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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3rd Saturday Film Discussion Join us to discussion MLF/FBI, a 2020 American documentary, February 21, 7:30 to 9:00 pm, on Zoom. For Zoom link, email saturdayfilm@uubelmont.org. Watch the movie on your own and join us to discuss.

Find A Small Group or Support Group at FCB. There are many paths from your first visit to feeling at home here at the First Church in Belmont. Find out how you can get involved in a Small Group. Small Group Ministry For more information please contact Rev. Martha Durkee-Neuman. About In a large congregation like ours and during these times, it can be difficult to find ways to dive deeper into our spiritual beings or to create stronger, more resonant roots in our community. Our Small Group Ministries provide the opportunity to accomplish both these objectives. Announcements and invitations to register for new Small Group Ministries are offered at the beginning of the church year. How They Work SGM groups are comprised of 6 to 8 people who meet for 90 minutes once or twice each month for spiritual discussion and conversations about issues relevant to all of us as human beings. Each group is guided by a trained facilitator. Discussion topics come from a number of sources, including ideas from group participants. Past topics include Gratitude, Forgiveness God as a Metaphor Science and Religion Belonging Prayer and Meditation Service Hope Sessions start with a check-in, and we then share our feelings about the topic using the provided prompts to help us organize our thoughts. As each person speaks, we will listen compassionately without comment. After everyone has had the opportunity to speak, we have a more open, free-flowing discussion about the topic and other issues raised by the individual's sharing. Groups also develop their own rituals and routines, which may include candle-lighting, readings, shared facilitation, and more. Participants are asked to commit to attending all sessions if possible. Facilitate a Small Group If you're interested in being trained as a facilitator please conect with Rev. Martha Durkee-Neuman

The First Church in Belmont, MA is a welcoming Unitarian Universalist congregation offering worship, music and lifelong learning opportunities. Welcome to the First Church Bylaws Page Questions? Contact us at bylaws@uubelmont.org Special Meeting Documents Bylaws '10 Current First Church Bylaws: Amended and Restated at the Annual Meeting Held on April 2, 2023 Current First Church Bylaws (April 2023) ARTICLE I - NAME AND AFFILIATION Section 1.01. The name of this church and corporation shall be “The First Church in Belmont, Unitarian Universalist” (the “Church”). Section 1.02. The Church shall be a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association. ARTICLE II – COVENANT, PRINCIPLES, AND INCLUSION Section 2.01. [Reserved for a new Church covenant to be duly approved by the Members.] Section 2.02. The Church affirms and promotes the following principles: The inherent worth and dignity of every person. Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations. Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregation. A free and responsible search for truth and meaning. The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregation and society at large. The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all. Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. Section 2.03. The Church affirms and promotes the full participation of all persons in all the Church’s activities and endeavors, including membership, programming, committee involvement, hiring practices, and the calling of religious professionals, without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, age, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, class, economic status, or national origin. ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP Section 3.01. All persons (a) who are members of the Church upon the adoption of these amended and restated Bylaws, or who become members thereafter, and (b) who maintain a continuing interest in the worship and work of the Church, shall constitute the membership of the Church (“Members”). To become a Member, a person must be at least eighteen years of age, express the desire to join the Church by completing a membership process determined by the Parish Board or its designee, sign the Membership book, and be approved by a vote of the Parish Board. No doctrinal test shall be required. Section 3.02. Each Member shall be listed on the Membership Roll by the Clerk of the Church or by the Parish Board’s designee. At least annually, and no later than one month before the Annual Meeting, the Membership Roll shall be updated and verified by the Clerk or the Parish Board’s designee. Names of Members who for a period of two years have neither communicated with the Church nor contributed to its support, may, by vote of the Parish Board, be removed from the Membership Roll, provided that, before such a vote, an attempt has