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Belmont UU Alliance: To Be Announced May 14 · 10:00 AM · Online

Worship April 12 · 10:00 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- Flowers are given by the Penny Schafer Memorial Fund to celebrate the life of beloved longtime member Penelope "Penny" Schafer (1944 - 2020).

Members interested in volunteering, giving back and finding new ways to connect are welcome to join our many volunteer committees. We look forward to your input and collaboration. FCB Committees Joining a committee is a great way to deepen your involvement with First Church in Belmont. Committees make everything we do at First Church possible. They are made up of members of the congregation and are open to anyone who would like to contribute. If you're interested in learning more please contact Lillian Anderson to get connected. Committee on Ministry To act as a feedback loop for the Senior Minister and the Parish Board on what the CoM members hear, see, or sense about the Church’s ministries and congregational experience. To provide an annual report to the Senior Minister, Parish Board, and congregation regarding the status of our community. To collaborate with the Parish Board President for the annual evaluation of the Senior Minister. Chair(s): Kathy Crawley, Vice-Chair: Jackie James committeeonministry@uubelmont.org House Committee To curate the interior spaces of the church in accordance with the First Church mission and values. Chair(s): Ian Garvie igarvie@uubelmont.org Music Committee The Music Committee is dedicated to enriching our community through various musical events and activities. We enhance our programming by overseeing ticket sales and check-in, supporting the Children’s Fall Musical, and facilitating all-around FCB efforts, including library organization and special service setup. Our members utilize their skills in event coordination, costume organizing, set construction, and hospitality to create memorable experiences for everyone involved. Chair(s): Ian Garvie, Tee Tagert, Bruce Kozuma, Jon Svetkey igarvie@uubelmont.org Stewardship Committee Organizing and implementing annual pledge drive. Finding new and creative ways to build upon First Church’s stewardship program. Chair(s): Gina Carloni, Bruce Logan gina.carloni@gmail.com , blogan@lesley.edu Communications Committee The Committee on Communications (Comm-Comm) is dedicated to serving as a key advisory body, providing strategic guidance on communication and operational priorities. The committee will actively collaborate to define upcoming goals, facilitate coordination with the Board, and mobilize volunteers for specific initiatives. Regular monthly meetings will ensure consistent progress and realignment of priorities as needed. Additionally, members will engage in one-on-one or small group discussions to address specific needs and ensure the effective execution of communication objectives on an as-needed basis. Chair(s): Raeann Mason, Tom Parent hello@uubelmont.org Lifespan RE Committee We are dedicated to nurturing the spiritual and ethical growth of children and youth from nursery through high school within our community. We create inclusive and engaging programs that reflect our principles of compassion, justice, and interconnection while fostering a sense of belonging among young people and their families. By ensuring a diverse curriculum, providing resources for family involvement, and creating safe spaces for exploration, we empower the next generation to develop their beliefs and values in a supportive environment. Additionally, we recruit and train dedicated volunteers to lead our programs with compassion and integrity without whom our programming would not be possible. Chair(s): Raeann Mason, Marthe Durkee-Neumann cre@uubelmont.org Shared Ministry Team Chair(s): Welcoming Committee The Welcoming Committee introduces newcomers to the congregation and helps them become part of the First Church community by welcoming and orienting them, helping connect them to activities of interest and people with common interests, and sharing information about the benefits of membership. It also recognizes new members formally. Chair(s): Sara Oaklander, Lillian Anderson landerson@uubelmont.org Fellowship Committee The Fellowship Committee organizes a wide range of events designed to foster connection and enjoyment for individuals and families at First Church. By offering activities that appeal to all ages and diverse interests, the committee aims to strengthen personal bonds and build a vibrant community. The goal is to host approximately one event each month during the church year, as space and resources allow. Chair(s): Tracey Summerhayes tsummerhayes@uubelmont.org Membership Database Committee The Membership Database Committee enhances access to member information through a cloud-based system. We assist users with database access, report generation, and online signups via Fellowship One. Our focus is on ensuring permission-based directory access and responding to data needs from leaders and staff. Chair(s): Lauren Crocker, Miriam Baker Social Action Committee To support current social action initiatives at First Church, including UU the Vote, Refugee/Migrant Support Group, FCB Green, Grow Clinic, and Holiday Fair. The committee helps with publicity, recruitment, and financial support, and assists with the establishment of new initiatives responding to the interests of congregants and needs that arise in our community or the wider world. Chair(s): Priscilla (Pril) Cobb socialaction@uubelmont.org Worship Committee To collaborate with the worship staff in creating and offering engaging, dynamic, meaningful, high-quality, and consistent worship for FCB. Chair(s): Rev. Chris Jablonski, Ian Garvie cjablonski@uubelmont.org , igarvie@uubelmont.org Directly Elected Governance Committees Job Descriptions of the Committees that are annually elected directly by the congregation: 1Parish Board Finance Committee 3. Committee on Ministry If you are interested in joining, contact the Nomination Committee Email Rev. Martha Durkee-Neuman to learn more about our different committees and how to get involved

