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Youth Group — Offsite February 1 · 12:30 PM · Offsite The FCB Youth Group welcomes all high school students (9th-12th grades) to explore their faith, identity, and role in society in a safe, welcoming space. We meet every Sunday night from 6:30-8:30 pm For more information, email Elliott at youthprogram@uubelmont.org .

Leading 19th Century Ministers and the Revolution in Unitarian Theology May 7 · 7:30 PM · Online Special Unitarian History presentation by Bill Blumberg: Introducing the Revolutionary Thought of William Ellery Channing, Ralph Waldo Emerson and Theodore Parker. Thursday, May 7 at 7:30pm (Zoom)

FCB Sangha April 13 · 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 May 6 · 12:00 PM · Kitchen Come Join us for SoUUper Lunch Every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread, dessert and great conversations. No reservations required!

Outdoor Service: New Member Sunday & Flower Communion June 7 · 10:30 AM · Town Green We will celebrate and welcome our new members and share flowers with one another. We invite you to bring a flower. Worship is multigenerational and childcare will be provided. We invite you to stay for Annual Meeting after worship! https://canva.link/3rvnayiipk5ihc8 Lyric Insert: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QXAuOMxk3z5KbBDOZ9BRji9Yj3fZvxXtVSfMUgVH15w/edit?usp=sharing Gathering Music - A collection of Irish marches and jigs: “The Eagle’s Whistle,” “Rights of Man,” “Off to California,” and “Donnybrook Fair” Welcome and Announcements – Board Member Prelude - “ Craigieburn Wood” a Scottish Air 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 #38 , “Morning Has Broken” Story - Rev. Martha Durkee-Neuman Anthem - “Hymn of Promise” an arrangement of Salley Gardens, by Mary McDonald; Senior Choir New Member Welcoming Ritual — Rev. Chris Jablonski, Rev. Martha Durkee-Neuman, and Alex Andrews Johnson Words of Offering This month, we share the plate with Belmont Against Racism Offertory - Wild Mountain Thyme, a traditional Scottish/Irish folk song arranged by Ian Garvie; Ian Garvie and Camila Parias 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. Prayer — Rev. Martha Durkee-Neuman Hymn #1068 , “Rising Green” Sermon — “The Blossom Atop The Devil’s Staircase” by Rev. Chris Jablonski Interlude - “ McNamara’s Fancy,” by Ian Garvie - During this time, all are invited to come forward and take a flower, other than the one you brought. Closing Song #121 , “We’ll Build A Land” Extinguishing the Flame Postlude - Two Irish jigs: “Banish Misfortune,” and “Maid on the Green” Guest Musicians: Karen Burciaga, fiddle Joy Grimes, fiddle Matthew Wright, guitar

The Ordination of Sophia Doescher April 19 · 3:00 PM · Parish Hall You’re warmly invited to celebrate Sophia’s ordination to the Unitarian Universalist ministry, with a sermon by the Reverend Lauren Smith. This event marks a meaningful milestone, supported by both the First Church in Belmont, where Sophia’s ministry began to take shape during her internship, and the First Parish in Cambridge, where she now serves as Assistant Minister. Members of both communities will have a special role in the ceremony, and all are welcome to join this joyful celebration, with a reception to follow. RSVP at invite.social/sophia today!

Youth Group: Sunday Service Prep April 12 · 6:30 PM · Parlor The FCB Youth Group welcomes all high school students (9th-12th grades) to explore their faith, identity, and role in society in a safe, welcoming space. We meet every Sunday night from 6:30-8:30 pm For more information, email Elliott at youthprogram@uubelmont.org .

11th Hour Calling December 11 · 10:45 AM · Town Green On the 11th hour of the 11th day of every month, we join with interfaith communities to call attention to the urgency of our climate crisis. Join us 10:45–11:15 AM for bell ringing and visible action to demand meaningful climate solutions. Signs provided, or bring your own! Questions? Email socialaction@uubelmont.org

SoUUper Lunch December 23 · 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!

FCB Green Monthly Meetings March 24 · 7:00 PM · Online Join with FCB Green for our monthly Zoom meetings to address the climate crisis through our own practices and political action.