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