You are invited to join us for Holy Week and Easter at St John’s Episcopal Church

Maundy Thursday with Foot-washing and Communion - April 17 at 7pm

"Keep awake with me" Vigil at the altar of repose & filibuster of prayer

- Thursday, April 17 from 8 PM through Friday, April 18 at 7 PM

Inspired by Sen. Cory Booker, Rev Kathy will read Scripture, pray, sing, and speak for 24 hours. You are invited to drop-in to the church anytime or to join on Facebook: stjohnsfranklinma

St John’s Episcopal Church

Good Friday Liturgy with Veneration of the Cross & Communion - April 18 at 7 PM 

Easter Day with Morning Prayer and sermon - April 20 at 10 AM

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

For more information:

Call 508-528-2387 Email Rector@StJohnsFranklinMA.org

Like us on Facebook See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org 

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, December 7, 2024 ???

Saturday, December 7

• Winter Coat Drive (4 drop off locations)
• Franklin Art Association, Art Show & Sale (Norfolk Public Library)

MBTA shuttle bus on Franklin Line

9:00am Christmas Fair (St John's Episcopal Church)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am Women's Faith Formation (St. Mary's Parish)

10:00am Collage Workshop (Franklin TV and Radio 102.9 FM)

10:00am Winter Farmers Market (Fairmount Fruit Farm)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

12:00pm Sip, Shop, Stroll & Roll (multiple locations downtown Franklin) 

12:30pm Sour Dough Starter (Fairmount Fruit Farm)

3:00pm Celtic & Christmas Concert (Franklin Public Library)

4:00pm Orchard Sl'Hay Rides (Fairmount Fruit Farm)

5:00pm "So Proudly We Hail" (movie) (Franklin Historical Museum)

6:30pm Wicked Queer Game Night (Pete's Nerd Emporium)

7:00pm Community Concert: Holiday Carols, Cookies & Cocoa with Jamie Barrett (Franklin United Methodist Church)

7:30pm Franklin Performing Arts Company presents The Nutcracker (Franklin High School)

7:30pm Heather Pierson Trio - Charlie Brown Christmas (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse) 

8:00pm Karaoke (Raillery Public House)

8:00pm Viva Las Elvis (live music - ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

**   NO  Town Meetings today   **

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Reminder: St. John’s Christmas Fair Set for December 7

St. John’s Church Christmas Fair is set for Saturday, December 7, from 9 AM to 2 PM at 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin. 

Christmas Fair Set for December 7

 

Do your holiday shopping in one stop: Buy gift cards from popular restaurants and stores; silent auction and raffle items. Check out gift baskets with themes like sports; spa, health and wellness, and pet items. Give the gift of food, wine, coffees, or teas.  Appreciate unique, hand-made crafts? You’ll love the beautiful fresh wreaths and greens, as well as cozy scarves, mittens, and hats.  

Choose delicious treats like cookies, fudge and other baked goods at the Cookie Walk. Snacks and drinks can be purchased during the fair. 

 

For more information: 

Visit us on Facebook at St John’s Episcopal Church 

See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org

Call 508-528-2387

 

St. John’s Christmas Fair Set for December 7

St. John’s Christmas Fair Set for December 7

St. John’s Church Christmas Fair is set for Saturday, December 7, from 9 AM to 2 PM at 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin. 

 

Do your holiday shopping in one stop: Buy gift cards from popular restaurants and stores; silent auction and raffle items. Check out gift baskets with themes like sports; spa, health and wellness, and pet items. Give the gift of food, wine, coffees, or teas.  Appreciate unique, hand-made crafts? You’ll love the beautiful fresh wreaths and greens, as well as cozy scarves, mittens, and hats.  

Choose delicious treats like cookies, fudge and other baked goods at the Cookie Walk. Snacks and drinks can be purchased during the fair. 

 

For more information: 

Visit us on Facebook at St John’s Episcopal Church 

See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org

Call 508-528-2387 

Pumpkin Patch Set for Sept. 29 - October 31 at St. John’s Church

Pumpkin Patch Set for Sep. 29 - Oct 31

The 5th Annual Pumpkin Patch and sale will be up and running from Sunday, September 29 to Thursday, October 31 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin. 

A huge selection of pumpkins, gourds and colorful mum plants will fill the front lawn at St. John’s Church. Kids will have fun picking out their favorites. It’s a cute photo opportunity for families and a good time to start decorating for autumn.

Open 7 days a week, here’s the schedule:

• Monday-Friday 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
• Saturdays 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Sundays Noon-4:00 PM
• Monday October 14, open all day from 10 AM to 4 PM

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. Your purchase supports the Navajo Nation in New Mexico as well as St. John’s Church and its work and service here in our community. 

For more information:

Call 508-528-2387

Email: Admin@StJohnsFranklinMA.org

Follow us on Facebook at St John’s Episcopal Church

See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org 

Multi-Family Yard Sale - Saturday, June 15 from 9 AM to noon

Multi-Family Yard Sale - Saturday, June 15

St. John’s Episcopal Church is hosting a multi-family yard sale on Saturday, June 15, from 9 am to 2 pm. Come to the front lawn at 237 Pleasant Street in Franklin and you will find all sorts of treasures.

Shop for housewares, home decor, furniture, toys and games, seasonal decorations, and more.  Proceeds fund the mission of St. John’s Episcopal Church.

For more info contact St. John’s Church at 508-528-2387

email: Admin@StJohnsFranklinMA.org

website: www.stjohnsfranklinma.org

Follow St. John’s on Facebook at:  https://www.facebook.com/stjohnsfranklinma/

Multi-Family Yard Sale, June 15 at St John's Episcopal Church

Multi-Family Yard Sale, June 15

St. John’s Episcopal Church is hosting a multi-family yard sale on Saturday, June 15, from 9 AM to 2 PM. Come to the front lawn at 237 Pleasant Street in Franklin and you will find all sorts of treasures.

Shop for housewares, home decor, furniture, toys and games, seasonal decorations, and more.  Proceeds fund the mission of St. John’s Episcopal Church.

For more info contact St. John’s Church at 508-528-2387

email: Admin@StJohnsFranklinMA.org

website: www.stjohnsfranklinma.org

Follow St. John’s on Facebook at:  https://www.facebook.com/stjohnsfranklinma/

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

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

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

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 

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 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

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

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

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

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    

St John's Episcopal Church

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

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  

St John's Episcopal Church

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  

St John's Episcopal Church

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  

St John's Episcopal Church

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  

St John's Episcopal Church

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  

St John's Episcopal Church