Christmas Eve Service December 24 · 2:00 PM · Sanctuary All are welcome to join us this Christmas Eve for a warm, tradition-filled service. Together we’ll share beloved carols, candlelight, and the timeless Christmas story. All are welcome to settle into the beauty, wonder, and quiet joy of the night. Services begin at 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, and 11:00 pm.

Garden Group March 5 · 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!

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.

“Artificial Intelligence & Authentic Wisdom” with Matt Meyer August 23 · 10:00 AM · Parish Hall The robots are coming! What does AI reflect back to us about the meaning of being human? And what spiritual tools do we need to be ready for big changes ahead? Special guest, Matt Meyer, will offer a service of song and story as we reflect on the rise of robots and the meaning of humanity.

Spiritual Renewal Through Poetry January 25 · 2:00 PM · Parlor Robert Frost once defined a poem as “a momentary stay against confusion.” Good poems can help us see ourselves and our lives more clearly, trigger moments of epiphany, and cut through the confusion of life to what truly matters. They grapple with some of the most basic spiritual questions: How can we lead a meaningful life? How can we make sense of loss and joy? How can we connect on a deeper level with ourselves and others? In this small group we will read and discuss poems that deal with spiritual issues in the broadest sense of the term.

The First Church in Belmont, MA is a welcoming Unitarian Universalist congregation offering worship, music and lifelong learning opportunities. Our Staff Reverend Chris Jablonski Senior Minister (he/him) cjablonski@uubelmont.org Alex Andrews Johnson Welcoming Coordinator (she/they) aandrews@uubelmont.org Raeann Mason Communications & Space Use Coordinator (she/they) rmason@uubelmont.org Ian Garvie Director of Music (he/him) igarvie@uubelmont.org Elliott Barnhill Youth & Religious Education Coordinator (he/him) youthprogram@uubelmont.org , ebarnhill@uubelmont.org Tracey Summerhayes Director of Operations (she/her) office@uubelmont.org Reverend Martha Durkee-Neuman Assistant Minister for Lifespan Faith Formation (she/her) mdneuman@uubelmont.org Luis Carrion Church Sexton (he/him) Our Board Parish Board Meeting Minutes Bruce Kozuma Ex-Officio President Greg Duckworth Trustee at Large Katie Sasser Trustee at Large Peter Whitmer Clerk Cary Bullock Trustee at Large Heather Quay Trustee at Large Laura Caputo Trustee at Large Roger Gallagher Treasurer Donna Ruvolo Trustee at Large John Howe Trustee at Large Nicole Griffin President Sara Oaklander Trustee at Large

Small Group Writing & Sharing May 19 · 7:30 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.

Julia Hum Memorial June 20 · 3:00 PM · Town Green Untitled

Children's Musical Preview: Pizza Party and Movie Screening September 13 · 12:30 PM · Parish Hall Any families interested in taking part in our annual children's musical should join us for a fun intro to this year's show, The Wizard of Oz!

"The Ties that Bind," A Tribute Concert to MLK Jr. January 19 · 4:00 PM · Offsite "The Ties that Bind" is a very unique, very moving concert, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It will be held at the Roxbury campus of the UUUM, 10 Putnam St. Space is limited so please RSVP at the UUUM website UUUM.org. For car pooling email gladys.unger@gmail.com

Partner Church Goulash Lunch Rescheduled! February 1 · 12:00 PM · Parish Hall The celebration of our partnership church continues as we do a makeup of last week's snowed-out goulash lunch. Right after service at 12:00 pm, on Sunday February 1, we're skipping coffee hour and moving to the Parish Hall for a community goulash lunch! The celebration of our partnership church continues as we do a makeup of last week's snowed-out goulash lunch. Right after 12:00 pm service on Sunday February 1, we're skipping coffee hour and moving to the Parish Hall for a community goulash lunch! Goulash options are meat, vegetarian and vegan and there is pasta with butter for less adventurous folks. Join us and learn stories of how our church members enjoyed goulash in Transylvania made by our partner church we stayed with (and other stories of this special church partnership)! Questions? Email partnerchurch@uubelmont.org .

Celebration of the Life of Jack Dennis June 8 · 2:00 PM · Sanctuary All are invited to come celebrate the life of Jack Dennis, who was a long-time member of this community. Livestream the service here. Dear First Church, It is with that complex and beautiful mixture of sadness and gratitude that we share the news that Jack Dennis, longtime member of our community has died. Jack has been a part of First Church for many decades, notably signing in the choir until his very last days here at the church. We will celebrate his life on Monday, June 8th at 2:00 with a reception to follow. You are all very much invited. So much love to you all, Chris