"Spirituality of Fishing" at FUSF Sunday, July 9, 2023

The description for this coming Sunday's lay-led summer service "Spirituality of Fishing" at the First Universalist Society of Franklin (FUSF).

"Spirituality of Fishing"

As FUSF launches their summer theme of individual spiritual practices, Laura will explain how she first got “hooked” on the art of fishing and why she finds it deeply spiritual and peaceful—both on a warm summer day as well as on a bone-chilling day in the depths of winter—all the while trying not to get frustrated when the fish refuse to bite.

Schedule of Spiritual Practices Sundays at FUSF:

July 9: The Spirituality of Fishing

July 16: Writing Poetry

July 23: Walking the Labyrinth

July 30: Prayer as a Portal

August 6: Mindfulness 

August 13: Veganism

August 20: Trees: Bridges to Spirit

August 27: Everyday Spiritual Practices

FUSF is located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin and is a Unitarian Universalist  LGBTQIA+ Welcoming Congregation. For more information about the First Universalist Society in Franklin, please visit our website: www.FUSF.org or call the Office at 508-528-5348. 

Reminder: Summer Services at First Universalist Society in Franklin

The First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) is pleased to announce its summer worship services. These services will explore the theme of individual spiritual practices.  The series starts on July 9 and runs through August 27, 2023.  

Services begin at 10 AM and all are welcome to attend. 

Each Sunday, members of FUSF will share a spiritual practice that resonates deeply within them.  Attendees will have the opportunity to explore practices such as prayer; mindfulness meditation as inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh or walking the labyrinth.  Connection with nature underlies several other services. We will also explore poetry writing as a spiritual practice.  

During the last service of the summer, Reverend Beverly Waring, Interim Minister, will explore a multitude of ways to enhance your daily life through engaging your mind, body, heart, will and soul with themes such as contemplation, activity, relationships, action and creativity. 

Schedule of Spiritual Practices Sundays at FUSF:

July 9: The Spirituality of Fishing

July 16: Writing Poetry

July 23: Walking the Labyrinth

July 30: Prayer as a Portal

August 6: Mindfulness 

August 13: Veganism

August 20: Trees: Bridges to Spirit

August 27: Everyday Spiritual Practices

FUSF is located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin and is a Unitarian Universalist  LGBTQIA+ Welcoming Congregation. For more information about the First Universalist Society in Franklin, please visit our website: www.FUSF.org or call the Office at 508-528-5348. 

Summer Services at First Universalist Society in Franklin

Summer Services at First Universalist Society in Franklin

The First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) is pleased to announce its summer worship services. These services will explore the theme of individual spiritual practices.  The series starts on July 9 and runs through August 27, 2023.  

Services begin at 10 a.m. and all are welcome to attend. 

Each Sunday, members of FUSF will share a spiritual practice that resonates deeply within them.  Attendees will have the opportunity to explore practices such as prayer; mindfulness meditation as inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh or walking the labyrinth.  Connection with nature underlies several other services. We will also explore poetry writing as a spiritual practice.  

During the last service of the summer, Reverend Beverly Waring, Interim Minister, will explore a multitude of ways to enhance your daily life through engaging your mind, body, heart, will and soul with themes such as contemplation, activity, relationships, action and creativity. 

Schedule of Spiritual Practices Sundays at FUSF:

July 9: The Spirituality of Fishing

July 16: Writing Poetry

July 23: Walking the Labyrinth

July 30: Prayer as a Portal

August 6: Mindfulness 

August 13: Veganism

August 20: Trees: Bridges to Spirit

August 27: Everyday Spiritual Practices

FUSF is located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin and is a Unitarian Universalist  LGBTQIA+ Welcoming Congregation. For more information about the First Universalist Society in Franklin, please visit our website: www.FUSF.org or call the Office at 508-528-5348. 

Summer Services at First Universalist Society in Franklin

Reminder: Registration due April 24 for a fun day of Mah Jongg on May 6 at FUSF

Please join us on Saturday, May 6, 2023, 9 AM – 2:30 PM 

for a fun day of Mah Jongg!

At the First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF)

262 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038

•  Cost: $30, includes door prizes and lunch (vegetarian and gluten-free options available upon request). We will also have coffee and mini muffins as you arrive. 

To Register:

•  Register ASAP, but by April 24, 2023 to reserve your spot.

•  Options for payment: Make $30 check out to “FUSF.” Please write “MahJongg” in the memo line.  Fill out registration form below.  Mail check and registration form to: Katie Nunes, 93 Burnt Swamp Rd., Wrentham, MA 02093

•  Or If you prefer Venmo, send $30 to @KatieNunes and include registration info as a comment.

