The Weekly

News and Updates

October 8, 2026

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RSVP to Seasoned Spirits Luncheon

Volunteer to Prep/Clean Up at Seasoned Spirits

Signup for to help with Trunk or Treat

Volunteer with the Food Bank



Church News

Join Don on the Trail for his CROSS MO Walk

Support Don with a Donation

O Holy Lights Maker Space Registration

DayBreak Worship Guide

Rise Worship Guide

Abide Worship Guide

Children's/Youth Ministries

Volunteer for Children's Ministry

Vounteer for Youth Ministry

Worship Attendance

Sunday, October 4, 2026

All Means All Total: 247

Calendar Reminders

View our Broadway Calendar for more information.

October 8 - CLC Floor Meeting, 6 pm, Large Conference Room

October 11 - DayBreak, 8 am, Rise, 9am, and Abide 11 am worships; Sunday School 10 am; Youth Group, 6:30 pm, The Webel House

October 12 - Seasoned Spirits Luncheon, 11:30 am, Fellowship Hall,

October 13 - Men's Group, 12:00 pm, Bob Evans; Personnel Committee meeting, 4:30 pm, Large Conference Room; Executive Board meeting, 5:45 pm, Large Conference Room

October 14 - Sisters in Study, 1 pm, Fellowship Hall

October 15 - Race Onward, 1 pm, Fellowship Hall

Octobeer 18 - DayBreak, 8 am, Rise, 9am, and Abide 11 am worships; Sunday School 10 am; Elder's Meeting, 10:10 am; Terrace Worship, 3pm; Youth Group, 6:30 pm, The Loft

October 19 - Property Meeting, 6 pm, Large Conference Room; M.O.M Meeting, 7 pm, Fellowship Hall

October 21 - Sisters in Study, 1 pm, Fellowship Hall

October 25 - DayBreak, 8 am, Rise, 9am, and Abide 11 am worships; Sunday School 10 am; O Holy Lights Leadership Team Meeting, 10 am, Music Center, Trunk or Treat, 3 pm, Outdoors

Planning to attend the luncheon? Please register TODAY, so we can prepare enough food for everyone.

If you are registering multiple people, enter the total number attending in the “Quantity” box and include the names of additional guests so we can prepare name tags. Register for the luncheon

We also need volunteers to help with setup, hosting, and cleanup after the program. Please sign up for only one volunteer role per luncheon.

Sign up to help with setup, hosting, or cleanup

Update: Worship Guide and Resources

As technology continues to change, so do the tools we use to communicate and share information with our congregation. Because of some recent software changes, you may notice some differences in our Worship Guide and worship slides in the weeks ahead. You can also find the worship guides and resources on our website each week.

We are working to find systems that are accessible, reliable, and work well for our congregation. There may be a few bumps along the way as we learn and adjust, so we appreciate your patience and flexibility.

Most of all, thank you for growing with us through these technology transitions.

We are grateful for your grace, patience, and willingness to navigate these changes with us.

Cross Missouri Crop Hunger Walk

Don Harter is over half way through his 310 mile journey to help relieve hunger locally. He will set off THIS Sunday afternoon. As part of this effort, we are holding the 310 Food Drive Challenge. Our goal is to collect 310 non-perishable food items, one for every mile Don walks, by October 11. That is THIS Sunday and we need more food brought to the shelves in Fellowship Hall. We are not even half way to our goal! Please bring your non- perishable items and join us in supporting by stocking the shelves for this important cause. BONUS: You will find delicious donuts each Sunday to reward your journey to Fellowship Hall to place your items!

There is still time to walk with or join Don on this trek. Visit this signup and consider keeping him company during one of the trek days! Remember you can also help Don Harter by walking or donating in the  Cross Missouri CROP Hunger Walk , a meaningful journey to raise awareness and support for hunger relief.

Our Turn to Take Care of Kristi

If you know Kristi Larsen, you know she is always taking care of everyone and somehow managing all the things. Now it’s our turn to take care of her.

On October 8, Kristi will head to St. Louis for open-heart surgery to repair her mitral valve, which has been causing trouble because of a genetic condition called Barlow’s disease. Kristi and her husband, Soren, expect to be in St. Louis for 4–7 days following surgery before heading home to begin the next part of her recovery.

And, as many of us know, the hardest part for someone like Kristi may be slowing down, resting, and letting other people handle things for a while!

That’s where we come in.

We’ve created a page for updates, opportunities to help, meal needs, and other ways we can support Kristi and Soren as they navigate recovery.

Most importantly, we are asking you to help us give Kristi the gift she may find hardest to accept: permission to truly rest and heal.

Food Bank Volunteer Opportunities Have Returned

Until recently, Broadway partnered with the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri to host a monthly Mobile Pantry food distribution on site,  In April, this distribution option transitioned, and we have been working to identify an alternative to this ministry for the last few months. As such, we are delighted to invite Broadway members (and friends) to join us in the Volunteer Room at the Food Bank (2101 Vandiver Drive), on Wednesday, October 28 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. A block of volunteer spots has been dedicated to Broadway, and you can sign up to support this work by clicking on the link below.

Broadway Church at The Food Bank - October 28

Every Ability Flourishes Updates

During the month of October, we are highlighting the importance of inclusion in the life of the church.

