Celebration of Life: Martha Hicks -Courant December 19 · 3:00 PM · Sanctuary Please join us for a celebration of Martha’s life at the church on Friday, December 19, at 3:00 pm in the Sanctuary. This template is for CoL’s that will be shared on the church’s website calendar. If this is a rental, please use the CoL Rental Template on the Untitled Charge Fee Yes/No Notes Staff Musician fee ($350) yes Ian Additional Musicians/Vocalists ($250 each) yes Karen Burciaga Danilo Bonina Rebecca Shaw Sarah Freiburg all these were major music musicians so we have their info Custodial Fees ($50/hour) yes Minister fee ($500) no Room Fee: Sanctuary no Room Fee: Parish Hall no Livestream fee $250 yes Catering? they’ve organized we need to make sure they handled the permit Total

Friday Night Stand-Out Against ICE and For Democracy June 26 · 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.

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Second Friday Concert: Carrie Newcomer March 13 · 7:30 PM · Parish Hall Join us for an evening with Carrie Newcomer—songwriter, recording artist, and what the Boston Globe calls a “prairie mystic,” praised by Rolling Stone for asking “all the right questions.” With 19 nationally released albums, an Emmy-winning PBS special, and collaborations that bridge spirituality and social change, Carrie’s songs invite reflection, connection, and hope. Get your tickets today.

FCB Sangha June 15 · 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

FCB Legacy of Slavery Project: Reparations Workshop Series with Dr. Sophia Boyer December 13 · 12:00 PM · Parish Hall Defining Reparations at First Church: The 2nd in a Series of Four FCB Community Workshops with Dr. Sophia Boyer

The Welcome Table: A Monthly Drop-In Spaghetti Dinner March 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

Elder Housing Exploration March 29 · 12:30 PM · Parish Hall This second session will focus on lessons learned from some in our community who have already made a housing transition. The session will be facilitated by Karen Wasserman, LICSW, and director of Your Elder Experts. Email Nicole Griffin at adult.programs@uubelmont.org with any questions. Part 1: Elder Housing Exploration

CityReach Overnight Program February 27 · 5:00 PM · Offsite

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.

Book Group October 28 · 7:30 PM · Online Please join the book group for a discussion each month, generally on the 4th Wednesday from 7:30- 9 PM online. 4th Wednesday of the month-August 26, Sept. 23, Oct. 28, Dec. 2, Dec. 30, Jan. 27, Feb. 24, March 24, April 28 and May 26, July 28 All from 7:30 to 9PM. all online. The June 23 meeting will be in person in the upper gathering hall and be a pot luck dinner, from 6:30-9 PM The titles so far are: August: Travels with Charley: In Search of America, John Steinbeck September: Long Island, Colm Toibin