Tap the play button to listen to the narration. Our beautiful quilted chalice wall hanging was the first piece of art work to be displayed when we opened our new building in 2001. This original chalice design was created and completed by a congregant. The chalice on the quilt represents our commitment to our Unitarian Universalist roots, signifying the sacredness of both the individual and community. It stands as a light of reason, understanding, and

Tap the play button to listen to the narration. Unlike wooden pews, our green chairs provide flexible seating for the many activities that happen in this space. The chairs were selected for comfort, ease of arrangement, and the ability to be quickly stacked. Depending on when you visit, you may find the chairs arranged in rows, circles, or placed around tables. Our sanctuary can seat up to 300. Notice that many of these chairs have

Tap the play button to listen to the narration. Welcome to the First Universalist Society in Franklin’s sanctuary. This is a space meant to bring comfort, a sense of calm, and peace. It is a space intended to welcome all. Our sanctuary may look different from many you have visited before. This was intentional. The versatile space was planned to hold not only worship, but concerts, dances, meditations, celebrations, discussions, meals…the list is endless. Take

Saturday, December 12, 10 am–1 pm Come and stroll through the festively-decorated meetinghouse as you 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 will be sold by the pound. Containers, decorated with your choice of holiday sticker, will be provided. Cash, check, or electronic payments accepted. Make this event

December 2026 through April 2027 First Universalist Society in Franklin is pleased to announce that the Rev. Chris Scheller will be facilitating a learning series on different spiritual practices.  Have you ever been interested in the practices and benefits of meditation?  How can movement be a spiritual practice?  Is a covenant group something that might spark spiritual growth for you?  At each gathering, Rev. Chris will share insights about one spiritual practice, and then you’ll

Tap the play button to listen to the narration. Welcome to the First Universalist Society in Franklin! Our community, fondly referred to as FUSF, was established in the town of Franklin in 1856. This current building, completed in 2001, is our fourth meetinghouse. We are a Unitarian Universalist Society and a Welcoming Congregation. Well-known across the town of Franklin, we are a liberal religious community that acts for peace, justice, equity, and inclusion. We welcome

Thursday, December 31, 5–7 pm This annual free event, open to all ages, 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, spiritual practice, or the reduction of stress. Labyrinths are in

Every year, the Nominating Committee begins a familiar dance: assessing who is returning, who is rotating off the Board, and beginning the delicate process of “the ask.” This year, that process led us to a profound realization about the future of our congregation and the sustainability of our leadership. The criteria for Board President are high, requiring institutional knowledge, administrative skill, and the ability to honor multiple truths. Even with a dedicated Board, the President