Friday Night Stand-Out Against ICE and For Democracy June 19 · 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.

Belmont UU Alliance: A Review of Religious Education and Family Ministries at First Church May 14 · 11:00 AM · Online Join Assistant Minister Martha Durkee-Neuman to talk about how the year of Religious Education and Family Ministries at First Church in Belmont has gone and what is in store for next year. Rev Martha will explore values of faith formation, what a lifespan learning program means, and how we all contribute to creating this program together.

Drop-In Meditation December 2 · 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.

FCB Sangha May 18 · 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

SoUUper Lunch November 18 · 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!

Lynn Anderson Memorial April 4 · 10:00 AM You are all invited to a celebration of Lynn Anderson’s life, followed by a reception.

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SoUUper Lunch December 3 · 12:00 PM · Kitchen Come Join us for SoUUper Lunch Every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread, dessert and great conversations. No reservations required!

Head, Heart, and Courage November 15 · 9:00 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 Flower Dedication

Kids Play Group February 22 · 1:00 PM · Parish Hall This is a play group and meet up group for children and their families.

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“Liberating History” Rev. Chris November 23 · 11:00 AM · Sanctuary Featuring the return of Estefanía Núñez Villamandos and her amazing band! This service will celebrate and dig into the work of our Legacy of Slavery Project Group, speaking aloud the names of enslaved people who helped make our community possible. We will explore the path of liberation and truth telling, grounding hope in history. Gathering Music - “Mambo Influenciado” by Chucho Valdés Welcome and Announcements Board Member Prelude “La Carcajada” by Ignacio Cervantes 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 #1028 , “The Fire of Commitment” Story -“Creation of the World,” from Legends of Santeria, by Migene González-Wippler; lead by Rev. Martha Durkee-Neuman Anthem - “Chan Chan” by Compay Segundo Reflection Karen Brennan, Member of the Legacy of Slavery Project Words of Offering - Rev. Chris Jablonski This month we share the plate with Grow Clinic at Boston Medical Center Offertory - “Tú mi Desengaño” by Pablo Milanés 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. Reading of the Names: Luis Hinojosa Puerta, Dánel Sánchez Tarragó, Osnielvys Mieres Valdés, and Leonardo Peñate Navarro Prayer - Rev. Chris Jablonski Hymn - #1015 , “I Know I Can” Sermon - “Liberating History” Rev. Chris Jablonski Closing Hymn- #1035 , “Freedom Is Coming” Extinguishing the Flame - Rev. Chris Jablonski Postlude - “Carnaval en Guaguancó” by Miguelito Núñez Band Members Estefanía Núñez Villamandos - piano and vocals Abner Cabrera – bass Ceferino Vergara – congas