Window Newsletter 11.22.23

We are working to create a church and world where all people are welcome and belong in the beloved community of God. Through the ministries of worship, education, compassion and advocacy, Broadway provides a place of grace, beauty, sanctuary, inclusivity, and brave faith.

Pledge Update

Thank you to everyone who has already submitted their pledge card in support of the 2024-25 budget. A pledge is your commitment in support of the mission and ministries of Broadway. Pledges help our Finance Committee create a responsible and faithful budget for the upcoming year.
 
To date, we have received pledges in the amount of $1,062,000 This represents 63% of our pledge goal of $1.7 million.
 
If you have not yet submitted your pledge card, please prayerfully consider your support for next year’s budget. You can mail your completed pledge card to the church, place in the offering plate on Sunday, or complete your pledge card online through the church website’s GIVE page or the church mobile app.
 
Thank you for your faithful and generous support of Broadway, a place where Everybody Belongs!  

Worship Sunday, November 26 at 10:50 a.m.
This Sunday is Reign of Christ Sunday, the last Sunday in the liturgical year. Brittany Washington, Congregational Care and Justice Ministry Intern will preach a sermon titled “Who You With?” from Matthew 25:31-46. A Children’s Sermon will be included in the service. The Chancel Choir will sing “Simple Gifts,” arranged by Ryan Murphy.  
 

Service of Comfort and Healing
Sunday, November 26 at 1:30 p.m. in Fleming Chapel
The holiday season can be difficult for individuals and families who have experienced loss. This service offers a sacred time and space to remember and experience the comfort and healing of Christ at Christmas. All are welcome. Contact Fran Patterson with questions. 

Broadway’s Alternative Gift Catalog: Holiday Shopping with a Purpose
Each year, Broadway publishes an Alternative Gift Catalog for those wanting to make their holiday shopping have a meaningful, lasting impact in our community. Shopping through the Alternative Gift Catalog is a great way to avoid long lines at the stores, non-stop online ads, and no concerns about returns and exchanges.
 
The gifts in the catalog support the mission and ministries of Broadway while recognizing family and friends with a gift in their honor. For each gift you purchase, the person you’re honoring will receive a personalized card letting them know about the gift and who it is from. The card will not mention the amount of the gift but will inform them which ministry the gift supports. While suggested amounts for each item are listed in the catalog, please choose the amount that’s right for you.
 
Click here to view this year’s Alternative Gift Catalog and discover the many ways you can support Broadway ministries! The catalog will be available online through January 1.
 

Youth T-Shirt Sale
The Broadway Youth are selling Broadway T-shirts with proceeds going toward their 2024 Chapel Choir Tour to New York City.  The T-shirts come in short sleeve for Youth sizes and both short sleeve and long sleeve for Adult Sizes with pricing ranging from $20 to $30.  Click HERE to view the shirts, pricing and to place your order. You have until December 3 to place your order.

A Weary World Rejoices

The theme for this year’s Advent season is “A Weary World Rejoices.” While this phrase is in the carol “O Holy Night,” the idea of the theme came from realizing there is a need for God’s comfort due to our personal and worldly weariness. We long for a respite and find it as we rejoice in Jesus’ birth. 

Hanging of the Green
Wednesday, November 29 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
All are invited to celebrate the beginning of Advent with this family worship service led by the children, Club 56 and the youth of Broadway. Our Chapel Choir will be singing!  

Childcare available for babies and toddlers. Contact Mary Jesse with questions about childcare. 

Gingerbread Party
Saturday, December 2 at 10:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall
Our annual Gingerbread Party is a festive family friendly event for every age! Everyone is invited to build a gingerbread house in Fellowship Hall at our annual Gingerbread Party, Saturday, December 2, 10:00 a.m. Bring candy to share to decorate houses. The cost is $8 for each house, and you can purchase multiple houses. You can register and pay HERE. Please register by end of day, Wednesday, November 29.

Messiah Sing
Sunday, December 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary 
Broadway’s tradition of inviting the community to sing along on the choruses from Handel’s Messiah, accompanied by musicians from the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra is how many in the community begin their Advent and Christmas season. We hope our Broadway family and friends will come be a part of this long-standing tradition! Scores are provided.

This event is FREE and open to the public, no reservations required. Invite friends and family to join us for this spectacular evening! Doors open at 6:15 p.m. 

Childcare available for ages 3 and under. 

Moravian Love Feast
Wednesday, December 6 at 6:00 p.m. in Fleming Chapel 
Join us for this intimate Advent service in Fleming Chapel as we explore the wonder and joy of the season. The service is marked by singing Christmas carols, sharing a simple meal together of sweet rolls and coffee, and the lighting of beeswax candles.

Childcare available for children 3 and under; contact Mary Jesse with questions. 

Children & Youth Christmas Program
Sunday, December 10 at 1:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Join us for a special time of music with Broadway’s children and youth choirs Sunday, December 10 at 1:30pm in the Sanctuary. This year’s program is titled “What Can I Give Him?” Childcare is available for babies and toddlers with reservation. Contact Mary Jesse to reserve.

Advent Festival
Sunday, December 17 at 10:50 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Broadway’s Advent Festival celebrates the joy of Dr. Michael Cox’s contributions to choral music. This year the Chancel Choir will sing Deo Gratias, a five-movement work composed by Dr. Cox. The service will also feature soloists Julie Liston Johnson, Erin Roth Thomas, Scot Cameron, and David Grogan and The Orchestra at Broadway. Senior Pastor Ryon Price will preach.
 

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
Sunday, December 24 
5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary 
11:00 p.m. in Fleming Chapel
Through music and scripture readings, the 5:00 pm service in the Sanctuary features the Chancel Choir, Chapel Choir, harp, and the Rildia Bee O’Bryan Cliburn Organ. 

The more intimate evening candlelight service will feature piano and guitar in Fleming Chapel at 11:00 p.m.
 

Broadway Casserole Ministry
Do you know a church member who needs a little help or cheer? Broadway’s Congregational Care Ministry has a group of people who are making delicious food and will deliver to someone who could use a bit of loving care. It may be someone who has lost a loved one, had a new baby, is experiencing illness or surgery, or maybe it is a caregiver who could benefit from a hot meal. 
If you know someone who could benefit from this ministry, please let us know by submitting a Casserole Request.