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Unfortunately, email scams targeting churches and faith communities have become increasingly common. In many cases, scammers create email accounts that appear to be from ministers, staff members, or church leaders and then send messages asking for a favor, gift cards, money, or other assistance. Please remember: Rev. Chris and other First Church leaders will never email you asking for a vague or urgent favor, gift cards, cash, wire transfers, or sensitive personal information, especially without context. Scammers often rely on creating a sense of urgency. They may ask you to reply quickly, keep the request confidential, or purchase something on behalf of the church. These messages can look convincing and may even include a leader's name or photo. If you receive an unexpected email that seems unusual: Do not click any links or open attachments. Do not reply to the email, even to ask if it is legitimate. Do not send money, gift card numbers, passwords, or personal information. Check the sender's email address carefully. Contact the church office or the person directly using contact information you already know, not information provided in the suspicious email. When in doubt, assume the message may be fraudulent until confirmed otherwise. Replying to a scam email can let scammers know that your email address is active and may lead to additional scam attempts. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Rev. Chris or another church leader, please contact the church directly for verification: office@uubelmont.org tsummerhayes@uubelmont.org cjablonski@uubelmont.org Our church community thrives because we trust one another. Scammers know this and try to take advantage of that trust. A healthy dose of caution helps protect both you and our congregation. In community, Raeann

Thanks to all for a successful FY26 Annual Meeting! Our FY27 budget was approved, the slate of candidates was approved, and we're well-positioned for an exciting FY27! Here's a link to the slides presented at the meeting: 2026 FCB Annual Meeting.pdf

The form to register young people for next school year's Religious Exploration Program is open! This form is also used to sign up for the Children's Choir. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/BelmontRE26

Journey to Belonging October 25 · 12:30 PM · Parlor 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 24, 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.