•  Katie will confirm receipt via email and send you more details about the day.

Questions?

•  Contact Katie Nunes at ktnunes2@gmail.com, or call 508-254-7918

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REGISTRATION: By April 24, 2023 with checks payable to “FUSF.” Write “Mah Jongg” in the memo line. Mail this form and your check to: Katie Nunes, 93 Burnt Swamp Rd., Wrentham, MA 02093 (or see Venmo instructions above)

Download form to use for registration ->    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nfPuU54BzA112m3bZVkjkEnolTVQ1a_Q/view?usp=share_link

FUSF schedules a Mah Jongg Play All Day Event - May 6

Walk for Peace on World Labyrinth Day - May 6, 2023

On Saturday, May 6, 2023, thousands of people will participate in the fifteenth annual World Labyrinth Day as a moving meditation for peace and celebration of the labyrinth experience. Many participants will “Walk as One at 1” by walking a labyrinth at 1:00 p.m. local time to create a rolling wave of peaceful energy passing from one time zone to the next around the globe. Whether you are familiar with labyrinths or new to the idea of non-maze labyrinth paths, all are welcome to learn more and take part.

Labyrinths are found throughout the world with the oldest dating back thousands of years. In contemporary use, labyrinths provide an opportunity for personal reflection, spiritual practice, or the reduction of stress in many different public and private settings. Over 6,000 labyrinths are listed on the World-Wide Labyrinth Locator website: https://labyrinthlocator.com/ . The outdoor labyrinth on the grounds of the First Universalist Society in Franklin is listed on the World-Wide Labyrinth Locator.

Join us in Franklin, MA as we participate in World Labyrinth Day. You will have the opportunity to walk an outdoor labyrinth, use a finger labyrinth, and learn about labyrinths.

There will be a brief introduction to World Labyrinth Day at 12:30 PM, after which people will be invited to walk the labyrinth. If you have walked a labyrinth many times, or if you have never walked a labyrinth, we welcome you. 

This is a FREE community event for all ages. 

Stop by between 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM and be a part of this moving meditation for world peace.

Contact Bobbi Tayne Gerlits with any questions: bobbigerlits@icloud.com

Walk for Peace on World Labyrinth Day - May 6, 2023

A fun day of Mah Jongg! at the First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) - May 6

Please join us on Saturday, May 6, 2023, 9 AM – 2:30 PM 

for a fun day of Mah Jongg!

At the First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF)

262 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038

•  Cost: $30, includes door prizes and lunch (vegetarian and gluten-free options available upon request). We will also have coffee and mini muffins as you arrive. 

To Register:

•  Register ASAP, but by April 24, 2023 to reserve your spot.

•  Options for payment: Make $30 check out to “FUSF.” Please write “MahJongg” in the memo line.  Fill out registration form below.  Mail check and registration form to: Katie Nunes, 93 Burnt Swamp Rd., Wrentham, MA 02093

•  Or If you prefer Venmo, send $30 to @KatieNunes and include registration info as a comment.

•  Katie will confirm receipt via email and send you more details about the day.

Questions?

•  Contact Katie Nunes at ktnunes2@gmail.com, or call 508-254-7918

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REGISTRATION: By April 24, 2023 with checks payable to “FUSF.” Write “Mah Jongg” in the memo line. Mail this form and your check to: Katie Nunes, 93 Burnt Swamp Rd., Wrentham, MA 02093 (or see Venmo instructions above)

Download form to use for registration ->    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nfPuU54BzA112m3bZVkjkEnolTVQ1a_Q/view?usp=share_link

FUSF schedules a Mah Jongg Play All Day Event - May 6

Reminder: One Path, Many Experiences: A Labyrinth Workshop - Mar 26, 2023 - 12:30 PM

One Path, Many Experiences: A Labyrinth Workshop

Sunday, March 26, 2023: 12:30 PM -3:00 PM

First Universalist Society in Franklin

262 Chestnut Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Walking a labyrinth quiets the mind and reduces stress. Some labyrinths are walked with your feet while others are “walked” with your finger. Please join us for a labyrinth workshop where we’ll hear a brief history of the labyrinth, learn the difference between a labyrinth and a maze, experience the labyrinth firsthand, and share our experiences on the labyrinth. Workshop participants can choose to either walk an indoor canvas labyrinth with their feet or “walk” a handheld labyrinth with their finger. 

Please wear or bring socks to protect the canvas labyrinth. Booties that cover footwear will be provided for those who need shoes to walk. 