Celebrating persons of all abilities starts with each member of Broadway. Becoming more informed about available resources is a great way to learn more and do more. Here’s some great websites to check out: Collaborative on Faith & Disabilities, https://faithanddisability.org; Wheaton Center for Faith and Disability www.wheaton.edu/wheaton-center-for-faith-and-disability; Joni&Friends info@joniandfriends.org; Disability Ministry https://abilityministry.com and the Faith Inclusion Network www.faithinclusionnetwork.org are just a few sites that can help BCC be a place that is welcoming and inclusive for all.

Help a Family Get Settled

We have an opportunity to help a young father and his teenage son as they begin making a home together. They recently secured housing and are starting with very few household essentials.

If you have gently used furniture or household items you would be willing to donate, they are especially in need of a couch or loveseat, end tables, kitchen or dining table and chairs, a full or queen-size bed for the teen, a washer and dryer, or other household essentials.

The family has a pickup truck and can arrange to pick up donated items, so delivery is not necessary. If you have something to offer or would like more information, please reach out to the Julian Jackman or the church office.

Have you ever wondered how to spot an online scam before it is too late?

Join us for a free Cybersecurity for Seniors webinar featuring cybersecurity attorney James Watson. Learn practical ways to identify phishing attempts, avoid fraud, protect your finances, and strengthen your online security.

Two sessions available. Content is the same at each session, so please register for the one that best fits your schedule:

• October 28 | 11 a.m. ET or 7 p.m. ET

Register: pensionfund.org/cyberwebinar

October is Pastor Appreciation Month, a wonderful time to give thanks for the pastors who lead, care for, encourage, and walk alongside our congregation. Take a moment to share a word or two of gratitude with our pastors, Sarah and Andrew, and let them know how much their presence and ministry mean to you.

Trunk or Treat is in Two Weeks

Get ready for an afternoon of Halloween fun at Broadway Christian Church! Our annual Trunk or Treat is happening Sunday, October 25 from 3:00 –5:00 p.m., and we want YOU to be part of making it a fun and welcoming afternoon for our families and community.

Volunteers can use our handy signup to:

• Decorate a trunk! Get creative, silly, spooky, or completely out-of-the-box with your Halloween trunk.
• Donate candy! Help us keep our trunks stocked with plenty of treats.
• Be a face painter! If you have a gift for creating fun faces, we would love your help!

Whether you bring a decorated trunk, a bag (or several!) of candy, your face-painting talents, or simply your enthusiasm, there is a place for you.

Bring your family, invite your friends and neighbors, and help us make Trunk or Treat a fun afternoon for everyone. All are welcome but we suggest coming hungry! Thank you to our partner, Pull Up Food Truck, for creating a themed menu. Take a look below.

Questions or want to help? Contact Ashley Mills or Abigail Grisolano.

Open Mosque Day

M.O.M and Race Onward are excited to invited you to Open Mosque Day on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Open Mosque Day is designed to provide members of the broader community with an opportunity to visit the Islamic Center, learn more about Islam and the Muslim community, and connect with neighbors in a welcoming and informal setting. We especially hope the event will strengthen relationships among civic, faith, and community leaders throughout Columbia and Central Missouri.

The program will include guided tours of the mosque, a brief introduction to Islam, international food and cultural activities, the opportunity to observe a congregational prayer, and a free medical check-up and consultation provided by physicians from the ICCM community.

The event is free and open to people of all ages and backgrounds. While an RSVP is appreciated, it is not required. For questions, please contact at dawah@theiccm.org or 573-303-7145.

Youth Group Reminders

Here are some important updates:

1.Trunk or Treat: We will have a food truck with a customized menu, bring your family to this event. We are still on the hunt for two youth to do face painting! Let Abigail know if you are interested.

2. Pumpkin Carving and Party @ the Webel House! – You must bring your own pumpkin for carving, PLEASE bring a side dish

When: October 11th

What time: arrive any time after 6pm

Where: We will send you the address after you RSVP!

What: Pumpkin carving with prizes (BYOP – Bring Your Own Pumpkin), Marshmallow roasting and smores, other seasonal shenanigans

Food: Hot dogs will be provided, but PLEASE bring a side dish



Thank You, Lizzi & Rocco’s

A big thank-you to Lizzi & Rocco’s Treat Truck and owners Jessica and Kyle Schlosser for being such a wonderful part of our Blessing of the Beasts celebration last week! Your Treat Truck was a fun addition and brought plenty of joy to the day.

Please know you are all invited to the Halloween 'Paw'nted Hunt on Saturday, October 24th. Lots of Trick or Treating opportunities for your doggos and picture opportunties for your pet.

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Information Links

April/May Broadway Life

Annual Meeting Minutes

September Meeting Minutes

26-27 Operating Budget

24-25 Annual Report

Broadway Bylaws (6/28/26)

Priority Action Plan

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Broadway Christian Church

2601 W. Broadway

Columbia, MO 65203

Phone: 573.445.5312

Fax: 573.446.7300

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Office Hours

Sunday

Church Open for Worship

Monday-Thursday:

8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Friday: Office Closed

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Worship & Discipleship Hours

8 a.m. Daybreak Worship

9 a.m. RISE Worship

10 a.m. Sunday School and Refreshments in Fellowship Hall

11 a.m. ABIDE Worship

10 a.m. All Means All on 1st Sunday of the Month (with 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School)

Our mission is to enable persons to encounter the living God, as disclosed through Jesus Christ; to serve and celebrate God in an ever-changing society.