FCB Green Monthly Meetings December 15 · 7:00 PM · Online The FCB Green Committee exists to promote the 7th UU Principle: “respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.” We implement sustainability initiatives within our church, educate parishioners to help them make informed decisions about environmental issues, promote environmental action beyond our church, and organize our Earth Day services. Please reach out to Bayard Klimasmith at FCBGreen@uubelmont.org for more information or to join our efforts!

Roxbury Ramble—A Walking Tour of Roxbury June 13 · 10:00 AM · Offsite Wear your walking shoes and plan to make it a day in The ‘Bury! This expanded tour will explore public art and places of note in the Sugar Hill and Fort Hill areas of Roxbury that border on Jamaica Plain and Dorchester. Questions? Email Gladys Unger at socialaction@uubelmont.org

SoUUper Lunch February 18 · 12:00 PM · Kitchen Come Join us for SoUUper Lunch Every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread, dessert and great conversations. No reservations required!

Near Death Experiences: Life, Death, and Consciousness March 26 · 7:00 PM · Library Explore the phenomena of near-death experiences, end-of-life visions, shared death experiences, terminal lucidity, and spiritually transformative experiences. Contact Hugh Robinson at hrobin02@gmail.com. Register here today !

FCB Sangha 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

Spiritual Renewal Through Poetry January 11 · 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.

Drop-In Meditation December 9 · 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.

Small Group Writing Initiative This group is designed to enable, if not nudge, us to write regularly in the context of a trusted, sharing small group. We are often able to work at a deeper level by committing our feelings and thoughts to writing. Many might say that they write as much to understand as to be understood. Prompts, distributed a week in advance, are offered only as optional themes to jog thinking and preparing to write. After an introductory, provocative thought or poem, we will write for an hour on any topic, event, or feeling in fiction or non-fiction format, and then share any writing that might be offered to the group. There are no expectations to share our writing, only opportunities. Third Tuesday monthly on Zoom from 7:30-9 PM - Small group writing and sharing. This group is designed to enable, if not nudge, us to write regularly in the context of a trusted, sharing small group. We are often able to work at a deeper level by committing our feelings and thoughts to writing. Many might say that they write as much to understand as to be understood. To begin, we meet monthly, and then decide after three months if we would like to meet biweekly. Prompts, distributed a week in advance, are offered only as optional themes to jog thinking and preparing to write. After an introductory, provocative thought or poem, we will write for an hour on any topic, event, or feeling in fiction or non-fiction format, and then share any writing that might be offered to the group. There are no expectations to share our writing, only opportunities. Unknown Author The thought untangled by the pen Is truly felt and known-- A conversation help within, Where deeper seeds are sown.

FCB Sangha February 9 · 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

Friday Night Stand-Out Against ICE and For Democracy April 17 · 5:00 PM · Offsite Join us to protest ICE actions and to defend the Constitution and Democracy, every Friday evening from 5:00 pm-6:00 pm, in front of the church. Bring your own signs and your voice.

Drop In Meditation January 21 · 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.

Learn about the audio and visual equipment available for events at The First Church in Belmont. Includes microphone, projector, speaker system, and WiFi details for Parish Hall rentals. Parking & Accessibility Parking 24 parking spaces on site, including 2 ADA-accessible spots Preschool spaces unavailable before 7:00 pm (ticketing/towing enforced) Lot may be reserved for weddings or memorial services only Additional parking at Claflin Street municipal lot (5-minute walk) or free street parking along Concord Ave Outdoor bike rack available Accessible via MBTA Bus Routes 74 and 75 and Fitchburg Line commuter rail (Belmont stop) Accessibility All rooms are wheelchair accessible Main entrances and restrooms are ADA-compliant