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Thursday, May 16, 2024
The Seven New Unitarian Universalist Values - May 19 at 10 AM
Friday, April 19, 2024
Mah Jongg: Play All Day - May 4
Join us for a fun day of playing Mah Jongg!
Come alone or with friends. All levels are welcome, but some experience is required. Bring your 2024 NMJL card and $5 in change to play with.
Mah Jongg: Play All Day - May 4 |
Thursday, April 18, 2024
350 Mass Greater Franklin Node: Meeting, Thursday, April 18
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81930304274?pwd=Tm9VdGxYcDFaVTVDUkwyT3YvUnlFdz09
Meeting ID: 819 3030 4274 Passcode: 350ma
Dial-in +1 646 876 9923
Please sign up for the Climate Weekly email if you are not yet receiving it.
Check out upcoming events on our website.
Please try to join us for Thursday's meeting. We will maintain our schedule of meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.
Thank you.
Node Co-coordinators,
Carolyn Barthel
Ralph Halpern
Ralph Halpern
ralph.halpern@comcast.net
781-784-3839 (h)
339-203-5017
Thursday, April 4, 2024
What’s Your Story? An Evening of Storytelling - April 6
The First Universalist Society in Franklin (fusf.org) is a Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin MA. For more information about the Society please contact Interim Minister Beverly Waring at 508-528-5348 or minister@fusf.org.
What’s Your Story? An Evening of Storytelling - April 6 |
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Does Food Count as a Basic Human Right? - March 17 at 10 AM
March 17, 2024 10:00 AMFirst Universalist Society in Franklin262 Chestnut Street Franklin MA
Does Food Count as a Basic Human Right? |
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Are you going to the family "barn dance"?
Monday, February 12, 2024
New England Country Dance scheduled for March 2, 2024 7:00 PM
Put on your dancing shoes and come on down to the First Universalist Society in Franklin for a festive evening! New England Country Dance is a fun, accessible "barn dance" that is suitable for people of all ages, from 4 to 88. Families, college students, teens, and the young at heart are most welcome!
The dancing does not require any previous experience. The dance caller walks everyone on the floor through simple steps, helps the group put them together, and then the music starts. Perfection is not expected -- cooperation and laughter among the dancers make sure that everyone stays mostly on track and has a wonderful time together.
Doors open at 7:00 pm. There will be two sets with a brief intermission in between. Water and comfortable seating will be available should you want to sit out a specific dance. Treats will be available for purchase.
It is highly recommended that tickets be bought in advance since this is anticipated to be a popular evening and only a certain number of dancers can be accommodated. Tickets can be purchased at FUSF.org/Upcoming Events. Admission is $5 for students 13-18, $10 for individuals. Children under 12 are free. Checks or cash will be accepted at the door in addition to electronic payment.
The First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) is located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin MA. If you have questions about this event or FUSF please email info@fusf.org or call 508- 528-5348. FUSF is a Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation.
Saturday, January 20, 2024
What We Say Matters: A Timely Conversation Exploring the Power of Words to Shape Others and a Person’s Own Behavior - Jan 28
Dr. Drew Bogner, President Emeritus of Molloy University, and a lay member of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, will speak about the power of words and phrases to shape the behavior of others and ourselves. He will incorporate the research of Dr. Masuru Emoto on the impact of negative and positive words, and share conversations he has had on this topic with individuals ranging from Buddhist monks to Paul Rusesabagina of Hotel Rwanda. In the second part of the service, Drew will focus on how what we say to ourselves can influence how we experience the world. This includes how we can respond to caustic, hateful, and demeaning language that others use.
What We Say Matters: A Timely Conversation |
Sunday January 28, 2024 - 10:00 AM
First Universalist Society in Franklin
262 Chestnut Street, Franklin MA
Friday, January 12, 2024
Live Music and CD Release by Second Son Band - Jan 27 at 7 PM
About Second SonFormed in mid-2023, Second Son’s songs range from folk and folk-rock to more Americana and singer/songwriter styles. Second Son consists of Brian Cousins (guitar, vocals), Stirling Noel Cousins (bass, vocals), Brian J. Podesta (piano, keyboards) and Carl Roberts (percussion, harmonica, vocals). Second Son’s live performances are energetic, interactive, funny and personal. Since their founding, Second Son has been playing throughout eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire.
