Announcements
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Services are Streamed live on our Facebook and Messages page.
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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.
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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.
We are in the church building at 360 Water Street, Framingham, Mass. Get Directions.
📅 SAVE THE DATE!
Monday, October 21
Trustee/Finance - @ 7 PM
Tuesday, October 22, 29, November 5
Prayer thru Zoom - @7PM
Thursday, October 24
Worship - @ 7 PM
Saturday, October 26
Trunk or Treat - @ 3 PM - 5 PM
Monday, October 29
Council - @ 7PM
Tuesday Evening time of Prayer - Led by Pastor Heather
Pastor Heather will be hosting a half-hour time of prayer on Tuesday evenings, focused on any imminent needs, for the upcoming election, and for our nation to be at peace.
Join us the next three Tuesday evenings:
October 22
October 29
November 5
We will meet from 7:00PM-7:30PM through Zoom
Monday, October 21
Trustee/Finance - @ 7 PM
Tuesday, October 22, 29, November 5
Prayer thru Zoom - @7PM
Thursday, October 24
Worship - @ 7 PM
Saturday, October 26
Trunk or Treat - @ 3 PM - 5 PM
Monday, October 29
Council - @ 7PM
Tuesday Evening time of Prayer - Led by Pastor Heather
Pastor Heather will be hosting a half-hour time of prayer on Tuesday evenings, focused on any imminent needs, for the upcoming election, and for our nation to be at peace.
Join us the next three Tuesday evenings:
October 22
October 29
November 5
We will meet from 7:00PM-7:30PM through Zoom
✨ 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
9:15AM - 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 Heather Kattan's Office Hours
The Pastor's hours are from 10 am to 1 pm, or by appointment.
To email Pastor Heather use our secure Contact Us form.
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
9:15AM - 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 Heather Kattan's Office Hours
The Pastor's hours are from 10 am to 1 pm, or by appointment.
To email Pastor Heather use our secure Contact Us form.
🎃 TRUNK OR TREAT
👻 It's Almost Time!
Beacon of Hope will host a community Trunk or Treat on Saturday afternoon, October 26th at 3:00 PM – but WE NEED YOU to pull it off!
✨ Look for your car's costume and join us in the church parking lot!
📅 Date: Saturday, October 26th
⏰ Time: Arrive in time to set up and be ready by 3:00 PM.
🍬 We'll be handing out smiles and candy until 5:00 PM!
💡 Need inspiration? Check out Pinterest for car costume ideas or order a set on Amazon - there are some really affordable options!
👥 If you're willing to help in any way, please sign up in the Narthex.
Let's make this a safe and fun Halloween for our community kids! 🎃👻
👻 It's Almost Time!
Beacon of Hope will host a community Trunk or Treat on Saturday afternoon, October 26th at 3:00 PM – but WE NEED YOU to pull it off!
✨ Look for your car's costume and join us in the church parking lot!
📅 Date: Saturday, October 26th
⏰ Time: Arrive in time to set up and be ready by 3:00 PM.
🍬 We'll be handing out smiles and candy until 5:00 PM!
💡 Need inspiration? Check out Pinterest for car costume ideas or order a set on Amazon - there are some really affordable options!
👥 If you're willing to help in any way, please sign up in the Narthex.
Let's make this a safe and fun Halloween for our community kids! 🎃👻
📖 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
Led by our knowledgeable and passionate leaders, these sessions provide a supportive and welcoming environment for participants of all ages and backgrounds.
📚 Current Study: Wrestling with Doubt, Finding Faith by Adam Hamilton
🎥 Each session includes a short video clip followed by a discussion, based on the video and a chapter you read ahead of time.
🚫 No study on the 23rd - enjoy a well-earned week off!
📅 We resume on October 30th for a 3-week study on 1st and 2nd Thessalonians in the New Testament.
💡 Looking for a short-term study?
This will be the perfect time to join us! After that, we'll begin our Advent study.
Whether you're seeking to:
🌱 Deepen your understanding of the Bible
🤝 Connect with others in the faith community
❓ Explore questions of spirituality
We invite you to join us as we journey together in pursuit of spiritual growth and enlightenment.
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
Led by our knowledgeable and passionate leaders, these sessions provide a supportive and welcoming environment for participants of all ages and backgrounds.
📚 Current Study: Wrestling with Doubt, Finding Faith by Adam Hamilton
🎥 Each session includes a short video clip followed by a discussion, based on the video and a chapter you read ahead of time.
🚫 No study on the 23rd - enjoy a well-earned week off!
📅 We resume on October 30th for a 3-week study on 1st and 2nd Thessalonians in the New Testament.
💡 Looking for a short-term study?
This will be the perfect time to join us! After that, we'll begin our Advent study.
Whether you're seeking to:
🌱 Deepen your understanding of the Bible
🤝 Connect with others in the faith community
❓ Explore questions of spirituality
We invite you to join us as we journey together in pursuit of spiritual growth and enlightenment.
🛍️ 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 June 2023 at:
📍 Shaw's, 509 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA
🛍️ Every bag helps support the garden and our mission to combat hunger in the community!
💡 Get my Tools of the Month 🛠️
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 June 2023 at:
📍 Shaw's, 509 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA
🛍️ Every bag helps support the garden and our mission to combat hunger in the community!
💡 Get my Tools of the Month 🛠️
🍽️ 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 501C3 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
👍 Like us on Facebook.
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 501C3 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
👍 Like us on Facebook.
Faith in Food Needs the Following Items:
This week's list includes:
💸 Monetary donations (preferred)
🍇 Jelly
🍍 Canned fruit
🍚 Rice (1 or 2-pound bags)
🥜 Peanut Butter
☕ Coffee
🧃 Juices
🥫 Canned Black Beans
🧴 3-in-1 Shampoo/Conditioner/Body Wash
This week's list includes:
💸 Monetary donations (preferred)
🍇 Jelly
🍍 Canned fruit
🍚 Rice (1 or 2-pound bags)
🥜 Peanut Butter
☕ Coffee
🧃 Juices
🥫 Canned Black Beans
🧴 3-in-1 Shampoo/Conditioner/Body Wash
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.
🎂🎉 BIRTHDAYS
🎃 October Birthdays 🎃
🎈 Let's celebrate our wonderful October birthdays!
🎂 10/8, Thomas Flanagan
🎂 10/9, Leslie Rundlett
🎂 10/14, Jegan Easwaramuthali
🎂 10/17, Rev. Heather Kattan
🎂 10/19, Leslie Rundlett Magri
🎂 10/29, John Howard
🎂 10/29, Ann Shriberg
🎂 10/29, Patricia Mufute
🎃 October Birthdays 🎃
🎈 Let's celebrate our wonderful October birthdays!
🎂 10/8, Thomas Flanagan
🎂 10/9, Leslie Rundlett
🎂 10/14, Jegan Easwaramuthali
🎂 10/17, Rev. Heather Kattan
🎂 10/19, Leslie Rundlett Magri
🎂 10/29, John Howard
🎂 10/29, Ann Shriberg
🎂 10/29, Patricia Mufute
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