This workshop is FREE of charge. Please pre-register by emailing Bobbi Tayne Gerlits: bobbigerlits@icloud.com; 508-446-5131.  Contact her with any questions.  

One Path, Many Experiences: A Labyrinth Workshop - Mar 26, 2023 - 12:30 PM

One Path, Many Experiences: A Labyrinth Workshop scheduled for Mar 26, 2023 - 12:30 PM

One Path, Many Experiences: A Labyrinth Workshop

Sunday, March 26, 2023: 12:30 PM -3:00 PM

First Universalist Society in Franklin

262 Chestnut Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Walking a labyrinth quiets the mind and reduces stress. Some labyrinths are walked with your feet while others are “walked” with your finger. Please join us for a labyrinth workshop where we’ll hear a brief history of the labyrinth, learn the difference between a labyrinth and a maze, experience the labyrinth firsthand, and share our experiences on the labyrinth. Workshop participants can choose to either walk an indoor canvas labyrinth with their feet or “walk” a handheld labyrinth with their finger. 

Please wear or bring socks to protect the canvas labyrinth. Booties that cover footwear will be provided for those who need shoes to walk. 

This workshop is FREE of charge. Please pre-register by emailing Bobbi Tayne Gerlits: bobbigerlits@icloud.com; 508-446-5131.  Contact her with any questions.  

One Path, Many Experiences: A Labyrinth Workshop - Mar 26, 2023 - 12:30 PM

FUSF is looking for qualified candidates for their part-time Office Administrator

Job Title: First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) Office Administrator

Status: Non-exempt, Part time, Mon.-Fri. $20-23/hr  20-25 hrs./week, Sept.-mid-June, 10-15 hrs./week, mid-June-Aug.

Job Reports to: Minister

Job Summary: Working independently and collaboratively, the Office Administrator will support the Minister, Staff, Board of Trustees, and various committees. Primary responsibilities will focus on: Church Office Management and general administrative support; Internal Communications; limited Bookkeeping and Building and Facilities Management.

Additional details for this position can be found online _>

https://fusf.org/who-we-are/join-us/job-opening/

or in this PDF ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1udLhIpbu_LIhdMndRz3PpYx2fsz6_sQy/view?usp=share_link

For more about First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) visit their web page ->  https://fusf.org/

A recent podcast episode with the Interim Minister "Rev Bev" Reverend Beverly Waring is also worth listening to ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/02/introduction-to-fusfs-rev-bev-012523.html

One Path, Many Experiences: A Labyrinth Workshop - Mar 26, 2023 - 12:30 PM

One Path, Many Experiences: A Labyrinth Workshop

Sunday, March 26, 2023: 12:30 PM -3:00 PM

First Universalist Society in Franklin

262 Chestnut Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Walking a labyrinth quiets the mind and reduces stress. Some labyrinths are walked with your feet while others are “walked” with your finger. Please join us for a labyrinth workshop where we’ll hear a brief history of the labyrinth, learn the difference between a labyrinth and a maze, experience the labyrinth firsthand, and share our experiences on the labyrinth. Workshop participants can choose to either walk an indoor canvas labyrinth with their feet or “walk” a handheld labyrinth with their finger. 

Please wear or bring socks to protect the canvas labyrinth. Booties that cover footwear will be provided for those who need shoes to walk. 

This workshop is FREE of charge. Please pre-register by emailing Bobbi Tayne Gerlits: bobbigerlits@icloud.com; 508-446-5131.  Contact her with any questions.  

One Path, Many Experiences: A Labyrinth Workshop - Mar 26, 2023 - 12:30 PM

** ANNOUNCING ** The LiveARTS Young Artists Showcase - Sunday, March 12

Mar. 12th at 3:00pm at the First Universalist Society in Franklin

Presents Young Artists Showcase Come and meet these emerging young artists, as they establish themselves as the next generation of great performers. SUNDAY, March 12 at 3:00 PM This concert will be a unique glimpse into the future of classical music, and a chance to support the development of these wonderfully talented young artists. Presenting works by C.P.E. Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Amy Beach, Donizetti, and others. These students represent the fine studios of master teachers Victor Rosenbaum, Tanya Schwartzman (Sharon Academy of Music), Sandra Evans (Chaminade Club of Attleboro), Sooyun Kim (Longy School of Music), and Sheila Falls and Joanne Mouradjian (Wheaton College). Sunday, March 12 Time: 3:00 PM Location: First Universalist Society of Franklin, 262 Chestnut St., Franklin MA Tickets     Adults- $25.00 Students (18 and under)- by donation   Tickets available at the door   Accessible Parking and Building  Visit our website liveartsma.org to purchase tickets on-line and for more information. Our mailing address is:                       LiveARTS, P.O. Box 678, Franklin, MA 02038

LiveARTS, Franklin, Massachusetts · 283 Prospect Street · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

Introduction to FUSF's Rev Bev - 01/25/23 (audio)

FM #935 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 935 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with First Universalist Society of Franklin (FUSF) interim minister, Reverend Beverly Waring. We talk about her role as interim minister and her path to this role from software engine to social work to this position in Franklin.

