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Annual Meeting June 7 · 11:30 AM · Parish Hall Please plan to join us at the Annual Meeting to elect new officers, approve the budget, hear current year updates from committees, learn more about what is to come, and give thanks to staff, FCB members, and friends for all the many gifts and contributions shared. Questions? Email Bruce Kozuma at president@uubelmont.org .

“How Might UUs Experience Transcendence?” with Margaret Eagle and David Deese July 12 · 10:00 AM · Parish Hall As UUs we are not bound by a particular creed or doctrine. Nevertheless, it is argued that no human life can be fully experienced if it suppresses the longing for an ultimate source of meaning. We will look to Emerson, Rebecca Parker and other sources for inspiration. Childcare will be provided from 9:30 - 11:30 am.

SoUUper Lunch May 27 · 12:00 PM · Kitchen Come Join us for SoUUper Lunch Every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread, dessert and great conversations. No reservations required!

We Shall Not Be Moved January 18 · 11:00 AM · Sanctuary Rev. Martha Durkee-Neuman reminds us there are many ways to practice resistance, and one of them is a holy stubbornness and the use of our sacred “NO!” Children may depart after the story for the all-ages Children's Chapel. Childcare will be provided for our youngest in the nursery. Gathering Music Welcome and Announcements – Board Member Prelude Prelude in A-flat Major BWV 886, by J.S. Bach. Chalice Lighting Rev. Chris Jablonski 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 #100 , “I’ve Got Peace Like a River” Story Rev. Chris Jablonski Anthem “ Workin’ for the Dawn of Peace,: by Ron Jeffers, Senior Choir Words of Offering This month, we share the plate with Transylvania Partner Church Offertory “ Canción Con Todos,” by Mercedes Sosa; Camila Parias, soprano I go for a walk through the southern cosmic belt Grounded in the greenest region of wind and light I feel when walking all the skin of America on my skin And a river runs in my blood that releases its flow in my voice Sun of high Peru, Bolivia's face, tin and loneliness A green Brazil, Chile's kiss of copper and mineral I climb from the south to the center of America and total Deep root of a scream destined to grow and explode. All the voices all, All hands all, All the blood can be a song in the wind Sing with me, sing American brother, Release your hope like a cry in your voice... 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 Rev. Chris Jablonski Hymn #155 , “Circle Round for Freedom’ Sermon Rev. Martha Durkee-Neuman Closing Song “ We Shall Not Be Moved” Extinguishing the Flame Postlude Fugue, BWV 886, by J.S. Bach

“Sound Faith and a Becoming Zeal” with Louise Smith-Erb June 28 · 10:00 AM · Parish Hall Come celebrate the power of testimony in our Unitarian and Universalist traditions. How has this faith changed you? What faithful zeal do you bring out into the world?

Wigilia Dinner: A Polish Christmas Eve Dinner December 11 · 6:30 PM · Upper Hall Come Celebrate Polish Christmas Eve - A plant Based Wigilia! Dinner will be held on Thursday, December 11 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in the Upper gathering hall. Space is limited and registration for the event will take place in November.

“Grounded: Staying on Course During Turbulent Times” January 11 · 9:00 AM · Sanctuary “Grounded: Staying on Course During Turbulent Times” Rev. Mary Margaret Earl from the UU Urban Ministry will explore navigating the overwhelming noise and news without losing sight of our work for justice. RE Classes happening, departing after the story, childcare will be provided. Gathering Music Ian Garvie, piano Welcome and Announcements – Board Member Prelude Ian Garvie, piano 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 #1 - May Nothing Evil Cross This Door Story — Rev Chris Anthem “ Bridge over Troubled Water”, by Paul Simon Reading “The Demon of Unrest” by Erik Larson Words of Offering Offertory “Angel In Pieces” - by Don White & Jon Svetkey 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 - Chris Prayer - Chris Hymn #170 We Are a Gentle Angry People Sermon “Grounded: Staying on Course During Turbulent Times” by Rev. Mary Margaret Earl Closing Song #168 One More Step Extinguishing the Flame Postlude - “Some Kind of Kindness” - by Jon Svetkey

SoUUper Lunch March 25 · 12:00 PM · Kitchen Come Join us for SoUUper Lunch Every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread, dessert and great conversations. No reservations required!

Joy As Resistance February 8 · 11:00 AM · Sanctuary Practicing joy is not auxiliary to our movement for resistance, it is fundamental. Join Rev Martha for a multigenerational service focusing on experiencing and practicing joy. Childcare will be available for our littles ones. Gathering Music Welcome and Announcements – Board Member Prelude Prelude in G Major Op. 37, No. 2, by Felix Mendelssohn; Casey Hannan, organ Chalice Lighting — kid (recruited day of so no need to list in OOS) 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 — Joy in the Morning (lyrics in insert) Embodied Practice — Rev Martha Anthem — Go out with Joy, by Hank Beebe - Senior Choir Joyful Interlude — Cabrie Flamang Reflection — Katie Sasser Words of Offering — Rev Chris Offertory - What a Wonderful World, by Bob Thiele 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 Martha Prayer — Rev Chris Hymn — #327 Joy Thou Goddess Joyful Interlude — Lyra Andrews Homily — Rev Martha Communion of Delight — Rev Martha Closing Song — This Joy (lyrics in insert) Extinguishing the Flame — child (recruited day of) Postlude Trio in E-flat Major, by Josef Rheinberger; Casey Hannan, organ OOS Insert: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JFXpM75Blb16WFzAznKYd4s6Du2vUopVhtYpecaKVpg/edit?tab=t.0 Sanctuary Flowers- In memory of Egon Racz's Name Day February 3, by Bruce Kozuma

Small Group Writing & Sharing December 15 · 7:30 PM · Online Join us on the first and 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.

Community Conversations: Connecting Across Generations March 19 · 5:00 PM · Online Join the UUUM in a conversation focusing on the power of intergenerational connection. By highlighting mentorship, oral history, and shared learning, the dialogue bridges elders’ lived experience with younger voices shaping Roxbury’s future. Speakers will reflect on how memory, guidance, and accountability move across generations and strengthen community continuity. for Zoom link go to uuum.org.