Adult Programs Ongoing Groups
The FCB Living with Serious Illness Support Group
Nanny Almquist and Kathy Lind, co-facilitators
The First Church Living with Serious Illness Support Group is open to people in all stages of discovery and recovery, along with their partners and caregivers. Group will begin together and then split into caregiver and patient groups.
2nd Thursdays – April 12, May 10, June 14 in the church library at 7:00PM
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The First Church Book Group
facilitated each month by different members
The First Church Book Group meets every month of the year (usually on the 4th Wednesday.) We carefully choose a variety of fiction and non-fiction that appeal to a range of readers. New members, both men and women, are always warmly welcomed. Unless otherwise noted, the group meets from 7:30-9pm in the Church Library.
March 28th – The Outermost House, by Henry Beston
April 25th – Cranford, by Elizabeth Gaskell
May 23rd – Father of the Rain, by Lily King
June 27th – Dinner and Creation of Next Year’s List
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Caring for Older Adults
Deborah Blumberg and Miriam Baker
Many people are juggling jobs, families and their parents’ or other family members’ increasing medical needs, frequent emergencies and ongoing need for care. How do we cope with the needs of our loved ones and find some balance in our own lives? What do we need to learn as we take on this task? How do we find information and community? If you find yourself in this position, you are welcome at this group for discussion and support.
4th Sundays, 7pm, Library
For more information or to register, please contact Deborah at dBlumberg@uubelmont.org
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The Quilters’ Group & Knitting Circle
Gladys Unger & Eva Patalas
Come join us in making quilts and knitting for a variety of charity organizations including Renewal House and Caps for Kids. New members are always welcome!
Tuesday nights at 7:30 pm, RE Class #3
For more information, contact Gladys at gunger@uubelmont.org or 617-489-5957, or Eva at epatalas@uubelmont.org
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Buddy Group
Ed Yee
The jobseeker buddy group is a small support group for people looking for new or better jobs. We will meet on a weekly basis. A typical meeting will allocate 10-15 minutes to every member to discuss job search activities done during the previous week and what is planned for the following week. The group members provide encouragement, feedback, ideas and networking opportunities to each other. Occasionally we will have special topics for about 30 minutes.
Wednesdays 9-11am, Library (bring your own favorite morning beverage)
For more information, contact Ed at eyee@uubelmont.org - 617-827-2400
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Meditation
Rob Cosinuke
In meditation practice, we allow ourselves to dwell in the present moment. We tap into the inherent goodness within us & let our mind rest in its natural state, cultivating clarity, stability, & strength. Through meditation practice we can open up to our life situation more & discover that we need not be so driven by our constant barrage of thoughts. We find that by developing our awareness & compassion we can open ourselves, relax into situations, & enjoy our life!
Mondays, 8-9 pm, Church Library
No need to preregister; just show up. For more information, contact Rob at rcosinuke@uubelmont.org or 617-484-8552
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Science & Spirituality
Edwin Taylor & Ken Bernstein
We are a group engaged in exchanging thoughts on ideas in science and their influence on our spiritual lives. Each meeting is (usually) independent of previous meetings; therefore, one may join the group at any time without experiencing loss of continuity. The subject readings for each meeting will be agreed upon at the previous meeting and be posted in the Unitarian and sent by e-mail to all who request them.
Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the conference room of the Church.
For more information contact Edwin at etaylor@uubelmont.org, 781-646-7775. To register contact Ken at klbernstein@uubelmont.org, 617-489-3118
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Small Group Ministry
We welcome you to join a Small Group Ministry at any time. It’s an intimate and enriching way for new and long-term members of the church community to explore their spiritual side within a small group of like-minded individuals. The groups meet on various evenings and afternoons, all year.
Please contact adultprograms@uubelmont.org, and we will find a group that meets at the best time for you.
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Support Groups
There are several ongoing men’s and women’s support groups at First Church. If you are interested in one of the groups below, please call one of the contacts to find out if space is available. (A new women’s group will begin in January.)
Contact for Women’s Groups: Anne Stuart, astuart@uubelmont.org, 617-484-7533 or Miriam Baker, mbaker@uubelmont.org, 617-484-0175
Contact for Men’s Groups: Paul Santos, 617-489-2311 or psantos@uubelmont.org
Active Retirement
Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 16, 7:30pm. Classroom 5
Join a group of congregants who are newly retired/semi-retired/dreaming of retirement or dreading retirement to see how they are thinking and acting on this new phase of adult life. Contact adultprograms@uubelmont.org for specific dates and topics.