Writing Memoir Workshop February 8 · 4:00 PM · Online Writing Memoir Workshop with Martha Spaulding, Sundays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 4-5:30 pm, Online, contact martha.spaulding@gmail.com

13: The Musical performance November 22 · 7:00 PM · Parish Hall Evan Goldman’s move from New York City to small-town Indiana turns his world upside down as he navigates friendships, popularity, and growing up. Funny, heartfelt, and full of energy, 13 is a story every teen can relate to. Showtimes are November 20–23. Questions? Email YouthMusic@uubelmont.org.

“Thank You, Jesus, I Would Happily Love My Enemies, But Have You Met These Guys?” Rev. Chris December 7 · 11:00 AM · Sanctuary In this moment, few of Jesus’s teachings feel more challenging than the call to love our enemies. Together, we’ll explore similar teachings in the Buddhist tradition, and if we can find even one more major tradition that echoes this wisdom, we’ll commit to trying it out together. Music featuring Casey Hannan on organ, and the FCB Senior Choir. Livestream here. Gathering Music Casey Hannan, organ Welcome and Announcements Board Member Prelude Casey Hannan, organ 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 #357 , “Bright Morning Stars” Story “Lovingkindness Meditation” by Rev Martha Durkee-Neuman Anthem “Surgamus, Festinemus!” (”Arise, rejoice!”), by Marc-Antoine Charpentier Arise, rejoice! Hasten unto Bethlehem. There we shall offer praise to God, born in the form of a sinner. Why then do you linger, oh shepherds? Arise, rejoice! Reflection Margaret Eagle Words of Offering This month we share the plate with Friends of Caritas Cubana Offertory “Some Children See Him,” arr. Richard Curzi 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 #225 , “O Come O Come Emmanuel” Sermon “Loving Our Enemies” by Rev. Chris Jablonski Closing Hymn #226 , “People Look East” Extinguishing the Flame Postlude

UUUM Community Conversations: "Culture as Resistance" February 19 · 6:00 PM · Online Using music, storytelling, movement, and visual art, we'll explore how culture functions as a form of survival. Go to uuum.org/upcoming-events for Zoom info

This Great Gift of Ours—An Outdoor Youth-Led Service May 3 · 10:30 AM · Town Green Join us for the first outdoor service of the year on the town green, planned and led by members of our Youth Group. We invite you to come and support their leadership in worship. This will be a multigenerational service, and children are invited to stay. Childcare will be provided for children age 6 and younger. Gathering Music Welcome and Announcements – Alexandra Lipp and Olivia Gates Prelude - Forever Young, by Bob Dylan Chalice Lighting — Lucas Lattimore Life is a gift, for which we are grateful. We gather in community to celebrate The glories and the mysteries of this great gift. Opening Words - Lee Sisson Gathering Hymn - #118 This Little Light of Mine Story - Ben/Hazel Jablonski Anthem - Blowin’ in the Wind, by Bob Dylan Senior Reflection - Lila Abruzzi Words of Offering - Alexandra Lipp and Olivia Gates Offertory - Bridge Over Troubled Water, by Paul Simon 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. Senior Reflection - Ben/Hazel Jablonski Candles - Alexandra Lipp and Olivia Gates Prayer - Cecily Goho Hymn - Stand By Me, by Ben E. King (do we need lyrics in the OOS for this @Ian ?) Homily - Harry Sasser Bridging Ceremony — Rev Martha Durkee-Neuman Closing Hymn- #1028 The Fire of Commitment Extinguishing the Flame - Lucas Lattimore Postlude - In My Life, by John Lennon and Paul McCartney Flower Dedication

Belmont UU Alliance: A Journey to Désfalva, our Partner Church in Transylvania January 8 · 11:00 AM · Online Please join us on Zoom for a presentation by the Partner Church Committee about their recent trip to Desfalva, January 8, 11:00 AM, on Zoom. Please contact Kathy Lind at belmontuualliance@uubelmont.org for the link.

MLK Community Breakfast (BRC) January 19 · 9:30 AM · Offsite Please join the Human Rights Commission and Belmont Against Racism to celebrate Dr. King's legacy with a delicious breakfast spread at Belmont High School. This year's keynote speaker is Dr. Sophia Boyer. Her work offers essential models for supporting communities through socially responsive, human-centered practices that foster environments where collaboration is energizing, purposeful, and deeply fulfilling. All are welcome, but an RSVP is required, so please be sure to reserve your spot in advance. from BRC: Please join the Human Rights Commission and Belmont Against Racism to celebrate Dr. King's legacy. Come join us for Belmont's Annual MLK Community Breakfast at Belmont High School on January 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a delicious breakfast spread. Let's come together as a community to honor his vision of equality and justice for all. Don't miss out on this inspiring event! This year's keynote speaker is Dr. Sophia Boyer . Her work offers essential models for supporting communities through socially responsive, human-centered practices that foster environments where collaboration is energizing, purposeful, and deeply fulfilling. All are welcome, but an RSVP is required, so please be sure to reserve your spot in advance.

Second Friday Concerts: Melissa Ferrick June 11 · 7:30 PM · Upper Hall Join us for an evening with Melissa Ferrick, the genre- and gender-defying songwriter whose trailblazing career has helped create space for generations of queer artists. A prolific musician, producer, professor, and longtime advocate for artists, Ferrick brings 30 years of raw, vulnerable, and boundary-pushing music to the stage. Get your tickets today.

Friday Night Stand-Out Against ICE and For Democracy February 13 · 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.

“Grounded: Staying on Course During Turbulent Times” January 11 · 11:00 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 will be happening, departing after the story. Childcare will be provided. Gathering Music Welcome and Announcements – Board Member Chorale Prelude, “Herr Jesu Christ, Dich Zu Uns Wend,” BWV 601, by J.S. Bach 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 #170 We Are a Gentle Angry People Story — Rev Chris Anthem “ Dona Nobis Pacem,” by Luigi Cherubini; Senior Choir Reading “The Demon of Unrest” by Erik Larson Words of Offering Offertory Being Alive, from Company by Stephen Sondheim 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 - Rev. Chris Prayer - Rev. Chris Hymn #1020 Woyaya Sermon “Grounded: Staying on Course During Turbulent Times” by Rev. Mary Margaret Earl Closing Song #168 One More Step Extinguishing the Flame Postlude Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 49, No. 6 — Josef Rheinberger

Musical Performance No. 1, Cast A November 19 · 5:30 PM · Parish Hall Opening night of The Wizard of Oz! Presented by the Children's Choirs

FCB Sangha April 20 · 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