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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

FCB Sangha January 19 · 7:30 PM · Online 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

Earth Day Service April 19 · 8:00 AM · Sanctuary 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 Story Anthem Reflection 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 Hymn Sermon Closing Song Extinguishing the Flame Postlude Fellowship one

“The Taking Up and the Letting Go” December 28 · 10:30 AM · Sanctuary Join us for our annual tradition of setting intentions for the New Year and watching what you wish to let go of disappear in flame. This multigenerational celebration welcomes all ages, with childcare for children 5 and under. Stay afterward for coffee hour and community connection. 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 Story Anthem Reflection 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 Hymn Sermon Closing Song Extinguishing the Flame Postlude Flower Dedication Parrish Cummings Houston 1916 - 1996 Died on December 23rd, 1996 Remembered this season with love from her daughter, Parrish Dobson

What Does it Mean to Praise?: Major Music Sunday December 14 · 10:30 AM · Sanctuary Held by the amazing and uplifting music of Marc-Antoine Charpentier, we will explore the questions, what does it mean to worship and praise, as a multi-religious community? And in this volatile time, what is there for us to praise? This Major Music service will feature the incomparable Te Deum, and the rarely heard In Nativitatem D.N.J.C, H. 414 by Charpentier. The Senior Choir and soloists will be joined by a professional Baroque orchestra, playing period instruments. Link to OOS: 1rONUhTS-XnHLzMii6M6kRYWQBlY1HU9p9VZKE0ADOIc Entrance Music Casey Hannan, organ Processional Hymn “People Look East” Chalice Lighting & Welcome Rev. Martha Durkee-Neuman Life is a gift, for which we are grateful. We gather in community to celebrate the glories and the mysteries of this great gift. Opening Prayer Teach Us To Look For You, Rev. Chris Orchestral Prelude “Offerte, H. 514,” by Marc-Antoine Charpentier Reading “Love Abundant,” by Alicia R. Forde , read by Rev. Martha Durkee-Neuman Major Music Part 1 “In Nativitatem Dominum Canticum,” by Marc-Antoine Charpentier Homily “ What Does It Mean to Praise?” Major Music Part 2 “Te Deum,” by Marc-Antoine Charpentier Extinguishing the Chalice Benediction Closing Hymn “ Angels We Have Heard on High,” Brainstorming - A time and place to praise Rilke - the poet praised, or whatever the title is Try to praise the mutilated world, by Adam Zagajewski Why do UUs still call it worship? What does it mean to praise and worship in a multi-religious faith? Music is a universal language, so the praise can be separated from the text Maybe elevate a few of the positive stories and things we have in the world to praise

Children’s Choir Service April 26 · 8:00 AM · Sanctuary 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 Story Anthem Reflection 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 Hymn Sermon Closing Song Extinguishing the Flame Postlude Fellowship one Sanctuary Flowers- In memory of Martha Racz's birthday 04/29 by Bruce Kozuma

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Youth Group: Musical Candy Fundraiser November 22 · 7:00 PM · Upper Hall

The Welcome Table: A Monthly Drop-In Spaghetti Dinner February 2 · 5:30 PM · Kitchen Join us on the first Monday of each month for a drop-in family-style spaghetti dinner. This will be a time to share food and connect with others at your own pace. All are welcome, including newcomers and guests. Contact Rev. Martha with any questions at mdneuman@uubelmont.org

< Back Sunday Morning Childcare Provider Reports to: Assistant Minister for Lifespan Faith Formation Type: Part Time Location: On Site Hours: 4 hours on Sunday Salary: $22.50 per hour About the Role This position provides Nursery care for infants and toddlers ages 0 – 6 years of age Sunday mornings from September through mid-June. We need two childcare providers every Sunday and can work with you for how many Sundays a month you would like to work. The adult provider is often paired with a teen provider. We work to maintain a ratio of 1:4, helpers to children. Our average attendance on a Sunday morning varies but is often from 2 to 10 children. Occasionally there may be a few older children, under special circumstances. A parent will be requested to stay if the number is higher than 8 children total. This position is supervised by the Assistant Minister of Lifespan Faith Formation. If the Assistant Minister is not on site supervision is provided by the Senior Minister. Duties consist of: Provide quality, nurturing care to infants and toddlers enrolled in the program. Communicate effectively with infants, toddlers, their parents, and other staff. Demonstrate skills to properly address developmental needs of infants and toddlers. Maintain effective working relationships with children, parents, and staff. Maintain a safe, clean, care-giving environment , practice good personal hygiene and hand washing to assure the well- being and safety of all of children in nursery care. Sign In each child as they arrive. The attendance sheet is located on the table inside the nursery. Children are also required to be signed out when exiting the nursery. If the family is new , please have them complete a Visitor Form and leave the completed form next to the sign-in, sign-out sheet. When time permits, toys and surfaces should be wiped clean and any unwanted toys discarded or given to the Assistant Minister. Please return all toys to their proper bin/shelves before exiting the nursery for the morning. Inform the Assistant Minister if there is something missing or needed for the nursery. Requirements Experience working with young children is required , and the applicant should enjoy working with children. First Aid and CPR certifications are desired for this position. If the applicant does not have this training, training will be provided. Applicants will be asked to complete a Criminal Background application (CORI) in accordance with our Safer Congregation Policy. About Us We are a thriving congregation of more than four hundred adult members and nearly a hundred children and youth. We are diverse in faith, history, and spirituality, and aligned in our desire to make a difference for good. We meet for services weekly on Sunday mornings as well as throughout the week for many programs and activities. How to Apply Please send an email of interest to Assistant Minister, Rev. Martha Durkee-Neuman, at mdneuman@uubelmont.org .

Drop In Meditation December 10 · 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.

SoUUper Lunch December 10 · 12:00 PM · Kitchen Come Join us for SoUUper Lunch Every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread, dessert and great conversations. No reservations required!