Drop-In Meditation January 27 · 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.

Postcard Writing for UU the Vote September 27 · 12:00 PM · Upper Hall

“We Begin Again in Love” with Rev Martha September 27 · 11:00 AM · Sanctuary Our kids are back in school! What can we all learn about the “new year” of September? How do we come back to each other and begin again in love? RE Classes will launch on this day during the 11am service and childcare will be available for our littlest during both. Gathering Music - Ian Garvie, piano Welcome and Announcements – Board Member Prelude - Andante, from Sonata Op. 79, by L. van Beethoven - Ian Garvie, piano 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 — #361 “Enter, Rejoice, and Come In” Story — Rev Chris Anthem - O Vos Omnes, by Palestrina Reflection — David Deese Words of Offering — Rev Martha Offertory - A Change in Me, from Beauty and the Beast - Laura Couch, alto 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 #1037 - We Begin Again in Love Sermon — “We Begin Again in Love” by Rev Martha Durkee-Neuman Closing Hymn — #1012 “When I am Frightened” Extinguishing the Flame — Rev Martha Postlude - March, by Antoine Lefébure-Wely - Ian Garvie, piano Flower Dedication

“We Begin Again in Love” with Rev Martha September 27 · 9:00 AM · Sanctuary Our kids are back in school! What can we all learn about the “new year” of September? How do we come back to each other and begin again in love? RE Classes will launch on this day during the 11:00 AM service and childcare will be available for our littlest during both. This will be our first “Unplugged and Connected” 9:00 AM service of the season, featuring music by Elton John, R.E.M., and others, sung by Jon Svetkey. Gathering Music - Ian Garvie, piano Welcome and Announcements – Board Member Prelude - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word, by Elton John and Bernie Taupin 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 — #361 “Enter, Rejoice, and Come In” Story — Rev Chris Anthem - You’re Only Lonely, by JD Souther Reflection — David Deese Words of Offering — Rev Martha Offertory - Everybody Hurts, by William Berry, Peter Buck, Michael Mills, and Michael Stipe 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 — #1037 We Begin Again in Love Sermon — “We Begin Again in Love” Rev Martha Closing Hymn — #1012 “When I am Frightened” Extinguishing the Flame — Rev Martha Postlude - You’ve Got A Friend In Me, by Randy Newman Flower Dedication

FCB Green Monthly Meetings January 26 · 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!

3rd Saturday Film Group on 4th Saturday in September September 26 · 7:30 PM · Online 3rd Saturday Film Group on the 4th Saturday: "Afterward" (2018). Join us to discuss having watched the film depicted Jerusalem-born trauma expert Ofra Bloch forcing herself to confront her demons in a journey that takes her to Germany, Israel, and Palestine. Contact: saturdayfilm@uubelmont.org for Zoom link.

FCB Sangha January 25 · 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. Questions? Email James Hencke at sangha@uubelmont.org

Living With Aging & Other Health Challenges November 3 · 5:30 PM · Online This SGM group will explore our personal physical, emotional, social, and spiritual experiences with aging and other health challenges, as well as our concerns about their impact. Meets monthly from 5:30-7 PM on Zoom from October–May on the first Tuesday of the month. For additional information and to register, please contact livingwithhealthchallenges@uubelmont.org.

Living With Aging & Other Health Challenges December 1 · 5:30 PM · Online This SGM group will explore our personal physical, emotional, social, and spiritual experiences with aging and other health challenges, as well as our concerns about their impact. Meets monthly from 5:30-7 PM on Zoom from October–May on the first Tuesday of the month. For additional information and to register, please contact livingwithhealthchallenges@uubelmont.org.

Living With Aging & Other Health Challenges January 5 · 5:30 PM · Online This SGM group will explore our personal physical, emotional, social, and spiritual experiences with aging and other health challenges, as well as our concerns about their impact. Meets monthly from 5:30-7 PM on Zoom from October–May on the first Tuesday of the month. For additional information and to register, please contact livingwithhealthchallenges@uubelmont.org.

Fiber Arts Fellowship November 4 · 7:00 PM · Library Enjoy the fun and fellowship of crafting together the first Wednesday of every month. 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.

Fiber Arts Fellowship December 2 · 7:00 PM · Library Enjoy the fun and fellowship of crafting together the first Wednesday of every month. 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.