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Celebration of the Life of Jack Dennis June 8 · 2:00 PM · Sanctuary Come celebrate the life of Jack Dennis.

Second Friday Concert: James Keelaghan June 12 · 7:30 PM · Parish Hall Called “Canada’s finest songwriter” by Dave Marsh of Rolling Stone , Juno and Canadian Folk Music Award winner James Keelaghan has spent nearly four decades crafting powerful, folk-rooted songs that have made him a distinctive voice in Canada and beyond. Ten albums deep, his literate songwriting spanning historical narratives and deeply human stories has resonated with audiences around the world. Get your tickets today.

Belmont UU Alliance: To Be Announced June 11 · 11:00 AM · Online

Belmont UU Alliance: To Be Announced May 14 · 11:00 AM · Online

Annual Church Picnic June 14 · 11:30 AM · Town Green Join us on June 14 for our end-of-year celebration with burgers, hot dogs, salads, and a raffle! Sign up to help or to tell us what terrific salad you are sharing! Cost is $10/adult, $5/child, $30 max per family, payable at the picnic. Contact Michael at fellowship@uubelmont.org for more information. Recurring annual event info here

Listening Circles April 26 · 12:30 PM · Library The Committee on Ministry is offering four opportunities for congregants to share feedback on church life, set apart by topic. These will take place after church on February 8, March 8, March 29, and April 26. The sessions will last one hour. The topics are, respectively, Caring, Communication, Children’s Religious Exploration, and Adult Religious Education. The conversations will be reflected in our report at the Annual Meeting. For more information, contact Eleanor Sugarman at committeeonministry@uubelmont.org.

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!

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

Elder Housing Exploration March 29 · 12:30 PM · Parish Hall This second session will focus on lessons learned from some in our community who have already made a housing transition. The session will be facilitated by Karen Wasserman, LICSW, and director of Your Elder Experts. Email Nicole Griffin at adult.programs@uubelmont.org with any questions. Part 1: Elder Housing Exploration

Listening Circles March 29 · 12:30 PM · Parlor The Committee on Ministry is offering two more opportunities for congregants to share feedback on church life, set apart by topic. The next meetings will take place on March 29 and April 26 and will last one hour. The topics are, respectively, Children’s Religious Exploration and Adult Religious Education. The conversations will be reflected in our report at the Annual Meeting. For more information, contact Eleanor Sugarman at committeeonministry@uubelmont.org .

Youth Group Boda Borg Field Trip March 29 · 12:00 PM · Parlor High school students (9th-12th grades) are invited to join us for a special field trip to Boda Borg. We leave from church at 12:00 pm for a social justice training with UU Mass Action, and then have fun at Boda Borg! Food provided. We meet every Sunday, for more information, email Elliott at youthprogram@uubelmont.org .

Always Changing, Always the Same March 29 · 11:00 AM · Sanctuary 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. Trailmix will provide music for the 9:00 am Unplugged and Connected service. All Ages Children’s Chapel RE Program will be offered for all children during worship, departing after the story. Childcare will be provided. Gathering Music - Ian Garvie, piano Welcome and Announcements – Board Member Prelude - “Air” from Water Music, by G.F. Handel 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 #1046 , Shall We Gather At the River Story - Rev. Martha Durkee-Neuman Anthem - “Shenandoah” a traditional American folk song, arr. by Donald Moore Reflection - Leslie Talmadge Words of Offering Offertory - “Deep River” arr. Harry T. Burleigh; Chuck Claus, baritone 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 - Community Care Team Prayer - Rev. Chris Hymn - As I Went Down in the River to Pray Sermon - “Always Changing, Always the Same” Rev. Chris Closing Song - #183 “The Wind of Change Forever Blown” Extinguishing the Flame Choral Benediction- Postlude - “Hornpipe” from Water Music , by G.F. Handel Sanctuary Candle dedication: In memory of Ellen Eagle and Eli Rapaport by Margaret Eagle