Showing posts with label St John's Episcopal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label St John's Episcopal. Show all posts

Sunday, February 11, 2024

Get your ashes on Valentine's at St John's

What are you doing for Valentine's Day?

Get your ashes in church!

7 PM  - Ash Wednesday, February 14
St John's Episcopal Church
237 Pleasant St, Franklin


Monday, November 20, 2023

Get a Head Start on Holiday Shopping at St. John’s Christmas Fair - December 2, 2023

Get a head start on your holiday shopping at St. John’s Episcopal Church Christmas Fair on Saturday, Dec. 2nd from 9 AM to 2 PM at 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin. 
Get a Head Start on Holiday Shopping at St. John’s Christmas Fair
Get a Head Start on Holiday Shopping at St. John’s Christmas Fair

You will find lots of gift cards from popular restaurants and stores. Browse among many silent auction and raffle items. There’s something for everyone among the gift baskets like sports; spa, health and wellness; food and wine; coffees and teas; games and toys; pet items. 

For those who appreciate unique items hand-made with love, you’ll find decorative holiday greenery, scarves, mittens, hats and blankets.  Pick out your favorite treats like cookies, fudge and other baked goods at the Cookie Walk. Food and drinks will be served during the fair. 

For more information:  Call 508-528-2387 
Visit us on Facebook at St John’s Episcopal Church 
See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org


Get a Head Start on Holiday Shopping at St. John’s Christmas Fair - December 2, 2023
Get a Head Start on Holiday Shopping at St. John’s Christmas Fair - December 2, 2023

Saturday, September 30, 2023

4th Annual Pumpkin Patch & Sale opens October 2-31, 2023 at St. John’s Episcopal Church

The 4th Annual Pumpkin Sale will be open all month long from October 2 to 31 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin. 

A huge selection of pumpkins and gourds of all sizes, shapes and colors will fill the front lawn at St. John’s Church. Kids of all ages will have fun picking out their favorites. It’s a good photo opportunity for families. 

4th Annual Pumpkin Patch & Sale returns October 2-31, 2023
4th Annual Pumpkin Patch & Sale 
Family activities will be offered every weekend in the Patch:
  • Music Together for families on Saturday, Oct 7 at 11 AM FREE
  • Pet Blessings and outdoor worship on Sunday, Oct 8 at 10 AM FREE
  • Pony Rides on Saturday, Oct 14 from 1-2 PM - $5 per ride
  • Beaded bracelets craft on Saturday, Oct 21 from 11 AM – 2 PM FREE
  • Haunted House on Saturday, Oct 28 FREE
Watch the St. John’s Episcopal Church Facebook page for updates.

See you there:
Monday-Friday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sundays 12 noon - 4:00 PM
We can all benefit. The pumpkins are grown using sustainable agricultural practices that help benefit the environment. They are grown in a region of New Mexico with 42% unemployment, providing jobs for Navajo people.  In addition to supporting the Navajo Nation in New Mexico, your purchase also supports St. John’s Church and its work right here in our community. 

For more information on activities:  Call 508-528-2387
Visit us on Facebook at St John’s Episcopal Church
See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org  

4th Annual Pumpkin Patch & Sale
4th Annual Pumpkin Patch & Sale

Monday, September 11, 2023

4th Annual Pumpkin Patch & Sale returns October 2-31, 2023 at St. John’s Church

The 4th Annual Pumpkin Sale will be open all month long from October 2 to 31 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin. 

A huge selection of pumpkins and gourds of all sizes, shapes and colors will fill the front lawn at St. John’s Church. Kids of all ages will have fun picking out their favorites. It’s a good photo opportunity for families. 

4th Annual Pumpkin Patch & Sale returns October 2-31, 2023
4th Annual Pumpkin Patch & Sale returns October 2-31, 2023
Family activities will be offered every weekend in the Patch:
  • Music Together for families on Saturday, Oct 7 at 11 AM FREE
  • Pet Blessings and outdoor worship on Sunday, Oct 8 at 10 AM FREE
  • Pony Rides on Saturday, Oct 14 from 1-2 PM - $5 per ride
  • Beaded bracelets craft on Saturday, Oct 21 from 11 AM – 2 PM FREE
  • Haunted House on Saturday, Oct 28 FREE
Watch the St. John’s Episcopal Church Facebook page for updates.

