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The Weekly
News and Updates
October 1, 2026
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Sunday,October 4
All Means All Worship and Discipleship Schedule
9:00 am
Sunday School/
Discipleship for all ages
10:00 am
All Means All Worship
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This World Communion Sunday, we gather around the table as one community, celebrating the beautiful truth that we are stronger when we are together.
Join us for our All Means All service as Pastor Jay Dudley brings the message, “Unified, Not Untied,” rooted in Psalm 133:1–3. We are also grateful to welcome Tabernacle of Grace as they join us for worship.
Together, we’ll celebrate what it means to be united in faith, love, and community while honoring the many people and traditions that make up the body of Christ.
All are welcome. All means all. Come worship with us!
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Calendar Reminders
View our Broadway Calendar for more information.
October 4- World Communion Sunday, All Means All Service with Tabernacle of Grace and Jay Dudley as guest pastor, 10 am; Reconciliation Offering Sunday; Youth Group 6:30 pm, Taylor Peck Home
October 5 - Caregiver's and Grief Support Group, 12 pm, Large Conference Center
October 6 - Harp & Healing, 6 pm, Sanctuary; Safety and Security Committee Meeting, 6 pm, Library
October 7 - Sisters in Study, 1 pm, Fellowship Hall; Children and Youth Ministry Committee Meeting, 5:30 pm, CLC Science Room
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 Loft
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
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Broadway Blessings for Beasts
Bring your beloved pets, great and small, to our annual Blessing of the Beasts This Sunday, October 4 at 3:00 p.m. in our outdoor worship space!
This special gathering is a joyful opportunity to celebrate the animals who share our lives, bring us companionship, make us laugh, teach us about love, and remind us of the beauty of God’s creation.
All beloved beasts are welcome! Dogs, cats, birds, bunnies, reptiles, and every other creature who holds a special place in your heart can join us for this time of blessing, gratitude, and community.
Bring your people, bring your pets, and come celebrate the gift of creation together. We can’t wait to see you and your beloved beasts!
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Reconciliation Offering This Sunday
This Sunday, October 4, we will receive the Reconciliation Ministry Special Offering for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
This year’s offering invites us to move beyond restoration to hope in action. Our gifts support education, programming, and grants that help congregations and Disciples ministries dismantle racism, strengthen relationships, and build beloved community.
Half of every gift remains in the region where it is received, helping put reconciliation into action right here in our communities.
Thank you for your generosity and for helping build a more just, faithful, and hopeful future.
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You're Invited to a Card Shower
Eileen Perry, a Charter Member of Broadway, will be turning 99 on October 6, 2026, and we would love to honor her with a card shower.
Friends can send a card in care of:
Darlene Miles
4001 Brent Oak Dr
Columbia, MO 65203
or put it in her mailbox at church before that date.
Linda Poehlmann and Darlene Miles are will give them to Eileen on her birthday. Thank you for showing support to our beloved member.
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Worship Guide and Resource Updates
As our office software 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.
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. Please keep our church, our staff, and this process in your prayers as we seek wisdom and the best ways to support our worship and ministry.
We are grateful for your grace, patience, and willingness to navigate these changes with us.
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Planning to attend the luncheon? Please register by Thursday, October 8, 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
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Broadway at PrideFest a Success
We are collecting all pictures of last weekend's events and parade. If you have any to share, please send them to Leslie LeSieur. Please check out a great article in the Missouian with a special thank you to Ellen Flottman for representing Broadway Christian Church and our community with such a beautiful reminder of who we are: a place where love leads and All Means All.
We are grateful for opportunities to show up, share our welcome, and celebrate alongside our Columbia community. PrideFest was a wonderful reminder that there is joy in gathering together, making space for one another, and letting people know they are seen, valued, and loved.
Thank you, Ellen, and thank you to everyone from Broadway who helped us show up and share the love this weekend!
Read more about this year’s PrideFest celebration in the Columbia Missourian.
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Every Ability Flourishes Updates
This committee would like to share information about an upcoming event that highlights the importance of inclusion for all. Please stay tuned for other events and information during the month of October as we highlight the gifts and talents of all people and all abilities in the life of the church.
Just Ask!: The Musical
Written by Fran Sillau, music and lyrics by Mark Kurtz, based on the book by best-selling author, Sonia Sotomayor. Directed by Alyssa Durbin, Master’s student
October 7-9 at 7:30 p.m.; October 10-11 at 2 p.m
Just Ask! Panel on September 30, 3:30-5 p.m., Rhynsburger
Just Ask! Talk back on October 10 after the show, Studio 4
Just Ask! is a heartwarming musical for the whole family! The story follows a group of friends who transform a vacant lot into a community garden. Along the way, they learn about each other’s access needs and discover that, like plants, people grow best when their needs are met and they have a safe place to take root, flourish, and gain wings to fly!
