5th. April 11th 6:00PM -- Fellowship Dance!  A Community Barn Dance for Family and friends! Enjoy Contra, Square, Circle and English Country Dancing with Sue Rosen calling and live musicians. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please email  fellowship@uubelmont.org Volunteering opportunities Bring a snack for coffee hour!  The sign-up is  here . Volunteer at the Welcome Table Spaghetti Dinner!  We need volunteers to keep the program running smoothly. Thank you to anyone who has volunteered in the past! Sign up for April 6th  here . Sign up for May 3rd  here . RE Child Pickup Policy:  Please pick up your child from RE Class promptly when the service ends before going to coffee hour. This applies to any child 6th Grade and younger. If your child is not picked up, they will be dropped off at the nursery until you are able to collect them. Thank you for working with us to ensure a smooth transition between class and coffee hour! Schedule of upcoming RE Sundays : April 12th -- Curriculum Sunday April 19th -- Earth Day service, Curriculum Sunday April 26th -- Children's Choir service May 3rd -- Outdoor Youth-Led Service May 10th -- Curriculum Sunday May 17th -- Curriculum Sunday As always, your RE staff are here to support your family. If there is anything we can do for you, don't hesitate to reach out.

Small Group Writing: In Person May 5 · 7:30 PM · Parlor

Second Friday Concert: Ellis Paul April 10 · 7:30 PM · Parish Hall Acclaimed singer-songwriter Ellis Paul brings his poetic storytelling and three decades of music to the stage. With 20 albums, 15 Boston Music Awards, and performances from the Newport Folk Festival to Carnegie Hall, Paul weaves personal stories with the spirit of the times. Questions? Email Jon Svetkey at admin@secondfridayconcerts.com .

The welcoming community at First Church in Belmont, UU is home to worship, music, religious exploration, and programs for all ages rooted in justice and love. We are a home for seekers, a community for justice, guided by a spirit of love—all are welcome here. top Rev. Jo Murphy Series: Embodying Resilience Age-based RE Classes 9:00 am & 11:00 am In his book "Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder", Dachner Keltner, a psychology scholar, defines awe as "the feeling of being in the presence of something vast that transcends your current understanding of the world." In my experience, awe is a concept not often felt by UU's. We greatly value logic, rationality, and critical thinking, which though are important, can sometimes block our ability to experience awe. Being less familiar with awe blocks our ability to be open to miracles and wonder, and isn't this a moment where we could really use a miracle, where we could learn and expand our imagination through "transcending our current understanding of the world?" Music for the 9:00 am Unplugged and Connected service is provided by FCB community members Lynn and Roger Read, Roger Miller, and Gerri Strickler. Livestream Worship Sunday Services Join us at 9:00 am and 11:00 am Community-led music at 9:00 am Livestream services at 11:00 am Outdoor Worship First Sunday September, October, May & June 10:30 am Sunday Worship Services Join us at 9:00 am and 11:00 am Livestream services at 11:00 am Outdoor Worship First Sunday September, October, May & June 10:30 am Upcoming Events View Complete Calendar Message Board Updates April 11 · 10:45 AM · Town Green Social Action 11th Hour Calling On the 11th hour of the 11th day of every month, we join with interfaith communities to call attention to… Show More April 11 · 6:00 PM · Parish Hall Fellowship Fellowship Dance Come Dance with Us! A Community Barn Dance for Family and friends! Enjoy Contra, Square, Circle and English Country Dancing… Show More April 12 · 12:30 PM · Parlor Social Action Presentation on Enslavement in Boston and New England Legacy of Slavery Project member and former history teacher Karen Brennan will give a presentation on enslavement in Boston and… Show More April 16 · 1:00 PM · Online Social Action UU Mass Action Advocacy Day Please join others from First Church in advocating with our state legislators for bills that align with our UU values,… Show More Volunteer with Miyawaki Forest Action Belmont to Study Mini Forest at BHS! MFAB is developing education initiatives with the schools and our wider community to chart the growth of the BHS mini-forest. Join us to collect data on seasonal phenomena to help the National Phenology Network study trends in climate change. Watch a short video for more information at tinyurl.com/Mini-Forest, and sign up today. Questions? Email Jean Devine at miniforestbelmont@gmail.com. 2 days ago What's Happening in RE this Sunday? Curriculum Sunday and upcoming Community Barn Dance! 2 days ago What's Happening in RE this Sunday? Passover Seder on Thursday, Easter Children's Chapel and Egg Hunts. Mar 31 What's Happening in RE This Sunday? Children's Chapel honoring the beech tree, and upcoming family events! Mar 24 What's Happening in RE This Sunday? Curriculum Sunday and many upcoming events! Mar 17