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Sunday, February 26, 2023
A Priest A Rabbi and A Minister Walk Into A Radio Station: 028 - What Are The Sacred Texts? (audio)
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Interfaith Teen Climate group joins Mass Youth Climate Coalition at State House
Interfaith Teen Climate group joins Mass Youth Climate Coalition at State House |
Thursday, January 26, 2023
A Priest A Rabbi and A Minister: 027 - Defining Faith, The Importance of Having It & Kathy's Departure (audio)
Bringing More Faith Into Your Day Jay Horrigan and Dr. Pandora Carlucci join Pastor Juncker, Reverend McAdams and Rabbi Alpert to discuss faith in their congregations and how listeners can embrace faith in their own lives.
https://priest-rabbi-minister.captivate.fm/episodes
Monday, January 9, 2023
Reminder: Interfaith Teen Climate Change group scheduled to meet St John’s Episcopal Church - Jan 22
Sunday, November 20, 2022
Reminder: Franklin Interfaith Council - Thanksgiving Service - Sunday, Nov 20 at 7 PM (live stream added)
Thursday, November 17, 2022
“Give us this day, our daily bread.” - Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, Sunday, November 20 at 7 PM
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Franklin Cultural District: theater, theater, and more theater this weekend, but that's not all ....
Wednesday, November 16
7:30pm - All Shook Up (Dean College)
Thursday, November 17
6:00pm - Kendo (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
7:30pm - All Shook Up (sold out) (Dean College)
Friday, November 18
12:00pm - Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)
5:00pm - FHS Red Cross Club: Movie Night -> Monster's Inc (Franklin High School)
5:30pm - Patrick Durkin (67 Degrees Brewery)
6:00pm - Jess Ward (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
7:00pm - Cinderella (Broadway Version) (Franklin High School)
7:30pm - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (FPAC - THE BLACK BOX)
7:30pm - All Shook Up (sold out) (Dean College)
Saturday, November 19
9:00am - Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)
10:00am - Winter Farmers Market (Fairmount Fruit Farm)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:00am - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Deep Dive
11:00am - Yoga in the Taproom (67 Degrees Brewery)
1:00pm - Library Bag Sale (books by the bag) (Franklin Public Library)
2:00pm - All Shook Up (sold out) (Dean College)
3:00pm - Trolley Dogs Food Truck (La Cantina Winery)
4:00pm - AK Cody (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
5:30pm - Jennifer Teft (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:00pm - Cinderella (Broadway Version) (Franklin High School)
7:30pm - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (FPAC - THE BLACK BOX)
7:30pm - All Shook Up (sold out) (Dean College)
Sunday, November 20
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
2:00pm - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (FPAC - THE BLACK BOX)
2:00pm - All Shook Up (sold out) (Dean College)
7:00pm - Interfaith Thanksgiving Service (Franklin Federated Church)
The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)
If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6
The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here! |
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Do you know any teens who are passionate about fighting climate change?
Do you know any teens who are passionate about fighting climate change? |
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Support for Ukraine - Sunday, June 12 - 5 PM
Everyone is welcome. You may wish to bring a “beach chair” to sit on. "
Friday, December 24, 2021
Franklin's Event Outlook: Dec 24 - Dec 30, 2021
Friday, December 24
Christmas Eve
Day off for Christmas Day
Christmas Day
9:00am - walk off the cookies
1:00pm - Historical Museum (always free)
Find the full calendar https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html
If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6
Sunday, December 19, 2021
Candlelight Vigil for Shirley Owen - 12/19/21 (audio)
FM #682 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 682 in the series.
This shares audio recording of the candlelight vigil in memory of Shirley Owen. The vigil was held on the Franklin Town Common and attended by a couple of thousand neighbors, friends, and members of the Franklin community.
The event ‘master of ceremonies’ was State Representative Jeff Roy.
Link to the GoFundMe for the Owen family is included in the show notes. At the time of the vigil, over $225,000 had been raised.
