11th Hour Calling February 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

Passover Seder April 2 · 5:30 PM · Parish Hall Join us for a traditional Jewish meal that retells the Exodus story of liberation from slavery in Egypt and invites reflection on the meaning of freedom in our lives today. There will be a brief service followed by a buffet-style potluck. Use the QR code to sign up for setup, cleanup, and cooking, or choose a traditional dish to bring. Questions? Email fellowship@uubelmont.org .

Partner Church Sunday January 25 · 10:30 AM · Parish Hall Come and Celebrate a simulcast service with our partners in Désfalva, Transylvania. We will share music, songs, and words, and connect with the members of our Partner Church in real time. Children of all ages are invited to stay and participate. Childcare will be available for children 6 and under. “ Partner Church Sunday ” Jan. 25th, 2026 10:30 Gathering Music - Casey Hannan, piano Prelude – Casey Hannan, piano Words of Welcome from Belmont Rev Martha Words of Welcome from Désfalva Rev. Csongor Szombatfalvi Hymn – Désfalva Hymn #33 , Adjatok hálát (Give Thanks) Chalice Lighting Belmont: Life is a gift for which we are grateful… Desfalva: The Lord’s Prayer Faith Covenant - Rev Martha We gather as a loving community, To encourage and comfort one another. We gather as a diverse community, To support each other in our search for spiritual truth. We gather as a service community, To live our beliefs through action and care for our world. Anthem – Szekely Áldás, a Transylvanian kitchen blessing, arranged by Beth Norton Homily – Rev. Csongor Szombatfalvi, Livia reads translation Anthem - We Lift Our Eyes to the Mountains, by Elliot Levine Homily – Rev Chris, Boróka reads translation in Désfalva Hymn - #358 Rank By Rank Again We Stand (Belmont) Words of Offering - Rev. Chris Offertory - Folk song of the Kisküküllő region, sung by Boróka Molnár in Désfalva This is the time in our service where we invite forward an offering to help support the work of the church within and beyond our walls. This month, all month, our offerings will be supporting our Partner Church Program 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. Wheel of Life - (B, D) Désfalva child dedications, coming of age, marriages and deaths read by Rev. Csongor Szombatfalvi, translated by Livia Racz. Belmont births, coming of age, marriages and deaths read by Jess Hausman, translated by Boróka Molnár. Musical Response - 159, This is my song Introduction by Leslie Kolterman. For our final hymn today, we choose a song that we sing every Partner Church Sunday. We do this to honor and remember a founding member of our partnership, Hans de Muinck Keizer, who went to Désfalva in 1989, and entered the village singing this song. Today, our partners in Désfalva will sing two verses in Hungarian translation, then we will sing two verses. (v1-2D in Hungarian, v1-2B in English) Extinguishing the Chalice – Rev Martha Martha: We extinguish this flame, but not the light of truth, the warmth of love, or the fire of commitment, these we carry in our hearts until we are together again, these we carry out into the world, as our blessing, as our gift. Csongor: The candle is now extinguished, but its light lives on in our hearts and strengthens us, reminding us that we are one. Benediction - (Désfalva) Rev Csongor May the blessings, love, and goodness of our provident God be with us and remain with us and our loved ones today always. Amen. Postlude –

Small Group Writing & Sharing November 17 · 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.

Musical Performance No. 2, Cast B November 20 · 7:00 PM · Parish Hall The Wizard of Oz! Presented by the Children's Choirs

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.

Church Energy Information Session with FCB Green April 19 · 12:00 PM · Parish Hall Is it possible to teach an old church new tricks? We think it is! Our current HVAC system is a dinosaur-drinking relic of the past, but the future of heating and cooling at First Church COULD be green and sustainable! Join members of FCB Green for an update on our plans for a "zero-carbon" future. Come learn how we currently heat and cool our building, the progress we’ve already made in saving energy through insulation and harnessing the sun's energy, and our emerging plans to use ground source heat pumps.

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