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The weekly news email of
First & Wesley United Methodist Churches
of Framingham, Massachusetts

November 7, 2021

Dear <<First Name>>,

Welcome to this week’s issue of Looking Ahead. Please read all the announcements to be sure you don’t miss anything.

Weekly Schedule

Sundays

Worship Service
10:00am In-person & Live on Facebook
Recorded Services are posted later on YouTube

Wednesdays

New Book Study (See info below)
7-8 PM, Sept 29 through Nov 17
on Zoom

Prayer & Connections
is on hold.

Fridays

Prayer & Connections
is on hold.

Those Serving in Worship

Sunday, November 14
Scripture: Ellen Ziedenburg

Announcements

  • Final Service at Wesley UMC, Sunday, November 7 at 10:00 AM. Potluck brunch after service. Please bring a dish to share.

  • Annual Church Conference, Saturday, November 13 at 2:15 PM.

  • Book Study (“not a fan”), Wednesday at 7 PM. Homework for this week: read chapters 12&13. For more information contact Bonnie-jean Rowe.

  • Discussion on Mental Health: “Asking for Help” viewing: Friday, November 12 @ 6:00PM (First Sanctuary) Discussion: Sunday, November 14 After Worship (Parlor)

Upcoming Meetings

  • Saturday, November 13 at 2:15 PM at First, Annual Church Conference.

  • Tuesday, November 23 at 7 PM in the Parlor, Worship Team

Annual Church Conference

Saturday, November 13 at 2:15pm

Conference Report Books will be printed on request only. Contact Judy for a copy of Wesley’s book or Sara for a copy of First’s book. Or click on the Church name for a printable PDF version of that book: First or Wesley

For a printable PDF of the Worship guide, click here.

Important Vote: Ballot Attached

Please find attached here the ballot for forming an enlarged charge that will be voted on at our Charge Conference on November 13, 2021 at 2:15PM.

You are Invited

to the Final Service at Wesley UMC on:
Sunday, November 7 at 10:00 AM

Worship will be followed by a potluck brunch.
Please bring a dish to share.

Let's make this final service one we will all remember and cherish.

80 Beacon Street, Framingham

Thanksgiving Dinner Information

Thanksgiving dinner is $10.00 per person if you are able to afford it. Otherwise, it is free. Pickup and delivery times are from 12-1 on Thanksgiving Day. Reservations MUST be made by calling or emailing the church with your name, address, phone number and whether you would like pickup or delivery. Reservations must be placed by November 18. Meal includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potato, squash, corn, cranberry sauce, gravy and dessert. Monetary donations accepted.

Discussion on "The Me You Can’t See"

As a church community, we continue to wrestle with the questions of mental health and how to care for each other. Mental illness, trauma, PTSD, abuse, addiction...these are all things that are a reality in our world. Join me as we continue the discussion using the recent program "The Me You Can’t See". You can join us to watch the episode or just for the subsequent discussion.

The dates and times are listed with each episode below. Please note that there are gaps due to holidays or special church events. You can join for any session that you would like. Previous participation is not necessary

1. Say It Out Loud
Viewing: Friday, October 22 @ 6:00PM (First Sanctuary)
Discussion: Sunday, October 24th After Worship (Parlor)

2. Asking for Help
Viewing: Friday, November 12 @ 6:00PM (First Sanctuary)
Discussion: Sunday, November 14th After Worship (Parlor)

3. Finding What Works
Viewing: Friday, December 3rd @ 6:00PM (First Sanctuary)
Discussion: Sunday, December 5th After Worship (Parlor

4. We Need Each Other
Viewing: Friday, December 10th @ 6:00PM (First Sanctuary)
Discussion: Sunday, December 12th After Worship (Parlor)

5. This Is Me
Viewing: Friday, January 14th @ 6:00PM (First Sanctuary)
Discussion: Sunday, January 16th After Worship (Parlor)

6. A Path Forward
Viewing: Friday, January 21st @ 6:00PM (First Sanctuary)
Discussion: Sunday, January 23rd After Worship (Parlor)

Advent Bible Study
Christmas in the Four Gospel Homes

Explore the story Christmas as envisioned in each of the four Gospels,
while virtually traveling to 4 church communities in our area!
Each session will be hosted by a different Pastor of Lay Leader representing Fisk Memorial, Community, First & Wesley, and Weston.
Click here for the full schedule and information.

Join us on Zoom.

Click here to join.
Zoom Meeting ID: 508 653 0577, Passcode: 0

To join by phone:
Dial (646) 558-8656
Enter the Meeting ID: 508 653 0577
When prompted press #, then # again.

A Letter from Your
Collaborative Ministries Team

Please click here to read the latest letter from the Team

Heater Kattan: hknowlto@hotmail.com
Julie Rundlett: jlorundlett@yahoo.com
Laney Bruner-Canhoto: lanes@aol.com
Lin Olsen: bluemouselin@yahoo.com
Leslie Walseman: lwalseman@rcn.com
Mary Hackett: hackett.mary43@gmail.com
Mike Rowe: mrowe@wolfandco.com
Dini Palmer: jajeb1@hotmail.com

Wesley: 508-875-3850
First: 508-877-2151

UMW Mini HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE

The Community UMW is hosting a mini HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE at Community United Methodist Church (80 Main St, Wayland) on 2 Saturdays - Nov. 13 from 10am to 12pm and Nov. 20 from 10am to 12:30pm.

Click on the blue link above for a printable flyer.

Our Current Book Study!
“not a fan.”

by Kyle Idleman

We will be reading “not a fan.”, by Kyle Idleman.
We will meet for 8 weeks, Wednesdays, Sept 29 through November 17th.
7:00 to 8:00 PM

See the description and links to order below, as well as the link to join.

Hope to see you there!

Plus, this expanded and updated version of Not a Fan adds a new introduction and an entirely new chapter about how to practically live out the message of this mega bestseller.

Homework for this week's class is to read the prologue and chapters 12&13.

There is a slightly older version (without the red band on top) that is probably okay, except it's missing the last chapter. If anyone needs financial assistance getting the book, please let me know - there is money available for that. (Bjmrowe@verizon.net)

Zoom link to join:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82265778207

Here are links for the book:

Amazon - $13.57 paperback, $9.99 kindle.
https://smile.amazon.com/Not-Fan-Updated-Expanded-Completely-ebook/dp/B010R1AZ2E/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MTSKSDQNLQTM&dchild=1&keywords=not+a+fan+kyle+idleman&qid=1631146196&sr=8-1

Barnes and Noble - $16.99 paperback, $9.99 nook.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/not-a-fan-updated-and-expanded-kyle-idleman/1122293337?ean=9780310344704

Faith in Food Needs the Following Items

This week's list is:

  • Toilet Paper (single rolls)

  • Sugar

  • All Meats and Poultry (Pork, Hot dogs, Chicken Thighs, Ground Beef)

  • Monetary donations

Dropoff bins are located outside
the Fellowship Hall doors at First UMC.
They are picked up on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Fridays
Faith in Food is open from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
in the First UMC Fellowship Hall.

Attention all men! Join us the last Sunday of each month at 8:00 AM at the IHOP in Framingham Centre for a time of food and fellowship. Our next meeting is Sunday, November 28. Hope to see you there!

Prayer & Connections

Both the Wednesday night and the Friday night Prayer and
Connections Zoom meetings are on hold for now.
But you can join the Wednesday Book Study, and Pastor Heather has a discussion group on mental health that will start Friday, October 22. See the details below.

Pastor’s Office Hours for this Week

Pastor Heather Kattan

Monday: at Wesley 10am to 1pm
Wednesday: at First 10am to 1pm
Thursday: available by appointment

Church Administrators’ Hours

Judy Bortolotti at Wesley
Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7am to 11am
Judy’s email address: wesumcfram@rcn.com

Sara Herwig at First
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday, 1:30pm to 5:30pm
Sara’s email address: fumcfram@verizon.net

NOTE: Please note that submissions for the “Looking Ahead” weekly email are due by the end of the Wednesday before that Friday’s issue. Please email submissions to Sara Herwig, editor, at fumcfram@verizon.net.

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