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.

Julia Hum Memorial June 20 · 3:00 PM · Town Green Untitled

Children's Musical Preview: Pizza Party and Movie Screening September 13 · 12:30 PM · Parish Hall Any families interested in taking part in our annual children's musical should join us for a fun intro to this year's show, The Wizard of Oz!

"The Ties that Bind," A Tribute Concert to MLK Jr. January 19 · 4:00 PM · Offsite "The Ties that Bind" is a very unique, very moving concert, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It will be held at the Roxbury campus of the UUUM, 10 Putnam St. Space is limited so please RSVP at the UUUM website UUUM.org. For car pooling email gladys.unger@gmail.com

Partner Church Goulash Lunch Rescheduled! February 1 · 12:00 PM · Parish Hall The celebration of our partnership church continues as we do a makeup of last week's snowed-out goulash lunch. Right after service at 12:00 pm, on Sunday February 1, we're skipping coffee hour and moving to the Parish Hall for a community goulash lunch! The celebration of our partnership church continues as we do a makeup of last week's snowed-out goulash lunch. Right after 12:00 pm service on Sunday February 1, we're skipping coffee hour and moving to the Parish Hall for a community goulash lunch! Goulash options are meat, vegetarian and vegan and there is pasta with butter for less adventurous folks. Join us and learn stories of how our church members enjoyed goulash in Transylvania made by our partner church we stayed with (and other stories of this special church partnership)! Questions? Email partnerchurch@uubelmont.org .

Celebration of the Life of Jack Dennis June 8 · 2:00 PM · Sanctuary All are invited to come celebrate the life of Jack Dennis, who was a long-time member of this community. Livestream the service here. Dear First Church, It is with that complex and beautiful mixture of sadness and gratitude that we share the news that Jack Dennis, longtime member of our community has died. Jack has been a part of First Church for many decades, notably signing in the choir until his very last days here at the church. We will celebrate his life on Monday, June 8th at 2:00 with a reception to follow. You are all very much invited. So much love to you all, Chris

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