Living with Health Challenges May 4 · 5:30 PM · Online A closed, monthly support group for sharing experiences and building understanding around living with health challenges. The group meets online on the first Monday of each month, from 5:30–7:00 pm. Participation is limited to those who join at the start of the church calendar year. This group is Co-facilitated by Rick Hawkins, Leader, and Debbie Dobbins, Co-facilitator. To learn more about next years group, email Rick Hawkins at livingwithhealthchallenges@uubelmont.org .

3rd Saturday Film Discussion Group January 17 · 7:30 PM · Online Join us for a discussion of “Universal Language,” a 2024 Canadian "surreal comedy . . . set somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg." Saturday, January 17, 7:30 to 9:00 pm, on Zoom. For link, contact saturdayfilm@uubelmont.org . Watch the movie on your own and join us to discuss.

FCB Green Monthly Meetings February 24 · 7:00 PM · Online Join with FCB Green for our monthly Zoom meetings to address the climate crisis through our own practices and political action.

Garden Group June 4 · 4:00 PM · Offsite Monthly gathering at different Belmont gardens for any wishing to chat gardening! Beginning to advanced gardeners share community and talk about gardens, tips, or techniques. All are welcome! Contact Jess Hausman at garden@uubelmont.org for this month’s meeting place!

Children’s Choirs End-of-Year Concert May 9 · 3:00 PM · Parish Hall Join us as we celebrate the end of the regular church year with music from our talented children’s choirs! The children and youth have been working on music all year and are excited to perform it! The concert will feature soloists from 5th to 8th grade along with a surprise preview of next year’s musical. Tickets are just $5, and all proceeds go to support the children’s music program at FCB. Grab your tickets today https://FCBchildrenscabaret.eventbrite.com

Drop In Meditation April 1 · 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.

Listening Circles March 8 · 11:30 AM · Parlor The Committee on Ministry is offering four opportunities for congregants to share feedback on church life, set apart by topic. These will take place after church on February 8, March 8, March 29, and April 26. The sessions will last one hour. The topics are, respectively, Caring, Communication, Children’s Religious Exploration, and Adult Religious Education. The conversations will be reflected in our report at the Annual Meeting. For more information, contact Eleanor Sugarman at committeeonministry@uubelmont.org.

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Social Action Holiday Gift Fair December 7 · 12:00 PM · Parish Hall 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…and all sales will benefit worthy causes near and far, including our very own Social Action Program! The Social Action Holiday Gift Fair has become a treasured holiday tradition at First Church AND in the wider community – we hope you will join us (and tell your friends and neighbors!)! Direct vendors to holidaygiftfair@uubelmont.org per Sara Oaklander

Small Group Writing & Sharing January 5 · 7:30 PM · Online 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.

Circle Dinners March 7 · 6:00 PM · Offsite Circle Dinners are informal potluck dinners held in church members’ homes. They provide a wonderful opportunity to meet new people in a small group setting, enjoy fellowship, and build connections while sharing a delicious meal together. Last day to sign up is Monday, February 23. Questions? Please contact Lanie at fellowship@uubelmont.org or register here today.

FCB Sangha June 22 · 7:30 PM · Online 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