The Pastor’s Study // July Schedule

The Pastor’s Study is a weekly discussion group that meets via Google Meet on Wednesdays at 7pm. The group discusses themes from and for worship. The group typically begins with a time of checking-in with one another, followed by participants’ reactions, thoughts, and lingering questions from the most recent worship service. The bulk of the …

Community Closet @FranklinUMC // June(2024) Update

The Community Closet @FranklinUMC was created based on the primary belief that neighbors can meet the needs of their neighbors, and that the community is strengthened and built as neighbors meet, serve, and share with one another. This past month we saw the generous donation of new wall racks and lighting. The racks have been …

Introducing Community @FranklinUMC

Community @FranklinUMC is a community building outreach of the Franklin United Methodist Church. Each program seeks to provide opportunities for all persons to meet, serve, and share with neighbors. As we do these things together–meet, serve, share with others–the bonds of understanding and friendship are forged and the foundations of our community are strengthened. The …

Phase II: Campaign Update

Dear Franklin UMC members and friends, For the past several months we have embarked on an ambitious fundraising goal and capital improvement campaign that will, I believe, “Define Our Generation.” Our goal in Phase II of the campaign is to raise $300,000. To date we have received 23 pledges totaling $265,430 pledged with an additional …

Community Closet @FranklinUMC // May (2024) Update

The last week of March and all of April was a busy time. The Community Closet @FranklinUMC saw over 110 persons shop over the four weeks we were open in April. We averaged 3 volunteers per week over the five weeks we sorted donations. Thank you to everyone who donated last month when clothing ran …

Dates set for 2024 Community Cookouts and Trunk or Treat!

Dates for the 2024 Community Cookouts and Community Trunk or Treat have been set. They are still several months away, but we wanted to make sure you “save the date.” These events are open to the community. More information will be shared about these events, including any potential changes to the event, in the weeks …

Seeking Clothing Donations // Community Closet @FranklinUMC

The Community Closet @FranklinUMC has been “open” now for two weeks. The first week, we saw 6 individuals, representing six families who spoke four different languages among them who picked out items from the closet. This past Tuesday, we saw some 60 people come through. We are nearly out of children’s clothing and the selection …

Introducing the Community Closet @FranklinUMC

Roughly six months ago, the Franklin Interfaith Council started collecting clothing to be distributed to families placed at the Emergency Assistance (EA) Shelter opened by the State of Massachusetts in The Town of Franklin. The Franklin United Methodist Church (UMC) became the locus of the FIC’s efforts to collect and distribute donations to newly arriving …

Phase II: Your Commitment

Dear Franklin United Methodist Church members and friends, For over 150 years, The Franklin United Methodist Church has been a place where people have gathered to nurture a meaningful relationship with God, grow in Christ, and reach out in concern to others. Reaching out in concern currently includes hosting Meals on Wheels’ food distribution, coordinating …