Dear Franklin UMC members and friends, As we approach the holiest days of the Christian year, you are invited to walk with us through the story of Jesus’ passion: causing a stir as he enters in Jerusalem, gathering at the table in love, facing the cross, and rising in victory over sin and death. 🌿 …
Spring is returning to Franklin, and with it comes one of our most joyful community traditions: the Community Easter Egg Hunt! Each year, families gather to celebrate the season with color, laughter, and the thrill of discovery. This year’s hunt will take place on Sunday, April 5, 2026, and we’re excited to welcome children, families, …
The Franklin UMC is proud to host The Shams, a Boston-based Irish rock band known for their dynamic performances and infectious spirit. This concert was livestreamed on Saturday, March 21. To learn more about the Community Concerts, visit franklinumc.org/community/concerts/.
Pastor Jacob, on Sunday, March 8, reflected on the journey of the Israelites as they followed God’s command through the wilderness, facing challenges yet witnessing divine provision at every step (see Exodus 17:1-7). See the full reflection below. Much like the congregation of Israelites in the book of Exodus, our church community is embarking on …
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We’re always looking for ways to make generosity simpler, more secure, and more connected to the life of our church. That’s why we’re excited to share that we are transitioning from PayPal to online giving through Realm (ACST), the same system we use for our church database and accounting. This change brings several important benefits: …
United Methodists along with faith and advocacy partners from across the country are gathering in Washington D.C. today for “Faithful Resistance: A Public Witness for Immigrant Justice.” The livestream of the event, including the opening worship, can be found below along with the bulletin for the service. Download the worship bulletin for this event here. …
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Today marked a milestone moment at Franklin UMC. Ground was officially broken for the new addition—an exciting step in the Phase III renovations of our Defining Our Generation capital campaign. While work on the lower level has been underway for several weeks (see the February 6 progress photo below), today’s groundbreaking is especially historic: it …
Join us for a FREE Community Concert @FranklinUMC featuring Michael Rivelis on Saturday, February 7, at 7pm. Michael, originally from Plainview, NY, moved to the Boston Metro area after graduating from Northeastern University in 1984. For over 15 years, he’s been performing Folk Rock and Classic Rock hits from the ’60s to the ’90s, including …
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Practicing Rest, Delight, and Renewal Together In a world that prizes productivity, speed, and constant availability, the ancient rhythm of Sabbath comes to us as a countercultural gift. Marva J. Dawn’s Keeping the Sabbath Wholly invites us to rediscover Sabbath not as a rule to follow, but as a way of life that restores our …
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Two years ago, we embarked on a journey that we believed would define our generation. The last two years have been filled with joy and hard work; and, today, we are pleased to announce that we are on track to “reaching the summit” in the next year. Check out this update on our fundraising progress …
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