First Universalist Society in Franklin

09/03/2026

This month at First Universalist Society in Franklin during worship and in our Religious Education classes, we’re exploring Interdependence—the ways our lives are woven together through relationships, community, and love.

In these words, Meg Riley reminds us that we are never truly alone. We are shaped by those who came before us, connected to one another in the present, and part of a larger story that continues beyond us.

May this reflection remind you that, even in moments of uncertainty, you are held in a sacred web of love.

We hope to see you on Sunday, September 13th at 10:00 am.

Read the full reflection at the link in the comments.
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The First Universalist Society in Franklin is a Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin MA. For further information about FUSF and its religious education program please explore our website at fusf.org

09/02/2026

As many of you are preparing for the new routines that this time of year brings, we wanted to share a highlight of our summer at First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF), SUMMER EXPERIENCE!

Summer Experience is a week long day program for children and youth in grades K-8. The theme of this summer was one of our Unitarian Universalist values, Interdependence. Through many games, crafts, and discussions we reflected on the meaning of Interdependence, how it connects to the natural world and our local community, how it shows up at FUSF and in our interactions with one another at Summer Experience.

08/13/2026

Which Did She Choose First: The Community or the Faith? with Vicki Coates

Unitarian Universalism (UU) has a long, deep, rich history of commitment to social justice and the belief we should concentrate on living a good life, here on earth. Often called the “chosen faith,” this non-creedal faith can be hard to explain succinctly, especially to those raised in other religions.

Please join lay leader, and long-time member, Vicki Coates, as she re-examines her path to the FUSF community, how she came to choose the UU faith as her spiritual home, and discover which came first for her.

Be there when she finally shares her long overdue, personal statement about Unitarian Universalism, a faith which brings hope and joy to a troubled world.

Please plan to stay afterwards for cookies, coffee and conversation, and meet our new minister, Rev. Chris Scheller!

07/30/2026

Worship Service: The Power of Hope with Emily Steltzer
August 2 at 10am
Hope is both deeply personal and widely universal. As Unitarian Universalists we know that hope is not just the power of thinking positively but it is a spiritual strength that empowers us to take action.

In this service Emily Steltzer invites us to explore the power and complexity of hope through the life story of Sally Hemings and the Hemings family of Monticello. Based on her week-long professional development stay at Monticello last summer Emily invites us to reflect on the personal and universal power of hope, the value of human dignity and justice, as well as the idea that personal actions can expand the possibilities of the next generation.

07/22/2026

Sunday Worship for July 26: The Resilience of Hope with Evelyn Rossing
From ancient myths to modern stories, hope is always waiting for us when we need it. Let's look at different experiences of the resilience of hope.

07/19/2026

The calm before the fun! 🤩 We host a week long summer program for our children and youth. This summer we are exploring our Unitarian Universalist value of interdependence.

07/02/2026

Please note that there will be no worship service this Sunday, July 5. Enjoy the holiday weekend!

06/28/2026

June was chosen as Pride Month because of the Stonewall uprising in New York City on June 28, 1969. Following the arrest of 13 people at Stonewall Inn, riots and protests ignited throughout the city. Police raids of gay bars were common at the time due to laws restricting the rights of gay people and gender nonconformity, but this time the community banned together to demand the right to live openly. Transgender activist, Marsha P. Johnson, is given credit by many for throwing the first brick or shot glass. A year later, on June 28, 1970 the first gay pride marches were held in major US cities.

Read More about the Stonewall uprising: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/how-stonewall-uprising-ignited-modern-lgbtq-rights-movement/

Posted by the Welcoming Congregation Team of First Universalist Society in Franklin. FUSF is a Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin MA. For further information about FUSF please explore our website at https://fusf.org/.

Patrons of the Stonewall Inn were resigned to police raids on gay bars. But on June 28, 1969, they resisted in a rebellion that changed history.

06/27/2026

Come find us at Franklin’s Celebrate with Pride!!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Thanks for hosting us Franklin LGBTQ Alliance

06/11/2026

June 12 is the Pulse Night of Remembrance in which we remember the loss of 49 people in the Pulse Nightclub shooting. The tragedy took place June 12, 2016 on Latin Night at Pulse, a beloved gay nightclub, which was located in Orlando, Florida. Many of the victims were members of the Latino and LGBTQIA+ community.

Read More:
https://nationaltoday.com/pulse-night-of-remembrance/

Posted by the Welcoming Congregation Team of First Universalist Society in Franklin. FUSF is a Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin MA. For further information about FUSF please explore our website at https://fusf.org/.

We commemorate Pulse Night of Remembrance as we remember the victims of a hate crime against the L.G.B.T.Q. community.