Location: McKee Gymnasium, Studio 4
$18 for general admission, $15 for groups of eight or more, $15 for youth 17 and under, $15 for students with a Mizzou ID
Please click here for more information.
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Trunk or Treat is Coming
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.
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Cross Missouri Crop Hunger Walk
Don Harter is preparing to make his 310 mile journey to help relieve hunger locally. He will set off THIS Sunday afternoon. As part of this effort, we’ll also be kicking off the 310 Food Drive Challenge. Our goal is to collect 310 non-perishable food items, one for every mile Don walks, by October 11. Last year Broadway's support brought in over 380 items and we would love to beat that record. Bring your items (see the list in the flyer above) 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!
While Don is beginning this trek this Sunday, you can join him on the trail. 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.
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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.
Four sessions available. Content is the same at each session, so please register for the one that best fits your schedule:
• October 7 | 11 a.m. ET or 7 p.m. ET
• October 28 | 11 a.m. ET or 7 p.m. ET
Register: pensionfund.org/cyberwebinar
Hosted by Pension Fund of the Christian Church, Christian Church Foundation, and the National Benevolent Association Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
| 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. | | |
O Holy Lights is BACK December 3, 4 & 5 at Broadway Christian Church and this year, we’re making a little more merry.
For the first time, O Holy Lights will include an indoor Holiday Makers Market, bringing together local artists, makers, artisans, and small businesses for three nights of shopping, music, food, Santa visits, and holiday goodness; all alongside the twinkling outdoor walk through O Holy Lights.
And today, Makers Registration is officially OPEN! We would love to have Broadway Makers share in this fun. You are also welcome to share a table with another maker/crafter you may know.
We’re looking for original, thoughtfully made goods and the creative people behind them. We want our guests to discover something they love, meet the person who made it, and keep more of their Christmas shopping right here in our community.
Know a maker who should be there? Send this their way.Want to be one of our inaugural makers? Registration is open now and available by clicking here: https://forms.gle/vgBFMAJaSgpRq7wf9
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Youth Group Reminders
Make sure to RSVP to Rev. Sarah for this Sunday evening's Youth Group! She will be sharing more details ASAP.
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. All Means All Children and Youth Programming:
Please join us: This Sunday is the first opportunity for youth programming during All Means All Sunday!
When: 9-10 am on 10/04/26 @ the Loft for Sunday school and for All Means All service from 10-11 am!
3. 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
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Intercessions
Richie Crosset, Cindy Davis, Leanne Forbis, Scott Fisher, Mickey Havener, Paul Hinshaw, Jean Morrow, Eileen Perry, Dave Sleper
Birthdays
10/2 Cora Coil
10/3 Casey Benson
10/6 Lindy Kempf, Eileen Perry, Karen Watts
10/7 Cinda Eichler, Rod Perry
10/9 Linda Eagle, Bob Whittet
10/10 Bob Kerns
10/11 Janis Bethel, Lea Ann Lowery
10/12 Eli Larsen
10/16 Leanna Garrison, Judy Letourneau
Thank You Broadway
Dear Broadway Family,
Thank you so very much for the generous gift that was collected and given to me as a going away present. I will put it to good use. Thank you to Ashley, Abigail, and the youth group for hosting the gathering, and I appreciate all who were able to attend and send me on my way. I loved reading everyone’s messages and will be reminded of the love of Broadway no matter where I am. I am so grateful for the support my church family has given to me growing up, and the foundation you have provided. I have so many memories growing up at Broadway that shaped me into the person I am today. I’m glad I was able to help lead the youth group over the past couple of years and to give back to them some of which I received.
As for the beginning of my new career, I’m currently in a holding pattern, as I wait to find out when I will be completing my final training. In the meantime, I’ve been doing a variety of things, such as traveling and pet sitting, so I’ve not been around Columbia much. I will be back to Broadway to visit whenever I can!
Thank you again for your love, support, and generosity. -Maggie Meade
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Sign Ups are Open
Please consider sponsoring a family with VAC's Holiday Program. You can sponsor, donate, or volunteer at the link here.
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Contact Us
Broadway Christian Church
2601 W. Broadway
Columbia, MO 65203
Phone: 573.445.5312
Fax: 573.446.7300
By Email
Find Us on the Web
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Office Hours
Sunday
Church Open for Worship
Monday-Thursday:
8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Friday: Office Closed
Messages are checked regularly.
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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)
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