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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

  • Oct 27, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Zoom
    Now more than ever, action is needed in the face of threats to our democracy, humanity, and justice. Join us on Monday, October 27, at 7:30pm to explore Social Action’s initiatives and ways to get involved this year. To sign up and receive the Zoom link, email us at socialaction@uubelmont.org.
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  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Oct 28
    Oct 28, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Zoom
    Join with FCB Green for our monthly Zoom meetings to address the climate crisis through our own practices and political action.
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  • Thu, Nov 06
    Plymouth Congregational Church
    Nov 06, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Plymouth Congregational Church, 582 Pleasant St #1, Belmont, MA 02478, USA
    All are welcome to join us the weekend before Thanksgiving, on November 23, as local faith leaders and speakers from area charities come together in unity to give thanks and support those in need. For questions, contact Rev. Chris at cjablonski@uubelmont.org.
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  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Nov 11
    Outdoors
    Nov 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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  • 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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  • Dec 14, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Library, 404 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, USA
    Knitters, crocheters, and sewists please join us to work on creating Welcome Blankets for newly arriving refugees. We will meet on December 14, from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm. No prior experience is required. We will provide yarn and other materials. Email socialaction@uubelmont.org to learn more.
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