The First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) will welcome its new minister, the Rev. Chris Scheller, to the pulpit for his first service on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 10 a.m.

Scheller comes to FUSF from the UU Church of Greater Lynn, where he served as minister of community life and learning. He brings experience in adult faith formation and training in spiritual practices drawn from Buddhist, Christian, earth-based and other traditions, as well as a commitment to social justice and anti-oppression work. A reception will follow the Sept. 13 service.

The church will also offer a seven-session course in American Mah Jongg this fall. FUSF member and Mah Jongg instructor Katie Nunes will lead the classes on Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., beginning Oct. 5. The course is limited to 16 participants and costs $115, which includes a 2026 National Mah Jongg League card.

Classes will be held Oct. 5, 12 and 26 and Nov. 2, 9, 23 and 30. To register, email Nunes at [email protected] and send payment by check, made out to FUSF, to P.O. Box 316, Franklin, MA 02038, with "Mah Jongg Lessons" in the memo.

The First Universalist Society in Franklin, a Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation, is located at 262 Chestnut St. For more information, email [email protected] or call 508-528-5348.