Find your place in the community through our worship, music, adult programs, youth activities, and justice and inclusion gatherings. Everyone is welcome to join! Our vibrant community hosts a wide range of gatherings and activities throughout the year. Planning a church-related event? Use this form to reserve space. Want your event added to the calendar? Submit a request here. Have questions about space use or scheduling? Start with our FAQ . Looking to rent space for personal use? Visit our Rental Inquiries page. Events Listing Filter by Category Select Category Clear Filter Tue 23 June 23 · 7:00 PM · Online FCB Green Monthly Meetings Join with FCB Green for our monthly Zoom meetings to address the climate crisis through our own practices and political action. Fri 26 June 26 · 5:00 PM · Offsite Friday Night Stand-Out Against ICE and For Democracy Join us to protest ICE actions and to defend the Constitution and Democracy, every Friday evening from 5:00 pm-6:00 pm, in front of the church. Bring your own signs and your voice. Sun 28 June 28 · 10:00 AM · Parish Hall “Sound Faith and a Becoming Zeal” with Louise Smith-Erb Come celebrate the power of testimony in our Unitarian and Universalist traditions. How has this faith changed you? What faithful zeal do you bring out into the world? Mon 29 June 29 · 7:30 PM · Online FCB Sangha 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 Sun 5 July 5 · 10:00 AM · Parish Hall “How Can I Keep From Singing” with Valentin Frank Sung music has served humanity as a way to be present in a world we treasure and to point to the pains of a world seeking improvement. Come join us for a worship all about embodied and hopeful experience of protest music. Sun 12 July 12 · 10:00 AM · Parish Hall “How Might UUs Experience Transcendence?” with Margaret Eagle Sun 19 July 19 · 10:00 AM · Parish Hall “Pooh and Piglet Go for a Walk” with Rev. John O’Connor Pooh and Piglet go for a walk in the woods afraid they might encounter a Heffalump or a Woozle, but instead, they meet up with Aristotle and Maya Angelou and learn some important lessons on friendship. Come friend, join us for a walk. Sun 26 July 26 · 10:00 AM · Parish Hall “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective UUs” with John Howe What wisdom might we glean from the famous Steven Covey book of the 1990s to help us become more effective, as individuals and as a congregation? Sun 2 August 2 · 10:00 AM · Parish Hall “To Be A Pilgrim” with Richard Waring Reflections on the art of pilgrimage and journeys along the Camino de Santiago and West Highland Way Sun 9 August 9 · 10:00 AM · Parish Hall “Punctuation” with Kyle Belmont This service will explore how punctuation shows up in our lives and how we might embrace reading our lived experiences with an appreciation for the commas, periods, and question marks we find. Sun 16 August 16 · 10:00 AM · Parish Hall “By the Grace of Dog” with Ran Courant-Morgan A reflection on how sharing one's life with a dog can change everything. Sun 23 August 23 · 10:00 AM · Parish Hall “Artificial Intelligence & Authentic Wisdom” with Matt Meyer The robots are coming! What does AI reflect back to us about the meaning of being human? And what spiritual tools do we need to be ready for big changes ahead? Special guest, Matt Meyer, will offer a service of song and story as we reflect on the rise of robots and the meaning of humanity. Sun 30 August 30 · 10:00 AM · Parish Hall “Not All Who Wonder Are Lost” with Rev. Martha An ancient Sufi prayer says: "Lord, increase my bewilderment." When we look around at our world with wonder, do we find ourselves more lost? Can our sense of wonder help us feel more found? Join Rev Martha for an exploration of holy wonder and the many paths it can lead us down as we engage our bewildering world. Wed 2 September 2 · 12:00 PM · Upper Hall SoUUper Lunch 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! Sun 6 September 6 · 10:00 AM · Parish Hall “Beginnings and Forever and Everything In Between” with Rev. Chris In a recent discussion with his wife Rev. Chris realized that he loves beginnings and forever. He loves the openness and unpredictability and freshness of beginning and the sturdiness and dependability and bedrock of forever. But the real soul work and transforming juice is in the great middle. This service will celebrate the forging power of all that comes between beginnings and forever. Wed 9 September 9 · 11:00 AM · Upper Hall SoUUper Lunch 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! Wed 9 September 9 · 4:00 PM · Parish Hall Youth Cast Auditions Day 1 Youth in 5th Grade and up are invited to audition for lead roles in The Wizard of Oz! Thu 10 September 10 · 4:00 PM · Upper Hall Youth Cast Auditions Day 2 Youth in 5th Grade and up are invited to audition for a lead role in this year's musical, The Wizard of Oz! Thu 11 June 11 · 10:45 AM · Town Green 11th Hour Calling 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 Fri 11 September 11 · 7:30 PM · Upper Hall Second Friday Concerts Second Friday Concerts presents XXXXXX (fill in act here) Sat 12 September 12 · 5:30 PM · Kitchen All Church Pot Luck Join friends and families for an all church potluck on Saturday, September 19 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Sun 13 September 13 · 10:30 AM · Town Green “Water Ingathering!” with Revs. Chris and Martha In our first service of the church year we will welcome everyone back for our first outdoor service celebrating community and water and the fullness and beauty of life! Sun 13 September 13 · 11:30 AM · Parish Hall Children's Musical Preview: Pizza Party and Movie Screening Any families interested in taking part in our annual children's musical should join us for a fun intro to this year's show, The Wizard of Oz! Wed 16 September 16 · 11:00 AM · Upper Hall SoUUper Lunch 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! Fri 18 September 18 · 11:00 AM · Offsite Sandy Island Weekend Join us for the all church Retreat on Sandy Island in Lake Winnepesaukee, New Hampshire - September 18-20, 2026 Sat 19 September 19 · 6:00 PM · Parish Hall A Presentation and Q&A Session: Understanding Cuba's Economy with Dr. Ricardo Torres Pérez The FCB Legacy of Slavery Project invites you to join us for a presentation and Q&A session about Cuba's current socioeconomic situation with esteemed Cuban economist, Ricardo Torres Pérez. Sun 20 September 20 · 9:30 AM · Sanctuary Worship (Sandy Island Weekend) Wed 23 September 23 · 11:00 AM · Upper Hall SoUUper Lunch 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! Sun 27 September 27 · 9:00 AM · Sanctuary Worship & RE Kickoff Sun 27 September 27 · 11:00 AM · Sanctuary Worship & RE Kickoff Sun 27 September 27 · 5:30 PM · Parlor Youth Group 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 . Sun 27 September 27 · 5:30 PM · Parlor Youth Group 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 . Wed 30 September 30 · 11:00 AM · Upper Hall SoUUper Lunch 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! Sat 3 October 3 · 6:00 PM · Parish Hall FCB Legacy of Slavery Project: Reparations Workshop Series with Dr. Sophia Boyer Defining Reparations at First Church: A Series of Four FCB Community Workshops with Dr. Sophia Boyer Sun 4 October 4 · 9:30 AM · Town Green Outdoor Service Sun 4 October 4 · 11:00 AM · Parlor Information Session about Social Action at First Church Come meet the Social Action Committee members and hear about ongoing social action initiatives and how to get involved! Questions? Email socialaction@uubelmont.org Sun 4 October 4 · 5:30 PM · Parlor Youth Group 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 . Second Friday Concerts Second Friday Concerts presents XXXXXX (fill in act here) Sun 11 October 11 · 8:00 AM · Sanctuary Worship Sun 11 October 11 · 10:00 AM · Sanctuary Worship Sun 11 October 11 · 5:30 PM · Parlor Youth Group 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 . Mon 12 October 12 · 8:00 AM · Upper Hall Belmont Serves All Church Talent Show Join us for an All Church Talent Show! Sun 18 October 18 · 8:00 AM · Sanctuary Worship Sun 18 October 18 · 10:00 AM · Sanctuary Worship Sun 18 October 18 · 5:30 PM · Parlor Youth Group 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 . Protest Music Now & Then: A 2nd Friday Special Concert Featuring Sol y Canto + TBA Sol y Canto & TBD act presents an evening of original and classic protest music for these challenging times. Sun 25 October 25 · 8:00 AM · Sanctuary Worship Sun 25 October 25 · 10:00 AM · Sanctuary Worship Sun 25 October 25 · 12:30 PM · Parlor Journey to Belonging 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 24, 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. Load More Events

Worship October 25 · 10:00 AM · Sanctuary Gathering Music Welcome and Announcements – Board Member Prelude Chalice Lighting Life is a gift, for which we are grateful. We gather in community to celebrate The glories and the mysteries of this great gift. Gathering Hymn Story Anthem Reflection Words of Offering Offertory Doxology From all that dwell below the skies; Let words of love and peace arise; Let joyful songs of praise be sung; Through every land by every tongue. Amen. Candles of Celebration and Concern Prayer Hymn Sermon Closing Song Extinguishing the Flame Postlude Flower Dedication