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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.

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

Make The Storm Your Medicine May 10 · 9:00 AM · Sanctuary Poet Andrea Gibson tells us, “when I realized the storm was inevitable, I made it my medicine” Come and we will explore this powerful transition, opening to the unwelcome teachers and forging resilience in the face of all that comes. Trailmix will be providing the music, a mix of a familiar folk, folk rock classics, a Beatles song, and an original inspired by Mother’s Day Gathering Music: “Motherless Child”—Traditional (Instrumental) Welcome and Announcements – Board Member Prelude: T urn, Turn, Turn — The Byrds 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: #95 There is More Love Story Elliott Barnhill Anthem : Because of you — Bayard Klimasmith Reflection Michael Griffin Words of Offering Offertory: Plowshare Prayer—Spencer LaJoye 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 Comm Care Team Member Prayer Rev. Martha Hymn: #169 We Shall Overcome Sermon “Make the Storm Your Medicine” Rev. Chris Closing Hymn: #1055 How Sweet the Darkness Extinguishing the Flame Postlude: Let It Be—Lennon/McCartney Flower Dedication

FCB Sangha March 16 · 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

“Water Ingathering!” with Revs. Chris and Martha September 13 · 10:30 AM · Town Green In our first service of the church year we will welcome everyone back for our first outdoor service celebrating community and water and the fullness and beauty of life! Gathering Music Welcome and Announcements – Board Member Prelude 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 Story Anthem Reflection Words of Offering Offertory 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 Sermon Closing Song Extinguishing the Flame Postlude Flower Dedication

Reflections on Home and Heritage: A Piano-Vocal Recital With Ketty Nez April 25 · 6:00 PM · Parish Hall Join us for an interactive recital with soprano Livia Racz and pianist Ketty Nez, exploring themes of home, heritage, and village life through music by Samuel Barber, Zoltán Kodály, and Ketty Nez. Presented in collaboration with the Hungarian Society of Massachusetts and the Music Program of the First Church in Belmont. All are welcome. The concert is free, with donations gratefully accepted in support of the sponsoring organizations. A reception will follow. Questions? Email Livia Racz at partnerchurch@uubelmont.org .

13: The Musical performance November 22 · 7:00 PM · Parish Hall Evan Goldman’s move from New York City to small-town Indiana turns his world upside down as he navigates friendships, popularity, and growing up. Funny, heartfelt, and full of energy, 13 is a story every teen can relate to. Showtimes are November 20–23. Questions? Email YouthMusic@uubelmont.org.

Book Group December 3 · 7:00 PM · Parlor The book group meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm. It's a hybrid meeting and all are invited, even if you haven't finished, or have started, reading the book. This month we'll discuss "High Tide from Tucson” by Barabara Kingsolver. Questions? Email Christine O'Neill at bookgroup@uubelmont.org The First Church in Belmont is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: FCB Book Group Time: Oct 22, 2025 07:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Every month on the Fourth Wed, until Jun 24, 2026, 9 occurrence(s) Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZ0kceivrjopEtPwq8uEQl77Xzne0bWt_KcA/ics?icsToken=DM-3X19QIntry2fTcQAALAAAAGdDc58XRUo4I0bZaWUaUWv3Ux-ylI33x2Q-7Mh0bukBfIoMNodWZ6yNQ6hlLNmg1bmpaAcf0CAzcov_SzAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=DzooGEQiRNaO_q1rKyMKdw Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89961701387?pwd=OWPSIGx1JGf9dp7udSdEEistzXgexN.1 Meeting ID: 899 6170 1387 Passcode: read One tap mobile +13052241968,,89961701387#,,,,*636121# US +13092053325,,89961701387#,,,,*636121# US Join instructions https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/89961701387/invitations?signature=6OT8GUY5e_n83oiAsaBGN6x4-cS4Qw2lua4eGO7gYyQ

Christmas Eve Service December 24 · 2:00 PM · Sanctuary All are welcome to join us this Christmas Eve for a warm, tradition-filled service. Together we’ll share beloved carols, candlelight, and the timeless Christmas story. All are welcome to settle into the beauty, wonder, and quiet joy of the night. Services begin at 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, and 11:00 pm.

What Does it Mean to Praise?: Major Music Sunday December 14 · 10:30 AM · Sanctuary Held by the amazing and uplifting music of Marc-Antoine Charpentier, we will explore the questions, what does it mean to worship and praise, as a multi-religious community? And in this volatile time, what is there for us to praise? This Major Music service will feature the incomparable Te Deum, and the rarely heard In Nativitatem D.N.J.C, H. 414 by Charpentier. The Senior Choir and soloists will be joined by a professional Baroque orchestra, playing period instruments. Link to OOS: 1rONUhTS-XnHLzMii6M6kRYWQBlY1HU9p9VZKE0ADOIc Entrance Music Casey Hannan, organ Processional Hymn “People Look East” Chalice Lighting & Welcome Rev. Martha Durkee-Neuman Life is a gift, for which we are grateful. We gather in community to celebrate the glories and the mysteries of this great gift. Opening Prayer Teach Us To Look For You, Rev. Chris Orchestral Prelude “Offerte, H. 514,” by Marc-Antoine Charpentier Reading “Love Abundant,” by Alicia R. Forde , read by Rev. Martha Durkee-Neuman Major Music Part 1 “In Nativitatem Dominum Canticum,” by Marc-Antoine Charpentier Homily “ What Does It Mean to Praise?” Major Music Part 2 “Te Deum,” by Marc-Antoine Charpentier Extinguishing the Chalice Benediction Closing Hymn “ Angels We Have Heard on High,” Brainstorming - A time and place to praise Rilke - the poet praised, or whatever the title is Try to praise the mutilated world, by Adam Zagajewski Why do UUs still call it worship? What does it mean to praise and worship in a multi-religious faith? Music is a universal language, so the praise can be separated from the text Maybe elevate a few of the positive stories and things we have in the world to praise

11th Hour Calling June 11 · 10:45 AM · Town Green On the 11th hour of the 11th day of every month, we join with interfaith communities to call attention to the urgency of our climate crisis. Join us 10:45–11:15 AM for bell ringing and visible action to demand meaningful climate solutions. Signs provided, or bring your own! Questions? Email socialaction@uubelmont.org

Drop In Meditation March 11 · 11:00 AM · Library Join us for a weekly drop-in meditation on Wednesdays from 11 am -12 pm 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.