Earth Teach Me, a Children’s Choir Service April 26 · 9:00 AM · Sanctuary Join the children’s choirs and the staff for a service reflecting on teachings from the Earth on change, transformation, grief, and beauty. Service is multigenerational and children are invited to stay and participate. Childcare will be provided. Gathering Music Welcome and Announcements – Board Member Children’s Choir Prelude - Somewhere Over the Rainbow, by Harold Arlen 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. Opening Words - Earth Teach Me, from the Ute people of North America, read by Laura Couch Gathering Hymn - #21 , For the Beauty of the Earth Reflection - Ian Garvie Children’s Choir Anthem - The Colors of the Earth, by Sarah Pirtle Reflection - Rev. Chris Words of Offering Children’s Choir Offertory - Did You Know the Earth Can Laugh, by Tom Hunter 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 Martha Hymn #396 , I Know This Rose Will Open Reflection - Rev. Martha Closing Hymn #1064 , Blue Boat Home Extinguishing the Flame Postlude - Etude in E Major, Op. 10 no. 3, by Frederic Chopin; Ian Garvie, piano Fellowship one Sanctuary Flowers- In memory of Martha Racz's birthday 04/29 by Bruce Kozuma Three reflections, Ian, Martha, and Chris. Ian - Bash Bish Falls, and how it's no longer accessible to the public. Chris - lilacs and lily of the valley Martha - children’s relationships to planet, preparing for the removal of the Beech Tree

Belmont UU Alliance: Senator Will Brownsberger's Personal Journey in Service April 9 · 11:00 AM · Online Join us to hear Senator Brownsberger share how he got into politics, some of his major milestones, and how his sense of mission has evolved. He looks forward to discussing these and any other issues of interest to the group. Please contact Kathy Lind at belmontuualliance@uubelmont.org or fill out the registration form for the Zoom link.

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Celebration Sunday March 1 · 10:30 AM · Parish Hall Join us to celebrate our Stewardship Campaign and reflect on what it means to grow together as one journeying community, planted in our values of love. There will be one service at 10:30 am, happening in the Parish Hall, where our children’s and youth choirs will lead us in music. This service will be multigenerational and children are invited to stay and participate. Childcare will be provided. Tune into the livestream here. “Celebration Sunday” March 1, 2026, 10:30 am Gathering Music - Ian Garvie, piano Welcome and Announcements – Board Member Prelude - “Minuet” by Henry Purcell; Ian Garvie, piano Chalice Lighting – Rev. Martha Durkee-Neuman 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 Hymn - #1000 , “Morning Has Come” Covenant statement — Rev. Martha Durkee-Neuman We come together again in loving friendship, seeking deeper truth and higher purpose, drawn by the Spirit of Life that sustains and connects us. Introduction - Rev. Chris Jablonski Junior Choir - “The Tree Song” by Ken Medema Stewardship Reflection - Laura Miyakawa Junior Choir - “God Bless the Grass” by Malvina Reynolds Reflection - Rev. Martha Durkee-Neuman Youth Choir - “Take Time” by Ann MacDonald Diers Reflection - Rev Chris Jablonski Words of Offering - Rev. Chris Jablonski Offertory - “The Circles of Our Lives” by David L Brunner; Youth Choir 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. Reflection - Ian Garvie Processional of Fruits — Ian Garvie Hymn #1028 , “The Fire of Commitment” Closing Blessing - Rev. Chris Jablonski Postlude - “Cebell” by Henry Purcell; Ian Garvie, piano

Book Group October 28 · 7:30 PM · Online Please join the book group for a discussion each month, generally on the 4th Wednesday from 7:30- 9 PM online. 4th Wednesday of the month-August 26, Sept. 23, Oct. 28, Dec. 2, Dec. 30, Jan. 27, Feb. 24, March 24, April 28 and May 26, July 28 All from 7:30 to 9PM. all online. The June 23 meeting will be in person in the upper gathering hall and be a pot luck dinner, from 6:30-9 PM The titles so far are: August: Travels with Charley: In Search of America, John Steinbeck September: Long Island, Colm Toibin

Drop-In Meditation December 30 · 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.

Bingo, Pizza, and Prizes January 9 · 5:30 PM · Kitchen Bring your family and friends for a fun night in the Parish Hall at First Church. Register in advance so we can ensure we have enough food. Come for the games, pizza, and the chance to win some amazing prizes. January 9, 2026 from 5:30-7:00 PM

Drop In Meditation February 11 · 10:45 AM · Library Join us for a weekly drop-in meditation on Wednesdays from 10:45–11:35 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 ethobbs@rcn.com.

FCB Sangha June 8 · 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

Rooted in Love, Growing Together: Stewardship Drive Kick Off February 1 · 11:00 AM · Sanctuary We are needed, now more than ever. Our message of love and justice, our community of connection and care are needed, now more than ever. Come celebrate and commit again to this path of resistance and joy! Gathering Music - ” Minuetto Allegro and Trio,” from Wind Quintet op. 56 no. 3, by Franz Danzi Welcome and Announcements – Board Member Prelude -” Minuetto Allegro,” from Wind Quintet op. 56 no. 2, by Franz Danzi Chalice Lighting — Rev Chris 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 - #119 , Once to Every Soul and Nation Story — Rev. Martha Anthem - Leave No Song Unsung, by Linda Spevacek Avery, arr. Ian Garvie; sung by the Senior Choir Reflections — Marion Westgate and Louise Bray Words of Offering — Rev Chris Offertory - “I’m Here,” from The Color Purple, by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray Laura Couch, alto 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 - 108, My Life Flows On Sermon — “Rooted In Love, Growing Together” Rev Chris Closing Hymn: - 114, Forward Through the Ages Extinguishing the Flame — Rev Chris Postlude - “Minuetto Allegro,” from Wind Quintet op. 56 no. 1, by Franz Danzi Musicians Wei Zhao, flute Lisa Putukian, oboe Margo McGowan, clarinet Laura Reyes, bassoon Jeff Stewart, horn

Belmont UU Alliance: Out of the Garden With John Howe March 12 · 11:00 AM · Online Please join us for “Out of the Garden,” an engaging presentation by our church historian, John Howe. He will explore the history of the Boston Public Garden, with special attention to the statuary during a pivotal 50-year period in Boston’s history.Join us on Zoom, Thursday, March 12, 11:00 am-12:30 pm. For the Zoom link, please contact Kathy at belmontuualliance@uubelmont.org or fill out this registration form here.

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