Youth Group November 15 · 6:30 PM · Parlor The FCB Youth Group welcomes all high school students (9th-12th grades) to explore their faith, identity, and role in society in a safe, welcoming space. We meet every Sunday night from 6:30-8:30 pm For more information, email Elliott at youthprogram@uubelmont.org .

The Welcome Table: A Monthly Drop-In Spaghetti Dinner February 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

We Shall Not Be Moved January 18 · 9:00 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. The 9:00 am service will feature music from Jon Svetkey, Tom Maher, Jack Cavalier, and Rob Laurens. Gathering Music Ian Garvie, piano Welcome and Announcements Board Member Prelude “Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters,” by Elton John and Bernie Taupin 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 — #100 I’ve Got Peace Like a River Story — Rev Chris Anthem — “I Won’t Back Down” (Tom Petty) Words of Offering Offertory - “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding (Nick Lowe) 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 — #155 Circle Round for Freedom Sermon — Rev Martha Closing Song — We Shall Not Be Moved (include lyrics!) Extinguishing the Flame Postlude - “Land Of Hope And Dreams” (Bruce Springsteen) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ebf6jHWyal8MWmk1DZMfhcwEsclb44v5tgfHZrarMNw/edit?usp=sharing

Writing Memoir Workshop February 22 · 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

Fiber Arts Fellowship Enjoy the fun and fellowship of crafting together. If you knit, crochet, quilt, bead or dabble in other no- or low-mess crafts, please join us. Everyone is welcome and no commitment is necessary. Contact Eva Patalas at fiberarts@uubelmont.org to learn more.

Drop-In Meditation October 28 · 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.

A Charlie Brown Christmas Concert and Family Holiday Party December 6 · 1:30 PM · Parish Hall The Heather Pierson Trio brings the full “A Charlie Brown Christmas” album to life — alongside other Guaraldi gems and holiday favorites. Afterwards: stay for a festive holiday party with food, crafts, and fun for all ages. All proceeds support the Maher Family Toy Drive, benefiting families spending the holidays at Boston Children’s Hospital. Tickets are $25, $10 for children.

“The Gospel of Hydration” with Revs. Chris and Martha September 13 · 10:30 AM · Town Green Join us at our annual Water Ingathering, outdoors on the Town Green. Bring water from a meaningful place to add to our shared bowl, symbolizing the streams that flow into our beloved community. Children are welcome to stay and participate. Childcare is available for our youngest. Gathering Music - Two movements from Water Music, by G.F. Handel - Brass Quintet Welcome and Announcements – Board Member Prelude - Allegro Maestoso from Water Music 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 - #1000 Morning Has Come (include lyrics) Morning has come, arise and greet the day! Dance with joy and sing a song of gladness! The light of hope here shines upon each face. May it bring faith to guide our journey home. A new day dawns, once more the gift is giv’n. Wonder fills this moment shared together. The light of peace here shines upon each face. May it bring faith to guide our journey home. Open our eyes to see that life abounds; open hearts to welcome it among us. The light of love here shines upon each face. May it bring faith to guide our journey home. Opening Words - Church Covenant — Rev Martha We gather as a loving community, To encourage and comfort one another. We gather as a diverse community, To support each other in our search for spiritual truth. We gather as a service community, To live our beliefs through action and care for our world. Anthem - River of Freedom, by Larry Shackley, arr. Ian Garvie Story - Rev. Martha Words of Offering - Rev. Chris Offertory - Aria from Water Music 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. Gathering The Waters - Rev. Chris Prayer - Rev. Martha Hymn - #203 , All Creatures of the Earth and Sky All creatures of the earth and sky, come, kindred, lift your voices high, Alleluia, Alleluia! Bright burning sun with golden beam, soft shining moon with silver gleam: (Chorus) Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Swift rushing wind so wild and strong, white clouds that sail in heav’n along, Alleluia, Alleluia! Fair rising morn in praise rejoice, high stars of evening find a voice: (Chorus) Cool flowing water, pure and clear, make music for all life to hear, Alleluia, Alleluia! Dance, flame of fire, so strong and bright, and bless us with your warmth and light: (Chorus) Embracing earth, you, day by day, bring forth your blessings on our way, Alleluia, Alleluia! All herbs and fruits that richly grow, let them the glory also show: (Chorus) All you of understanding heart, forgiving others, take your part, Alleluia, Alleluia! Let all things now the Holy bless, and worship God in humbleness: (Chorus) Sermon - “The Gospel of Hydration” by Rev. Chris Closing Hymn - #122 Sound Over All Waters Sound over all waters, reach out from all lands the chorus of voices, the clasping of hands! Rise, hope of the ages, arise like the sun, all speech flow to music, all hearts beat as one! Sing bridal of nations, with chorals of love! Sing out the war vulture and sing in the dove! With glad jubilation sing hope for the world; the great storm is ending, the clouds are all furled. Sound trumpets of triumph for marches of peace, east, west, north, and south, let the long quarrels cease! Sing songs of great joy that the angels began, give glory to children, to woman and man! Hark! Joining the chorus the heavens resound! The old day is ending, a new day is crowned! Rise, hope for the ages, arise like the sun, all speech flow to music, all hearts beat as one! Extinguishing the Flame Postlude - Fanfare, from Water Music Guest Musicians: Andrew Heath and Liz Jewell, trumpets Sarah Sutherland, horn Aaron Buede, trombone Ara Mansouri, bass trombone Flower Dedication Today’s Sanctuary flowers are given In joyful celebration of the beginning of the 2026-2027 year ahead. Anonymous

