Caring for Our First Church Caregivers Part 2 November 15 · 12:30 PM · Parlor

Small Group Writing & Sharing: In Person! October 17 · 7:30 PM · Parlor Joins us in person to kick off the church year, then 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.

Winter Solstice December 20 · 11:00 AM · Sanctuary

Winter Solstice December 20 · 9:00 AM · Sanctuary

Youth Group February 7 · 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 .

Writing Memoir Workshop Writing Memoir Workshop with Martha Spaulding, Sundays, February 7, 14, 21, 28, 4-5:30 pm, Online, contact martha.spaulding@gmail.com

Worship February 7 · 11:00 AM · Sanctuary

Fiber Arts Fellowship October 7 · 7:00 PM · Library Enjoy the fun and fellowship of crafting together the first Wednesday of every month. If you knit, crochet, quilt, bead or dabble in other no- or low-mess crafts, please join us. Everyone is welcome and no commitment is necessary. Contact Eva Patalas at fiberarts@uubelmont.org to learn more.

Stewardship Kickoff! Worship February 7 · 9:00 AM · Sanctuary

“Aging Gracefully, As Best We Can!” October 18 · 11:00 AM · Sanctuary Nobody hands us a manual for this getting-older business. One day we're steady on our feet, and the next we're asking our grandkids to explain our own phones. Join us for a lighthearted look at the joys and challenges of aging — the aches, the unexpected wisdom, and everything in between. Come laugh a little, hear stories we'll recognize, and leave knowing we're not doing this alone. RE Classes happening during the 11am service, childcare available during both services. Gathering Music Welcome and Announcements – Board Member Prelude - In dir ist Freude, BWV 615 — J. S. Bach Organist: Casey Hannan 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 #298 - Wake Now My Senses Story - Elliott Barnhill Anthem - Valediction, by David Conté Reflection - Christine Dunn 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 - Rev. John Hymn - #1051 - We Are… Sermon - “Aging Gracefully, As Best We Can” Rev. John O’Connor Closing Song - #163 – For the Earth Forever Turning Extinguishing the Flame Postlude - Max Reger, Op. 67, No. 48 — Wer weiß, wie nahe mir mein Ende “Who knows how much of the journey remains?” Organist: Casey Hannan Flower Dedication

“Aging Gracefully, As Best We Can!” October 18 · 9:00 AM · Sanctuary Nobody hands us a manual for this getting-older business. One day we're steady on our feet, and the next we're asking our grandkids to explain our own phones. Join us for a lighthearted look at the joys and challenges of aging — the aches, the unexpected wisdom, and everything in between. Come laugh a little, hear stories we'll recognize, and leave knowing we're not doing this alone. RE Classes happening at 11am, childcare available during both services. 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 - #298 - Wake Now My Senses Story — Elliott Barnhill Anthem - Reflection - Christine Dunn 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 - Rev. John Hymn - #1051 - We Are… Sermon - “Aging Gracefully, As Best We Can” Rev. John O’Connor Closing Song - #163 – For the Earth Forever Turning Extinguishing the Flame Postlude Flower Dedication

SoUUper Lunch October 7 · 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!