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UU Mass Action Advocacy Day April 16 · 1:00 PM · Online Please join others from First Church in advocating with our state legislators for bills that align with our UU values, including in the areas of immigration, climate, housing, indigenous rights, decarceration, trans rights, and democracy. To sign up or for more information, email Kathy Crawley at katcrawl.2@gmail.com. Learn more at uumassaction.org .

Cuba Now - An Update on the Current Socioeconomic and Political Climate More information coming soon.

Youth Group — Trivia Planning December 3 · 12:00 AM 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 .

Youth Group: Musical Candy Fundraiser November 23 · 3:00 PM · Upper Hall

The Indestructible Within Us March 8 · 9:00 AM · Sanctuary Pema Chodren tells us, “Only to the extent that we expose ourselves over and over to annihilation can that which is indestructible be found within us.” We will celebrate this indestructible, and the path of discovering it, together. RE classes are happening during both services, childcare will be provided. Music for this version of our Unplugged and Connected 9:00 am service will be provided by Ian Garvie and Jeff Isen. Gathering Music Welcome and Announcements – Board Member Prelude - “She Lays it on the Line” by Ronee Blakley 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 #15 , “The Lone Wild Bird” Story Rev. Chris Anthem “ If You’re Going Through Hell” by Rodney Atkins Reflection Margaret Eagle Words of Offering Offertory “ The River” by Garth Brooks, 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 Hymn #191 I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free Sermon “The Indestructible Within Us” Rev Chris Closing Song #1015 I Know I Can Extinguishing the Flame Postlude - “Every Storm Runs Out of Rain” by Gary Allan Flower Dedication Today’s sanctuary flowers are given by Martha Spaulding. “In memory of Martha Courant, 1956-2025, whose 70th birthday would have been March 5.” For @Tracey Summerhayes : Speaker: Rev. Chris Jablonski Time: 9:00 & 11:00 am Type: Age-based RE Classes Series: Series: Embodying Resilience Description: Pema Chödrön writes, “Only to the extent that we expose ourselves over and over to annihilation can that which is indestructible be found within us.” Join us as we explore and celebrate that indestructible center together. Age-based Religious Exploration classes will be offered during both services, and childcare is available. At 9:00 am, our Unplugged and Connected service will feature music by Ian Garvie and Jeff Isen. At 11:00 am, the Senior Choir will sing, offering a preview of next week’s Major Music service, Mozart’s Mass in C Minor . Image: (can also download the first page from here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHCWe1AEKs/D5s1d2giOp-2ZQVOAhOCGg/edit?utm_content=DAHCWe1AEKs&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton ) Button words: 11:00 am Livestream Livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/AJXnj5-LmOE?feature=share

The FCB Legacy of Slavery Project: Update, Q&A Session, and Reception November 23 · 12:30 PM · Sanctuary Join us to learn about the progress of the FCB Legacy of Slavery Project and what comes next. We will be unveiling a temporary display honoring the enslaved workers on the Atkins’ Soledad Plantation, which includes the names uncovered thus far, photos, and information about their lives.

SoUUper Lunch September 16 · 11:00 AM · Upper Hall Join us for lunch! SoUUper lunch is an informal gathering every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread and dessert are served and good conversation takes place. No reservations required!

Worship & RE Kickoff September 27 · 11:00 AM · Sanctuary 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

SoUUper Lunch March 11 · 12:00 PM · Kitchen Come Join us for SoUUper Lunch Every Wednesday at noon. Soup, salad, bread, dessert and great conversations. No reservations required!

Living with Health Challenges March 2 · 5:30 PM · Online A closed, monthly support group for sharing experiences and building understanding around living with health challenges. The group meets online on the first Monday of each month, from 5:30–7:00 pm. Participation is limited to those who join at the start of the church calendar year. This group is Co-facilitated by Rick Hawkins, Leader, and Debbie Dobbins, Co-facilitator. To learn more about next years group, email Rick Hawkins at livingwithhealthchallenges@uubelmont.org .

Your Courage is My Courage March 22 · 11:00 AM · Sanctuary In difficult times, we come into community to lend one another courage. Our resilience is stronger and braver when we join with one another. Join Rev Martha to explore the borrowing of courage as a key part of our resilience. RE Classes are happening during worship, childcare will be provided. Gathering Music - Casey Hannan, organ Welcome and Announcements – Board Member Prelude - “C antabile” from Three Pieces, by César Franck; Casey Hannan, organ Chalice Lighting — Rev Martha 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 - #115 God of Grace and God of Glory Story — Rev Chris Anthem - Like as the Hart Desireth the Waterbrooks, by Herbert Howells, Senior Choir Reflection — Michael Griffin Words of Offering — Michael Griffin Offertory - With Verdure Clad, from The Creation, by F.J. Haydn - Melanie Salisbury, soprano 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 — Community Care Team Prayer — Rev Chris Hymn — #6 Just As Long As I Have Breath Sermon — “Your Courage is My Courage” Rev Martha Closing Song — “We Carry Each Other” by Soren Austenfeld Extinguishing the Flame — Rev Martha Postlude - “Andante Tranquillo” from Sonata in A Major, by Felix Mendelssohn; Casey Hannan, organ Flower Dedication

Journey to Belonging February 8 · 12:30 PM · Library Interested in getting to know our community better or exploring the path to membership at First Church? Join us in the Library on Sunday, January 25, for Journey to Belonging . You’ll find the full schedule below. Sunday, January 25, 12:30pm - 2:00pm Sunday, February 1, 12:30pm - 2:00pm Sunday, February 8th, 12:30pm - 2:00pm