Tap the play button to listen to the narration. You are now in the Religious Education wing, built in 2004. This wing was funded by the congregation at a “Miracle Sunday” event where members raised $200,000 in one day for the construction of the religious education wing. The members’ goal was to build the RE wing without incurring debt. It was quite a tribute to the children of FUSF.  Unitarian Universalists believe in seeking truth … Continue reading Audio Tour Stop 11 – FUSF Libraries

Tap the play button to listen to the narration. Like all parts of our religious home, our hallway serves multiple purposes. Of our two bathrooms, one is labeled “All Gender.” This bathroom designation affirms our belief that gender identification is personal and all deserve the right to choice, safety, and privacy. To the left is our utility closet, which primarily contains cleaning supplies. On the wall near the coat pegs is our emergency medical kit … Continue reading Audio Tour Stop 10 – Hallway

Tap the play button to listen to the narration. FUSF first obtained Welcoming Congregation Team status from the Unitarian Universalist Association in 1993. Each year our team makes sure our congregation meets the UUA Welcoming Congregation requirements and creates a safe and loving space for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, asexual, plus other. These requirements include: annual recognition and celebration of the Welcoming Days of Observance, incorporating two Welcoming worship … Continue reading Audio Tour Stop 9 – Welcoming Congregation Certificate

Tap the play button to listen to the narration. Our foyer is the gathering center of our building. This is the space where we join in conversation and community following service during our Fellowship Cafe time. As you wander around the foyer, please note these highlights: near the pass-through window is displayed the prestigious Bennet Award, presented to FUSF in 2025. The First Universalist Society in Franklin was one of only four congregations nationwide selected … Continue reading Audio Tour Stop 8 – Foyer

Tap the play button to listen to the narration. As you near the History Wall, take time to admire the beautiful stained glass window, saved in its entirety from Grace Chapel, one of our earlier buildings. FUSF has a deep and important history in the town of Franklin. On this wall hangs a portrait of Oliver Dean, our earliest benefactor. Dean donated the land for the newly-formed Universalist Society in Franklin and for Dean Academy, … Continue reading Audio Tour Stop 7 – History Wall