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

SoUUper Lunch January 13 · 12:00 PM · Upper Hall 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!

Women's Retreat at Rolling Ridge April 24 · 4:00 PM · Offsite Save the Date! The 2026 Women's Retreat in North Andover will be the weekend of April 24-26. Registration opens March 6. This long-standing tradition includes music, food, fun, games, a workshop, facilitated small-group conversations, and crafts. Come build new friendships and strengthen old ones. Questions? Email Adult Programs at martha.spaulding@gmail.com

Drop In Meditation April 8 · 10:45 AM · Library 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.

Drop In Meditation January 7 · 10:45 AM · Library 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.

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The First Church in Belmont, MA, is a welcoming Unitarian Universalist congregation offering worship, music, and lifelong learning opportunities. Parish Board Meeting Minutes The Parish Board meeting minutes provide access to approved meeting records, agendas, and reports from the church’s governing board. These documents help support transparency, accountability, and informed participation in the life of the congregation. Members and visitors can use this page to stay up to date on church decisions, priorities, finances, and ongoing initiatives. 2026 April Parish Board Meeting Minutes Download 2026 March Parish Board Meeting Minutes Download 2026 February Parish Board Meeting Minutes Download 2026 January Parish Board Meeting Minutes Download 2025 December Parish Board Meeting Minutes Download 2025 October Parish Board Meeting Minutes Download 2025 September Parish Board Meeting Minutes Download

Youth Group Pizza Party with OWL Youth March 22 · 3:00 PM · Parlor 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 .

RE Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast June 7 · 9:30 AM · Parlor Appreciation breakfast for our wonderful 2025-2026 RE volunteers! Questions? Email Rev. Martha at mdneuman@uubelmont.org

SoUUper Lunch March 4 · 12:00 PM · Kitchen Come Join us for SoUUper Lunch Every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread, dessert and great conversations. No reservations required!

Practicing Resistance with the Worship Committee February 22 · 9:00 AM · Sanctuary We are a village of many customs and cultures. We practice resistance by joining together in prayer, in song , in celebration, and hope for a future of peace, love, and freedom for all. Join us this Sunday as the worship committee reflects on practicing resistance. Music for our 9:00 am Unplugged and Connected service will be provided by Jon Svetkey, Heather Quay, Jason Redi, and Tom Maher. Gathering Music - Ian Garvie, piano Welcome and Announcements – Board Member Prelude - "Home" by Heather Quay Opening Words - Bearers of Hope & Resistance * - Rev. Michelle Collins ( Permission Secured by Soul Matters) Welcome to this place, a place where hope can be nourished. In a world that profits from despair, our gathering is a declaration of faith. We declare that joy still rises, that kindness still matters, that hope is not dead. We come to remember we are not alone. May our time together restore us to wonder, strengthen our resolve, and return us to the world as bearers of hope that sustains the work of resistance. - Richard Waring Greet Your Neighbor – Please Take a moment to look around and greet your neighbors - Richard Waring 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 - #361 “Enter Rejoice and Come In” Stewardship Testimonial - David and Kathy Lind Story - Sometimes People March by Tessa Allen - Michael Griffin Anthem - "Embrace The Day" by Jon Svetkey Reflection -Gabby Garshina-Bobrow Words of Offering - UU Urban Ministry Offertory - "Be The Fire" by Ellis Paul 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 - Community Care Team Prayer - Rev. Chris Hymn - 167 Nothing but Peace Is Enough Reflection - Leslie Talmadge Closing Song - 1017 Building a New Way Extinguishing the Flame - Already Breaking Through * - Rev. Michelle Collins Permission secured by Soul Matters Leave this place with hope rekindled, not as wishful thinking but as stubborn practice. In a world drenched with despair, choose joy. Choose action. Choose to believe another way is possible, and live as if it's already breaking through. - Richard Waring Postlude - "The Only Way" by Mark Erelli Jon Svetkey, Heather Quay, Jason Redi, Tom Maher = musicians

“Liberating History” Rev. Chris November 23 · 9:00 AM · Sanctuary Featuring the return of Estefanía Núñez Villamandos and her amazing band! This service will celebrate and dig into the work of our Legacy of Slavery Project Group, speaking aloud the names of enslaved people who helped make our community possible. We will explore the path of liberation and truth telling, grounding hope in history. Gathering Music - “Mambo Influenciado” by Chucho Valdés Welcome and Announcements Board Member Prelude - “La Carcajada” by Ignacio Cervantes 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 #1028 , “The Fire of Commitment” Story “Creation of the World,” from Legends of Santeria, by Migene González-Wippler; read by Rev. Martha Durkee-Neuman Anthem - “Chan Chan,” by Compay Segundo Reflection Karen Brennan, Member of the Legacy of Slavery Project Words of Offering - Rev. Chris Jablonski Offertory - “Tú mi Desengaño” by Pablo Milanés 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. Reading of the Names: Luis Hinojosa Puerta, Dánel Sánchez Tarragó, Osnielvys Mieres Valdés, and Leonardo Peñate Navarro Prayer - Rev. Chris Jablonski Hymn - #1015 , “I Know I Can” Sermon - “Liberating History” Rev. Chris Jablonski Closing Song - #1035 , “Freedom Is Coming” Extinguishing the Flame - Rev. Chris Jablonski Postlude - “Carnaval en Guaguancó” by Miguelito Núñez Band Members Estefanía Núñez Villamandos - piano and vocals Abner Cabrera – bass Ceferino Vergara – congas