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LOVEfranklin // EA Shelter Humanitarian Aid UPDATE (rev.20240319) |
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LOVEfranklin // EA Shelter Humanitarian Aid UPDATE (rev.20240319) |
In this episode, Dr. Pandora Carlucci and Jay Horrigan are joined by Reverend Juncker, Reverend Oughton and Rabbi Alpert to talk about the relationship between religion and the environment; how faith ties into taking care of the planet, what different religious texts say and teach and much more.
If you would like to reach out with any questions, concerns or future discussion topics you can contact franklinfaithforum@gmail.com
Franklin Faith Forum - WFPRBringing More Faith Into Your DayJay Horrigan and Dr. Pandora Carlucci join Pastor Juncker, Reverend Oughton, and Rabbi Alpert to discuss faith in their congregations and how listeners can embrace faith in their own lives.
Find all the episodes -> https://franklin-faith-forum.captivate.fm/
Franklin Faith Forum - WFPR |
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.c. Upcoming Town Sponsored Community Events
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
a. Proclamation: FISH of Franklin
a. Discussion: Franklin Food Pantry Update - Tina Powderly, Executive Director
b. Discussion: Homelessness Report - Amy Frigulietti, Deputy Town Administrator and Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
a. Resolution 24-05: Termination of the Massachusetts Statewide Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund, as well as Dedication of Revenues Thereto, as Authorized by G.L. Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2023 (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-05 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9a._24-05_-_termination_of_and_dedication_into_the_opioid_settlement_stabilization_fund.pdf
a. Migrant Housing Update
a. Capital Budget Subcommitteeb. Economic Development Subcommitteec. Budget Subcommitteed. Master Plan Committeee. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committeef. Police Station Building Committeeg. GATRA Advisory Board
Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for January 17, 2024 Meeting |
In this episode, Dr. Pandora Carlucci and Jay Horrigan are joined by Reverend Juncker, Reverend Oughton and Rabbi Alpert to talk about lightness and darkness, what the symbolism means in each respective faith, the story of Hanukkah, is darkness the absence of light? and much more.
If you would like to reach out with any questions, concerns or future discussion topics you can contact franklinfaithforum@gmail.com
Franklin Faith Forum - WFPRBringing More Faith Into Your DayJay Horrigan and Dr. Pandora Carlucci join Pastor Juncker, Reverend Oughton, and Rabbi Alpert to discuss faith in their congregations and how listeners can embrace faith in their own lives.
Find all the episodes -> https://franklin-faith-forum.captivate.fm/
Franklin Faith Forum - WFPR |
Interfaith Thanksgiving 2023 (video) |
#LOVEfranklin // Emergency Shelter Humanitarian Aid UPDATE for Dec 7, 2023 |
Franklin Interfaith Thanksgiving Service // Sunday, November 19 at 7 PM |
wfpr.fm: A More Perfect Union (audio) |
This past week has been busy as we updated our process for assessing needs and collecting donations. This new collaboration with the SAFE Coalition will help insure that we collect items that will be used in a timely manner by those who need them. All donations are being brought to the Franklin United Methodist Church to be sorted, stored, and then distributed. If you'd like to help sort, you can signup here. If you are part of a group/organization that would like to help sort, please email me to schedule a time to help.
The After-School Program is slated to begin next week! Thank you to all who have volunteered and gone through the necessary vetting. If you'd like to learn more about this program and volunteer to help, please reach out to Rev. Kathy McAdams.
The Franklin Interfaith Council has setup a new designated fund for "Local Humanitarian Aid." 100% of these funds will be used for local humanitarian efforts in the Franklin-area. In the near-term, these funds will be used to help meet the needs of the families placed in the Emergency Shelter. Donations can be made online here (designate the fund as "Local Humanitarian Aid Fund)."
Follow the link for the updated flyer. Please download and distribute as you see fit. -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b-UK2ENFVfq75ZG1VoAX7wh-qCivQr3a/view?usp=drive_link
Thank you for your generosity and commitment to #LOVEfranklin!
Peace.
Jacob
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Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Juncker
Pastor, Franklin United Methodist Church
President, Franklin Interfaith Council
#LOVEfranklin // Emergency Shelter Humanitarian Aid Update as of Oct 27, 2023 |
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The Franklin Interfaith Council (FIC) is an organization whose membership is composed of faith communities in the Town of Franklin, Massachusetts. The FIC addresses the various needs of its community by recognizing the power of faith as defined by each faith tradition it represents. The intent of the FIC is to sensitize the Franklin community to issues of deprivation and social justice, to promote tolerance and understanding through shared worship, programs, performances, and publications, and to bring the understanding of our faith traditions to bear on these issues.
The Franklin Interfaith Council members include First Universalist Society in Franklin, Franklin Federated Church, Franklin United Methodist Church, Temple Etz Chaim , The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, St. John’s Episcopal Church, The Parish of Saint Mary (Catholic Church).
To those who #LOVEfranklin:
Nearly two years ago you signed onto a "A Call to Our Community," written by the Franklin Interfaith Council (FIC) in response to several incidences including targeted hate speech and vandalism against members of the LGBTQIA+ community, racial slurs at public events, and anti-Semitic graffiti. The FIC issued a call to #LOVEfranklin. Part of that call was an expressed commitment of each signer to "create a beloved community where all persons regardless of their gender, identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnic background, stature, ability, creed or faith can find a home."
As most of you are aware, the State of Massachusetts has opened some 80 emergency shelters across the state, including in Franklin, to help support "homeless families in crisis." You can find a copy of the town press release here. Currently the emergency shelter in Franklin is housing some 120 people. The shelter is expected to fill over the next few weeks to a capacity of 400-500 people. Over half the people currently placed in Franklin are native English speakers. While the state is providing most of the basic needs for these individuals and getting them setup with social services, many needs remain unmet as people try to make a new home for their family.
This is where you come in. The Franklin Interfaith Council will be regularly communicating the needs of the families placed in the emergency shelter in Franklin, providing local drop-off points for you to make donations, and distributing the donations at the shelter. In addition to tangible donations like food, clothing, and hygiene products, we will also help communicate volunteer opportunities. There are many ways you can help. See the attached flyer for a listing of current needs and volunteer opportunities. We will update and distribute this flyer regularly.
If you know of people who would like to be added to this distribution list, please have them email info@franklininterfaith.org. If you would like to be removed from this distribution list, please respond to this email and let me know.
Thank you for your on-going commitment to #LOVEfranklin and your efforts to help others make a home and fall in love with Franklin too!
Peace.
Jacob
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Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Juncker
Pastor, Franklin United Methodist Church
President, Franklin Interfaith Council
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Flyer -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DI6Xtcy2Q-tcaG6LYsfeCpcJypqbDuze/view?usp=drive_link
#LOVEfranklin // Emergency Shelter Humanitarian Aid Update & Call to Action |
Additional Links:
Voice of Faith - a community concert - Sunday, May 21 at 7 PM |
Franklin Faith Forum - WFPRBringing More Faith Into Your DayJay Horrigan and Dr. Pandora Carlucci join Pastor Juncker, Reverend Oughton, and Rabbi Alpert to discuss faith in their congregations and how listeners can embrace faith in their own lives.
Find all the episodes -> https://franklin-faith-forum.captivate.fm/
Franklin Faith Forum - WFPR |
St John's Episcopal Church |