UU Belmont Alliance: Experiencing Southern Africa from Johannesburg to Zimbabwe with Naomi Ellenberg-Dukas September 10 · 11:00 AM · Online Join us as we journey with renowned photographer Naomi Ellenberg-Dukas as she shares her travel in Southern Africa from Johannesburg to Zimbabwe. Thursday September 10, 11:00 AM on Zoom. Register here to receive the Zoom link, or contact Kathy at belmontuualliance@uubelmont.org.

Drop In Meditation January 28 · 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.

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Fiber Arts Fellowship April 1 · 7:00 PM · Library 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.

“The Seven Habits of Highly Effective UUs” with John Howe July 26 · 10:00 AM · Parish Hall What wisdom might we glean from the famous Steven Covey book of the 1990s to help us become more effective, as individuals and as a congregation? Childcare will be provided from 9:30 - 11:30 am.

FCB Green Monthly Meetings December 23 · 7:00 PM · Online Join with FCB Green for our monthly Zoom meetings to address the climate crisis through our own practices and political action.

Our Power, Our Planet April 19 · 11:00 AM · Sanctuary As a faith community, we have the power to take action to protect the planet ourselves. When we act, it is a form of resistance and a source of hope. Progress happens when people show up. Clean air, safe water, and climate resilience are essential. We need to mobilize at scale. Every action counts. Every voice matters. What can YOU control? What can we—at First Church—control? Join FCB Green for an exploration of Earth Day. All-ages Children’s Chapel RE Program will be happening and childcare is provided. Gathering Music Casey Hannan, organ Welcome and Announcements – Board Member Prelude Casey Hannan, organ or piano 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. Gathering Hymn #38 , Morning Has Broken Story — Harry Sasser Reading - Vicki Amalfitano: Dr. Jane Goodall's final (2025) Earth Day message Anthem: Earth Song, by Frank Ticheli; Senior Choir Reflection — Monte Allen Words of Offering Offertory An Die Natur, by Franz Schubert, text by Friedrich Leopold Stolberg; Laura Couch, alto Sweet, holy nature, let me walk upon your pathway, lead me by the hand, like a child on the reins! Then, when I am weary, I shall sink down on your breast, and breathe the sweet joys of heaven suckling at your maternal breast. Ah, how happy I am to be with you! I shall love you for ever; let me walk upon your pathway, sweet, holy nature! 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 #1068 , Rising Green Reading - Priscilla Cobb: Becoming a Climate Citizen” by Kate Knuth Reflection - Bayard Klimasmith Closing Hymn #163 , For the Earth Forever Turning Extinguishing the Flame Choral Benediction Postlude - Casey Hannan, piano SANCTUARY Flower dedication: by James Gullberg: In celebration of Sophia's ordination!

3rd Saturday Film Group Discussion of "Nomadland" November 21 · 7:30 PM · Online 3rd Saturday Film Group invites you to join us for a discussion of having watched "Nomadland" (2020), on November 21 at 7:30 pm. Directed, written, produced, and edited by Chloé Zhao, starring Frances McDormand as a widow who leaves her life in Nevada to drift around the US in her van. Facilitated by Eva Patalas & Richard Waring. Contact: saturdayfilm@uubelmont.org for Zoom link.

Mending Bee March 14 · 4:00 PM · Library Laura Caputo and FCB Green offer a mending bee Saturday, March 14, from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm, in the Library. Bring a garment to mend and share and learn skills together. Questions? Email fcbgreen@uubelmont.org.

The Saving Power of Awe April 12 · 11:00 AM · Sanctuary In his book "Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder", Dachner Keltner, a psychology scholar, defines "awe" as "the feeling of being in the presence of something vast that transcends your current understanding of the world." In my experience "awe" is a concept not often felt by UU's. We greatly value logic, rationality, and critical thinking, which though are important, can sometimes block our ability to experience "awe." Being less familiar with awe blocks our ability to be open to miracles and wonder, and isn't this a moment where we could really use a miracle? Where we could learn and expand our imagination through "transcending our current understanding of the world?" Gathering Music - Casey Hannan, piano Welcome and Announcements – Board Member Prelude - Esquisse No. 2 (Andantino) , Charles Koechlin, Casey Hannan, piano 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. Gathering Hymn #298 “Wake Now My Senses” Story - Rev. Chris Anthem - Great Day! A traditional spiritual, arr. Rollo Dilworth Reflection- Richard Waring Words of Offering Offertory - Come Join in Singing, by J. Jerome Williams 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 Hymn #1028 "The Fire of Commitment" Sermon “The Saving Power of Awe” Rev. Jo Murphy Closing Song #1008 “When Our Heart is in a Holy Place” Extinguishing the Flame Postlude - Esquisse No. 12 (Final) , Charles Koechlin , Casey Hannan, piano Sanctuary Flowers- Flowers are given by the Penny Schafer Memorial Fund to celebrate the life of beloved longtime member Penelope "Penny" Schafer (1944 - 2020).

Drop In Meditation March 18 · 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.

Presentation on Enslavement in Boston and New England April 12 · 12:30 PM · Parlor Legacy of Slavery Project member and former history teacher Karen Brennan will give a presentation on enslavement in Boston and New England, shedding more light on how the institution of slavery enriched this area and its lasting impact today. Questions? Email legacyofslaveryproject@uubelmont.org .