See you there:
Monday-Friday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sundays 12 noon - 4:00 PM
We can all benefit. The pumpkins are grown using sustainable agricultural practices that help benefit the environment. They are grown in a region of New Mexico with 42% unemployment, providing jobs for Navajo people.  In addition to supporting the Navajo Nation in New Mexico, your purchase also supports St. John’s Church and its work right here in our community. 

For more information on activities:  Call 508-528-2387
Email: Admin@StJohnsFranklinMA.org
Visit us on Facebook at St John’s Episcopal Church
See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org  

4th Annual Pumpkin Patch & Sale
4th Annual Pumpkin Patch & Sale

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Interfaith Teen Climate Change group continues monthly - next May 7 at 7 PM

Join us on the first Sunday of each month to learn and plan advocacy toward slowing Climate Change to save our planet, and for Climate Justice (mitigating the effects of Climate Change on poor and BIPOC communities) in Franklin and beyond. 

All young people and adult advisors are welcome, regardless of religious affiliation. 

Join us Sunday, May 7  at 7 PM at St John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street in Franklin.

Interfaith Teen Climate Change group continues monthly
Interfaith Teen Climate Change group continues monthly

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Worship Services for Children offered on Selected Saturday Evenings

Rev Kathy offers a simple, informal service geared for young children at both Grace and St John’s. The services include stories, crafts or other activities, easy fun songs, and a simple Eucharist (Communion) totaling about 30 minutes.

All families are invited to join us Saturdays at 5pm: 
April 22, 29 and May 27 at Grace Episcopal Church, 104 N Washington St, North Attleboro
April 15 and May 20 at St John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant St, Franklin

For more information:
Call 857-237-9428 Email Rector@StJohnsFranklinMA.org

Worship Services for Children offered on Selected Saturday Evenings
Worship Services for Children offered on Selected Saturday Evenings

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Holy Week and Easter service schedule for St John's Episcopal & Grace Church announced

You are invited to join in Worship and fun with us at St John’s Episcopal Church in Franklin and Grace Episcopal Church in North Attleboro:
  • Palm Sunday – April 2 at 10am at St John’s & livestreamed to Grace
  • Maundy Thursday with footwashing – April 6 at 4pm at Grace
  • Stations of the Cross – Fri, April 7 at 12 Noon at Grace
  • Good Friday Liturgy with Veneration of the Cross – April 7 at 7pm at St John’s
  • Easter Egg Hunt – Sat, April 8 at 10am on the lawn at St John’s
  • The Great Vigil of Easter – Sat, April 8 at 7pm at St John’s (begins outside)
  • Easter Day – April 9 at 10am at Grace

St John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin
Grace Episcopal Church, 104 N Washington Street, North Attleboro

For more information:
Call 508-528-2387 Email Rector@StJohnsFranklinMA.org
Like us on Facebook  and Twitter
See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org    

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Reminder: Interfaith Teen Climate Change group next meeting - Apr 2

Join us on the first Sunday of each month at 7 PM. On April 2, we’ll continuing planning our Earth Day celebration. We are specifically focused on Climate Justice (mitigating the effects of Climate Change on the poorest people of the world and our community). 

All young people are welcome, regardless of religious affiliation.

St John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street in Franklin.

For more information:
Call 508-528-2387 Email Rector@StJohnsFranklinMA.org
Like us on Facebook  and Twitter
See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org    

 

St John's Episcopal Church:  Multi-Family Yard Sale - Aug 6
St John's Episcopal Church

Friday, March 24, 2023

Children’s Services at St John’s in Franklin and Grace Church in North Attleboro scheduled for April 2023

Your family is invited to join us for Children’s Services at St John’s in Franklin and Grace Church in North Attleboro.

