We begin a new liturgical year this Sunday as we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent. This season of waiting helps prepare us for the coming of Jesus, Emmanuel - God with us. Join us as we focus in on the theme of Hope in worship this week. | |
ADVENT DEVOTIONALS
ARE AVAILABLE SUNDAY!
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Broadway's Advent Devotional is available for pick up after Sunday's service or you can view it at the link below or by scanning the QR code.
Donations towards the Christmas Store are appreciated but not required. If you would like to make a donation, you can leave it when you pick up your copy or you can donate online HERE with the designation “Christmas Store”.
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This Advent, purchase poinsettias in honor and memory of loved ones.
Poinsettias will be in Broadway's Sanctuary during the Advent Season. They can be retrieved from the church at the conclusion of the 6:00pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Wednesday, December 24th.
Click the button below to order your
Poinsettia and pay electronically,
or come by the Main Office for a paper copy.
Please submit by Wednesday, December 17th.
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FREETOWN VILLAGE CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS
"A Holiday Journey to 1870"
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Step into the heart of history and the warmth of the season! Join us for Freetown Village Celebrates Christmas, a spirited theatrical experience that transports you to the year 1870, where the townsfolk of Freetown Village are preparing for a Christmas like no other... or are they?
Join us on December 5th - 7th in Backstage at Broadway for this annual holiday journey back in time and help the townspeople decide how “Freetown Village Celebrates Christmas”!
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INDIANA LANDMARKS HOLIDAY CHURCH TOUR
Saturday, December 6th, 10:00am to 3:00pm
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Explore the architecture, preservation, and tradition of historic churches in and around Indianapolis’ Mapleton-Fall Creek neighborhood, including some decorated for the holidays.
On a go-at-your-pace tour, get an inside look at five outstanding churches, all open from 10:00am to 3:00pm on December 6th: Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, New Circle Church, Trinity Episcopal Church, Phillips Temple CME Church, and Broadway United Methodist Church.
If you would like to volunteer for a shift at Broadway, please contact Joanne Solomon. Volunteers receive a free ticket to the tour.
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ANTHONY NUNZIATA "A BROADWAY HOLIDAY"
Benefit Concert December 13th, 7:00pm
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Join us at Broadway for this wonderful holiday concert in support of Kids Dance Outreach, the Indianapolis Men's Chorus, Actors Theatre of Indiana, and Broadway UMC. Arts funding is tenuous today so arts organizations need your support to keep the arts alive. We hope you will join us in supporting the good work of these wonderful organizations!
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PRIDE OF INDY BANDS HOLIDAY CONCERT
Sunday, December 14th, 4:00 pm
| | UPCOMING ORGANIZING EVENT | | You are invited to the Indy Action Coalition's December Assembly at St. Luke's UMC on December 18th from 6:30-8:00pm. Come join us as we build people power, hear the results of of our recent Research Actions, and help us plan for our next campaign. | |
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Tuesday, December 2nd | 1:00 - 2:00pm
- Command Coffee (2910 N. College Ave)
Text Pastor Aaron if you plan to attend so he can keep an eye out for you! (317) 502-2833
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CHANCEL CHOIR
UPCOMING WEDNESDAY
EVENING REHEARSALS:
- December 3rd
- Rehearsal Time: 7:30-9:00pm
- Rehearsal Location: Sanctuary
- All welcome to participate.
MINISTERING IN WORSHIP:
If you have any questions, feel free to email Rev. Dr. Shonda at sgladden@broadwayumc.org.
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BELL CHOIR
UPCOMING WEDNESDAY EVENING REHEARSALS:
- December 3rd
- Rehearsal Time: 6:30-7:15pm
- Rehearsal Location: Beck Hall (2nd Floor)
MINISTERING IN WORSHIP:
Email Bell Choir Director, Lauren Maines, for more information at laurenr32100@gmail.com.
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 1st
- Allies For Humanity Day Center from 10am-3:00pm.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2nd
- Coffee with Pastor Aaron at 1:00-2:00pm at Command Coffee.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3rd
- Allies For Humanity Day Center from 10am-3:00pm.
- Bell Choir Rehearsal at 6:30pm in Beck Hall.
- Chancel Choir Rehearsal at 7:15pm in the Sanctuary.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4th
- Allies For Humanity Day Center from 10am-3:00pm.
- Broadway Staff Meeting at 10:00am in the Conference Room.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5th
- Freetown Village Celebrates Christmas at 7:00pm in Backstage at Broadway (see link or QR code above for tickets).
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6th
- Indiana Landmarks Holiday Church Tour from 10:00am-3:00pm (see link above for tickets).
- Freetown Village Celebrates Christmas at 2:00pm & 7:00pm in Backstage at Broadway.
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It's Not Too Late to Turn In Your
2026 Estimate Of Giving Cards
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In case you missed Consecration Sunday, we would still love to get an Estimate of Giving Card from you to help us with planning for our 2026 Budget.
Physical Estimate of Giving Cards will be available on Sunday in worship, and digital copies are also available by clicking the button below or scanning the QR Code.
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The Sanctuary is open for prayer during the week. Prayer concerns and celebrations can also be shared via email. If you would like to submit a prayer request or celebration throughout the week, please email them to: prayers@broadwayumc.org.
Prayer Requests & Sharing of Joys:
- Prayers for Riley Spelman who was struck by a car on his bike last week and is facing multiple upcoming surgeries.
- Condolences to Amy Metheny and Cathy Pilarski on the passing of Monte.
- Prayers for Andrea Clough, Carol Neu-Frauman, Phyllis Newton, Alice Langford, Cindy Wood, Janice Holley, Lisa Hopper, Judy Miller, Kimberly Gibson, Marshall Brown, Emma McKinney, Diane & Harold Metheny, Mike Priest, Caretta Alte, & Richard Webb.
- Prayers for our local, state, and national leaders.
- Prayers for the people of Gaza, Ukraine, South Sudan, Washington D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles, Portland, and Charlotte.
- Prayers for the courage and strength to stand up for peace and justice, and act with compassion and love.
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This Sunday we will gather at 10:00am in the Sanctuary or live-streaming on our YouTube Channel.
A Digital Copy of this Sunday's Worship Bulletin is available HERE.
You may access previous worship services on our website at your convenience.
| | Let's Finish 2025 Strong! | | |
OUR MISSION:
"As followers of Jesus Christ, responding to God’s love, our mission as the people of Broadway Church is to be a multicultural, Christian community that in its ministry seeks, welcomes, and values ALL people."
LOVE RIDICULOUSLY!
Broadway United Methodist Church
609 E. 29th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205
www.broadwayumc.org
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