Author: Laura Cerier

Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth: A Discussion Series

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Mondays from October 2–November 6 7–8.30 pm, at the Meetinghouse Please join us at the First Universalist Society in Franklin for an engaging spiritual journey, centered around the groundbreaking PBS six-episode series. World-renown mythologist and professor of religion Joseph Campbell and journalist Bill Moyers discuss myths as metaphors and the path to transcendence in dialogues that adroitly span millennia of history and far-flung geography. We will view each episode, and then engage in a lively discussion of … Continue reading Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth: A Discussion Series

FUSF Hikes Resume!

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Join us on Sunday, September 24 at 2 pm! Meet at Peppercorn Hill Conservation Area parking area off Crocket Road in Upton.  This will be a moderate 2.5 mi loop with lots of ups and downs, so we should be out there for a little over an hour.   Please be sure to wear appropriate footwear and to bring water and insect repellant. Contact Allison Flanagan. Registration not required but appreciated! 

Savers FUNDrive

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The First Universalist Society in Franklin is holding a Savers FUNDrive. Please drop off your gently used, CLEAN clothing, accessories, shoes, books, and SMALL household items to the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Wednesday, August 9th; Thursday, August 10th; or Friday August 11th, between 9 am and NOON. Please BAG clothing and other soft goods; BOX books, small household items, and media. DO NOT INCLUDE: ENCYCLOPEDIAS, ELECTRONICS, FLAMMABLE PRODUCTS, FURNITURE, MAKE UP, … Continue reading Savers FUNDrive

Summer 2023 Worship Service Schedule

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The First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) is pleased to announce its summer worship services. These services will explore the theme of individual spiritual practices.  The series starts on July 9 and runs through August 27, 2023.   Services begin at 10 a.m. and all are welcome to attend.  Each Sunday, members of FUSF will share a spiritual practice that resonates deeply within them.  Attendees will have the opportunity to explore practices such as prayer; mindfulness … Continue reading Summer 2023 Worship Service Schedule

FUSF Hiking Group Restarts!

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Saturday, April 29, 10 am After a two-year hiatus, the FUSF hiking group resumes! My hiking partner, Allison Flanagan, and I will be planning monthly hikes, beginning April 29. We will vary the difficulty level and choose different local places to explore. The first hike will be a loop in the Foxboro State Forest. This will be a moderate+ hike. It’s 2.4-mile hike, with an option of continuing to a total of 3.2 miles, as … Continue reading FUSF Hiking Group Restarts!