been made to ascertain the wishes of Members to be voted upon. Any Member so removed may apply to be reinstated following the process established in Section 3.01. Section 3.03. A Member may withdraw from membership by making a written request to the Church. Section 3.04. A person under the age of eighteen but of high school age may become a Youth Member of the Church by completing a process determined by the Parish Board or its designee, signing its Youth Membership book, and being approved by a vote of the Parish Board. Youth Members shall be listed on the Youth Membership Roll. To continue Church membership upon reaching age eighteen, a Youth Member must become a Member, as described in Section 3.01. Section 3.05. A Member’s name may be removed from the Membership Roll, by a vote of the Parish Board, for actions that threaten the well-being of the congregation, as determined by the Parish Board. ARTICLE IV – VOTING ELIGIBILITY The right to vote at Annual and Special Meetings of the Church may be exercised by all Members and Youth Members who were listed on the Membership Roll and Youth Membership Roll as of at least seven days before the Meeting. Youth Members may not vote on matters of property and contract. No proxies shall be recognized. ARTICLE V – MEETINGS OF THE CHURCH Section 5.01. The Annual Meeting of the Church shall be held in May or June at a time and place in Belmont to be designated by the Parish Board or, on failure to make such designation, at 12:30 PM on the second Sunday in June in the Church building. The Annual Meeting shall be presided over by the President of the Parish Board for the purpose of the election of the members of the Parish Board, Finance Committee, Nominating Committee, and Committee on Ministry; the approval of an annual budget as presented by the Parish Board; and the transaction of such other business as may lawfully come before the Meeting. Section 5.02. Special Meetings may be called by the Parish Board, and Special Meetings shall be called by the Parish Board upon the written request of twenty-five Members. Special Meetings shall be presided over by the President of the Parish Board, and shall be held only for the purposes specified in the call. Section 5.03. Fifteen percent of the Members listed on the Membership Roll shall constitute a quorum at an Annual or Special Meeting. Except where provided otherwise in these Bylaws, the Members at an Annual or Special Meeting shall act by majority vote of the Members present and voting at such Meeting, provided a quorum exists at the time of the vote. Section 5.04. At least two weeks before the Annual Meeting or any Special Meeting, notice of, and the purposes for, such meeting shall be sent to the Members by first-class mail or electronic communication, shall be announced during Sunday services, and shall be posted prominently in the Church Building. Section 5.05. At least one month before the Annual Meeting, the Nominating Committee shall nominate a slate of candidates as required to fill those positions on the Parish Board, Finance Committee, Nominating Committee, and Committee on Ministry that are to be elected at such Annual Meeting. The Nominating Committee shall send the slate of names to the Clerk, who shall give notice to the Members at least three weeks before the Annual Meeting. Other nominations may be made in writing, signed by ten Members of the Church, and delivered at least ten days before the date of the Annual Meeting to the Clerk or the President of the Parish Board, who shall give notice to the Members at least five days before the Annual Meeting. All candidates for election to, and all members of, the Parish Board, Finance Committee, Nominating Committee, and Committee on Ministry shall be Members of the Church, and no ballot for any person other than those nominated as described above shall be received or counted at the election. ARTICLE VI – PARISH BOARD Section 6.01. The officers of the Church shall consist of a President of the Parish Board, a Vice President, a Clerk, and a Treasurer. The immediate Past President shall serve on the Parish Board ex officio in a non-voting capacity, and there shall be seven at-large trustees. The four officers, the seven at-large trustees, and the Past President together shall constitute the Parish Board. Management of the Church and its operations shall be vested in the Parish Board. Section 6.02. Except where specified otherwise in these Bylaws, the Parish Board shall act by majority vote of its voting members present and voting at meetings of the Parish Board where a quorum exists at the time of the vote. A quorum of the Parish Board shall exist if more than half of the voting members of the Parish Board are present in person, by telephone, or via the internet or other electronic communication technology, and provided that the meeting setup allows for everyone to hear one another and to speak. Section 6.03. The President, Vice President, Clerk, and Treasurer shall be elected at the Annual Meeting and shall serve one year and until a successor is