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.
Wednesday, May 7
Wednesday Bible Study - @ 7 PM
Thursday, May 8
Book Group - Dessert with Buddha - @ 7 PM
Saturday, May 17
CPR Training - @ 9 AM
Monday, TBD
Trustee/Finance Meeting - @ 7 PM
Saturday, May 17
CPR/ First Aid Certification Training starts at 9 am, we are going to host CPR/ First Aid certification training. Training will take approximately 3 hours. The cost of Certification is $60 per person. Please contact Judy in the Church office or Leslie Walseman to reserve your spot.
Calling all Graduates!
If you or a family member will be graduating this spring, please contact the church office so we can give honor to the graduate during our service on Sunday, June 8.
Please include Graduate's name, school, degree (if college) and future plans. email (on or before June 1): administrator@beaconofhopeumc.org
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.
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!
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.
On Wednesday, May 7th at 7:00 PM. We will be studying, "Crazy Christians: A Call to Follow Jesus." It promises to be a fun and enlightening study. Hope to see you there!Crazy Christians: A Call to Follow Jesus by Michael B. Curry.
Books can be purchased through:
Amazon or Barnes and Noble
We studies another of Michael Curry's books a few years ago and enjoyed it. I hope you'll join us this time around for this one. You will be blessed.
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 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!
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)
- 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.
Thank you for your support!
Birthdays
Let's celebrate our wonderful birthdays!
5/12, Berthe Umumbu
5/14, Katherine Konstanty
5/19, Tim McIntyre
5/25, Martha Jones
5/31, Christopher Lind
Anniversaries
5/20/1989, Mike & Bonnie-jean Rowe
5/27/1989, John & Ruth Hibbard
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