Like many of us, the writer of Psalm 27 knows trouble, as does Jesus when he is confronted by the Pharisees attempting to scare him into being quiet or, at the very least, getting out of town (Luke 13:31). Yet both the psalmist and Jesus do an odd thing when faced with threats: they stay …
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Rescue me. Perhaps Jesus said it during his temptation in the wilderness. Certainly, the psalmist says it over and again in many ways. We call out to God to rescue us today, sometimes with a certainty that God will answer and other times out of desperation, hoping God will listen when it seems no one …
Lent is a season of forty days (minus Sundays) during which we prepare ourselves for the events of Holy Week and Easter. We start the journey of Lent with confession, pardon, and the imposition of ashes, a reminder of our mortality. Psalm 51:1 says, “Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love.” …
Lent is often seen as a somber and quiet season, a time for contemplation and seeking God through silence. However, many of us find music to be a valuable tool for deep reflection. This Lenten season, you are invited to embark on a musical journey of contemplation. We will listen to secular songs, explore the …
We have received an amazing amount of donations in the last two months. Have a specific need? Searching for a new look? Curious about the Closet? Come check us out on Tuesday, March 4 and 18 from 11a-1p, or by appointment. Take all that you want and/or need. It is all free. Did you see …
Join us for a FREE Community Concert @FranklinUMC featuring The Padula Bros. Trio on Saturday, March 22, at 7pm. Download the event poster here. Let your Facebook friends know you’re interested in or plan to attend this event by going here. Franklin United Methodist Church (UMC) is located at 82 W. Central Street, Franklin (MA). …
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Join us on Fat Tuesday (the day before Ash Wednesday), March 4, for a Fat Tuesday feast of pancakes and sausage. We’ll be flipping pancakes from 5:30-6:30p. Come when you can. All are invited. This event is FREE and open to the public. Donations are welcomed, but not expected. It is customary in some Christian …
Due to impending inclement weather this evening (February 8, 2025), we are rescheduling the Community Concert @FranklinUMC. The Padula Bros. Trio has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 22 at 7pm. We hope everyone stays safe and warm tonight and tomorrow and we look forward to seeing you next month!
Dear members and friends of Franklin United Methodist Church, On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order which allows officers enforcing immigration law to arrest migrants at sensitive locations, including churches, without prior approval.[i] Since that time, there have been many verified[ii] and rumored[iii] detentions where people have been targeted based upon …
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Join us for a FREE Community Concert @FranklinUMC featuring The Padula Trio on Saturday, February 8, at 7pm. Download the event poster here. Let your Facebook friends know you’re interested in or plan to attend this event by going here. Franklin United Methodist Church (UMC) is located at 82 W. Central Street, Franklin (MA). Parking …
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