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A Charlie Brown Christmas Concert and Family Holiday Party December 6 · 1:30 PM · Parish Hall The Heather Pierson Trio brings the full “A Charlie Brown Christmas” album to life — alongside other Guaraldi gems and holiday favorites. Afterwards: stay for a festive holiday party with food, crafts, and fun for all ages. All proceeds support the Maher Family Toy Drive, benefiting families spending the holidays at Boston Children’s Hospital. Tickets are $25, $10 for children.

FCB Green Monthly Meetings April 28 · 6:00 PM · Online Join with FCB Green for our monthly Zoom meetings to address the climate crisis through our own practices and political action.

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

The FCB Legacy of Slavery Project: Update, Q&A Session, and Reception November 23 · 12:30 PM · Sanctuary Join us to learn about the progress of the FCB Legacy of Slavery Project and what comes next. We will be unveiling a temporary display honoring the enslaved workers on the Atkins’ Soledad Plantation, which includes the names uncovered thus far, photos, and information about their lives.

SoUUper Lunch April 22 · 11:00 AM · Kitchen Come Join us for SoUUper Lunch Every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread, dessert and great conversations. No reservations required!

Always Changing, Always the Same March 29 · 8:00 AM · Sanctuary Come celebrate the resilience of water, of rivers ever changing, and ever the same, of oceans vast and moving. As we face the changes in our own lives, water can teach us resilience, grace and flow. 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 Candle dedication: In memory of Ellen Eagle and Eli Rapaport by Margaret Eagle

Book Group May 27 · 6:30 PM · Parlor The book group meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm. It's a hybrid meeting and all are invited, even if you haven't finished, or have started, reading the book. Questions? Email Christine O'Neill at bookgroup@uubelmont.org

SoUUper Lunch May 20 · 11:00 AM · Kitchen Come Join us for SoUUper Lunch Every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread, dessert and great conversations. No reservations required!

The First Church in Belmont, MA is a welcoming Unitarian Universalist congregation offering worship, music and lifelong learning opportunities. Members reserving space or adding events to the church calendar for church-related purposes should use the Event Submission and Room Request Form . Members seeking to rent space for personal use should follow the steps below. Rentals Thank you for your interest in renting space at The First Church in Belmont, Unitarian Universalist Step 1: Please begin by checking the church calendar below to see if your preferred time and space is available. Step 2: Once you've confirmed availability, complete our Rentals Request form . Rental Rate Categories: Church Member Use: For members of record of The First Church in Belmont, UU who wish to rent the space for private events with family or friends (e.g. weddings, parties, memorials). These events must not involve ticket sales, fundraising, income generation, or be affiliated with any organization (non-profit or for-profit). Non-Profit Use: Non-profits must provide a valid 501(c)(3) tax ID number when reserving space. Standard Rate: Applies to all other rentals. General Information: Spaces are rented by the hour. Include time for setup, cleanup, and room reset. All spaces are wheelchair accessible. Rentals must comply with the church's tax-exempt status (example: no political campaign activity). Custodial services are typically required for all events and will be invoiced separately. Please contact the Space Use Coordinator for details. Concerts, performances, and fundraisers involving music must be approved by the Director of Music. Include full details in your request. For full space details, rates, rental policies and more visit: Space Details & Rates Food, Alcohol, and Miscellaneous Permits Audio/Visual Equipment Parking and Accessibility Building Space Use Calendar

3rd Saturday Film Discussion Group March 21 · 6:30 PM · Online Join us to discuss of Israelism, a 2024 documentary, March 21, 7:30 to 9 pm, on Zoom. For Zoom link, contact saturdayfilm@uubelmont.org.

The First Church in Belmont, MA is a welcoming Unitarian Universalist congregation offering worship, music and lifelong learning opportunities. Our Staff Reverend Chris Jablonski Senior Minister (he/him) cjablonski@uubelmont.org Alex Andrews Johnson Welcoming Coordinator (she/they) aandrews@uubelmont.org Raeann Mason Communications Director & Space Use Coordinator (she/they) rmason@uubelmont.org Ian Garvie Director of Music (he/him) igarvie@uubelmont.org Elliott Barnhill Youth & Religious Education Coordinator (he/him) youthprogram@uubelmont.org , ebarnhill@uubelmont.org Tracey Summerhayes Congregational Administrator (she/her) office@uubelmont.org Reverend Martha Durkee-Neuman Assistant Minister for Lifespan Faith Formation (she/her) mdneuman@uubelmont.org Luis Carrion Church Sexton (he/him) Our Board Bruce Kozuma President Laura Caputo Trustee at Large John Howe Trustee at Large Donna Ruvolo Trustee at Large Roger Gallagher Treasurer Gabby Garschina-Bobrow Trustee at Large Sara Oaklander Trustee at Large Laurie Graham Ex-Officio President Peter Whitmer Clerk Eleanor Hobbs Trustee at Large Heather Quay Trustee at Large

The First Church in Belmont, MA is a welcoming Unitarian Universalist congregation offering worship, music and lifelong learning opportunities. View Full Calendar Multiple Dates 3rd Friday Film Discussion Group Sat, Feb 21 Zoom Watch the movie on your own and join us to discuss on the third Saturday of the month, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. Contact Richard Waring at saturdayfilm@uubelmont.org for the Zoom link. Learn more Multiple Dates Drop-In Meditation Wed, Feb 25 Library All are welcome to join us for a weekly drop-in meditation on Wednesdays from 11:00 am to 11:50 am. Sessions include both walking and sitting meditation. SoUUper Lunch to follow at 12:00 pm for those interested. For questions or more information, email Eleanor at meditationgroup@uubelmont.org Learn more Multiple Dates Living With Health Challenges Mon, Mar 02 Zoom Join us on the first Mondays of the month, November 3–May 4, 5:30 pm–7:00 pm, for a monthly support group exploring health challenges, sharing experiences, and building understanding. Facilitators: Debbie Dobbins and Rick Hawkins. Register by October 19: livingwithhealthchallenges@uubelmont.org Learn more Multiple Dates First Church History Group Thu, Mar 05 Zoom 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. Learn more Multiple Dates UU Belmont Alliance Thu, Mar 12 Zoom Join the longest-standing group at First Church, which has been meeting continuously for over a century. We gather on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11:00 am via Zoom for engaging discussions on a wonderful array of topics. For more information, contact Miriam Baker at miriambaker426@gmail.com. Learn more Multiple Dates Small Group Writing & Sharing Tue, Apr 21 Zoom Join us on the third Tuesday of each month, from 7:30–9:00 pm on Zoom, for a small group writing and sharing circle that nurtures reflection, creativity, and connection. Learn more View Full Calendar