02038.com » Religion http://www.02038.com Franklin, MA Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:13:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 St Mary’s Church http://www.02038.com/2009/01/st-marys-church/ http://www.02038.com/2009/01/st-marys-church/#comments Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:09:05 +0000 Warren Reynolds http://www.02038.com/?p=1409 St Mary’s Church is located at 1 Church Square in Franklin, MA.

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Quoting from the church’s web site:

“We, the community of St. Mary, a Roman Catholic parish of the Archdiocese of Boston, within the Town of Franklin, exist to honor and glorify God. By imitating the life of his Son, Jesus Christ and inspired by the Holy Spirit, we work for the fulfillment of his kingdom on earth. We dedicate the gifts and talents unique to each member of the community to continued growth in the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ.

We are located across from the Town Common at One Church Square.  At the present time we have 5000 registered families (18,000 people) . . . Please know that you are always welcome in this family as we celebrate the wonder of God’s presence among his people.”

St. Mary’s Church
1 Church Square
Franklin, MA 02038
508-528-0020
http://www.stmarysfranklin.org


]]> http://www.02038.com/2009/01/st-marys-church/feed/ 0 Franklin Federated Church http://www.02038.com/2009/01/franklin-federated-church/ http://www.02038.com/2009/01/franklin-federated-church/#comments Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:01:22 +0000 Warren Reynolds http://www.02038.com/?p=1406 The Franklin Federated Church is located at 171 Main Street, Franklin, MA.

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Excerpting from the church’s website:
“In 1938 two churches in Franklin were brought together by, of all things, a hurricane. The storm destroyed the First Baptist Church building, which was located on School Street, bringing the steeple down through the roof and into the sanctuary.  The Baptists were invited to worship with the people of the First Congregational Church (who owned our present building on Main Street) until the Baptist Church could be repaired or rebuilt.

Since the Congregational Church was without a minister at the time, the Baptist congregation brought their pastor with them, an arrangement that seemed to meet everyone’s needs .

Although both original churches continue to exist as corporate entities, today the distinction between the Baptist members and the Congregationalist members of this Federated Church is barely noticeable. We are all one family of believers comprised of people from various religious traditions and backgrounds.”

Franklin Federated Church
171 Main St
Franklin, MA 02038
508- 528-3803
http://www.franklinfederated.org

]]> http://www.02038.com/2009/01/franklin-federated-church/feed/ 0 Temple Etz Chaim http://www.02038.com/2009/01/temple-etz-chaim/ http://www.02038.com/2009/01/temple-etz-chaim/#comments Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:47:45 +0000 Warren Reynolds http://www.02038.com/?p=1403 The Temple Etz Chaim is situated at 900 Washington Street in Franklin, MA.

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Quoting from the temple’s web site:

“We are a young growing Reform Jewish community.

We pride ourselves on our warm friendly atmosphere. It’s amazing how quickly you feel part of our family. Our young congregation is diverse in family culture; our large percentage of interfaith families calls Temple Etz Chaim their spiritual home.

Our members come from many surrounding communities in addition to Franklin: Holliston, Medway, Wrentham, Mendon, Milford, Plainville, Bellingham, Norfolk, Millis, Hopedale, Blackstone, Sharon, Medfield, Upton, and Cumberland and Woonsocket, R.I. ”

Temple Etz Chaim
900 Washington Street
Franklin, MA 02038
508-528-5337
http://www.temple-etzchaim.org

]]> http://www.02038.com/2009/01/temple-etz-chaim/feed/ 0 United Methodist Church of Franklin http://www.02038.com/2009/01/united-methodist-church-of-franklin/ http://www.02038.com/2009/01/united-methodist-church-of-franklin/#comments Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:37:49 +0000 Warren Reynolds http://www.02038.com/?p=1399 The United Methodist Church of Franklin is located at 82 West Central Street in Franklin, MA.

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The following comes from the church’s web site:

“Franklin United Methodist Church is an open community of disciples who seek to respond to God in their daily lives. It is a place of nurture and growth that reaches out to the world with our gifts and service.  It is a place where you can develop community and grow in your faith. We invite you to come worship with us, and join us on our mutual journey.”

United Methodist Church of Franklin
82 W Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
508-528-1092
http://www.franklinumc.org

]]> http://www.02038.com/2009/01/united-methodist-church-of-franklin/feed/ 0 First Universalist Society In Franklin http://www.02038.com/2009/01/first-universalist-franklin/ http://www.02038.com/2009/01/first-universalist-franklin/#comments Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:28:00 +0000 Warren Reynolds http://www.02038.com/?p=1394 The First Universalist Society In Franklin is located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin, MA.

