The First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) is pleased to announce it has received its annual renewal from the Unitarian Universalist Association as a Welcoming Congregation. 

In 1993, FUSF voted to become a Welcoming Congregation and has maintained its status ever since. This means FUSF works hard to make sure lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, etc. people are accepted as full members of the faith community. Being welcoming also means striving for racial inclusion and creating spaces that honor all identities, backgrounds and experiences. 

To receive designation as a Welcoming Congregation, FUSF must complete the “5 Practices of Welcome Renewal” each year. This past year, FUSF completed these requirements by conducting two LGBTIA+ services, hosting a workshop, participating in Franklin’s Celebrate with Pride Day, and recognizing days of observance, among other activities.  

The First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) is a Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. Reverend Beverly Waring is the Interim Minister. For more information about FUSF, visit Fusf.org, send an email to [email protected], or call 508-528-5348.