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"Defying the Nazis" - A film viewing and discussion with fellow Unitarian Universalist Artemis Joukowsky April 9 · 6:00 PM · Parish Hall Join us for a discussion and viewing of "Defying the Nazis," led by Artemis Joukowsky, who co-produced this inspiring film about his grandparents with Ken Burns for PBS. The film tells the story of how the Church sent Rev. Waitsill Sharp and his wife to Prague during WWII to rescue Jewish refugees.

FCBGreen Decarbonization Discussion December 9 · 6:00 PM · Parlor The Decarbonization Working Group is hosting a small discussion group of FCB member to discuss the Decarbonization Initiative.

Notion 101 Training December 14 · 11:45 AM · Library Join us for a hands-on Notion workshop and discover how this new platform can support your work as a church leader. You’ll learn how to log in, manage notifications, communicate across committees, and contribute to a shared archive of church activities. Please bring your computer to follow along and practice as we go. Email Raeann Mason with questions at rmason@uubelmont.org. Overview/refresher of IT Systems at First Church: Google Drive, Notion and F1 Split into Committees/leadership groups Create and access their Notion account (for leadership) Sign up, log in, and adjust personal settings and notifications. Favoriting pages Finding the FCB Leadership homepage Navigate to and explore their committee or ministry group space Each group has its own dedicated page where leaders can: Update committee or group membership in Notion AND Google Groups View upcoming events View upcoming group meetings Request announcements Submit calendar events and meeting details Create and store meeting minutes …and more, all in one place. Learn how to submit an event and see where it goes Submit an event (real or fake) for practice, and see how it appears in your committees homepage. Comment on event to request an update Learn how to request IT or tech support/Provide IT feedback or suggest improvements Submit help tickets, ask for guidance, or request tools needed for their work. Learn how to share ideas that help strengthen our systems. Access FAQs and additional resources Quickly find answers to common questions and explore how Notion helps keep our community organized. Communications Guides and FAQ

Belmont UU Alliance: A Journey to Désfalva, our Partner Church in Transylvania, Thursday, January 8th 11:00 AM on zoom January 8 · 11:00 AM · Online Please join us on Zoom for a presentation by the Partner Church Committee about their recent trip to Desfalva, January 8, 11:00 AM, on Zoom. Please contact Kathy Lind at belmontuualliance@uubelmont.org for the link.

Belmont UU Alliance: “Creativity and Innovation” by Ranganath Nayak, Thursday, February12, 11:00 AM on Zoom February 12 · 11:00 AM · Online Please join us for an exciting program presented by Ranganath Nayak, who has been a student of creativity and innovation for over 40 years! Thursday, February 12th, 11:00 AM on Zoom. Please contact Kathy LInd at belmontuualliance@uubelmont.org for the link.

Youth Group (Tentatively Legacy of Slavery Group Presents) January 25 · 6:30 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 .

The Solstice Badger: Featuring the Children’s Choirs December 21 · 11:00 AM · Sanctuary December 21st is the shortest night of the year. Join us for a multigenerational worship service exploring the winter solstice and embracing traditions of the light returning across cultures, accompanied by the music of our Children’s Choirs. We will celebrate with the pageant of the Solstice Badger! Childcare will be provided and children are encouraged to participate in the service. Gathering Music — Casey Welcome and Announcements – Board Member Prelude — "The Snow is Dancing" from Debussy’s Children’s Corner Chalice Lighting — Child Life is a gift, for which we are grateful. We gather in community to celebrate The glories and the mysteries of this great gift. Shared Winter Rituals of Light — Rev Martha & Ian Gathering Hymn — Solstice Badger Pageant Part 1 — Rev Martha, Ian & Actors Anthem — Light One Candle, by Peter Yarrow; Junior Choir Solstice Badger Pageant Part 2 — Rev Martha, Ian & Actors Words of Offering — Rev Chris This month we share the plate with Friends of Caritas Cubana Offertory — The Lights of Kwanzaa, by Marguerite Shaw; Junior Choir 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. Solstice Badger Pageant Part 3 — Rev Martha, Ian & Actors Candles of Celebration and Concern — Rev Chris Prayer — Rev Chris Anthem- Solstice, by Randall Thompson; Junior Choir Solstice Badger Pageant Part 4 — Rev Martha, Ian & Actors Closing Hymn Extinguishing the Flame — Child Postlude — Casey