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To learn about LiveArts, click on the link.

Quoting from the society’s web site:

“The First Universalist Society in Franklin celebrates this victory in the long and continuing struggle for dignity, equity, human rights, and justice for all people. As a Welcoming Congregation within the Unitarian Universalist Association, we actively welcome gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people as full participants in the life of the church.  All are worthy.  All are welcome.” 

First Universalist Society In Franklin
262 Chestnut St
Franklin, MA 02038
508- 528-5348
http://www.fusf.org

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The following is taken from the Franklin church’s web site: 

“At St. John’s we believe the Bible is the inspired word of God and is the source of guidance for our daily lives.  We invite you to join us in worship, fellowship, and ministry.”

And from the Episcopal Church’s main website:

 

“The Episcopal Church strives to live by the message of Christ, in which there are no outcasts and all are welcome.  Walking a middle way between Roman Catholicism and Protestant traditions, we are a sacramental and worship-oriented church that promotes thoughtful debate about what God is calling us to do and be, as followers of Christ.”

St John’s Episcopal Church
237 Pleasant St
Franklin, MA 02038
508-528-2387
http://www.stjohns-franklin.org

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The following is excerpted from the church’s website:

“We are a friendly Bible-believing, Bible-preaching church. We believe that the Bible has the answers for today’s problems. Our various ministries try to identify and apply the Bible to various needs we all have.”

Grace Baptist Church
69 Beaver St,
Franklin, MA 02038
508-528-8100
http://grace-baptist-church.net

]]> http://www.02038.com/2009/01/grace-baptist-church/feed/ 0 Jehovah’s Witness http://www.02038.com/2009/01/jehovah%e2%80%99s-witness/ http://www.02038.com/2009/01/jehovah%e2%80%99s-witness/#comments Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:50:37 +0000 Warren Reynolds http://www.02038.com/?p=1380 The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness has facilities at 250 Maple Street, Franklin, MA.

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The following is from the church’s web site:

“Jehovah’s Witnesses had their modern-day start in the 1870′s. At first, they were called Bible Students. But in 1931 they adopted the Scriptural name Jehovah’s Witnesses. From these small beginnings the organization has grown to millions of Witnesses, who are busy preaching in more than 230 lands.”

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness
250 Maple St
Franklin, MA 02038
508- 528-5159
http://www.watchtower.org

]]> http://www.02038.com/2009/01/jehovah%e2%80%99s-witness/feed/ 0 New England Chapel http://www.02038.com/2009/01/new-england-chapel/ http://www.02038.com/2009/01/new-england-chapel/#comments Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:00:34 +0000 Warren Reynolds http://www.02038.com/?p=1374 The New England Chapel is located at 40 Kenwood Circle in Franklin, MA.

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The following is from the chapel’s web site:

“In 1997, New England Chapel was started by a core group of people with the same dream: To establish a church that practically and powerfully expresses the love that God has in Jesus for everybody, even people who may not consider themselves religious, or fall outside the mainstream of faith . . .

New England Chapel may be unlike churches you’ve seen, but that’s very much on purpose.  We trust that God is working in and through what we are doing so that more people continue to experience, embrace, and express God’s love in Christ.”

New England Chapel
40 Kenwood Cir
Franklin, MA 02038
508- 541-9078
http://www.newenglandchapel.org/

]]> http://www.02038.com/2009/01/new-england-chapel/feed/ 0 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints http://www.02038.com/2009/01/latter-day-saints/ http://www.02038.com/2009/01/latter-day-saints/#comments Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:49:43 +0000 Warren Reynolds http://www.02038.com/?p=1369 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is located at 91 Jordan Road in Franklin, MA.

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The following is taken from the church’s web site:

“Heavenly Father loves you and wants you to live in His presence after this life. His plan, called the gospel of Jesus Christ, will lead you back to Him if you choose to follow it.

Faith in Jesus Christ and repentance prepare you for baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost. Jesus Christ taught that everyone must be baptized of water and of the Spirit for the forgiveness of sins. Through baptism by one who holds God’s priesthood authority and through receiving the Holy Ghost, you will be spiritually reborn. After baptism, God promises to give you the gift of the Holy Ghost, who will guide, comfort, and help you know and recognize truth.”

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
91 Jordan Rd
Franklin, MA 02038
508- 553-7222
http://www.lds.org/

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