The recording runs about 33 minutes. Let’s listen to this recording of the candlelight vigil held Dec 19, 2021
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GoFundMe for Shirley Owen https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/12/gofundme-for-shirley-in-our-hearts.html
Link to photos of the vigil ->https://photos.app.goo.gl/fhNJYofT7V7AsHqz7
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Friday, November 19, 2021
Franklin's Event Outlook: Nov 19 - Nov 25, 2021
Friday, November 19
1:00pm - Book Sale
7:30pm - Rising Stars Cabaret
Saturday, November 20
9:00am - Book Sale
9:00am - Decorating Downtown (volunteers needed)
10:00am - Winter Farmers Market
10:00am - Historical Museum (always free)
1:00pm - Bag Sale
Sunday, November 21
1:00pm - Historical Museum (always free)
7:00pm - Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
Find the full calendar https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html
If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Reminder: Franklin Interfaith Council schedules Thanksgiving Service - Nov 21
The Franklin Interfaith Council announces its annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service for the community. Everyone is welcome! Please join us on Sunday, November 21 at 7 PM at St Mary’s Catholic Parish, 1 Church Square (masks required) and live streamed at stmarysfranklin.org, then click Live-stream Masses.
This year, the service features preacher Rev. Dr. Marylayna Schmidt, Interim Minister at Franklin Federated Church, and live performance by the Interfaith Choir, directed by Mary Diehl of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The collection will benefit Gilly’s House addiction treatment center in Wrentham (gillyshouse.com).
The Franklin Interfaith Council is an organization whose membership is composed of faith communities in the town of Franklin, Massachusetts. It addresses the various needs of its community by recognizing the power of faith as defined by the individual spiritual traditions. However, it is these same traditions that unite us in the common goal to initiate and sponsor activities that enrich and challenge the citizens of Franklin.
The intent of the council is to sensitize the Franklin community to issues of deprivation and social injustice, and 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. Additionally, through these same devices, the council seeks to acknowledge and celebrate both the diversity and the common values existing within the community. The council is a nonprofit organization that has as its primary purpose the betterment of the community it serves.
Participating Houses of Worship :
● First Universalist Society in Franklin
● Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
● Franklin United Methodist Church
For more information, go to www.FranklinInterfaith.org or on Facebook: Franklin Interfaith Council.
Franklin Interfaith Council schedules Thanksgiving Service - Nov 21 |
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service scheduled for Nov 21
The Franklin Interfaith Council announces its annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service for the community. Everyone is welcome! Please join us on Sunday, November 21 at 7 PM at St Mary’s Catholic Parish, 1 Church Square (masks required) and live streamed at stmarysfranklin.org, then click Live-stream Masses.
This year, the service features preacher Rev. Dr. Marylayna Schmidt, Interim Minister at Franklin Federated Church, and live performance by the Interfaith Choir, directed by Mary Diehl of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The collection will benefit Gilly’s House addiction treatment center in Wrentham (gillyshouse.com).
The Franklin Interfaith Council is an organization whose membership is composed of faith communities in the town of Franklin, Massachusetts. It addresses the various needs of its community by recognizing the power of faith as defined by the individual spiritual traditions. However, it is these same traditions that unite us in the common goal to initiate and sponsor activities that enrich and challenge the citizens of Franklin.
The intent of the council is to sensitize the Franklin community to issues of deprivation and social injustice, and 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. Additionally, through these same devices, the council seeks to acknowledge and celebrate both the diversity and the common values existing within the community. The council is a nonprofit organization that has as its primary purpose the betterment of the community it serves.
Participating Houses of Worship :
● First Universalist Society in Franklin
● Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
● Franklin United Methodist Church
For more information, go to www.FranklinInterfaith.org or on Facebook: Franklin Interfaith Council.
Franklin Interfaith Council schedules Thanksgiving Service - Nov 21 |