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Choosing Hope November 30 · 11:00 AM · Sanctuary Michelle Collins says, “hope is not a certainty but rather a choice. When the world offers you despair, choose possibility. When cynicism seems reasonable, choose engagement. May our hope be grounded in love and expressed through action. And may we return here to find courage to choose again.” Join us for an exploration of Choosing Hope. During the 9:00 am service, Trailmix will be providing the music. Children’s Chapel All Ages-RE will be offered during both services to explore hope. Children will depart, after the story. Gathering Music Welcome and Announcements Board Member Prelude Greet Your Neighbor Michael Griffin Chalice Lighting Michael Griffin 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 Song #95 , “There is More Love Somewhere” Story "Frederick,” by Leo Lionni; Gabrielle Garschina-Bobrow Anthem ” Yamaya Asesu,” a traditional Cuban Folk song, arr. Brian Tate; Senior Choir Reflection Richard Waring Words of Offering Richard Waring Offertory Doxology From All That Dwell Candles of Celebration and Concern Prayer – Rev. Chris Hymn #107 , “There’s a River” Reflection Michael Griffin Closing Hymn #118 , “This Little Light of Mine” Extinguishing the Flame Gabrielle Garschina-Bobrow Postlude

Christmas Eve Service December 24 · 11:00 PM · Sanctuary All are welcome to join us this Christmas Eve for a warm, tradition-filled service. Together we’ll share beloved carols, candlelight, and the timeless Christmas story. All are welcome to settle into the beauty, wonder, and quiet joy of the night. Services begin at 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, and 11:00 pm.

Friday Night Stand-Out Against ICE and For Democracy February 27 · 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.

Celebration of Life: Laura Glassman Please join us this Sunday, January 11, at 3:00 pm to celebrate the life of Laura Glassman. There will be a reception to follow. We look forward to seeing many of you there.

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UU Urban Ministry Neighborhood Tour May 3 · 12:00 PM · Offsite Join for trip to UU Urban Ministry in Boston and a youth-led tour of the neighborhood. Questions? Email Priscilla at socialaction@uubelmont.org.

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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