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

Friday, June 7, 4–8 pm (rain date: Saturday, June 8, 4-8 pm) Downtown Franklin The Strawberry Stroll is a big event in Franklin with many families attending—a GREAT opportunity to get the word out about FUSF! FUSF has a booth with a children’s activity and brochures about FUSF. AND friendly FUSFers to chat about what FUSF is all about and the wonderful minister, programming, religious education, summer camp, music, etc., that we offer. BUT we need volunteers to staff the booth! It

Saturday, June 1, 6:30–9 pm Come to the FUSF Grove to enjoy an evening of Fire Pit Fun! Who: People of all ages What: Snacks, fun, music, relaxation and camaraderie. When: Saturday, June 1, 6:30-9:00 pm Where: The FUSF Grove Why: To have fun with your FUSF family and friends How: Bring a chair, musical instrument (if you’d like) and beverage of choice. See you there!! Questions? Contact Lee Minnichelli Brought to you by the FUSF

April 24, 5-7 pm, at the Meetinghouse After a 4-year hiatus, the FUSF Passover Seder is back! Thanks to David Bouchard and Carl Scheinman, who will be our hosts for the evening. Like all good things, it takes a village to pull off an event such as this, so please help: Sign-up Sheets in the foyer at the meetinghouse Attendance Sheet Food List Help with Set Up (arrive 3PM) Help with Clean up (until done)

Saturday, May 4, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM Come alone or with friends. All levels welcome, but some experience required. Bring your 2024 NMJL card and $5 in change to play with.  $30 fee includes door prizes and lunch.  Coffee and mini muffins served if you arrive before play starts.

May 12, 8 am–11 am This year will be the 28th annual Mother’s Day Walk for peace, a tradition that honors the lives of loved ones who have been murdered and is the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute’s largest fundraising event.FUSF has been part of the walk since 2016 and will have a team walking again this year.  The theme this year is “Cultivating Cycles of Peace.”  The Peace Institute’s services to survivors, advocacy and

Date and Time to be determined TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK!!! Come and join the FUSF Community in cleaning up our reawakening grounds. Buds are sprouting and greening, ready to explode with the spring sunshine and warmth. Grab your work gloves, rakes, leaf blower, tree trimmers, and most of all your community spirit and join in the fun! Whether you can stay for an hour or three, your help is greatly appreciated.               

Join us after the service on Sunday, April 21st and celebrate Earth Day by learning about the importance of native plants! We will start at 11:15 am to give everyone time to get coffee and snacks. Steve Derdiarian (Landscape Architect) and Stirling Cousins (Master Naturalist) will give a presentation and then we will have time for questions (45 minutes to one hr).