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At First Church we believe that all life is valuable and should be treated justly on a clean and healthy planet.

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  • Urban Ministry Tour of the Trees of Elliot Square
    Urban Ministry Tour of the Trees of Elliot Square
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Oct 05
    UU Urban Ministry Community Center
    Oct 05, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    UU Urban Ministry Community Center, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USA
    Oct 05, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    UU Urban Ministry Community Center, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USA
    Join historian Thomas Plant for a stroll exploring Roxbury's agricultural and horticultural history and its impact on the neighborhood over the years. Tours are held on Saturdays October 5 and 12 from 9:30-11:00 am. Register today. This event is sponsored by the Social Action Committee.
  • National Coming Out Day: Sharing Our Coming Out Stories
    National Coming Out Day: Sharing Our Coming Out Stories
    Thu, Oct 10
    Beech Street Center
    Oct 10, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Beech Street Center, 266 Beech St, Belmont, MA 02478, USA
    Oct 10, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Beech Street Center, 266 Beech St, Belmont, MA 02478, USA
    Join us on Thursday, October 10 at 7:00 pm at the Beech Street Center for a panel discussion featuring local leaders and young adults. Q&A and light refreshments to follow. Co-sponsored by Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance and others. For more info email belmontlgbtqalliance@gmail.com.
  • Belmont Serves!
    Belmont Serves!
    Mon, Oct 14
    First Church in Belmont, UU
    Oct 14, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    First Church in Belmont, UU, 404 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, USA
    Oct 14, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    First Church in Belmont, UU, 404 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, USA
    Join us on October 14 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm for our annual town-wide volunteer event! We will meet at First Church Belmont for breakfast, then head out to various projects, including a food drive, plant removal, park cleanup, and more. Contact Portia portiathompson30@gmail.com to learn more.
  • Environmental Justice with Dave Deese
    Environmental Justice with Dave Deese
    Wed, Oct 16
    Library
    Oct 16, 2024, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Library, 404 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, USA
    Oct 16, 2024, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Library, 404 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, USA
    Join David Deese for a talk on environmental justice, exploring topics like energy, the environment, and climate (in)justice on Wednesday, October 16, at 7:30 pm in the Library. Register with David Deese at deese@bc.edu today.
  • American Discord and Election Politics with Scott Ferson
    American Discord and Election Politics with Scott Ferson
    Fri, Oct 18
    Parish Hall
    Oct 18, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Parish Hall, 404 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, USA
    Oct 18, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Parish Hall, 404 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, USA
    Join Scott Ferson for a discussion on American Discord and Election Politics, with insights and updates on what to expect in the upcoming election. Friday, October 18, 7:30 pm, Parish Hall. Contact Lillian Anderson at landerson@uubelmont.org. Registration required.
  • Restore the Right to Shelter Action (And Halloween Movie Night)
    Restore the Right to Shelter Action (And Halloween Movie Night)
    Sun, Oct 27
    First Parish Arlington
    Oct 27, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    First Parish Arlington, 630 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476, USA
    Oct 27, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    First Parish Arlington, 630 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476, USA
    Gov. Healey changed MA's family shelter policy forcing families out of shelter. Join FCB Youth Group, UUMA, MA Coalition for the Homeless, and others on October 27 at 5 pm for a youth-led night of action urging leaders to restore the right to shelter. All are welcome, registration is encouraged.
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Social Action Announcements and Resources

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 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.

FCB Green

FCB Green is a sub-committee of the Social Action Committee, and are 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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