Join us for a simple, informal service geared for children on Saturday evenings, including stories, crafts or other activities, easy fun songs, and a simple Eucharist (Communion) totaling about 30 minutes.

St John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin on April 15 & 29
Grace Episcopal Church, 104 N Washington St, North Attleboro on April 1 & 22

For more information:
Call 508-528-2387 Email Rector@StJohnsFranklinMA.org
Like us on Facebook  and Twitter
See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org  

Sunday, March 19, 2023

Interfaith Teen Climate Change group continues monthly

Join us on the first Sunday of each month at 7 PM. On April 2, we’ll continuing planning our Earth Day celebration. We are specifically focused on Climate Justice (mitigating the effects of Climate Change on the poorest people of the world and our community). All young people are welcome, regardless of religious affiliation.

St John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street in Franklin.

For more information:
Call 508-528-2387 Email Rector@StJohnsFranklinMA.org
Like us on Facebook  and Twitter
See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org  

Monday, January 16, 2023

Interfaith Teen Climate Change group to host guest speaker - Jan 22, 2023

We will have a special guest speaker on Sunday, Jan 22, 2023 at 7 PM: 

Eben Bein of Our Climate and the MA Youth Climate Coalition, and some of the youth he works with, to discuss Climate Justice (how Climate Change affects impoverished communities disproportionately), and also to speak about the upcoming Legislative Action Day on February 7 at the MA State House. This is an opportunity for youth to speak with legislators face to face about their concerns. 

Join us at St John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street in Franklin.

For more information:
Call 508-528-2387 Email Rector@StJohnsFranklinMA.org
Like us on Facebook  and Twitter
See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org  

Monday, January 9, 2023

Reminder: Interfaith Teen Climate Change group scheduled to meet St John’s Episcopal Church - Jan 22

We had a small initial gathering with great discussion about how youth can make a difference in the fight against climate change. We watched a video of teen Swedish Climate Activist Greta Thunberg. The group is interested in learning more about Climate Justice - how climate change affects the poorest peoples disproportionately. 

Join us for the next meeting on Sunday, January 22 at 7 PM at 237 Pleasant Street in Franklin.

For more information:
Call 508-528-2387 Email Rector@StJohnsFranklinMA.org
Like us on Facebook  and Twitter
See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org  

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Reminder: New Children’s Service offered at St John’s Episcopal Church in 2023

St John’s will offer a simple, informal service geared for children on two Saturdays per month, beginning January 14 and January 28 at 5 PM

The services will include stories, crafts or other activities, easy fun songs, and a simple Eucharist (Communion) totaling about 40 minutes.

All families are invited to join us at 237 Pleasant Street in Franklin.

For more information:
Call 508-528-2387 Email Rector@StJohnsFranklinMA.org
Like us on Facebook  and Twitter
See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org  

Monday, January 2, 2023

Reminder: A new Support Group for Parents forming at St John's

A new Support Group for Parents of Children struggling with Mental Health, Autism, ADHD, or other challenges is forming at St John's

Love Parenting is a 6-week series created by Collette Potts, who also created the Love First children's curriculum that St John's uses.

Rev Kathy will moderate this group on Thursdays, Jan 12 - Feb 16, 2023. Contact her if you are interested.  https://lovefirstresources.com/loving-parenting/
 
For more information:
Call 508-528-2387 Email Rector@StJohnsFranklinMA.org
Like us on Facebook  and Twitter
See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org  

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Interfaith Teen Climate Change group continues at St John’s Episcopal Church

We had a small initial gathering with great discussion about how youth can make a difference in the fight against climate change. We watched a video of teen Swedish Climate Activist Greta Thunberg. The group is interested in learning more about Climate Justice - how climate change affects the poorest peoples disproportionately. 

Join us for the next meeting on Sunday, January 22 at 7 PM at 237 Pleasant Street in Franklin.

