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Monday, August 21, 2023
Meet our New Members
New members joined during worship today. Pictured from L to R: Sarah Girard, Julianna Holibaugh, Danii G, Alex Little, Joanne Pope. Not pictured, Michael Cyr. Be sure to greet them during coffee hour next Sunday 8/27/23 after worship.
Gary Everts Update
Gary Everts has returned home! Follow Gary’s updates at Caringbridge.org. Search for garyeverts and sign up to receive updates. Send cards and greetings to Gary at home: 5085 Chuckleberry Lane, Westerville, OH 43081-7804.
September Sermon Series
Join us Sundays in September to learn more about things we’ve often attributed to Jesus, but which Jesus never really said! Sundays 11am, in the sanctuary and online, at 11am.
Wednesdays, September 13, 20, 27, and October 4.
When a child comes out to their family, it often raises many questions for both the child and for the family. For example:
What does it mean for the family when a child comes out to their parents?
What does it mean for the parents’ relationship to their church?
What does it mean for the parents’ own faith?
How do parents navigate their own “coming out” after their children have come out to them?
What is the impact on you and your family and especially your LGBTQ+ child with the disaffiliation process taking place currently in some UM congregations?
The sessions are designed to provide a safe space where questions and concerns can be dealt with openly and honestly.
This class will be held on Zoom this fall. The meetings will begin at 7:00 pm and conclude by 8:30 pm.
If you want to participate in the class, please email Jim at jwaugh3@mac.com. Put “Kids Class” in the Subject line. A few days prior to the class session, you will receive a Zoom invitation from Jim for the sessions.
The Rev. Jim Waugh, retired pastor in the West Ohio Conference, will lead the group. Jim and his wife, Carol, have an adult daughter, Lisa, who came out to them over twenty years ago. Jim served a four-year term as the chair of the Parents Reconciling Network Board (a group related to the Reconciling Ministries Network).
If you have questions or need more information, please feel free to email Jim: jwaugh3@mac.com.
Small Groups are coming this fall!
Keep watching for more information, and opportunities to sign up to be part of a small group.
Rally Day is September 10th!
Chancel Choir returns from summer respite, and we will kick-off our fall programing line-up with book studies, Bible studies, small groups, and other fun adventures. They’re all waiting to be unveiled on Rally Day 2023. Keep watching as Rally Day nears!
Traveling this summer?
Consider setting up auto-payments for your recurring gifts and offerings to continue supporting the ministries of Broad Street while you’re away. Auto-payments can be set up at Broadstreetumc.net/giving. Questions – contact the church office.
Still traveling this summer?
Bring a worship bulletin from any church you visit this summer, or a local newspaper from your travels, and let’s see how far Broad Street Church’s reach is this summer. Attach your name to the bulletin or newspaper and drop it in the church office. We’ll celebrate miles traveled and distances visited at the end of the summer!
Winnie Williams is retiring! Her friends have decided to have a Retirement Party for her, and you are invited to join the celebration. Join Winnie on Saturday, August 26, 2023, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, at the church in Jim Thomas Hall for an Ice Cream Social open house. Winnie says, “Come celebrate my retirement!”
Church Directory
Don’t forget every member of Broad Street Church as access to an online church directory at Broadstreetumc.net. Click on the Resources tab, then select Online Directory.
This Week’s Calendar
Monday–Thursday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Church Office Open
Monday–Saturday, 12:00 pm, 501 AA Group | Room 306
Monday, 6:45 pm, Manna in the Morning | Jim Thomas Hall
Monday, 7:00 pm, Leadership Board | Zoom
Wednesday, 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Manna Café meal prep | Jim Thomas Hall
Wednesday, 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Manna Café meal distribution | Ramp Entrance
Thursday, 7:00 pm, Heart-to-Heart NA Group | Room 306
Saturday, 2:00 – 4:00pm, Winnie Williams’ Retirement Ice Cream Social | Jim Thomas Hall
If you weren’t able to join us for Worship on Sunday, below are a few quick links to portions you may be interested in viewing.
