Country Dance: Reels and More

Posted by Laura Cerier on  December 30, 2024
March 15, 20257–9 pmNew England Country Dance, 2024Put on your dancing shoes and come on down to the First Universalist Society in Franklin for a festive evening! “Country Dance” is a fun, accessible style of dance that includes Virginia Reels and more. It is suitable for people of all ages, from 4 to 88. Families, college students, teens, and the young at heart are most welcome! The dancing does not require any previous experience. The dance caller

Mah Jongg Play All Day Event

Posted by Laura Cerier on  December 23, 2024
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 9 am–2.30 pmFirst Universalist Society in Franklin262 Chestnut Street, Franklin MADetails:Come alone or bring your regular group. We will rotate tables throughout the day. All levels welcome, but some experience is required.  Be sure to bring your own 2025 NMJL card, along with $5 in change to play with.  If you run out of money, we will have extra for you to use. Cost: $35, includes door prizes and lunch (vegetarian

2nd Annual Holiday Cookie Walk

Posted by Laura Cerier on  December 12, 2024
Saturday, December 14, 2024 10 am–1 pmThings are really cooking as we prepare for our 2nd annual HOLIDAY COOKIE WALK and SALE. Bring your sweet tooth and your sense of fun and community. Stroll around the beautiful meetinghouse, festively decorated for the season, and select from a delicious assortment of homemade treats provided by more than 30 bakers. You are sure to find the perfect confections for your holiday table, a hostess gift, or your next party. Cookies

New Year’s Eve Labyrinth Walk

Posted by Laura Cerier on  December 11, 2024
Tuesday, December 315–7 pmJoin us for a New Year’s Eve Labyrinth Walk on Tuesday, December 31st, from 5 – 7pm. This annual free event offers an opportunity to experience a candlelit labyrinth in our sanctuary. Finger labyrinths will be available for people who want to experience the labyrinth but have mobility issues.Labyrinths are found throughout the world with the oldest dating back thousands of years. In contemporary use, labyrinths provide an opportunity for personal reflection,

Settled Minister Search Team

Posted by Laura Cerier on  November 3, 2024
The purpose of our Search Team is to seek a settled minister for the First Universalist Society in Franklin. The Search Team was formed with congregational nominations and was then Board appointed in April (March?) 2024 to create a balanced and diverse group to represent our community. The Team underwent two different UUA training sessions during the summer of 2024. The Team is responsible for:Determining the needs and desires of the FUSF community for our next ministry Collecting data