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

Drop-In Meditation December 30 · 11:00 AM · Library Join us for a weekly drop-in meditation on Wednesdays from 11:00–11:50 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 meditation@uubelmont.org.

Bingo, Pizza, and Prizes January 9 · 5:30 PM · Kitchen Bring your family and friends for a fun night in the Parish Hall at First Church. Register in advance so we can ensure we have enough food. Come for the games, pizza, and the chance to win some amazing prizes. January 9, 2026 from 5:30-7:00 PM

Drop In Meditation February 11 · 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.

FCB Sangha June 8 · 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

Rooted in Love, Growing Together: Stewardship Drive Kick Off February 1 · 11:00 AM · Sanctuary We are needed, now more than ever. Our message of love and justice, our community of connection and care are needed, now more than ever. Come celebrate and commit again to this path of resistance and joy! Gathering Music - ” Minuetto Allegro and Trio,” from Wind Quintet op. 56 no. 3, by Franz Danzi Welcome and Announcements – Board Member Prelude -” Minuetto Allegro,” from Wind Quintet op. 56 no. 2, by Franz Danzi Chalice Lighting — Rev Chris 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 - #119 , Once to Every Soul and Nation Story — Rev. Martha Anthem - Leave No Song Unsung, by Linda Spevacek Avery, arr. Ian Garvie; sung by the Senior Choir Reflections — Marion Westgate and Louise Bray Words of Offering — Rev Chris Offertory - “I’m Here,” from The Color Purple, by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray Laura Couch, alto 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 — Rev Chris Prayer — Rev Chris Hymn - 108, My Life Flows On Sermon — “Rooted In Love, Growing Together” Rev Chris Closing Hymn: - 114, Forward Through the Ages Extinguishing the Flame — Rev Chris Postlude - “Minuetto Allegro,” from Wind Quintet op. 56 no. 1, by Franz Danzi Musicians Wei Zhao, flute Lisa Putukian, oboe Margo McGowan, clarinet Laura Reyes, bassoon Jeff Stewart, horn

Belmont UU Alliance: Out of the Garden With John Howe March 12 · 11:00 AM · Online Please join us for “Out of the Garden,” an engaging presentation by our church historian, John Howe. He will explore the history of the Boston Public Garden, with special attention to the statuary during a pivotal 50-year period in Boston’s history.Join us on Zoom, Thursday, March 12, 11:00 am-12:30 pm. For the Zoom link, please contact Kathy at belmontuualliance@uubelmont.org or fill out this registration form here.

FCB Sangha March 30 · 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

Journey to Belonging January 25 · 12:30 PM · Library Interested in getting to know our community better or exploring the path to membership at First Church? Join us in the Library on Sunday, January 25, for Journey to Belonging, a guided exploration that welcomes newcomers into Unitarian Universalism, helping them find community, understand our principles, and discover their place in a diverse, evolving, justice-oriented faith. You’ll find the full schedule below. Sunday, January 25, 12:30pm - 2:00pm Sunday, February 1, 12:30pm - 2:00pm Sunday, February 8th, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Creating a Working Definition of Reparative Justice for FCB with Dr. Sophia Boyer June 5 · 7:00 PM · Parish Hall Along with the Legacy of Slavery Project, Dr. Sophia Boyer will lead a workshop for the congregation with the goal of helping FCB to develop a framework for repair of our legacy of slavery.

SoUUper Lunch December 2 · 12:00 PM · Upper Hall Join us for lunch! SoUUper lunch is an informal gathering every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread and dessert are served and good conversation takes place. No reservations required!

SoUUper Lunch April 15 · 12:00 PM · Kitchen Come Join us for SoUUper Lunch Every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread, dessert and great conversations. No reservations required!