Live Music and CD Release by Second Son Band - Jan 27 at 7 PM |
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament and Sale - Jan 19 or Jan 20
Monday, January 8, 2024
Joe Jencks Leads First Universalist Society MLK Service - Jan 14
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
350 Mass Greater Franklin Node: Meeting, Thursday, January 4, 2024
Those of us who have been meeting in Franklin have enjoyed the chance to come together. We hope others will do the same.
· Location of the in-person meeting: First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin.
· OPTION: Join on Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81930304274?pwd=Tm9VdGxYcDFaVTVDUkwyT3YvUnlFdz09
Meeting ID: 819 3030 4274
Passcode: 350ma
Dial-in +1 646 876 9923
350 Mass Greater Franklin Node: Meeting, Thursday, January 4, 2024
With the start of the new year, 350 Mass and all the regional nodes are making plans to continue the work on the two major 350 Mass' campaigns: Make Polluters Pay and Emissions Free Buildings. Read about them here. Then join our meeting to discuss options for activities across and within the communities that comprise the Greater Franklin region. This is your chance to make a difference in 2024 and take on the challenges that we face in climate and energy.
350 Mass invites everyone to two January events, listed here.
- First, on this coming Sunday, January 7, the Make Polluters Pay Campaign will have an afternoon of strategizing and socializing to go over our accomplishments from 2023 and plan out our campaign strategy for 2024 over tea and cookies.
- Second, on January 17 join Climate Cafe. a supportive place to talk over your reactions to climate change, possible solutions, or climate activism.
If you haven't already done so, please sign up for the Climate Weekly email. Also, check out upcoming events on our website.
Please try to join us for Thursday's meeting. We will maintain our schedule of meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. If you have questions or items for the agenda, you can contact the Node coordinators, carolyncbarthel@gmail.com and/or ralph.halpern@comcast.net. We will send a reminder on Thursday.
Thank you.
Node Co-coordinators,
Carolyn Barthel
Ralph Halpern
Ralph Halpern
ralph.halpern@comcast.net
781-784-3839 (h)
339-203-5017
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
New Year’s Eve Labyrinth Walk at First Universalist Society in Franklin - Dec 31, 2023 from 5 to 7 PM
New Year’s Eve Labyrinth Walk at First Universalist Society in Franklin - Dec 31, 2023 from 5 to 7 PM |
The First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) is located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. For more information about either event or FUSF, please contact us at info@fusf.org or call 508-528-5348. FUSF is a Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation.
Monday, November 6, 2023
"The Chestnut Street Review Variety Show" returns - Nov 11 at 7 PM
November 11. 2023, from 7:00 to 9:00 PMThe First Universalist Society in Franklin262 Chestnut Street, Franklin$10/person and $25/familyBake Sale at Intermission
"The Chestnut Street Review Variety Show" returns - Nov 11 at 7 PM |
Saturday, October 21, 2023
The Chestnut Street Revue Variety Show - Nov 11
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
LGBTQ History Month recognized Oct 22 at First Universalist Society in Franklin
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Dean College and The Universalists: Is that a new band? No, some interesting history
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Sunday's service at FUSF: "Everyday Spiritual Practices" – Aug 27
Plato said, “The life which is unexamined is not worth living.” An extreme position that Rev. Scott Alexander addresses in the introduction to a book he edited, “Everyday Spiritual Practices; Simple Pathways For Enriching Your Life.” He writes: “many people get caught in a rut, meandering through their days, doing only what comes easily…”Join us for this last summer service as Rev. Bev Waring offers some options for how you can spiritually examine and shape your life; options that engage the mind, the body, the heart, the will and the soul will be discussed in this quick review of everyday spiritual practices.
Monday, August 21, 2023
Dean College and The Universalists Featured in September Presentation
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Sunday's service at FUSF: Trees: Bridges to Spirit - Aug 20
Let us see the forest AND the trees as we explore how they can aid us in our spiritual practice with a mind, body, and soul connection.
Sunday's service at FUSF: Trees: Bridges to Spirit - Aug 20 |
The service is set for 10:00 AM on Sunday, Aug 20 at the First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF), at 262 Chestnut Street.
August 27: Everyday Spiritual Practices