elected. Officers may be elected to additional one-year terms, subject to the limits in this Section 6.03 and in Section 6.05. Should the President or Vice President serve three consecutive years in such capacity, they may not be again elected to the same post until the expiration of at least one intervening year. Section 6.04. At each Annual Meeting, at-large trustees shall be elected to fill open at- large seats for one, two, or three years to achieve a reasonable balance of staggered terms, as proposed by the Nominating Committee or others in accordance with Section 5.05. Should an at-large trustee serve three consecutive years in such capacity, they may not be again elected as an at-large trustee until the expiration of at least one intervening year. Section 6.05. No individual shall serve on the Parish Board for more than five consecutive years, except the Treasurer, who may serve additional years with the express approval of the Members at a Special or Annual Meeting. Section 6.06. The Parish Board shall possess all the powers of the Church except as otherwise limited by these Bylaws and as may be otherwise voted by a Special or Annual Meeting of the Church, but it shall not, without the specific authorization of the Members, have power (a) to convey or mortgage real estate, or (b) to choose or to set the term of employment of the Senior Minister. The Parish Board may appoint individuals (such as an assistant to the Treasurer, or consultants) and standing and special committees of an advisory nature to assist in its work. The Parish Board, after consulting with the Nominating Committee, shall have power to fill (but only until the next Annual Meeting or a Special Meeting called for that purpose) all vacancies in its membership that occur between Annual Meetings, including the offices of President, Vice President, Clerk, Treasurer, and at-large trustees. ARTICLE VII – DUTIES OF PARISH BOARD OFFICERS Section 7.01. The President of the Parish Board shall, in addition to any other duties prescribed in these Bylaws, preside at all Annual and Special Meetings of the Church and all Parish Board meetings, shall be a voting member ex officio of all committees of the Church except the Nominating Committee, and shall work jointly with the chair of the Committee on Ministry to conduct the annual performance review of the Senior Minister. Section 7.02. The Vice President shall, in addition to any other duties prescribed by the Parish Board, substitute for the President of the Parish Board in the President’s absence. Section 7.03. The Clerk shall, in addition to any other duties prescribed in these Bylaws, keep the minutes of Annual and Special Meetings of the Church and meetings of the Parish Board. Section 7.04. The Treasurer shall have custody of all operating funds of the Church. The Treasurer shall disburse operating funds under the direction and to the satisfaction of the Parish Board; shall keep a complete account of the finances of the Church on books (including electronic books maintained in standard financial software), which shall remain the property of the Church, and which shall be open for inspection at any time by any member of the Parish Board; shall render a financial statement at the Annual Meeting of the Church; and shall perform such other treasury functions as assigned by the Parish Board. The Treasurer shall be a voting member ex officio of the Finance Committee. ARTICLE VIII – COMMITTEES Section 8.01. The Church shall have various standing committees to oversee the programmatic and administrative functions of the Church. The Church’s standing committees shall include a Nominating Committee, a Finance Committee, and a Committee on Ministry, as well as such other committees as may be established from time to time by the Parish Board. Except as otherwise provided for in these Bylaws, the number, duties, size, and membership of the Church’s standing committees shall be determined by the Parish Board. The members of the Nominating Committee, Finance Committee, and Committee on Ministry shall be elected at the Annual Meeting. The Parish Board, after consulting with the Nominating Committee, shall have power to fill (but only until the next Annual Meeting) all vacancies on the Nominating Committee, Finance Committee, and Committee on Ministry. Section 8.02. Except where specified otherwise in these Bylaws, the Nominating Committee, the Finance Committee, and the Committee on Ministry shall each act by majority vote of the Committee's voting members present and voting at the Committee’s meetings where a quorum exists at the time of the vote. A quorum shall exist if more than half of the Committee's members (not counting ex officio members) are present in person, by telephone, or via the internet or other electronic communication technology, and provided that the meeting setup allows for everyone to hear one another and to speak. Section 8.03. Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee shall consist of six members who shall each serve for staggered terms of up to three years. No member who has served for three consecutive years shall again be elected to the Nominating Committee until the expiration of at least one intervening year, and no member may be a candidate for any other elected office before the expiration of the member’s term on the Nominating Committee. In addition to such other duties as may be assigned to it by the Parish Board, the Nominating Committee shall be responsible for nominating, and submitting for election at the Annual Meeting, a slate of candidates for the open positions on the Parish Board, Finance Committee, Nominating Committee, and Committee on Ministry, as described in Section 5.05. Section 8.04. Finance Committee. The Finance Committee shall consist of a minimum of four, and a maximum of eight, elected members, with the exact number of members established from time to time by the Parish Board. Members of the Finance Committee shall serve staggered terms of up to three years, with the specific terms for individual members determined by the Nominating Committee in order to achieve a reasonable balance of staggered terms. No member who has served for six consecutive years shall again be elected to the Finance Committee until the expiration of at least one intervening year. The President and Treasurer shall serve as voting ex officio members on the Finance Committee, but they shall not count toward a quorum. In addition to such duties as may be assigned to it by the Parish Board, the Finance Committee shall (a) assess the financial well-being of the Church, (b) advise the Parish Board on matters relating to the generation of revenue, the expenditure of monies, and the investment of funds, and (c) appoint members of the Investment Fund Management Committee and oversee the Investment Guidelines as provided in Article X. The Finance Committee shall report to the Members at the Annual Meeting and at such other times as the Committee deems necessary. Section 8.05. Committee on Ministry. The Committee on Ministry shall consist of six to nine members who shall each serve for staggered terms of up to three years, with the exact number of members established from time to time by the Parish Board. No member who has served for three consecutive years shall again be elected to the Committee on Ministry until the expiration of at least one intervening year. In addition to such other duties as may be assigned to it by the Parish Board, the Committee on Ministry shall engage with the congregation, both in groups and individually, to solicit feedback about the Church’s ministries and congregational experience. The Committee on Ministry shall report its findings at least annually to the Parish Board and the Senior Minister, and shall provide a report at the Annual Meeting. The chair of the Committee on Ministry shall work jointly with the Parish Board President to conduct the annual performance review of the Senior Minister. Section 8.06. Ad hoc committees may be authorized by the Parish Board. The makeup of each ad hoc committee, its purpose, and its longevity shall be determined by the Parish Board. ARTICLE IX – SENIOR MINISTER AND STAFF Section 9.01. The staff of the Church shall be composed of the Senior Minister and such other ministers and employees as may be authorized by the Parish Board. Section 9.02. The Senior Minister shall be in fellowship with the Unitarian Universalist Association and shall be called by ballot of the Members of the Church present in a Special Meeting called for that purpose. A vote of a two-thirds majority of the Members present and voting shall constitute approval. The Senior Minister shall have freedom of the pulpit, but the Senior Minister’s compensation and conditions of employment (other than its duration) shall be determined by the Parish Board. Section 9.03. Subject to any provision to the contrary in the authorized contract between the Senior Minister and the Church, the employment of the Senior Minister by the Church may be terminated by either party’s giving not less than three months’ written notice, the Church acting in such regard through the Parish Board upon the mandate of a majority vote of the Members present and voting at a Special Meeting of the Church. The Parish Board may call such a Special Meeting only upon a vote of at least two-thirds of the entire voting membership of the Parish Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 9.03, if so requested by the Senior Minister, the Parish Board shall have the authority to negotiate a resignation of the Senior Minister. Section 9.04. In the event of a vacancy in the position of the Senior Minister, a Search Committee shall be established as an ad hoc committee, in accordance with these Bylaws, for the purpose of identifying, screening, and bringing to the Church for consideration a candidate for the position of Senior Minister. Section 9.05. The Parish Board shall set the compensation and conditions of employment of other employees of the Church. ARTICLE X – INVESTMENT FUNDS Section 10.01. The Church shall have a separate investment fund (the “Fund”) consisting of bequests, memorial gifts, and gifts specifically designated for the Fund. The purpose of the Fund shall be to assure the long-range financial health of the Church, to help the Church manage and survive financial emergencies, and to fund capital needs and special projects that further the mission of the Church. The Fund shall be governed by the Investment Fund Management Committee, appointed by the Finance Committee, which shall be responsible for the investment of, and distributions from, the Fund, in accordance with Investment Guidelines established by the Finance Committee. The Investment Guidelines shall, among other provisions, require the Investment Fund Management Committee to make periodic reports about the Fund to the Finance Committee as well as make a report at the Annual Meeting. Section 10.02. The Investment Fund Management Committee is authorized and empowered, acting through its Chair, to hold, sell, exchange, rent, lease, transfer, convert, invest, reinvest, and in all other respects manage and control the assets of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Guidelines and subject to any restrictions placed on gifts and bequests when they are given to the Church (the “Restrictions”). The Investment Fund Management Committee shall act in its sole judgment and discretion as it deems wise and prudent, and without further approvals, for any proposed investment or distribution that is consistent with the Investment Guidelines and the Restrictions. Section 10.03. Any proposed investment or distribution that is not consistent with the Investment Guidelines shall be transacted only upon approval of either (a) a two-thirds majority vote of the members present and voting at a meeting of the Finance Committee, and a two-thirds majority vote of the members present and voting at a meeting of the Parish Board, or (b) a majority vote of the Members present and voting at the Annual Meeting or at a Special Meeting called for that purpose. Any investment or distribution to be made under the preceding sentence must still comply with the Restrictions. The Finance Committee shall make such changes as necessary to the Investment Guidelines to accurately reflect any votes taken under this Section 10.03. Section 10.04. In addition to any changes to the Investment Guidelines made under Section 10.03, the Finance Committee may periodically adjust the Investment Guidelines upon a majority vote. Following such approval, the Finance Committee shall promptly notify the Parish Board President of the proposed changes to the Investment Guidelines, and such new Investment Guidelines shall automatically take effect within 60 days of said notice to the Parish Board President unless such changes are explicitly rejected by a majority vote of the Parish Board. ARTICLE XI – INDEMNIFICATION The Church shall indemnify any person who is or was a Trustee or Officer of the Parish Board, or others as determined by the Parish Board, against any liability asserted against such person and incurred in the scope of that person’s duties or functions within the Church to the maximum extent allowable by law, provided the person acted in good faith and did not engage in an act or omission that is intentional, is willfully or wantonly negligent, or is done with conscious indifference to or reckless disregard for the safety of others. The provisions of this article shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which such persons may be entitled under any agreement, insurance policy, vote of Members, or otherwise. ARTICLE XII – RULES The rules contained in the most recent edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Revised shall govern the Church in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these Bylaws or special rules of order of the Church. ARTICLE XIII – DISSOLUTION Section 13.01. At a Special Meeting called for the purpose, and by a two-thirds majority vote of all the Members listed on the Membership Roll (counting those absent as well as those present), the Church may vote its dissolution. Section 13.02. If the Members vote to dissolve the Church pursuant to Section 13.01, there shall be a second vote to direct that the property of the Church be assigned to one or more religious or charitable organizations that have under the Internal Revenue Code the exemption status then enjoyed by the Church as a religious or charitable organization; provided, however, that nothing in this sentence shall be deemed to impair a contrary limitation of title validly imposed by a donor to the Church. This second vote shall be by a majority vote of the Members present and voting at either (a) the same meeting as the vote to dissolve the Church, or (b) a subsequent Special Meeting called for the purpose. ARTICLE XIV – AMENDMENT Amendments to these Bylaws may be made by a two-thirds majority of the Members present and voting at the Annual Meeting or any Special Meeting of the Church, provided that the proposed amendment shall have been fully set forth in the call for and in the notice of such Meeting.

Caring Connection provides short-term assistance and support for people in our church community during times of crisis. Caring Connection The Caring Connection provides short-term assistance and support for people in our church community during times of crisis. Caring Connection The Caring Connection provides short-term assistance and support for people in our church community during times of crisis. We foster enriching bonds, both old and new through this out-reach. The support we provide includes meals, visits, calls, cards, transportation and help with funeral and memorial service collations. If you, or someone you know, would like assistance, please emails pastoralcare@uubelmont.org We welcome volunteers to help provide these services as well. Please contact us if you are interested in joining the Caring Crew. Submissions to Candles of Joys and Concerns If you have had a life event, concern or celebration you may submit an announcement for inclusion in our recorded Candles of Joy and Concern. Email your Candle to Sam Foster , Membership and Outreach Manager. Limit your statement to one or two sentences. No home addresses, personal phone numbers or e-mail addresses. If you'd like to share your Candle online, visit the Candles Submission Page here

Friday Night Stand-Out Against ICE and For Democracy February 6 · 5:00 PM · Offsite Join us to protest ICE actions and to defend the Constitution and Democracy, every Friday evening from 5:00 pm-6:00 pm, in front of the church. Bring your own signs and your voice.

Eighth graders have the opportunity to participate in Our Whole Lives (OWL) a progressive, comprehensive sexuality education program, framed around sexual health, justice & inclusion, self-worth, and responsibility. 8th & 9th Grade OWL Register Today! Our Whole Lives for Grades 8 and 9 is offered every year starting in January, running through June. In order for a youth to participate, parents or caregivers must attend a required parent orientation and sign a permission form. Classes take place every Sunday evening, except holidays, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. Registration for the OWL cohort for Spring 2025 is full. Please contact Assistant Minister Martha Durkee-Neuman to be placed on the waitlist. 18 Sessions Sunday Evenings: January - June, 2026 4:30 - 6:30pm No class during vacation weeks Back to OWL main Seventh or eighth graders have the opportunity to participate in Our Whole Lives (OWL) a progressive, comprehensive sexuality education program, framed around sexual health, justice & inclusion, self-worth, and responsibility. (9th graders are also welcome if they were unable to take the course in 8th grade). It is designed to help participants gain the knowledge, values, and skills to lead sexually healthy, responsible lives. Topics include: Sexuality Values Anatomy Puberty Concerns Body Image Gender Identity Gender Expression, Gender Roles, Gender Stereotypes Sexual Orientation Healthy Relationships & Relationship Skills Enthusiastic Agreement (Consent) Sexuality in relation to Technology gy Consent Social Media & Internet Pornography Bullying and Bystander Responsibilities (in relation to sexuality/relationships) Lovemaking/Sexual Activity & Redefining Abstinence Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Options for Unintended Pregnancies Contraception Sexual Decision Making

A progressive, welcoming UU church in Belmont, MA offering worship, music, and lifelong learning for all ages. Inclusive, justice-seeking, and community-driven. Your First Visit Welcome to The First Church in Belmont, Unitarian Universalist We’re so glad you’re here. Whether you're just beginning or deconstructing your spiritual journey, or simply searching for a new church home, you are warmly invited to explore our vibrant, justice-seeking, and multigenerational community. What to Expect on Sunday During the church year (mid September - mid June) our Sunday worship services take place at 9:00 am and 11:00 am, with programs and activities for people of all ages. Services last about an hour and include music, reflection, readings, and a homily or sermon rooted in Unitarian Universalist values . After each service, we invite you to join us for coffee, conversation, and connection in the Upper Gathering Hall just outside the Sanctuary. We have several Sundays throughout the church year where we offer only one service at 10:30 am in an effort to bring our entire community together. These include our four outdoor services held on the Town Green, the Major Music Service, our Partner Church service and a few more, so be sure to check our calendar . Every Sunday during the summer (mid June - mid September) we host community-based lay-led services at 10:00 am only in the Parish Hall. Come As You Are There’s no dress code—some people wear jeans, some wear their Sunday best. You’ll be welcome however you arrive. Our historic building is wheelchair accessible. As a Welcoming Congregation , we are committed to offering a safe and affirming space for members the 2LGBTQIA+ community, and we strive to create an inclusive environment for all. Bringing Children? Children are always welcome, and there are many Sundays where multigenerational worship is the Religious Exploration offering for that week . On other weeks we offer age-based classes during the service for children and youth ages birth-eighth grade. Nursery care is available year-round for our youngest visitors. Learn more about our Children's Religious Exploration program and our Sunday evening Youth Group for high school aged youth. Music and Community Music is central to the life of First Church. Each service includes performances by our talented musicians, choirs, and instrumentalists. You’ll also find opportunities to participate in community groups, classes, and events throughout the week. Finding Us We’re located at 404 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA. Our church has a parking lot, along with free street parking nearby and easy access by public transportation. Get detailed directions and parking info here . When You’re Ready You don’t need to sign up or RSVP to attend a service—just come, and keep an eye out for our Welcome Table. If you’d like to learn more or meet with a minister or member of our welcome team, let us know by filling out our Visitor Form . We’d love to say hello. Questions? We’re here to help. Email us at office@uubelmont.org or call (617) 484-1054. We look forward to getting to know you.

Book Group April 22 · 7:30 PM · Parlor The book group meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm. It's a hybrid meeting and all are invited, even if you haven't finished, or have started, reading the book. Questions? Email Christine O'Neill at bookgroup@uubelmont.org

FellowshipOne is our Church Directory, Groups Hub, and more. With a FellowshipOne account, you can look up contact information for church members and friends, update your own information without having to call the office, find church groups that share your interests, manage your privacy settings. Learn more now. Frequently Asked Questions About FellowshipOne Back To Giving Jump To: What is Fellowship One? How do I create a Fellowship One account? Where is the link that takes me to Fellowship One? I have created an account and logged in, but can’t see my current information? How do I update my profile and contact information? I don’t see the Church Directory on the Home screen? How do I join the online Church Directory? Who can see my information in the online Church Directory? How do I set my privacy settings? What are Groups? How do I upload a picture to my profile? Will I receive email from Fellowship One? Why do you need my birth date? Will my information be given to any third parties? What can I do in Fellowship One using my mobile device? How is First Church planning to use Fellowship One in the future? Who should I contact if I have any additional questions? 1. What is Fellowship One? Fellowship One is the tool we use to manage and communicate with our congregation, keep track of membership status, and allow individual congregants to view and update their own contact information. 2. How do I create a Fellowship One account? Go to https://uubelmont.infellowship.com/UserLogin/New Enter your First name, Last name, email address and a password Click Create an Account Fellowship One will send you an activation email from no-reply@infellowship.com Click the link in the email received from Fellowship One to activate your email address and finish your registration 3. Where is the link that takes me to Fellowship One? Right here! https://uubelmont.infellowship.com/ 4. I have created an account and logged in, but can’t see my current information? If you are unable to see your information it may be that the information you entered at sign up doesn’t quite match what we have for you on file. That’s OK – it just means we need to manually validate your account. (This is a security feature.) Please allow 72 hours for your account to be validated. If it has not been done by that time, please send an email and a member from the database committee will be in touch. 5. How do I update my profile and contact information? Log in to your Fellowship One account. From the Home page, click Update Profile. On the right, under Actions, click “Update your profile”. Fill in or change your contact information. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click “Save changes”. 6. I don’t see the Church Directory on the Home screen? To see the online Church Directory, you have to agree to appear in the online Church Directory. Go to Privacy Settings. Scroll to the bottom and check the box that says “Include me in the church directory” Click Save privacy settings Now you should see a “Church Directory” link on your Home screen. 7. How do I join the online Church Directory? Thanks for asking! The more people that opt into the online Church Directory, the greater benefit to all of us at First Church. It’s easy – Log in to your Fellowship One account. Select the “Home” options in the top menu selections. Select “Privacy Settings”. Scroll to the bottom and check the box that says “Include me in the church directory” Click Save privacy settings Now you should see a “Church Directory” link on your Home screen. 