Community Concert feat. Eric Christensen || Saturday, October 18

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Join us for a FREE Community Concert @FranklinUMC featuring Eric Christensen on Saturday, October 18, at 7pm. Eric Christensen has performed and taught professionally on guitar for over twenty years. Primarily a classical guitarist, he has performed as a recitalist, chamber musician, and concerto soloist throughout the United States and Canada. He has appeared in …

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Fall Fashion Fling || September 27, 2025

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Join us at Franklin UMC for a fall fling! Refresh your wardrobe, connect with neighbors, and build community! Everyone’s invited to discover new treasures! View/Share the Facebook Event || View/Print the Flyer This event will be primarily inside the church building, with a few things outside. All items are FREE. This event is part of …

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Community Concert feat. the Jazz Tones Trio || Saturday, September 13

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Join us for a FREE Community Concert @FranklinUMC featuring the Jazz Tones Trio on Saturday, September 13, at 7pm. Frank Saccoccio began playing guitar at age 11 and has spent decades mastering classical, jazz, and rock styles. He’s performed across Rhode Island and Massachusetts in ensembles ranging from swing bands to solo sets, and also …

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FREE Community Cookout || August 23, 2025

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Mark your calendar for Friday, August 23, and come enjoy a fun-filled evening at the Franklin UMC! From 5:30–6:30 PM, we’ll be serving up free burgers, hot dogs, chips, and drinks in the grassy area behind the church. Vegetarian options will be available, and all are welcome—bring your friends, family, and a lawn chair! This …

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FREE Community Cookout || Saturday, July 26, 2025

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Download .pdf flyer here. All are invited to a FREE community cookout at the Franklin United Methodist Church (82 W. Central Street) on Saturday, July 26. Food will be served from 5:30-6:30p. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Limited seating will be available. There is no need to register for this event; …

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Community @FranklinUMC // Impact Summary, Grant Report

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Just over a year ago, the Franklin United Methodist Church began to rethink its outward, community-facing programs. In May of 2024, Community @FranklinUMC was officially launched; and, in June 2024, we received our first grant from The United Methodist Foundation of New England in the amount of $5,000. Our grant period is now up. Below …

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FREE Community Cookout || Saturday, June 28, 2025

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Download .pdf flyer here. All are invited to a FREE community cookout at the Franklin United Methodist Church (82 W. Central Street) on Saturday, June 28. Food will be served from 5:30-6:30p. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Limited seating will be available. There is no need to register for this event; …

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Book Discussion // Who Do We Choose to Be? (Emergence)

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Over the last several weeks, we have been reading Who Do We Choose to Be? Facing Reality, Claiming Leadership, Restoring Sanity (Oakland, CA: Berrett-Koehler, 2023) by Margaret J. Wheatley. We will not meet to discuss Chapter 6-7, “Emergence” & “Warriors for the Human Spirit.” You are encouraged to use the discussion guide below, prepared by …

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Book Discussion // Who Do We Choose to Be? (Interconnectedness)

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Over the last several weeks, we have been reading Who Do We Choose to Be? Facing Reality, Claiming Leadership, Restoring Sanity (Oakland, CA: Berrett-Koehler, 2023) by Margaret J. Wheatley. We will meet to discuss Chapter 5, “Interconnectedness,” on Wednesday June 18 at 7p. The dialogue and discussion will happen in person virtually using Google Meet. …

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