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.
Saturday, August 30
Back to School - Backpack Giveaway & Ice Cream Party starts at 1:00 PM (see details below)
Sunday, August 31
Pulpit swap - Pastor Isaac Cupidon will be preaching
Friday, September 5
Faith in Food/Food Pantry – 4 PM – 6 PM
Sunday, September 7
Rally Day - @ 10:00 AM
Sunday, September 14
Membership Class - @ 11:30 AM
Friday, September 19
Faith in Food/Food Pantry – 4 PM – 6 PM
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!
Membership Class
We'll be holding a Membership Class on Sunday, September 14 at 11:30AM here at the church. This will be a friendly and relaxed time to:
Learn more about what it means to be a United Methodist
Explore the mission and ministries of Beacon of Hope
Ask questions and share your own story of faith
On Sunday, September 21, we'll celebrate together as we welcome new members during worship with the Membership Ceremony.
If you're interested in joining, please let us know by filling out the short Membership Interest Form either:
Online: click here Membership questionnaire
Physical copy: Available in the church entryway (place completed forms in the offering box or hand them to pastor Ji Min)
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.
Beacon of Hope United Methodist Church
presents
Start the School Year Right—
with Backpacks, Ice Cream, and Joy!
Get ready for a joyful afternoon of generosity, fun, and community spirit!
Join us for our Community Backpack Giveaway and Ice Cream Party—
a heartwarming back-to-school celebration for all school-aged children.
Kids will receive a free backpack filled with school supplies
Enjoy delicious ice cream
Have fun with sidewalk chalk activities
(While supplies last)
Date: Saturday, August 30th
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Beacon of Hope United Methodist Church
360 Water St, Framingham, MA 01701
Bring your kids, bring your neighbors, and help us spread joy as we kick off the school year together!
This event is co-sponsored by Beacon of Hope United Methodist Church and Mount Tsiyon Evangelical Ministries, bringing our neighborhood together to bless families as the school year begins.
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.
We will not be meeting on September 3rd.
On September 10th we will start a new book, The Return of the Prodigal Son, by Henri Nouwen. In this book, the acclaimed author and spiritualist Henri Nouwen talks about this parable through the lens of Rembrandt's painting of the same name. It helps us to look at the parable - and the painting - in a new way. Please join us starting September10th!
Amazon: The Return of the Prodigal Son
Barnes and Noble: The Return of the Prodigal Son
Join us 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 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!
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
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