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

Youth Group January 10 · 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 .

History Group April 30 · 9:00 AM · Online Join us on the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 pm for ongoing discussions about First Church history with Historian John Howe. For more information, contact John at history@uubelmont.org .

Our congregation's mission to act on our values of promoting justice, peace, and inclusion. To this end, we invite you to learn about and contribute to our social action initiateves in Greater Boston and beyond. TakeAction Promoting social justice is built into the Unitarian Universalism vision and the Values of The First Church in Belmont. We engage with our community within and beyond the congregation, often in partnership with local and national organizations, to strengthen our voice and actions. We are passionate about the environment and climate change, racial and social justice, and voters’ rights, among other issues, while recognizing and embracing the intersectionality of these issues. In addition to action and volunteering, we also donate money to other nonprofits in our community through our Sunday morning collections. Social Action Committee The Social Action Committee’s mission is to lead our congregation to act on our values of promoting justice, peace, and inclusion. To this end, we invite you to learn about and contribute to our current priorities. Please consider attending one of our monthly meetings or committing to one of our priorities. We welcome your participation!! To attend a meeting or to learn more, please contact SAC for more information. Contact SAC FCB Green FCB (First Church Belmont) Green leads the church’s climate activities. Learn more about the FCB Green committee’s work and how you can participate in FCB’s Green Sanctuary Initiative . Contact Bayard Klimasmith at fcbgreen@uubelmont.org for more information. Read More Legacy of Slavery Project Early substantial gifts to the church were funded by the Atkin’s family, sugar plantation owners who gained their wealth through the use of enslaved people in Cuba. This project explores the First Church’s historical ties to slavery through the Atkins family’s 19th-century gifts. By exploring how other institutions have addressed similar histories, we aim to learn, reflect, share insights with our community, and consider meaningful next steps. Read More Refugee & Migrant Support We are committed to welcoming refugees and immigrants with compassion and care. We partner with the RIAC and other local groups to provide direct support, raising funds, collecting essential items, and volunteering to help newcomers build safe, stable lives in Massachusetts. More Info Coming Soon UU The Vote UU the Vote is a bold initiative created by the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Side With Love team, providing UUs a thoughtfully crafted “plug-and-play” opportunity to bring our democratic values to life in the crucial struggle to build a genuine multiracial democracy. UU the Vote engages people in voter registration, issue education, get-out-the-vote drives, voter protection, state leadership development, and more. Read More Belmont Serves Belmont Serves is an annual interfaith day of service where community members of all ages join together to care for local parks, collect food, and give back to Belmont. Belmont Religious Council 2LGBTQIA+ Welcoming Congregation As a UUA-recognized Welcoming Congregation, we fully include and affirm 2LGBTQIA+ people in all aspects of church life. We celebrate diversity, advocate for justice, and commit to ongoing learning and inclusion. Read More Upcoming Justice Events 40ftE resources Social Action Blog Become a Champion for the Planet! Join FCB Green! 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. Meetings are online. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, September 22, at 7:00 PM. Please reach out to Bayard Kl 1 day ago Bike Donations Sought The Legacy of Slavery Project group at First Church in Belmont is seeking serviceable adult bikes for donation to healthcare workers in Cuba, to be collected and distributed by Bikes Not Bombs. Bikes will be collected on Monday, October 12—Belmont Serves Day (exact time and site to be determined). For more information, please contact: legacyofslaveryproject@uubelmont.org. 1 day ago

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Youth Group — Offsite February 1 · 12:30 PM · Offsite 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 .