The ordination of Kyle M. Belmont is co-hosted by the First Church in Belmont and the First Parish of Watertown with the ordination service taking place at the First Church in Belmont.
Location
The First Church in Belmont is located at 404 Concord Avenue in Belmont, MA.
Parking/Transportation
Parking is available in a few locations. The First Church in Belmont has a small lot next to its church building. There is on street parking on Concord Avenue on either side of the street. And there is a public lot on Claflin Street about a 3-5 minute walk to the Town Green.
If you are taking public transit: The MBTA’s Fitchburg commuter rail line stops very close to the church, and the Route 75 bus stops right in front of the church.
Religious Professionals
Religious professionals, including seminarians, religious educators, and clergy, are invited to arrive by 3:30 PM and gather in the church. This will provide time to robe (if one chooses) and to arrange the processional.
The Ordination Service
This is a multigenerational service that will last around 90 minutes. The service follows a typical order with singing, a time for all ages, a reading, and a sermon. An ordination also includes elements such as the laying on of hands. The nature of this intergenerational service welcomes people to get up and move around as they would like with some dedicated space for childcare, as well.
A reception will be held after the service for fellowship with some light refreshments.
Belmont Pride Parade & Festival
The town of Belmont is hosting their Pride Parade and festival on Sunday, May 31 on the Belmont Town Green, located next to the First Church in Belmont, starting around noon. This is noted due to the potential for increased traffic in the area, and as an invitation to wear some rainbow or glitter to make this day a little more joyful than it already would be.
Livestream
If you would like to attend but will be away from the area on May 31 a livestream link can be sent to you. Please indicate in the rsvp form below that you’d like a link to the livestream sent to you.
Questions?
Email Kyle at faith-exploration@fpwatertown.org with any questions.