In Case You Missed It
Monday, November 20, 2023
Annual Charge Conference
Is tonight, Nov 20th, 7pm at Broad Street UMC, in the sanctuary. This annual conference will cover Broad Street UMC only - this will not be a combined district event as in years past.
Columbus Landmarks Foundation’s
2023 Grand Hallelujah Tour of Churches
Saturday, December 9th, 11:00am
Tour some of Columbus’ oldest or grandest churches in the downtown area. The tour begins at 11am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church (German Village) with a special musical performance there, then drive to the Broad Street UMC parking lots to park for the rest of the walking tour along Broad Street. Churches on the Broad Street corridor tour include First Congregational Church (444 E. Broad St.), Trinity Episcopal Church (125 E. Broad St), Christian Spiritualist Church (77 S. 6th St.), Columbus Metropolitan Library (96 E. Grant Ave.), Broad Street UMC (501 E Broad St.).
The tour ends at Broad Street UMC with a Christmas Carol sing-a-long, and refreshments afterwards. We’ll be joined by Christopher Purdy from WOSU.
Tickets are $20 for Broad Street UMC friends and members, through the Columbus Landmarks Foundation. Purchase tickets HERE.
Commitment Sunday
November 19th
We celebrated Commitment Sunday with the first potluck/celebration meal in the new kitchen after worship! The sights, sounds, and smells of a Thanksgiving meal were glorious. Thanks to all who helped organize and prepare the feast!
If you didn’t bring your 2024 commitment card to church, or have misplaced it, you can submit your 2024 Commitment online HERE.
Advent Study begins Nov. 29
This year’s Advent theme is “Why Wait – Experiencing Christ in the Sights and Sounds of Advent”. Books are $10 each. We will meet Wednesday nights at 7:00pm via zoom, on Nov. 29, Dec. 6, Dec. 13, and Dec. 20. Register at broadstreetumc.net/current-sign-ups
Christmas Poinsettia Orders are now open.
Order a poinsettia(s) in honor or memory of a loved one, or to show gratitude for all that Broad Street Church means to you. Order online at broadstreetumc.net/current-sign-ups, or see an usher for an order form. Poinsettias are $20 each.
Heart of the City Foundation year end giving!
Does your office do workplace giving through Community Shares? Please consider making a donation to Heart of the City Foundation through Community Shares. It’s easy! Go to: https://www.communityshares.net/give and type in “Heart of the City Foundation” under charity or use the number 19034 which is the number assigned to Heart of the City Foundation.
New Membership Class
Interested in joining the church, or transferring your membership from another congregation? The next membership class will be help Sunday, Dec. 17th, following worship. Be sure to join us for a time of informal conversation about Broad Street and church membership. Mark your calendars now and plan to join us for about an hour. Light refreshments will be provided!
Volunteer opportunities
liturgists, ushers, greeters, altar flowers, and monthly coffee hour host opportunities are available online at broadstreetumc.net/current-sign-ups
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, 6:00 pm, Community Volleyball Team | Gym
Monday, 6:45 pm, Manna in the Mornings | Kitchen
Monday, 7:00pm, Annual Charge Conference | Sanctuary
Monday, 7:30pm, Leadership Board | Sanctuary
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, HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Sunday, 12:15 pm, Come to the Water Healing Ministers | Sanctuary
Sunday, 12:15 pm, Mid-Life 30s, 40s, 50s group & Prime Timers Group | Parlor
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.
