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 …

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 …

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 …

Community Cookout || August 28, 2021

Join the Franklin United Methodist Church for a FREE Community Cookout on August 28 from 5:30-7pm.  Burgers, hotdogs, chips, and lemonade will be provided.  Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit in the garden and grassy lot behind the church and enjoy the company of your neighbors. In case of rain, this event will …

Community Cookout || July 24, 2021

Join the Franklin United Methodist Church for a FREE Community Cookout on July 24 from 5:30-7pm.  Burgers, hotdogs, chips, and a drink will be provided.  Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit in the garden and grassy lot behind the church and enjoy the company of your neighbors. In case of rain, this event …