Speaker: Rev. Beverly Waring

Music Sunday; The Power of Music

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Music has a way of moving us, of getting into our hearts and souls that words alone cannot. Join us this Sunday for an inspiring service of music that has been important during various times in our justice-seeking history. From the time that enslaved Africans were fleeing their captors, to the march on Selma; from the fight for same sex marriage to current times; music has been an integral part of marches, protests and vigils … Continue reading Music Sunday; The Power of Music

Hope Lives Here

It’s that time again; time for all of us to acknowledge how important First Universalist Society in Franklin is to us and to the surrounding community. Our theme, Hope Lives Here, says it all. Hope does live here and we all need that right now. Rev. Bev hears some version of this every time a visitor speaks to her after their first worship service with us or at events like the recent Blue Christmas Service … Continue reading Hope Lives Here

Why We Gather

In The Wedding Song by Paul Stookey of the iconic trio Peter, Paul and Mary, he wrote “He is now to be among you at the calling of your hearts Rest assured this troubadour is acting on his part The union of your spirits here has caused him to remain For whenever two or more of you are gathered in his name There is love. There is love.” Written as a gift for his bandmate … Continue reading Why We Gather

Renewal; What, Why and How?

For most of us when we think about renewal we imagine taking care of our physical and mental health. We focus on drinking enough water, getting enough sleep, looking at our work/life balance. And as important as all this is, what about your soul? Is there room for renewal there as well?  What if we looked at renewal not as time “away,” but rather as staying where you are and considering what your true work … Continue reading Renewal; What, Why and How?

Christmas Eve

Join us in person or on Zoom for a Christmas Eve Service of prose, carols and music. Enjoy the story of Christmas from scripture, from poetry and modern readings, and through music. We will end the service with a candlelit singing of Silent Night.