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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

Small Group Writing & Sharing June 16 · 6:30 PM · Online Join us on the 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.

Exploring Rev. Chris's 2027 Sabbatical March 5 · 7:00 PM · Online Join us online to hear about Rev. Chris's plans for his sabbatical in the winter of 2027 as well as some of the exciting plans we have for the congregation during his absence. Rev. Chris and members of the Sabbatical Exploration Team will be present to share details and answer any questions. Questions? Email cjablonski@uubelmont.org

CityReach Overnight Program February 27 · 5:00 PM · Offsite

UUUM Community Conversations: "Culture as Resistance" February 19 · 6:00 PM · Online Using music, storytelling, movement, and visual art, we'll explore how culture functions as a form of survival. Go to uuum.org/upcoming-events for Zoom info

Community Concert May 1 · 6:30 PM · Parish Hall

Second Friday Concert: James Keelaghan June 12 · 6:30 PM · Parish Hall Called “Canada’s finest songwriter” by Dave Marsh of Rolling Stone , Juno and Canadian Folk Music Award winner James Keelaghan has spent nearly four decades crafting powerful, folk-rooted songs that have made him a distinctive voice in Canada and beyond. Ten albums deep, his literate songwriting spanning historical narratives and deeply human stories has resonated with audiences around the world. Get your tickets today.

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

Writing Memoir Workshop February 15 · 4:00 PM · Online Writing Memoir Workshop with Martha Spaulding, Sundays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 4-5:30 pm, Online, contact martha.spaulding@gmail.com

Rest as Resistance February 15 · 11:00 AM · Sanctuary As we work tirelessly for liberation and love, it is crucial that we also rest, and this is sometimes hard. We will celebrate the importance of keeping ourselves fresh for the long struggle and holy work before us. Worship is multigenerational and childcare will be provided. Music will feature Casey Hannan on organ, and “The Peace of Wild Things,” a gorgeous choral setting of the Wendell Berry poem by Jake Runestad. Gathering Music Welcome and Announcements – Board Member Prelude Aria, by Healey Willan; Casey Hannan, organ 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 - #352 , “Find a Stillness” Story - Rev. Lauren Smith Anthem - “The Peace of Wild Things,” by Jake Runestad Reflection - Ran Courant Morgan Words of Offering Offertory “Du Bist Die Ruh,” by Franz Schubert; Camila Parias, soprano You are repose and gentle peace. You are longing and what stills it. Full of joy and grief I consecrate to you my eyes and my heart as a dwelling place. Come in to me and softly close the gate behind you. Drive all other grief from my breast. Let my heart be full of your joy. The temple of my eyes is lit by your radiance alone: O, fill it completely! 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 - Rev. Chris Hymn - #1048 Ubi Caritas Sermon “Rest as Resistance” Rev. Chris Closing Song - #88 Calm Soul of All Things Extinguishing the Flame Postlude "Peace Piece” by Bill Evans; Casey Hannan, piano

Rest As Resistance February 15 · 9:00 AM · Sanctuary As we work tirelessly for liberation and love, it is crucial that we also rest, and this is sometimes hard. We will celebrate the importance of keeping ourselves fresh for the long struggle and holy work before us. Worship is multigenerational and childcare will be provided. Music for this Unplugged and Connected service will be provided by Trailmix, featuring Jane Minasian, Bayard Klimasmith, and Matt Mayerchak. Gathering Music: Instrumental Welcome and Announcements – Board Member Prelude: I am Weary Let me Rest - Pete Roberts 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 - #1009 Meditation on Breathing Story - Rev. Lauren Smith Anthem - Slow Down by Jane Minasian Reflection - Ran Courant Morgan Words of Offering Offertory “ Brokedown Palace” — Grateful Dead 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 - Rev. Chris Hymn - #162 Gonna Lay Down My Sword and Shield Sermon “Rest As Resistance” Rev. Chris Hymn - #83 Winds Be Still Closing Song - Sooner or Later—Eliza Gilkyson Extinguishing the Flame Postlude - It'll Shine When it Shines- by The Ozark Mountain Daredevils

RE Sunday & Credo Sunday June 14 · 9:30 AM · Sanctuary