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Belmont UU Alliance: To Be Announced April 9 · 10:00 AM · Online

Fiber Arts Fellowship 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.

11th Hour Calling January 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

"Traces of the Trade" Film Viewing and Discussion with Dr. Sophia Boyer February 6 · 6:00 PM · Parish Hall

SoUUper Lunch April 8 · 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 8 · 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.

Family Members of Adult Children Who Are Struggling December 7 · 5:00 PM · Conference Room Join our support group for parents of adult children facing emotional challenges or mental health diagnoses at 5:00 pm in the Conference Room. Email Nina at a dultchildrenstruggling@uubelmont.org for more information and the upcoming schedule. We are an established group of family members of adult children who have serious mental health diagnoses and/or are struggling to cope with everyday life. We meet once a month to give space to those in crisis, and if there's time, we address a topic that concerns us such as "Siblings", "How to answer the questions and comments of others about our loved ones", "Difficult decisions we must make to preserve our own health and wellbeing". We create safety to speak openly, but there is no obligation to speak. We laugh, we cry, we support each other but don't try to fix, and we always review our rule of 100% confidentiality. There is also no obligation to come every month, but regular attendance creates more safety and trust in the group to explore difficult, even painful topics.

Social Action Holiday Gift Fair December 7 · 12:00 PM · Parish Hall Please join us for a not-to-be-missed holiday tradition where you can do your holiday shopping and help others at the same time. Find gifts for everyone on your list by choosing from an array of products featuring the work of both local and international artisans…and all sales will benefit worthy causes near and far, including our very own Social Action Program! The Social Action Holiday Gift Fair has become a treasured holiday tradition at First Church AND in the wider community – we hope you will join us (and tell your friends and neighbors!)! Direct vendors to holidaygiftfair@uubelmont.org per Sara Oaklander

“Thank You, Jesus, I Would Happily Love My Enemies, But Have You Met These Guys?” Rev. Chris December 7 · 11:00 AM · Sanctuary In this moment, few of Jesus’s teachings feel more challenging than the call to love our enemies. Together, we’ll explore similar teachings in the Buddhist tradition, and if we can find even one more major tradition that echoes this wisdom, we’ll commit to trying it out together. Music featuring Casey Hannan on organ, and the FCB Senior Choir. Livestream here. Gathering Music Casey Hannan, organ Welcome and Announcements Board Member Prelude Casey Hannan, organ 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 #357 , “Bright Morning Stars” Story “Lovingkindness Meditation” by Rev Martha Durkee-Neuman Anthem “Surgamus, Festinemus!” (”Arise, rejoice!”), by Marc-Antoine Charpentier Arise, rejoice! Hasten unto Bethlehem. There we shall offer praise to God, born in the form of a sinner. Why then do you linger, oh shepherds? Arise, rejoice! Reflection Margaret Eagle Words of Offering This month we share the plate with Friends of Caritas Cubana Offertory “Some Children See Him,” arr. Richard Curzi 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 Jablonski Hymn #225 , “O Come O Come Emmanuel” Sermon “Loving Our Enemies” by Rev. Chris Jablonski Closing Hymn #226 , “People Look East” Extinguishing the Flame Postlude

“Thank You, Jesus, I Would Happily Love My Enemies, But Have You Met These Guys?” Rev. Chris December 7 · 9:00 AM · Sanctuary In this moment, few of Jesus’s teachings feel more challenging than the call to love our enemies. Together, we’ll explore similar teachings in the Buddhist tradition, and if we can find even one more major tradition that echoes this wisdom, we’ll commit to trying it out together. Music provided by Ian Garvie and Richard Curzi, featuring Jackson Browne’s “Rebel Jesus.” Gathering Music Richard Curzi, piano Welcome and Announcements Board Member Prelude “ Christmas In The Trenches,” by John McCutcheon Chalice Lighting 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. Gathering Hymn #357 , “Bright Morning Stars “ Story “Lovingkindness Meditation,” by Rev Martha Durkee-Neuman Anthem “Rebel Jesus,” by Jackson Browne Reflection Margaret Eagle Words of Offering This month we share the plate with Friends of Caritas Cubana Offertory “Some Children See Him,” arr. Richard Curzi 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 Jablonski Hymn #225 , “O Come O Come Emmanuel “ Sermon “Loving Our Enemies,” by Rev. Chris Jablonski Closing Song #226 , “People Look East” Extinguishing the Flame Postlude Richard Curzi, piano

Living with Health Challenges April 6 · 4:30 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 April 6 · 4:00 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