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.
🌟 Beacon of Hope United Methodist Church 🌟
Invites You to Join Us for Our
🎄 Blue Christmas Service 🎄
📅 Friday, December 20
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 360 Water Street, Framingham, MA, 01701
💙 A Time for Reflection, Comfort, and Hope 💙
We recognize that the holiday season can be difficult for those carrying heavy burdens. This special service offers a quiet space for those seeking peace and solace.
❄️ All are welcome. Come as you are.
🎄 Beacon of Hope United Methodist Church 🎄
Celebrate the joy, hope, and love of the Christmas season with us!
✨ Christmas Eve Services - Tuesday, December 24 ✨
📖 4:30 PM - Family Service
A joyful gathering for all ages with an uplifting message, carols, and a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas.
🎶 11:00 PM - Lessons and Carols
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the season with scripture readings, heartfelt carols, and the warm glow of candlelight.
🕯️ Come as you are and let the light of Christ fill your heart this Christmas!
📍 Beacon of Hope United Methodist Church
A welcoming place for everyone to experience God's love.
❤️ We look forward to celebrating this holy night with you and your loved ones.
Monday, December 16
Church Council meets at 7 PM
Thursday, December 19
Join us for worship at 7 PM
Friday, December 20
Faith in Food meets from 4 PM - 6 PM
Monday, January 9
Book Discussion Group meets at 7 PM
Monday, January 13
The Trustee/Finance Meeting begins at 7 PM
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.
Join us at Beacon of Hope United Methodist Church for our Advent 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.
📚 Current Study: "On the Way to Bethlehem" by Rob Fuquay. You can get the book at Amazon or Barnes and Noble.
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!
💡 Get my Tools of the Month 🛠️
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
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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.
🎂 December Birthdays 🎈
Let's celebrate our wonderful birthdays!
12/4, Bill Snow
12/4, Daniel Subrimaniyam
12/7, Rachel Gentile
12/14, Rev. Don Hegeman
12/22, Doug Osborne
12/25, Jackie Trotter Dove
🎉 December Anniversaries
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