FFC plan as of 3/13/20
After reviewing the current Coronavirus pandemic recommendations, we will be closing the church for an approximately two-week period through Monday 3/30.
1) Open Q&A Virtual/Conference Call Meeting at 11am on Sunday, 3/15/20
Topics: Church Coronavirus Suspension and Pastor Charley Transition
Please email (sbpotts64@gmail.com) or call (617-899-9722) Stephanie Potts for the
information to log into the Skype session. If you only want to call in, the information is:
1-908-316-2436 Conference ID: 64511471#
2) Worship
- There will a Podcast sermon to access for Sunday 3/15; please check the website on
Sunday. www.franklinfederated.org
- We are hoping to expand with additional service components for 3/22 & 3/29 service to
include some form of music and additional service components.
3) Use of the Church
- No outside or community functions at the church through 3/30
- Limit meetings to conference calls or virtual meetings (like zoom) These should be set-up by the responsible leader of the meeting.
4) Pastoral care
This will be done via phone call by Pastor Charley
If there is a serious situation, please reach out via phone (508-507-0903) to discuss options with Charley
5) Church Finances
Please consider electronic pledging or mailing your pledge to the church during this time period so that operating costs can continue to be paid.
Options:
A) Send a check (paper or electronic from your account) made out to FFC to:
FFC, 171 Main St, Franklin, MA 02038 Attn: Annette Thompson
B) Set up Vanco electronic pledging: Send a voided check to the address above and indicate
how you want the funds taken out of your account. Options are monthly on the 1st or 15th
OR contact Annette Thompson (774-210-2110) with the following information:
Bank Routing Number, account number and how you want the funds taken out of your
account. Options are monthly on the 1st or 15th
6) Specific activities that are suspended for this time period:
- Play rehearsal for Murder at Mikes
- Choir Rehearsal
- Connect Groups at church including: Book Group, Move and Groove
- Affirmation Class
- We recommend that Connect Groups that meet outside of the church consider suspending for
the same time period for extra caution.
We will provide any additional updates if the Coronavirus suspension period changes and there are any other impacted areas related to Franklin Federated Church. Please take care of yourselves and stay healthy.
The Executive Church Team:
Pastor Charley Eastman, Moderator - Stephanie Potts, Chair of Deacons - Claire Chiboub, Chair of Building & Grounds - Steve Hampton and Treasurer - Scott Kwarta
More information can be found here: