Announcements
Sunday Mornings, 10:00am In-person at First UMC.
Services are Streamed live on our Facebook and Messages page.
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
We are in the church building at 360 Water Street, Framingham, Mass. Get Directions.
It is a great joy and honor to join Beacon of Hope United Methodist Church—a vibrant community that shines with the love of God, nourishes both body and spirit, and embraces all people with radical welcome!
My name is Ji Min. I was born in South Korea and came to America as a high school student, a journey that has profoundly impacted both my life and my calling.
Over the years, I've had the privilege of serving in a variety of ministry settings—as a Children's Ministry pastor, a chaplain, and a theological educator in both prison and academic contexts. These experiences have nurtured my passion for pastoral care, children's ministry, public engagement with Scripture, and walking alongside individuals and groups in their journey of faith and discipleship.
I received my Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology at Emory University and am currently pursuing a doctorate in the Bible and Ancient Near East at Brandeis University, where I'm completing my dissertation on the prophetic books of Ezekiel and Daniel.
When I'm not engaged in ministry or study, I enjoy lifting weights (though I'm no athlete!), going for runs, and always keeping an eye out for good food spots. I'm truly excited to get to know each one of you and to witness together the wonderful ways God will work through our community!
Monday, July 28
Council -@ 7PM
Wednesday, July 30
Wednesday Bible Study – @ 7PM through Zoom
Fridays, August 1 & 15
Faith in Food/Food Pantry – 4 – 6PM
Monday, August 18
Trustee/Finance – @ 7PM
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 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.
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 July 23 for our next session of Tough Questions!
Next Wednesday's question is:
How do the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) relate to Christians today?
Join us Wednesday evening 7:00PM-8:00PM 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.
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 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!
Birthdays
Let's celebrate our wonderful birthdays!
7/5 Larry Gentile
7/8 Julie Rundlett
7/11 Danielle Rowe
7/11 Marty Anderson
7/18 Shungu Umumbu
7/19 Mary Hackett
7/19 Julia Logan
7/25 Kate (Walseman) Heroux
Anniversaries
7/7 Charlie & Leslie Walseman
7/31 Jami & Kenneth Thomas
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
8/22 Visa & Navam Visa Subrimaniyam
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