For more information:
Call 508-528-2387 Email Rector@StJohnsFranklinMA.org
Like us on Facebook  and Twitter
See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org  

Sunday, December 18, 2022

New Children’s Service offered at St John’s Episcopal Church in 2023

St John’s will offer a simple, informal service geared for children on two Saturdays per month, beginning January 14 and January 28 at 5 PM

The services will include stories, crafts or other activities, easy fun songs, and a simple Eucharist (Communion) totaling about 40 minutes.

All families are invited to join us at 237 Pleasant Street in Franklin.

For more information:
Call 508-528-2387 Email Rector@StJohnsFranklinMA.org
Like us on Facebook  and Twitter
See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org  


Friday, December 16, 2022

St John's forms New Support Group for Parents

A new Support Group for Parents of Children struggling with Mental Health, Autism, ADHD, or other challenges is forming at St John's

Love Parenting is a 6-week series created by Collette Potts, who also created the Love First children's curriculum that St John's uses.

Rev Kathy will moderate this group on Thursdays, Jan 12 - Feb 16, 2023. Contact her if you are interested.  https://lovefirstresources.com/loving-parenting/
 
For more information:
Call 508-528-2387 Email Rector@StJohnsFranklinMA.org
Like us on Facebook  and Twitter
See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org  

Saturday, November 26, 2022

Reporting by walking around: Photos this week 11/21 - 11/25/22

Found a couple of the hydrants from the painting contest conducted earlier this year.  DPW page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/join-fun-and-enter-franklins-fire-hydrant-painting-event

hydrant from the painting contest 1
hydrant from the painting contest 1


hydrant from the painting contest 2
hydrant from the painting contest 2


A 10-unit apartment building under construction on Chestnut St
Project documents reviewed by the Planning Board

A 10-unit apartment building under construction on Chestnut St
A 10-unit apartment building under construction on Chestnut St

Some trees along the shoreline at DelCarte were removed, new trees are planted and picnic tables are arranged.

trees along the shoreline at DelCarte were removed
trees along the shoreline at DelCarte were removed

Friendly reminder on the Christmas Fair coming up next weekend at St John's Episcopal Church.

Friendly reminder on the Christmas Fair
Friendly reminder on the Christmas Fair

Friendly reminder on the Tree lighting and Santa's arrival to the Town Common at 4 PM on Sunday, Nov 27, 2022

Friendly reminder on the Tree lighting and Santa's arrival to the Town Common
Friendly reminder on the Tree lighting and Santa's arrival to the Town Common

Friday, November 18, 2022

Christmas Fair returns to St John’s Episcopal Church - Dec 3

Load up the family on Saturday, December 3rd from 9 AM - 2 PM (new end time) for a cookie walk, children’s activities, refreshments, a silent auction, raffle items, and fresh wreaths. 

Fun for all ages!

St John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin

For more information:
Call 508-528-2387 Email Admin@StJohnsFranklinMA.org
Like us on Facebook  and Twitter
See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org  


Christmas Fair returns to St John’s Episcopal Church
Christmas Fair returns to St John’s Episcopal Church

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Advent Series - Book Discussion And Daily Practice at St John's Episcopal

Join us on Zoom to discuss Fully Human, Fully Divine: an Advent Devotional for the whole self by Whitney R Simpson, which will introduce us to various forms of prayer and devotion. 

Please order soon and read thru page 43 during Thanksgiving week, then try the daily practices beginning November 27. 

Dates for the series are Nov 30, Dec 7, 15, 21 at 7pm. Contact Rev Kathy (Rector@StJohnsFranklinMA.org) for Zoom information.

Added bonus: During Advent, Rev Kathy will use these prayer practices during her Facebook Morning Prayer (Wednesdays - Saturdays 8:30am) on the St John’s Facebook page.


For more information:
Call 508-528-2387 Email Rector@StJohnsFranklinMA.org
Like us on Facebook  and Twitter
See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org    

 
St John's Episcopal Church:  Multi-Family Yard Sale - Aug 6
St John's Episcopal Church