Rev. Chris Scheller officially starts as our new minister on August 10.   His first time in the pulpit will be on September 13, 2026 and plans for celebrating his first service and the start of his ministry with us are in the works. In the meantime, we hope you are able to stop into the meeting house for an opportunity to meet and greet Rev. Chris. There are three different opportunities:      Sunday, August 16: Rev.

Sunday, September 13, 10 am Join us for our annual ingathering service and welcome Rev. Chris Scheller on his first Sunday in the pulpit! Connect or re-connect with friends old and new. Everyone is invited to bring a little water to share as we pour these waters together and bless them for use throughout the year, at child dedications, weddings, and other sacred times.

Sunday, September 20 at 3.30 pm (rain date 9/27) The RE Committee is hosting an apple picking gathering for our whole FUSF community.  Friends are welcome.  RE Committee will set up a space for FUSFers with a table, blanket, and a couple chairs.  The table will have cider and cider donuts for all to enjoy.  Come for the treats & community.   When: September 20, 3:30 pm (Rain date 9/27) Apple Prices: $40 1/2 bushel, $30

Friday, 9/25 6–9 pm Join your FUSF friends and families for a GAME NIGHT on Friday, September 25th from 6-9 p.m. at FUSF. Bring your favorite game to share.  Join a game with old friends and new. Light snacks will be provided by the Connections Team.  You can also bring something to share! All ages are welcome and encouraged to join in the fun! Questions?  Contact the Connections Team connections@fusf.org

Sept 27, 2026 – 11:30 In the Sanctuary In recognition of Hunger Action Month, please join the Food Justice Team and Marsha Tait, the Franklin Food Pantry’s Director of Development, for a delicious lunch. Marsha will cover the history of the Pantry and its current program offerings. Once lunch is over, please make time to travel the 5 minutes across town for a private 30 min tour of the facility. For more information please contact:

Sunday, October 4, 11 am Join us right after service for a fun and informative scavenger hunt using our brand new FUSF Audio Tour! Form or join a team to find and learn about sites around FUSF using a question sheet and QR codes.  Then we’ll regather for sharing answers and tasty treats from the Fellowship Café.

Learn to play American Mah Jongg in just 7 sessions! Mondays, 6:30–8:30 pmOct. 5, 12, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 23, 30 FUSF member and Mah Jongg Instructor Katie Nunes will teach you how to play this fun but challenging game, by breaking it down into manageable steps. During each two-hour long class, participants will learn the rules of the game and strategies for playing and winning! Class is limited to 16 participants. Reserve your spot NOW—they are going

Tap the play button to listen to the narration. The bell in front of you has a long and traveled history! Cast in Boston by William Blake and Company in 1888 for the First Universalist Society in Franklin, it made its way to hang in the bell tower of Grace Chapel, where the Dean College library now stands. Blake, an apprentice to Paul Revere, ran a notable bell foundry, known for the quality of its