Events

Join us every Wednesday at noon for SoUUper Lunch to connect and deepen over hot soup and dessert while fostering friendly conversations and community bonds; all are welcome, including newcomers. Contact Kathy Lind at kathyalind@aol.com or Miriam Baker at miriambaker426@gmail.com for details.

All are welcome to join us online on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm. Contact Christine O’Neill at fcbbookgroup@gmail.com for more information.

Join us on Wednesday, March 27, from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm to help bring this year's auction, the Enchanted Garden Party, to life by making lush, colorful paper blooms. No experience needed! Any questions? Email Judi at j-berman@rcn.com.

Join Intern Minister Kyle Belmont for this four-part series on the last Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm, starting January 30. Together we will deepen your connection to a chosen place through guided reflections and practices. Registration required.

Join us at First Parish in Malden on Saturday, March 29, at 1:00 pm as we co-ordain Martha Durkee-Neuman to the ministry. This special ceremony celebrates her journey with both First Church in Belmont and First Parish in Malden. RSVP today.

Join us for a service of grief and solace as the Senior Choir and chamber orchestra present Brahms’ Requiem in its entirety. This music offers hope and comfort in a time of loss. All are invited to bring their grief and find a space where it can be held. This is a multigenerational service.

The Committee on Ministry and the Compensation Committee invite you to join us on March 30 at noon to review feedback from the Fall 2024 Town Halls on staffing and the Parish Board’s options for FY26. Materials will be shared in advance, with limited copies at the meeting.

Join us on Sunday, March 30, from 1:30 pm-3:30 pm for another chance to create stunning floral decor for the Enchanted Garden Party, this year’s church auction. Come craft with us! Any questions? Email Judi at j-berman@rcn.com.

Explore the world of novellas with us on Sundays, March 2, 16, 30, and April 13, from 2:00–3:00 pm. We’ll explore The Overcoat, Pale Horse, Pale Rider, The Old Beauty, and A Month in the Country. Space is limited to 12—contact Peter Guthrie at peter.guthrie@verizon.net to join!

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 7:00-9:00 pm For more information, email youthprogram@uubelmont.org.

Join us on Mondays at 7:30 pm, on Zoom throughout the year. In meditation practice, we find that by developing our awareness and compassion, we can open ourselves, relax into situations, and enjoy life more completely. Email meditation@uubelmont.org to learn more.

Join us on April 1, 4:30-5:30 pm, as First Church and the Henry Frost School welcome children's author Rachel Katz for an interactive event on "Rise Up! Powerful Protests in American History". All are welcome! Craft supplies provided for making protest signs.

The FCB Green group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm on Zoom. Please email prilcobb@gmail.com if you would like to be added to the email list and receive the Zoom links.

Join us for SoUUper Lunch in the Upper Gathering Hall to connect and deepen over hot soup and dessert while fostering friendly conversations and community bonds; all are welcome, including newcomers. Contact Kathy Lind at kathyalind@aol.com or Miriam Baker at miriambaker426@gmail.com for details.

Join us on Wednesday, April 2, from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm as the Enchanted Garden Party, this year’s church auction, continues to grow! Help us make more gorgeous paper flowers. Any questions? Email Judi at j-berman@rcn.com.

Join us on the first Thursday of the month at 4:00 pm October - June. We welcome enthusiasts of all skill levels to discuss seasonal topics and share experiences. Contact Jess Hausman at hausman.jessica@gmail.com for location details and more information.

Join us on the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 pm for ongoing discussions about First Church history with Historian John Howe. For more information, contact Lillian Anderson at landerson@uubelmont.org.

Join us on April 4 at 7:30 PM for a performance by pianist Paul-André Bempéchat, acclaimed for his interpretations of the First Viennese School, Brahms, Schumann, and Chopin. Tickets are required.