“Artificial Intelligence & Authentic Wisdom” with Matt Meyer August 23 · 10:00 AM · Parish Hall The robots are coming! What does AI reflect back to us about the meaning of being human? And what spiritual tools do we need to be ready for big changes ahead? Special guest, Matt Meyer, will offer a service of song and story as we reflect on the rise of robots and the meaning of humanity.

Spiritual Renewal Through Poetry January 25 · 2:00 PM · Parlor Robert Frost once defined a poem as “a momentary stay against confusion.” Good poems can help us see ourselves and our lives more clearly, trigger moments of epiphany, and cut through the confusion of life to what truly matters. They grapple with some of the most basic spiritual questions: How can we lead a meaningful life? How can we make sense of loss and joy? How can we connect on a deeper level with ourselves and others? In this small group we will read and discuss poems that deal with spiritual issues in the broadest sense of the term.

The First Church in Belmont, MA is a welcoming Unitarian Universalist congregation offering worship, music and lifelong learning opportunities. Our Staff Reverend Chris Jablonski Senior Minister (he/him) cjablonski@uubelmont.org Alex Andrews Johnson Welcoming Coordinator (she/they) aandrews@uubelmont.org Raeann Mason Communications & Space Use Coordinator (she/they) rmason@uubelmont.org Ian Garvie Director of Music (he/him) igarvie@uubelmont.org Elliott Barnhill Youth & Religious Education Coordinator (he/him) youthprogram@uubelmont.org , ebarnhill@uubelmont.org Tracey Summerhayes Director of Operations (she/her) office@uubelmont.org Reverend Martha Durkee-Neuman Assistant Minister for Lifespan Faith Formation (she/her) mdneuman@uubelmont.org Luis Carrion Church Sexton (he/him) Our Board Parish Board Meeting Minutes Bruce Kozuma Ex-Officio President Greg Duckworth Trustee at Large Katie Sasser Trustee at Large Peter Whitmer Clerk Cary Bullock Trustee at Large Heather Quay Trustee at Large Laura Caputo Trustee at Large Roger Gallagher Treasurer Donna Ruvolo Trustee at Large John Howe Trustee at Large Nicole Griffin President Sara Oaklander Trustee at Large

Small Group Writing & Sharing May 19 · 7:30 PM · Online Join us on the 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.