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Make a difference through the UU Urban Ministry: A Conversation with Robert Jones January 11 · 12:30 PM · Library Join us for a lively info session and lunch with Robert Jones, the Urban Ministry’s volunteer coordinator, to learn more about how you can get involved, on Sunday, January 11 at 12:30pm. in the Library. For more info email Gladys at gladys.unger@gmail.com

Garden Group February 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!

Youth Group: Youth-led Service Prep April 26 · 5:30 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 .

Drop In Meditation January 14 · 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.

Explore rental rates and space details for The First Church in Belmont, Unitarian Universalsit, including accessible venues for weddings, concerts, meetings, memorials and more. Hourly rates and A/V info included. Descriptions, Capacities and Pricing Tours are available by appointment. Click here to watch a short video tour of the Lower Hall entrance, Sanctuary, Parish Hall, and Kitchen. Rental rates are subject to change without notice. Church Staff Service Fees These services are billed separately and coordinated through the church office: Custodial services: $50/hour Staff musician for wedding or memorial service: $350 Staff musician for wedding and rehearsal: $450 Additional musicians/vocalists: $250 each Upper Floor Spaces Sanctuary Seats 192 Standard rate: $150/hr Non-profit rate: $75/hr Member rate: $50/hr Piano rental (with Music Director approval): $100 No food or drinks allowed No air conditioning Parlor Seats 22 Standard rate: $25/hr Non-profit rate: $15/hr Member rate: $10/hr Parish Hall (includes use of Kitchen) Seats 220 (rows); approx. 125 (banquet) Standard rate: $250/hr Non-profit rate: $125/hr Member rate (personal events): $100/hr No charge for memorial receptions by members, but custodial fees apply Unavailable mid-Oct–Thanksgiving due to the children’s musical Stage use must be pre-approved by the Director of Music A/V Amenities: Two wireless handheld microphones, speakers with auxiliary input, overhead projector and screen (compatible with DVD, flash drive, or laptop), open guest WiFi network Piano rental (with Music Director approval): $100 Note: Church staff can demonstrate A/V use but cannot provide tech support for setup, streaming, or recording. Kitchen Capacity: 14 Standard rate: $75/hr Non-profit rate: $50/hr Member rate: $25/hr Lower Level Spaces Library Seats 30 (rows), with video screen Standard rate: $50/hr Non-profit rate: $25/hr Member rate: $10/hr Double Classrooms Seats 20 (classroom style) Standard rate: $40/hr Non-profit rate: $25/hr Member rate: $15/hr Single Classrooms Seats 10–15 (classroom style) Standard rate: $25/hr Non-profit rate: $15/hr Member rate: $10/hr Conference Room Seats 10 Standard rate: $25/hr Non-profit rate: $15/hr Member rate: $10/hr

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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

Drop In Meditation December 17 · 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.

Choosing Hope November 30 · 9:00 AM · Sanctuary Michelle Collins says, “Hope is not a certainty but rather a choice. When the world offers you despair, choose possibility. When cynicism seems reasonable, choose engagement. May our hope be grounded in love and expressed through action. And may we return here to find courage to choose again.” Join us for an exploration of Choosing Hope. During the 9:00 am service, Trailmix will be providing the music. Children’s Chapel All Ages-RE will be offered during both services to explore hope. Children will depart, after the story. Choosing Hope November 30, 2025 9:00 AM Gathering Music “ Amazing Grace,” performed by Trailmix; instrumental Welcome and Announcements Board Member Prelude “ Hold On,” Mary Ross Greet Your Neighbor Michael Griffin Chalice Lighting Michael Griffin 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 Song #118 , “This Little Light of Mine” Story "Frederick,” by Leo Lionni; Gabrielle Garschina-Bobrow, Anthem ”Take Hope for a Ride,” by Bayard Klimasmith Reflection Richard Waring Words of Offering Richard Waring Offertory “ Happy Children,” Lori McKenna 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. Chris Hymn #107 , “There’s a River” Reflection Michael Griffin Closing Hymn #95 There is More Love Somewhere Extinguishing the Flame Gabrielle Garschina-Bobrow Postlude ”Something to Love,” Jason Isbell

History Group March 5 · 9:00 AM · Online Join us on the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 pm for ongoing discussions about First Church history with Historian John Howe. For more information, contact John at history@uubelmont.org .

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

Listening Circles April 26 · 11:30 AM · Library 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.