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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!

Spiritual Renewal Through Poetry January 11 · 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.

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Children EOY(?) Concert May 9 · 2:00 PM · Parish Hall

Our congregation's mission to act on our values of promoting justice, peace, and inclusion. To this end, we invite you to learn about and contribute to our social action initiateves in Greater Boston and beyond. TakeAction The Social Action Committee’s mission is to lead our congregation to act on our values of promoting justice, peace, and inclusion. To this end, we invite you to learn about and contribute to our current priorities. Please consider attending one of our monthly meetings via Zoom on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Consider choosing one of our priorities to commit to. We welcome your participation!! To attend a meeting or to learn more, please contact SAC for more information. Social Action Committee The Social Action Committee’s mission is to lead our congregation to act on our values of promoting justice, peace, and inclusion. To this end, we invite you to learn about and contribute to our current priorities. Please consider attending one of our monthly meetings or choosing one of our priorities to commit to. We welcome your participation!! To attend a meeting or to learn more, please contact SAC for more information. Contact SAC FCB Green FCB Green is a sub-committee of the Social Action Committee, and is committed to climate justice. By joining FCB’s Climate Action group you will receive a monthly email with notices about opportunities to participate in events and actions responding to the climate crisis! Read More Legacy of Slavery Project This project explores First Church’s historical ties to slavery through the Atkins family’s 19th-century gifts. By studying how other institutions have addressed similar histories, we aim to learn, reflect, share insights with our community, and consider meaningful next steps. Read More Refugee & Migrant Support We are committed to welcoming refugees and immigrants with compassion and care. We partner with the RIAC and other local groups to provide direct support, raising funds, collecting essential items, and volunteering to help newcomers build safe, stable lives in Massachusetts. More Info Coming Soon UU The Vote UU the Vote is a bold initiative created by the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Side With Love team, providing UUs a thoughtfully crafted “plug-and-play” opportunity to bring our democratic values to life in the crucial struggle to build a genuine multiracial democracy. UU the Vote engages people in voter registration, issue education, get-out-the-vote drives, voter protection, state leadership development, and more. Read More Belmont Serves Belmont Serves is an annual interfaith day of service where community members of all ages join together to care for local parks, collect food, and give back to Belmont. Belmont Religious Council 2LGBTQIA+ Welcoming Congregation As a UUA-recognized Welcoming Congregation, we fully include and affirm 2LGBTQIA+ people in all aspects of church life. We celebrate diversity, advocate for justice, and commit to ongoing learning and inclusion. Read More Upcoming Justice Events Multiple Dates Mon, Feb 23 FCB Green Monthly Meeting / Zoom Learn more Feb 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Zoom Join with FCB Green for our monthly Zoom meetings to address the climate crisis through our own practices and political action. Share Multiple Dates Wed, Mar 11 11th Hour Calling / Outdoors Learn more Mar 11, 2026, 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM Outdoors, 404 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, USA 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 to demand climate solutions. Signs provided, or bring your own! Questions? Email socialaction@uubelmont.org Share 40ftE resources Social Action Blog January Climate Crisis Responders Newsletter Check out four ways to take meaningful action for our climate this January. Jan 7 The Social Action Holiday Gift Fair: Results and Appreciation We are happy to report that this year's Social Action Holiday Gift Fair raised over $11,000 for 20 charitable causes (including our own social action efforts)! And, in addition to the funds raised, shoppers and vendors alike let us know how much they look forward to and enjoy the fair each year. Some of our vendors shared their appreciation with enthusiastic comments ranging from "wonderful atmosphere" to "well organized" and "I love the fair!" All of this is thanks to so man Jan 1 Thrift a Gift! This year’s Holiday Fair (Sunday, December 7) will feature a ‘Thrift a Gift’ table, among many other wonderful vendors. We’ll be taking YOUR DONATIONS for the table during the month of November. Think about things you can imagine giving or receiving (proudly!) as a gift, such as smallish household goods in great condition, unique art/sculpture pieces, beautiful holiday ornaments and decorations, jewelry, nice votives/candles, etc. This is NOT the rummage sale (we only have on Oct 30, 2025

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!

FCB Sangha February 2 · 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