In Case You Missed It
Monday, October 10, 2022
Heart of the City Foundation Walk
The Annual Heart of the City Foundation Walk will take place THIS Saturday, October 15th at 10:00 a.m. here at the church. The Heart of the City Foundation is taking a more informal approach to the Walk this year. There is no registration required. Instead, supporters are encouraged to make a donation prior to the Walk using the HOTCF website: heartofthecitycolumbus.org, Choose “donate” at the top of the home page. We hope to see you there, and we thank you in advance for your support!
Over the past few years, Broad Street has opened its doors on the morning of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon and Half Marathon. We are a great spectator spot and welcomed many people looking to get warm, grab a coffee and/or a snack, and or use the restroom while watching for their favorite runners—and sometimes the runners themselves!
Because streets downtown close early, volunteers will need to arrive by 6:45 a.m., and you’ll want to keep an eye on the weather and dress accordingly! If you’d like to join us on Marathon morning, Sunday, October 16 to provide hospitality to the community, please contact Pastor Angie.
2022 Generosity Campaign Kick-off
Our 2022 Generosity Campaign, Growing in Generosity, began yesterday. Commitment Sunday is November 6. Please help us conserve postage by checking the box in the Narthex for a letter to your household. Unclaimed letters will be mailed today. Keep watching for more details and information throughout the month.
Columbus CROP Hunger Walk
We had a small but mighty Team Broad Street gather yesterday for the Central Ohio CROP Hunger Walk. It was a beautiful day for a walk around the Scioto Audubon Metro Park, and what a blessing to be able to raise money to fight hunger—here at home and all around the world. Team Broad Street is still accepting donations toward our team goal! Online donations are easiest, but we also gladly accept cash or check donations, payable to CWS/CROP. Our fundraising goal is $1500 and we have already raised $345 online. Team Broad Street's CROP Walk page is https://events.crophungerwalk.org/2022/team/broad-street-umc.
Thank you for your support, Broad Street!
Fall Bible Study
As a Bible study opportunity this fall, we will be exploring some of Jesus' most famous stories, or parables. Our curriculum will center on the book, Short Stories of Jesus: The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi, by Dr. Amy-Jill Levine.
Held on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom, each Bible study session will consist of prayer, scripture, and discussion. The dates for the study meetings are 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, and 11/15. You do not have to be able to make all dates to be able to join! Contact Pastor Angie with questions.
Supporting UMCOR’s Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts
Hurricane Ian relief through UMCOR (The United Methodist Committee on Relief) – DO NOT self-deploy. Professional emergency responders are still rescuing people. They are not prepared to welcome volunteers at this time. To donate, give online through the West Ohio Conference website westohioumc.org, note U.S. Disaster Response Advance #901670, or International Disaster Response Advance #982450. Or, write a check made payable to West Ohio Conference. Please include the Advance # in the memo line and mail it to West Ohio Conference, Attn. Dee Stickley-Miner, 32 Wesley Blvd, Worthington, OH 43085.
Annual Regional Charge Conference
Annual Regional Charge Conference – October 23, 2022, at Columbia Heights UMC, 775 Galloway Rd, Galloway, OH 43119. This is our annual Church Conference. All are invited to attend.
“When Kids Come Out” – A Four-Session Class for Parents of LGBTQ+ Children Offered on Zoom
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 if the congregation you attend is considering disaffiliation from the United Methodist Church or has voted to disaffiliate from the UMC?
The sessions are designed to provide a safe space where questions and concerns can be dealt with openly and honestly.
Wednesdays, Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16
This session of the class will be held on Zoom this fall. The meetings will begin at 7:00 pm and conclude by 8:30 p.m.
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, a 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 just completed 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 at jwaugh3@mac.com.
Collecting Gently Used Items for Drop-In Center Guests
As the weather begins to cool, one of the primary needs for those without shelter is to stay warm overnight. The Columbus Coalition for the Homeless would love to receive any gently used sleeping bags, blankets, tents, sleeping pads, etc. These items, along with adult bicycles to aid in transportation, can be dropped off at the gym entrance Tuesday-Thursday from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., or call the church office to make other arrangements.
This Week’s Calendar
Monday: 6:45 p.m. — Sack Lunch Packing with Paulist Community, Kitchen
Monday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. — Church Office Open
Monday–Saturday: 12:00 p.m. — 501 AA Group
Tuesday–Thursday: 1:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. — Columbus Coalition for the Homeless Drop-In Center
Tuesday: 7:30 p.m. — Ringers on Broad Rehearsal
Wednesday: 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. — Manna Café
Thursday: 7:00 p.m. — Heart-to-Heart NA Group
Thursday: 7:30 p.m. — Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Friday: 6:30 p.m. — Staff Appreciation Celebration, off-site
Saturday: 4:00 p.m. — Ashland Symphony Orchestra touring building
Sunday, October 16: — Columbus Marathon, hospitality wanted! (roads close early and reopen after 10:00 a.m. for Sunday Worship)
Sunday, October 16: — Laity Sunday Appreciation Party after Worship
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.
