Announcements

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, October 8 
Wednesday Bible Study @ 7pm through Zoom 

Thursday, October 16 
Worship meeting @ 7pm

Friday October 17   
Faith in Food/Food Pantry 4pm – 6pm

Saturday, October 18 
Meditation and Mindfulness @ 2pm

Sunday, October 19 
DS Installation Service @ 3pm - 5pm

Monday, October 20 
Trustee/Finance @ 7pm

Thursday, October 23 
Worship meeting @ 7pm

Saturday, October 25    
Trunk or Treat 3pm - 5pm

Sunday, October 26 
Beacon Kids, Children's Church @ 10:00am

Monday, October 27 
Council meeting @ 7pm

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!

Annual Church Conference
Our Annual Church Conference is Saturday, November 1st, at 10:00 am at Community UMC in Wayland.
All reports are due to the church office by Friday, October 17, at 9:00 am.

Welcome to Beacon Kids A new church just for kids!
Looking for a Sunday morning filled with joy, music, fun activities, and meaningful lessons for your child?  Beacon Kids is a brand-new children's church where kids sing, learn, play, and grow in kindness and faith — all while having a blast! We meet on LAST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH beginning THIS Sunday, September 28!
Drop-off: 10:00 AM
Praise & Lesson: Worship just for kids!
Activities & Snacks: Crafts, games, and treats to follow
Pick-up: Around 11:15 AM

Parents are warmly invited to attend the adult worship service happening at the same time in the main sanctuary. Whether you're new to church or just looking for a fun and safe space for your kids on Sunday mornings, Beacon Kids is here to welcome you!
Come join the fun — where faith begins and joy flows!


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.

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.

Homework before Wednesday's study: Read Chapter 6


Amazon: The Return of the Prodigal Son
Barnes and Noble: The Return of the Prodigal Son

Join us on 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 embark on a journey together in pursuit of spiritual growth and enlightenment.


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

Get ready, your month is about to start 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!

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