The audio recording runs 28 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Rev Bev. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-935-introduction-to-fusfs-rev-bev-01-25-23

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FUSF web page -> https://fusf.org/

Minister’s page -> https://fusf.org/who-we-are/minister/  

Where is the FUSF meeting house?  https://fusf.org/contact-us/ 

While FUSF is home to The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse ->  http://circlefolk.org/ 

and LiveARTS ->  https://www.liveartsma.org/   there are quite a few other active community groups -> https://fusf.org/community/ 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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Rev. Beverly Waring (FUSF photo)

New Year’s Eve Labyrinth Walk at First Universalist Society of Franklin (FUSF)

New Year’s Eve Labyrinth Walk

The First Universalist Society of Franklin — 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin, MA — will host a New Year’s Eve Labyrinth Walk on Saturday, December 31, from 5 - 7 PM. 

This annual free event offers both an outdoor labyrinth in the pine grove, and a candlelit labyrinth in our sanctuary. Finger labyrinths will be available for people who want to experience the labyrinth but have mobility issues. 

We will begin our walk with an Opening Ceremony at 5 PM. Dress accordingly for the weather and allow at least 30 minutes to walk the indoor labyrinth, and less for the outdoor labyrinth. Socks are required for the indoor walk.  Booties that cover footwear will be provided for those who need shoes to walk. Face masks are recommended. 

In the event of a storm, or unsafe driving conditions, the walk will be canceled.  Call Judy Swaim at 508-769-6664 for more information, as well as for possible cancelations due to weather.

The labyrinth on a sunny day in 2016

First Universalist Society in Franklin is looking for someone to fill a part-time Custodian Position

Church Custodian - Part time 

First Universalist Society in Franklin 

262 Chestnut St. 

Franklin, MA 

The First Universalist Society in Franklin is currently seeking a part-time custodian to join their team. This is a 7 hour/week position, and the candidate would be responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of the church building. 

The custodian also monitors general building conditions, conducts small repairs and painting, purchases cleaning products, and ensures a safe environment.

Additional hours may be available for special events. Full job description will be provided on request. 

If interested, please email susan.dubinsky@fusf.org or call the Church office at 508-528-5348.

First Universalist Society in Franklin is looking for someone to fill a part-time Custodian Position

LiveARTS Concert Season Announced for 2022-2023

LiveARTS presents a season of musical enchantment!

Presents A season of musical enchantment!  MUSICAL MAGIC!  Oct 2nd, 2022  The LiveARTS String Quartet, the eminent pianist Victor Rosenbaum, Nathan Krishmaswami, tenor, and Ann Sears, piano present music of Britten, Barber, Brahms, Mozart, and Vaughn Williams. LEGACY!  Nov 6th, 2022  Famed pianist and LiveARTS Artists of the Year, Victor Rosenbaum, celebrates his 80th birthday with a LiveARTS recital!  Works by Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, and a premiere performance of a work by young composer Lewis Warren. ARTISTRY! March 12th, 2023 A recital featuring Louise Toppin, soprano, and Ann Sears, piano.  Dr. Toppin is a celebrated soprano who sings and teaches all over the world, and directs the Videmus Foundation.  This concert will highlight the songs and spiritual arrangements of Harry T. Burleigh, an African American composer who was himself a great singer, along with art songs by beloved American and European composers.  PROMISE! April 16th, 2023  Our Young Artist Showcase welcomes young artists who are just beginning their musical journeys in a group recital with students of Victor Rosenbaum, including Kingsley Cheung, New England Conservatory, Tanya Schwartzman, Sharon Academy of Music, and members of the Schubert Club and the Chaminade Clubs of Attleboro and Providence, Rhode Island.  You'll hear them first here!   FOR ALL CONCERTS: Time: 3:00 PM Location: First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut St., Franklin Tickets available at the door Accessible Parking and Building  Visit our website liveartsma.org to purchase tickets on-line and for more information. Copyright © 2022 LiveARTS, Franklin, All rights reserved.

LiveARTS, Franklin, Massachusetts · 283 Prospect Street · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA