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TakeAction

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 via Zoom on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Consider choosing one of our priorities to commit to. We welcome your participation!! To attend a meeting or to learn more, please contact SAC for more information.

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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 choosing one of our priorities to commit to. We welcome your participation!! To attend a meeting or to learn more, please contact SAC for more information.

FCB Green

FCB Green is a sub-committee of the Social Action Committee, and is committed to climate justice.

 

By joining FCB’s Climate Action group you will receive a monthly email with notices about opportunities to participate in events and actions responding to the climate crisis!

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Legacy of Slavery Project

This project explores First Church’s historical ties to slavery through the Atkins family’s 19th-century gifts. By studying how other institutions have addressed similar histories, we aim to learn, reflect, share insights with our community, and consider meaningful next steps.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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Upcoming Justice Events

  • Tue, Oct 07
    Parish Hall
    Oct 07, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Parish Hall , 404 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, USA
    Please join the Social Action Team and FCB members on October 7 at 7:00 pm for a community safety training responding to the presence of ICE in our community.
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  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, Oct 11
    Outdoors
    Oct 11, 2025, 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM
    Outdoors, 404 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, USA
    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 to demand climate solutions. Signs provided, or bring your own! Questions? Email socialaction@uubelmont.org
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  • Mon, Oct 13
    Town Green
    Oct 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Town Green, 404 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, USA
    Join us on October 13, at 9:00 am for our town-wide day of community service! Volunteers of all ages are welcome to help with projects that support neighbors, beautify public spaces, and strengthen our community. We’ll gather at FCB for breakfast at 9:00 am and enjoy lunch together at noon.
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  • Tue, Oct 14
    Oct 14, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Parlor, 404 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, USA
    Join us on October 14 at 7:00 pm for a potluck to thank retired Police Chief James MacIsaac for his years of participation in Beyond Ferguson discussions on bridging the divisions of race and class. Email Kathryn Bonfiglio at kmbonfiglio@gmail.com to RSVP so we know food requirements.
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  • Oct 16, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Parlor, 404 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, USA
    Gather in community on October 16 at 7:00 pm to make a sign for the No Kings Demonstration on Saturday, October 18. Bring your own supplies or use some of ours. Come with your own ideas for your sign, or brainstorm together with the group. Questions? Email Prilscilla at socialaction@uubelmont.org.
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  • Sat, Oct 18
    Location is TBD - Boston
    Oct 18, 2025, 10:50 AM – 2:00 PM
    Location is TBD - Boston
    Join us on Saturday, October 18, as we travel together to Boston for the No Kings Day Demonstration. We’ll meet in the church parking lot at 10:50 am before heading in as a group. For questions or more information, please contact Kathryn Bonfiglio at kmbonfiglio@gmail.com.
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  • Dec 07, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Parish Hall, 404 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, USA
    Please join us on December 7 for a not-to-be-missed holiday tradition where you can do your holiday shopping and help others simultaneously. Find gifts for everyone on your list by choosing from an array of products featuring the work of both local and international artisans.
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