Join us as we read and discuss 8 chapters in Walden, by Henry David Thoreau, focusing on how Thoreau’s ideas relate to the ways we may choose to live in the twenty-first century.  Bobbi Gerlits and Ann Parsley will be facilitating this Adult RE class.The class will meet in-person at the FUSF meetinghouse from 2–3:30 pm on 7 consecutive Sunday afternoons: February 11, 18, and 25; March 3, 10, 17, and 24.

Saturday, March 2, 7 PM – 9 PMPut on your dancing shoes and come on down to the First Universalist Society in Franklin for a festive evening! New England Country Dance is a fun, accessible “barn dance” that 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 walks everyone on the floor

Friday, February 2, 7 pmGroundhog Day shows us that if we lived long enough, all of us would eventually choose to live more morally. In Groundhog Day, we learn that there’s no point worrying about the past or future. We should worry most about the present and how we treat other people in the moment.Popcorn will be provided, or bring your own favorite movie snack!Join us – Come for the comedy, and stay for the

Saturday, January 27, 7-9 PMBrian Cousins, guitarist and singer for the Upton, MA-based group, Second Son, is releasing  his third album, “Dissonance.” A CD release party will be held on January 27, 2024 at the First Universalist Society in Franklin, MA. Tickets are $10/person or $25/family. Treats will be available for sale. Cash, checks or electronic payment accepted. Formed in mid-2023, Second Son’s songs range from folk and folk-rock to more Americana and singer/songwriter styles. Second Son

Jeff Cerier’s photo entry, “Sunrise at Ferry Beach,” placed first in the FUSF Photo Contest. The photo will be displayed on an easel in the meetinghouse for all to see and enjoy. Congratulations Jeff!