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

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See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org    

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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    

 

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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  

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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  

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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  

St John's Episcopal Church

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  

St John's Episcopal Church

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

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  

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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 2

A 10-unit apartment building under construction on Chestnut St

Project documents reviewed by the Planning Board

https://www.franklinma.gov/planning-board/pages/122-chestnut-street

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

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 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

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

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    

 

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Teens: are you passionate about fighting climate change?

Several faith communities are joining together to form an Interfaith / Inter-town (Franklin & No Attleboro) group of youth to learn, teach, lead and act to save our planet. 

You don’t have to be a member of any faith community to be involved, and you can live in any town.

The first meeting will be on Sunday, December 4th at 7 PM at St John’s to gauge interest and plan our actions. 

Pizza provided. Please spread the word and bring your friends.

St John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street, 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 

Teens: are you passionate about fighting climate change?

Public Hearing Notice: 237 Pleasant St (St John's Episcopal & The Community Builders - 64 units)

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Franklin Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public/remote hearing on November 3, 2022 at 7:30pm via Zoom Platform. Please go to

Franklinma.gov to view meeting access under ZBA Agenda.

Time: 7:45PM

Applicant: St. John’s Episcopal Church of Franklin and The Community Builders Inc.

Address of Subject Property: 237 Pleasant Street (Map 267, Lot 009)

Zoning District: SFR III

Petition Type: Comprehensive Permit

Zoning By-Law Sections: N/A

Reason for Denial: Applicant is seeking a building permit to construct a 64 unit multi-family development. The building permit is denied without a Comprehensive Permit from the ZBA. 

An Appeal from the decision of the Board of Appeals may be made by any person aggrieved pursuant to MGL Chap. 40A, Section 17 as amended, within twenty (20) days after the date of the filing of the notice of decision with the City Clerk. All records and files for this project can be viewed in the Building Department on the 1st floor of the Franklin Municipal Building during regular business hours. Franklin Zoning Board of Appeals: (508) 520-4926. Any person or organization so wishing will be afforded the opportunity to be heard. The hearing is accessible to persons with physical disabilities.

Notice shared from Town of Franklin page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/legal_notice_237_pleasant_street.pdf

Agenda document ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/zoning-board-appeals/events/339551

St John's affordable housing proposal

Get your pumpkins soon, the 3rd Annual Pumpkin and Gourd Sale closes up Sunday, October 30th

Pumpkin season is almost gone. St. John’s Church will be closing out its 3rd Annual Pumpkin and Gourd Sale on Sunday, October 30, 2022.

So there is time to get them before they close up Sunday!

Hours for business:

• Monday-Friday 4:00-6:00
• Saturday 10:00-4:00
• Sunday noon-4:00

The pumpkin patch will be on the front lawn at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin MA. Great photo opportunity for your friends, kids and family!

You can feel good about purchasing St. John’s pumpkins. 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.

Cash, check, or credit card are accepted to complete your purchase.

For more information:

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

Get your pumpkins soon, the 3rd Annual Pumpkin  and Gourd Sale closes up Sunday, October 30th