8. Who can see my information in the online Church Directory? To see the online Church Directory, a person must have a validated First Church Fellowship One account and have checked the privacy box that includes them in the online Church Directory as well. So only members and friends of our congregation, who have a validated Fellowship One account, and have also agreed to appear in the online Church Directory, can see you in the online Church Directory. Furthermore, you also control how much of your information displays in the online Church Directory. See How do I set my privacy settings? 9. How do I set my privacy settings? Log in to your Fellowship One account. Select the “Home” options in the top menu selections. Select “Privacy Settings”. Use the sliders to control how much information people in the church will see about you. Please note that “Everyone” means “Other church members who also have a validated Fellowship One account”. It doesn’t mean “everyone in the world on the Internet”. We hope you will opt into the online Church Directory by clicking “Include me in the church directory”. To see other people in the online Church Directory you have to opt in too. Click “Save privacy settings” at the bottom of the screen. 10. What are Groups? A Group is what Fellowship One calls any collection of people that come together at the church on a regular basis. At First Church, each of our committees, governing bodies, small group ministries, and ongoing adult programs is a Group. Groups have leaders and members. Group leaders and members can see who belongs to their group. Group leaders and members can send e-mail to everyone in the group or a subset of the group. Group leaders can add and invite people to the group, keeping the group roster up-to-date without relying on the church office. As an individual you can search for groups that are of interest to you and make requests to join those groups. Use “Find a Group” and follow the instructions to search for a group and contact the leader. You should receive a response shortly. If you are having trouble finding a particular group, choose -any- in search categories and scroll through the list. Are you a Group Leader? Learn how to use Fellowship One for your group . 11. How do I upload a picture to my profile? Adding a photo helps us all get to know each other more easily. Log in to your Fellowship One account. Select “Update Profile” Under the Actions on the the right, select “Update Your Profile” Find your name in the upper left corner of the page. To the left of your First Name is a photo or default picture. Click change. Browse your computer for the picture you would like to upload (pictures cannot exceed 1mb) Select the photo to add. At the bottom of the screen select “Save changes”. (Your picture will not display in Fellowship One until you save changes.) 12. Will I receive email from Fellowship One? Our church staff, group leaders and group members may use Fellowship One to send church-related emails to you You will not receive promotional email from Fellowship One and Fellowship One will not share your email address with a third party (i.e. a party outside of our church or Fellowship One). When church staff and leaders send email from Fellowship One, your email address is hidden from others who are also receiving the email. This is a nice feature which helps protect the privacy of your email address. Emails from Fellowship One come from Fellowshiponemail@activenetwork.com . Add this email address to your contact list to reduce the risk of these emails going to your Spam or Junk folder. 13. Why do you need my birth date? There are a few reasons: Fellowship-One uses it as an identifier. It helps to distinguish between people with the same name and address. You will be asked for your birthday if you forget your username and password. It is used as a security precaution to protect your account. Knowing your life stage helps us make sure you get information that is helpful to you. Certain events are adult only, so birth date prevents children from registering Only children 13 and older are permitted to create a Fellowship One Account. 14. Will my information be given to any third parties? Your information is held securely by the Fellowship One system. Neither Fellowship One nor First Church Belmont will share your information with a third party. 15. What can I do in Fellowship One using my mobile device? You can update your profile, change your privacy settings and login/password, view the church directory, manage your groups including send e-mails, and find a new group. 16. How is First Church planning to use Fellowship One in the future? We are just getting started! In the future we hope to be able to use Fellowship One to enable online event and program registration and even online payments. 17. Who should I contact if I have any additional questions? Please send an email and someone from the church membership database committee will be happy to answer questions or offer assistance. Back To Giving >> 1. 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 11 10 8 12 13 14 15 16 17