Church This Weekend

There is a busy weekend coming up (10/22 to 10/23)! Here’s what you need to know: This weekend! Fall Cleanup We can use your help cleaning up the church facility, inside and out.  We’ll meet at 10am on Saturday, October 22. If you are planning to help with yardwork (planting bulbs, trimming bushes, pulling out …

Our Legacy: 2023 Annual Campaign

Dear members and friends of Franklin United Methodist Church, This year marks the 150th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of our facility at 82 W. Central Street in downtown Franklin, Massachusetts.  In celebration of this anniversary, throughout the month of October, during Sunday worship, we are exploring the rich history of our congregation. …

THIS WEEKEND: A Cookout, a Baptism, and Ice Cream!

Dear members and friends of Franklin United Methodist Church, This weekend is full of opportunities to connect.  There’s a cookout on Saturday and a baptism and ice cream social on Sunday. I wanted to make sure that you knew what was going on so that you could make plans to participate!  Here are the details. Saturday, September 24, we’re …

FREE Community Cookout || September 24

All are invited to a FREE community cookout at the Franklin United Methodist Church (82 W. Central Street) on Saturday, September 24. Food will be served from 5:30-6:30p. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. In case of rain, this event will be cancelled. Notices will be posted to the church’s website and …

Confirmation Begins SOON

Confirmation will be starting soon! The term confirmation is used to mark the first time a baptized Christian publicly confirms their intention to live out their baptismal vows as a member of the local church. Traditionally, this happens in late middle school or high school. To help youth prepare to make their confirmation, Pastor Jacob …

FREE Community Cookout || Saturday, August 27

All are invited to a FREE community cookout at the Franklin United Methodist Church (82 W. Central Street) on Saturday, August 27. Food will be served from 5:30-6:30p. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. In case of rain, this event will be cancelled. Notices will be posted to the church’s website and …

Ministry Survey

Dear members and friends of Franklin United Methodist Church, This week marks an important anniversary in the life of our congregation. On May 5, 2021, we resumed in-person in-the-same-space worship.  Our first in-person outside worship service in the parking lot happened a year ago after not having met in-person in-the-same-space for over 14 months. Over …

Holy Week & Easter at Franklin UMC

Dear members and friends of Franklin United Methodist Church, We have officially entered Holy Week.  During this time Christians recall the events leading up to Jesus’ arrest, persecution, execution, and burial.  It is an important time of self-reflection that culminates in the joyous celebration on the first day of next week—Easter Sunday!  As we enter this …