First Universalist Society

About

Services and religious education classes on Sunday at 10:00 AM. We are a Unitarian Universalist congregation where all are welcome.

Story

The First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) is the second oldest congregation in Franklin, Massachusetts, established in 1856. FUSF met at Marvin Chapel on the Dean College campus for thirteen years and now enjoys our own meetinghouse on our property at 262 Chestnut Street.

What you will find here:

- A group that accepts you as you are, supports you through difficult times, and challenges you to keep growing.

- Thought-provoking and heartfelt worship services led by Rev. Jenny Rankin, our interim minister.

- Religious education: a place for adults and children to discover the wisdom in all religions and cultures, in science and in philosophy. (Visit https://fusf.org/religious-education/children-and-youth/ for details.)

- Discussion groups for men and women that provide emotional support and spiritual nourishment.

- Circle of Friends Coffeehouse and LiveArts performances, providing nationally acclaimed talent in a smoke and alcohol-free environment

-- Intergenerational activities, including our annual Thanksgiving potluck, community seder, and weekend retreat at Ferry Beach, Maine.

Officers:
Society President: Donna Williams
Vice President: Louise Johnson
Treasurer: David Kasay
Clerk: Susan Gonsalves

Board of Trustees:
Ari Alpert
Barbara Evans
Rebecca Kennedy
Bo Kinney
Jerry Rubin

FIRST UNIVERSALIST SOCIETY IN FRANKLIN
P.O. Box 316,
Franklin, MA 02038
OFFICE & MEETINGHOUSE
262 Chestnut St.,
Franklin, MA 02038
[email protected]
www.fusf.org
(508) 528-5348

Mission

We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote:

- The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
- Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
- Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
- A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
- The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
- The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
- Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

Products

Services are on Sundays at 10a and are free and open to the public. Visit http://www.fusf.org for details, and the Country Gazette weekly for details on each Sunday's sermon.

Office Hours:
Administrator:
Mon 8-1, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8-2
Director of Religious Education:
Tues and Thurs 10-2 and by appointment.
Senior Minister:
Carol is available for appointments Tuesday through Friday. Monday is her day off and Saturday is her sermon writing day. Please limit routine calls to her home from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. In case of emergency she is available any time.