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FCB Sangha March 2 · 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

Drop-In Meditation November 11 · 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.

The Indestructible Within Us March 8 · 9:00 AM · Sanctuary Pema Chodren tells us, “Only to the extent that we expose ourselves over and over to annihilation can that which is indestructible be found within us.” We will celebrate this indestructible, and the path of discovering it, together. RE classes are happening during both services, childcare will be provided. Music for this version of our Unplugged and Connected 9:00 am service will be provided by Ian Garvie and Jeff Isen. Gathering Music Welcome and Announcements – Board Member Prelude - “She Lays it on the Line” by Ronee Blakley 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 #15 , “The Lone Wild Bird” Story Rev. Chris Anthem “ If You’re Going Through Hell” by Rodney Atkins Reflection Margaret Eagle Words of Offering Offertory “ The River” by Garth Brooks, 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 Hymn #191 I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free Sermon “The Indestructible Within Us” Rev Chris Closing Song #1015 I Know I Can Extinguishing the Flame Postlude - “Every Storm Runs Out of Rain” by Gary Allan Flower Dedication Today’s sanctuary flowers are given by Martha Spaulding. “In memory of Martha Courant, 1956-2025, whose 70th birthday would have been March 5.” For @Tracey Summerhayes : Speaker: Rev. Chris Jablonski Time: 9:00 & 11:00 am Type: Age-based RE Classes Series: Series: Embodying Resilience Description: Pema Chödrön writes, “Only to the extent that we expose ourselves over and over to annihilation can that which is indestructible be found within us.” Join us as we explore and celebrate that indestructible center together. Age-based Religious Exploration classes will be offered during both services, and childcare is available. At 9:00 am, our Unplugged and Connected service will feature music by Ian Garvie and Jeff Isen. At 11:00 am, the Senior Choir will sing, offering a preview of next week’s Major Music service, Mozart’s Mass in C Minor . Image: (can also download the first page from here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHCWe1AEKs/D5s1d2giOp-2ZQVOAhOCGg/edit?utm_content=DAHCWe1AEKs&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton ) Button words: 11:00 am Livestream Livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/AJXnj5-LmOE?feature=share

Joy As Resistance February 8 · 9:00 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 - Ian Garvie, piano Welcome and Announcements – Board Member Prelude Sarabande, by Arcangello Corelli 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 (in the insert) Embodied Practice — Rev Martha Anthem - Jim Wooster Joyful Interlude — Ottavio Parent 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 — #30 Over My Head Joyful Interlude — Adelaide Riegle Homily — Rev Martha Communion of Delight — Rev Martha Closing Song — This Joy That I Have (in the insert) Extinguishing the Flame — child (recruited day of) Postlude - Jim Wooster OOS Insert: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JFXpM75Blb16WFzAznKYd4s6Du2vUopVhtYpecaKVpg/edit?tab=t.0 Sanctuary Flowers- In memory of Egon Racz's Name Day Februray 3rd by Bruce Kozuma

Head, Heart, and Courage November 15 · 11:00 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

The Welcome Table: A Monthly Drop-In Spaghetti Dinner March 2 · 5:30 PM · Kitchen Join us on the first Monday of each month for a drop-in family-style spaghetti dinner. This will be a time to share food and connect with others at your own pace. All are welcome, including newcomers and guests. Contact Rev. Martha with any questions at mdneuman@uubelmont.org

Belmont UU Alliance: Creativity and Innovation With Ranganath Nayak February 12 · 11:00 AM · Online Please join us for an exciting program presented by Ranganath Nayak, who has been a student of creativity and innovation for over 40 years! Thursday, February 12th, 11:00 AM on Zoom. Please contact Kathy Lind at belmontuualliance@uubelmont.org or fill out this registration form here.

Drop-In Meditation November 4 · 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.

Rest As Resistance February 15 · 9:00 AM · Sanctuary As we work tirelessly for liberation and love, it is crucial that we also rest, and this is sometimes hard. We will celebrate the importance of keeping ourselves fresh for the long struggle and holy work before us. Worship is multigenerational and childcare will be provided. Music for this Unplugged and Connected service will be provided by Trailmix, featuring Jane Minasian, Bayard Klimasmith, and Matt Mayerchak. Gathering Music: Instrumental Welcome and Announcements – Board Member Prelude: I am Weary Let me Rest - Pete Roberts 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 - #1009 Meditation on Breathing Story - Rev. Lauren Smith Anthem - Slow Down by Jane Minasian Reflection - Ran Courant Morgan Words of Offering Offertory “ Brokedown Palace” — Grateful Dead 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 Hymn - #162 Gonna Lay Down My Sword and Shield Sermon “Rest As Resistance” Rev. Chris Hymn - #83 Winds Be Still Closing Song - Sooner or Later—Eliza Gilkyson Extinguishing the Flame Postlude - It'll Shine When it Shines- by The Ozark Mountain Daredevils

SoUUper Lunch May 20 · 12:00 PM · Kitchen Come Join us for SoUUper Lunch Every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread, dessert and great conversations. No reservations required!

2026 Women's Retreat at First Church February 20 · 7:00 PM · Parish Hall The 2026 Women’s Retreat will take place February 20–21, beginning Friday from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm and continuing Saturday from 8:30 am–5:00 pm. Centered on Gratitude in Our Lives , the retreat includes conversation, crafts, storytelling, and guided meditation. The cost is $85 and includes wine and cheese Friday evening and breakfast and lunch on Saturday; participants are asked to bring a meaningful object for an activity and a book for the book swap. Register here . At this retreat, we will explore the role of gratitude in our lives, more important than ever in these tumultuous times. Through conversation, crafts, storytelling, and guided meditation, women from First Church will develop ways of embracing and expressing gratitude.