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The First Church in Belmont, MA is a welcoming Unitarian Universalist congregation offering worship, music and lifelong learning opportunities. An LGBTQ Welcoming Congregation We are a Welcoming Congregation, recognized by the Unitarian Universalist Association. This means we affirm and include people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer at every level of congregational life—in worship, in program, and in social occasions—welcoming them as whole people. As a Welcoming Congregation we have pledged to: honor the lives of all people and equally affirm displays of caring and affection without regard for sexual orientation. celebrate diversity by using inclusive language and content in worship. incorporate an understanding of the experience of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer persons throughout all of our programs, including religious education. affirm and celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer issues and history. affirm marriage equality and conduct same-sex weddings. advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people, promoting justice, freedom, and equality in the larger society. We speak out when the rights and dignity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people are at stake. We recognize that there’s always something more to learn, and remain open to deepening our understanding about the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people.

Holy family service May 31 · 10:00 AM · Sanctuary

Get in touch us. Whether you have questions about our services, programs, or membership, we're here to connect with you and welcome you to our community. Contact Drop-in office hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10:00 am–1:00 pm Additional availability by appointment, Monday–Friday The office is closed for all state and federal holidays. Tel: 617-484-1054, ext. 10 404 Concord Ave. Belmont, MA 02478 office@uubelmont.org Name Email Message Submit Thanks for reaching out! Rentals Find everything you need to know about renting with First Church, from room rates and room details to availability and more. Rental Info Already know what you need? Request a rental space in the building by filling out the form below Rental Form

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.

Find A Small Group or Support Group at FCB. There are many paths from your first visit to feeling at home here at the First Church in Belmont. Find out how you can get involved in a Small Group. Small Group Ministry For more information please contact Rev. Martha Durkee-Neuman About In a large congregation like ours and during these times, it can be difficult to find ways to sink deeper into our spiritual beings as well as create stronger and more resonant roots in our community. We will be starting additional small group ministry (SGM) groups to provide the opportunity to accomplish both of these objectives. Announcements and invitations to register for new Small Group Ministries will be offered in September. How They Work SGM groups are comprised of 6 to 8 people who meet for 90 minutes once or twice each month for spiritual discussion and conversations about issues relevant to all of us as human beings. We practice deep listening—listening without judgment, listening without interruption, listening without trying to fix or advise. Each group is guided by a trained facilitator. Discussion topics come from a number of sources including ideas from group participants. Past topics include Gratitude, Forgiveness God as a Metaphor Science and Religion Belonging Prayer and Meditation Service Hope Each session starts with a brief check-in. Next, we will share our feelings about the topic using the prompts that were provided to help us organize our thoughts. As each person speaks we will listen compassionately without comment. After everyone has had the opportunity to speak without interruption we will have a more open, free flowing discussion regarding the topic and other issues raised as a result of the individual sharing. Groups also develop their own rituals and routines which may include candle lighting, readings, shared facilitation, etc. Participants are asked to commit to attending every session if at all possible. Facilitate a Small Group If you're interested in being trained as a facilitator please contact Rev. Martha Durkee-Neuman

Our youngest children, infants to age 3, receive tender loving care in a nursery environment that encourages imaginative and cooperative play. Welcome to the Nursery Our youngest children, infants to age three, receive tender loving care in an environment that encourages imaginative and cooperative play. Please remember that your young child may need some extra time each Sunday morning to feel secure before you go to the Sanctuary. Arriving early ensures children’s sense of safety. Likewise, we ask you to pick up your child directly after the service. On regular Sundays, the Nursery is open from 8:45 am to 12:15 pm.

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