When you come to church tomorrow (October 4) for worship, or any time in the coming week, you will likely notice continued construction activity around the church. Crews will be installing the new water main, which means the front yard, parking lot, and portions of West Central Street will be affected. We will try to …
We regret to say that we are going to cancel the Community Cookout scheduled for Saturday, September 26. With the impending storm and cancellation of the Downtown Partnership’s Harvest Festival, it seems like the reasonable thing to do. Stay safe, warm, and dry! The next Cookout will be on Saturday, October 24, as part of …
Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton has placed every local church in the New England Annual Conference into a cooperative parish. “Cooperative parishes create a larger and deeper pool of gifts and resources as well as provide more opportunities for spiritual, communal and mission growth and vitality to all of the church and their members.” The Franklin …
Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 26 and come enjoy a fun-filled evening at the Franklin UMC! Yes, that is the same day as the Franklin Downtown Partnership’s Harvest Festival (from 12-5p). So, go to the Harvest Festival toward the end, grab all the candy, reusable grocery bags, pens, and other things from the booths, …
Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 29 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 at the church. Vegetarian options will be available, and all are welcome—bring your friends, family, and a lawn chair! This …
It really feels like last week we hit our stride. Each Tuesday, the Closet is becoming more and more of what we hoped it would be—a place where neighbors linger, browse, chat, and build relationships. Our volunteers have been thoughtfully adjusting the layout of racks and tables so there’s plenty of room to move, greet …
If you’ve walked through Franklin UMC, or even driven by, you’ve probably noticed the hum of activity and the smell of drywall and fresh paint. Construction continues and our new main-level Community Closet space is coming together. Even with finishing touches still ahead (trim painting, minor electrical work, and the installation of new lighting), the …
Every generation of Franklin Methodists has faced its moment–the moment when the future of the church depended on the faith, courage, and generosity of its people. As Rev. Robert Durkee once wrote, “Every generation is the heir to those who have gone on before them. And so too, every generation in some way determins the …
Read more “Defining Our Generation: A Season of Restoration, Renewal, and Remarkable Progress”
There has been tremendous progress this week in the building. All drywall and plasterboard are now installed, and much of the mudding is already complete. Painting has started. If progress continues at this pace, we anticipate finishing the remaining mudding, plasterwork, and much of the painting next week. It’s exhilarating to watch the project take …
Read more “Construction Update & What to Expect Over the Next Two Weeks”
Mark your calendar for Saturday, July 25 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 at the church. Vegetarian options will be available, and all are welcome—bring your friends, family, and a lawn chair! This …