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Join Us for Worship
Sunday Mornings, 10:00am In-person at First UMC.
Services are Streamed live on our Facebook and Messages page.

Announcements
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Beacon of Hope UMC now has an Online Giving option! If you would like to make an offering, a building fund donation, a donation to the pastor's discretionary fund, or a monetary gift to the Faith in Food pantry, you may do so by clicking the button above, or this Online Giving link.

Checking account information or a credit/debit card is required. You will have the opportunity to set up giving at your preferred frequency (one-time gift, weekly, monthly, etc.). You can also set up a personal profile which will enable you to view transaction history and save your payment method information for future gifts.
If paying in person or by mail with a check Please make checks payable to:
BEACON OF HOPE UMC
Our address is: 360 Water Street, Framingham, MA, 01701

First and Wesley United Methodist Churches have come together and are now Beacon of Hope United Methodist Church of Framingham.
We are in the church building at 360 Water Street, Framingham, Mass. Get Directions.

Save the Date
LIST OF EVENTS

Wednesday, August 20 
Wednesday Bible Study – @ 7 PM through Zoom 

Thursday, August 21 
Worship meeting - @ 7 PM

Sunday, August 24 
Taizé service – @ 10:00 AM – Led by Bonnie-jean

Monday, August 25 
Council - @7 PM

Saturday, August 30 
Backpack Giveaway & Ice Cream Party starts at 1:00 PM (see details below)

Sunday, August 31 
Pulpit swap - Pastor Isaac Cupidon will be preaching

Friday, September 5 
Faith in Food/Food Pantry –  4 PM – 6 PM

Sunday, September 7
Rally Day - @ 10:00 AM

Sunday, September 14 
Membership Class - @ 11:30 AM

Friday, September 19 
Faith in Food/Food Pantry –  4 PM – 6 PM

Women's Retreat! 
This year's Women's Retreat will be held here at Beacon of Hope on Friday (evening) and Saturday, October 10th and 11th. 
Please save the date, and invite your friends to join us here for a fun and faithful time!


Recurring Events
EVENTS & SERVICES

Saturdays
Saturday Morning Prayer Time, 7:30 am on Zoom.

Sundays
Worship Service
10:00 am In-person and live on Facebook and our Messages page.
Sunday School is during the worship service.

Choir Practice
9:15 AM - 9:45 am & 11:30 am
All Are Invited!

Wednesdays
Wednesday Bible Study: on Zoom at 7:00 pm.

Thursdays
In-Person Bible/Book Study
The study is from 4:30 PM to 5:30 pm

Pastor Ji Min Bang's Office Hours
The Pastor's hours are from 10 am to 1 pm, or by appointment.
To email Pastor Ji Min use our secure Contact Us form.

Backpack Giveaway & Ice Cream Party
BACKPACK GIVEAWAY & ICE CREAM PARTY

Beacon of Hope United Methodist Church
presents

Start the School Year Right—
with Backpacks, Ice Cream, and Joy!

Get ready for a joyful afternoon of generosity, fun, and community spirit!

Join us for our Community Backpack Giveaway and Ice Cream Party
a heartwarming back-to-school celebration for all school-aged children.

Kids will receive a free backpack filled with school supplies
Enjoy delicious ice cream
Have fun with sidewalk chalk activities
(While supplies last)

Date: Saturday, August 30th
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Beacon of Hope United Methodist Church
360 Water St, Framingham, MA 01701

Bring your kids, bring your neighbors, and help us spread joy as we kick off the school year together!

This event is co-sponsored by Beacon of Hope United Methodist Church and Mount Tsiyon Evangelical Ministries, bringing our neighborhood together to bless families as the school year begins.


Wednesday Night Bible Study
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

Join us at Beacon of Hope United Methodist Church for our Wednesday Night Bible Study! We gather together virtually via Zoom from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

This engaging and enriching study offers a wonderful opportunity to:

  • Delve deeper into God's word
  • Discuss scripture
  • Grow in faith with fellow believers
  • Explore questions of spirituality

Led by our knowledgeable and passionate leaders, these sessions provide a supportive and welcoming environment for participants of all ages and backgrounds.

Join us for our 2nd session of Tough Questions!

Join us August 4 for our next session of Tough Questions!

Next Wednesday's question is:

Define Miracle. What are some miracles on the Hebrew Scriptures? New Testament? Do you think miracles still happen today?

Join us Wednesday evening 7:00 PM-8:00 PM through Zoom. Let's wrestle with these questions together!

We invite you to join us as we journey together in pursuit of spiritual growth and enlightenment.


Shaw's reusable bag program
SHAW'S REUSABLE BAG PROGRAM

Get ready, your month is starting soon!

Just a reminder that Community Victory Over Hunger Garden will receive $1 from every $3.00 GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS bag sold during July 2025 at:

Shaw's
509 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA

Every bag helps support the garden and our mission to combat hunger in the community!

Thank you for your support!


Faith in Food
FAITH IN FOOD COLLABORATIVE

Faith in Food is a ministry of Beacon of Hope United Methodist Church in Framingham. We provide food, toiletries, paper goods, and cleaning supplies to those in need north of Rte. 9.

The First United Methodist Church fellowship hall (360 Water Street, Framingham) is open on Fridays from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM.

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Monetary donations are greatly appreciated and will be used to purchase needed items.

Please make checks payable to: First U.M.C. (note Faith in Food)
Mail to: 360 Water St., Framingham, MA 01701

Faith in Food Needs the Following Items:
This week's list includes:

  • Monetary donations (preferred)
  • Cereal
  • Rice
  • Flour

Drop-off bins are located outside the Hall door and are checked on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Faith in Food is open on the 1st and 3rd Fridays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the Beacon of Hope UMC Fellowship Hall.

Thank you for your support!


Let's Celebrate
BIRTHDAYS

Birthdays
Let's celebrate our wonderful birthdays!

August Birthdays

8/2 Kerrie Rundlett    
8/10 Maryellen Damiano  
8/12 Doug Rothenberg
8/13 Bonnie-jean Rowe  
8/14 John Magri  
8/14 Charlotte Peterson 
8/17 John Hibbard  
8/25 Ava Magri  
8/25 Judith Otis  
8/28 Riley McIntyre  
8/29 Diane Lowe

August Anniversaries

8/3 Skip & Charlotte Peterson
8/16 Martin & Judean Feldman


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