First Universalist Society in Franklin

P.O. Bos 316
262 Chestnut Street
Franklin, MA 02038
Phone: 508/528-5348
Web address: http://fusf.org
Email: minister@fusf.org

Contact Person:

TBD

Organization Description:

Site Unavailable 2023-2024. First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) is a full-service, mid-size (200 adult), multi-staff UU congregation in the southwest suburbs of Boston. FUSF's history extends to 1856 when Franklin, MA was a center for Universalism including the site of the training school - now Dean College - for Tufts University.

Opportunities for Student Involvement:

Opportunities for student involvement are nearly limitless depending on the interests and skills of the field education student. Responsibilities in the following areas are likely:

Worship: Opportunities for assisting and occasionally leading worship services 3-4 times per month. Further opportunities for assisting and leading rites of passage and other worship gatherings throughout the year.

Faith Development: Assisting and leading faith development classes and other gatherings for adults, children and youth.

Social Justice: Engaging with our Social Justice Steering Team and at engaging deeply with at least one of our Social Justice initiatives.

Pastoral Care: Developing skill and ultimately providing pastoral care under the supervision of the minister and engaging in the church’s lay-ministry program.

Leadership & Administration: Exploring complexities and developing skills in providing ministerial support to a variety of Church Boards/Committees/Teams. Gaining familiarity with common congregational administrative areas, including Finance, Stewardship, and Communications.

Along with experiences in each of these general areas, one or two specific focus projects for long-term concentration during the internship will be selected early on, e.g. Youth Ministry Leadership, Welcoming Ministry.

Commute/Transportation Information:

The Town of Franklin and FUSF are on I-495 southwest of Boston. The Town is also served by MBTA commuter rail.

Arts of Ministry Competencies Offered:

  • Administration and Program Development
  • Pastoral Care and Counseling
  • Preaching and Worship
  • Public Leadership, Community Organizing, and Planning
  • Racial Justice and Healing
  • Religious Education and Spiritual Development

Supervision:

No information provided.

Additional Information:

  • Number of Students: 1
  • Total Compensation: $6000.00
  • Type of Compensation: Direct Pay from Site

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