Category: Religious Education Corner

Acting Director of Religious Education Announced

Sara Allegretti Please join the First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) in welcoming Sara Allegretti as our new Acting Director of Religious Education (DRE).   “We are delighted to have Sara join FUSF as our Acting DRE. Sara is a highly-qualified professional who values collaboration and creativity in her work, and cares deeply about the children of our congregation. In this role she will provide age appropriate curriculum and experiences which emphasize our UU values of justice, equity, transformation, … Continue reading Acting Director of Religious Education Announced

Chalice Camp

July 29–August 2 Chalice Camp, our UU summer day camp, will be the week of July 29–August 2 this year. This will be our fifth summer running this camp, and it is always a very fun week for all. Camp is from 9 am–3 pm. Our days are full of free-play and exploring, stories, music, games, art, and time in the pool. Campers aged 5 to 12 are welcome at chalice camp; older children are welcome to attend as … Continue reading Chalice Camp

Interactive Halloween Story Walk

Friday, October 27, 5.30–7.30 pm in the Grove at the Meetinghouse Please join us on Friday, October 27th from 5:30-7:30 for an evening of fun. Come as you are or come in costume as you experience a Halloween story while you walk through the Grove. The event features music and friendly characters along with a dose of mischief!  All are welcome. A Bake Sale will end your walk with delicious treats – or TRICKS!

FUSF Autumn Lantern Walk

A walk through an early wintery evening by lanternlight is a joyful way to celebrate the season! Join area families at the First Universalist Society in Franklin for a lantern walk. We’ll gather at the Meetinghouse at 6 pm to learn some songs and hear a brief story about lantern festivals. Then we will have a parade, widing down to our grove to gather around a bonfire for more socializing. Warm cider will be provided … Continue reading FUSF Autumn Lantern Walk

Birdsong: Notes from the Grove

May 2022 The children and I have been watching Spring slowly bloom in our FUSF Grove over the course of the past month.  The trees in the parking lot are all in leaf now, but several weeks ago they were all white with blossoms.  I wish that you all could have seen them.   Despite all of the changes that the past several years have seen, our program has been able to reprise several annual traditions … Continue reading Birdsong: Notes from the Grove