The Solstice Badger: Featuring the Children’s Choirs December 21 · 9:00 AM · Sanctuary December 21st is the shortest night of the year. Join us for a multigenerational worship service exploring the winter solstice and embracing traditions of the light returning across cultures, accompanied by the music of our Children’s Choirs. We will celebrate with the pageant of the Solstice Badger! Childcare will be provided and children are encouraged to participate in the service. Gathering Music — Ian Garvie, piano Welcome and Announcements – Board Member Prelude — Ian Garvie, piano Chalice Lighting — Child Life is a gift, for which we are grateful. We gather in community to celebrate The glories and the mysteries of this great gift. Shared Winter Rituals of Light — Rev Martha & Ian Gathering Hymn — Solstice Badger Pageant Part 1 — Rev Martha, Ian & Actors Anthem — Light One Candle, by Peter Yarrow; Junior Choir Solstice Badger Pageant Part 2 — Rev Martha, Ian & Actors Words of Offering — Rev Chris This month we share the plate with Friends of Caritas Cubana Offertory — The Lights of Kwanzaa, by Marguerite Shaw; Junior Choir 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. Solstice Badger Pageant Part 3 — Rev Martha, Ian & Actors Candles of Celebration and Concern — Rev Chris Prayer — Rev Chris Anthem- Solstice, by Randall Thompson; Junior Choir Solstice Badger Pageant Part 4 — Rev Martha, Ian & Actors Closing Hymn Extinguishing the Flame — Child Postlude — Ian Garvie, piano

What Does it Mean to Praise?: Major Music Sunday December 14 · 10:30 AM · Sanctuary Held by the amazing and uplifting music of Marc-Antoine Charpentier, we will explore the questions, what does it mean to worship and praise, as a multi-religious community? And in this volatile time, what is there for us to praise? This Major Music service will feature the incomparable Te Deum, and the rarely heard In Nativitatem D.N.J.C, H. 414 by Charpentier. The Senior Choir and soloists will be joined by a professional Baroque orchestra, playing period instruments. Entrance Music - Casey Hannan, organ Processional Hymn - People Look East Chalice Lighting & Welcome — Rev Martha Opening Prayer - Teach Us To Look For You - Rev. Chris Orchestral Prelude - Offerte, H. 514, by Marc-Antoine Charpentier Reading - Love Abundant, by Alicia R. Forde — Rev Martha Major Music Part 1 - In Nativitatem Dominum Canticum, by Marc-Antoine Charpentier Homily - What Does It Mean To Praise? Major Music Part 2 - Te Deum , by Marc-Antoine Charpentier Extinguishing the Chalice, Benediction - Closing Hymn - Angels We Have Heard on High Brainstorming - A time and place to praise Rilke - the poet praised, or whatever the title is Try to praise the mutilated world, by Adam Zagajewski Why do UUs still call it worship? What does it mean to praise and worship in a multi-religious faith? Music is a universal language, so the praise can be separated from the text Maybe elevate a few of the positive stories and things we have in the world to praise

Belmont UU Alliance: To Be Announced April 9 · 10:00 AM · Online

Welcome Blanket Craft Circle December 14 · 1:00 PM · Library Knitters, crocheters, and sewists please join us to work on creating Welcome Blankets for newly arriving refugees. We will meet on December 14, from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm. No prior experience is required. We will provide yarn and other materials. Email socialaction@uubelmont.org to learn more. Chat with Laura Sept and Dec at fcb October and November at bethel. poster with all four location. something like what’s below.

11th Hour Calling January 11 · 10:45 AM · Town Green 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