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Garden Group April 2 · 3:00 PM · Offsite Monthly gathering at different Belmont gardens for any wishing to chat gardening! Beginning to advanced gardeners share community and talk about gardens, tips, or techniques. All are welcome! Contact Jess Hausman at garden@uubelmont.org for this month’s meeting place!

Elder Housing Exploration March 1 · 12:15 PM · Parish Hall Sunday, March 1, 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM. First of a two-part series providing useful information related to elder housing. The sessions will be facilitated by Karen Wasserman, LICSW and Director of Your Elder Experts. Email Nicole Griffin at adult.programs@uubelmont.org with any questions. PT 2: Elder Housing Exploration

Living with Health Challenges December 1 · 5:30 PM · Online Join us on the First Mondays of the month, November 3–May 4, 5:30–7:00 pm on Zoom, for a monthly support group exploring health challenges, sharing experiences, and building understanding. Facilitators: Debbie Dobbins and Rick Hawkins. Register by October 19: livingwithhealthchallenges@uubelmont.org

The Welcome Table: A Monthly Drop-In Spaghetti Dinner December 1 · 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

Passover Seder April 1 · 4:30 PM · Parish Hall

CityReach Overnight Field Trip January 9 · 7:00 PM · Offsite

Youth Group January 25 · 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 .

SoUUper Lunch April 1 · 11:00 AM · Kitchen Come Join us for SoUUper Lunch Every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread, dessert and great conversations. No reservations required!

Drop In Meditation April 1 · 9:45 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.

Journey to Belonging January 25 · 12:30 PM · Library Interested in getting to know our community better or exploring the path to membership at First Church? Join us in the Library on Sunday, January 25, for Journey to Belonging . You’ll find the full schedule below. Sunday, January 25, 12:30pm - 2:00pm Sunday, February 1, 12:30pm - 2:00pm Sunday, February 8th, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

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

Choosing Hope November 30 · 9:00 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. Choosing Hope November 30, 2025 9:00 AM Gathering Music “ Amazing Grace,” performed by Trailmix; instrumental Welcome and Announcements Board Member Prelude “ Hold On,” Mary Ross 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 #118 , “This Little Light of Mine” Story "Frederick,” by Leo Lionni; Gabrielle Garschina-Bobrow, Anthem ”Take Hope for a Ride,” by Bayard Klimasmith Reflection Richard Waring Words of Offering Richard Waring Offertory “ Happy Children,” Lori McKenna 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 #107 , “There’s a River” Reflection Michael Griffin Closing Hymn #95 There is More Love Somewhere Extinguishing the Flame Gabrielle Garschina-Bobrow Postlude ”Something to Love,” Jason Isbell