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"I Am More than You See" t-shirts: are now available for purchase! Those volunteering for Indy Pride & Annual Conference weekend on June 9th -- and anyone who would like a t-shirt "just because" -- are encouraged to order. The deadline for purchasing your t-shirt is Sunday, May 27th. Please return your completed order form (PDF) along with payment to Broadway United Methodist Church (609 East 29th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205). Checks should be made payable to Broadway United Methodist Church with "T-Shirt Order" in the memo.

Bread for the World’s Offering of Letters: On Sunday, May 20th, we will have our annual “Offering of Letters” event sponsored by Bread for the World. You will be invited to write a Senator or your Representative in Congress to urge them to support programs for the hungry in our country and throughout the world. Guidelines and letter-writing supplies will be provided.

Join Others Over Lunch for a Conversation about “Green” Issues: Interested in joining in conversation with others about the environment and “green” issues? Then plan now on attending a lunch after the 10:45 a.m. worship service on Sunday, May 20th! If you are interested call the church office at 924-4207 or e-mail Terri Coleman, so that we can know how many will be at lunch that day, (prepared by local chef, Ellen Nylen - a healthy meal made from local foods).

Tuesday Bible Study: Bible Study with Rev. Mike Mather will gather Tuesday, May 22nd, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of Broadway UMC. This week, the group will look at the story of plagues in Egypt beginning in Exodus 7. This is an ongoing bible study, so if you wish to come to one or more of these, you are more than welcome! Come every week -- learn the stories of our faith, meet others in the congregation, and talk together about meaningful things.

Rafael Porto - Fundraising Recital - May 26th: Rafael Porto, Broadway’s bass section leader and Butler University vocal performance major, will perform a free recital in the Chapel of Broadway UMC this Saturday, May 26th at 7:00 p.m. Donations will be accepted at the performance as part of Mr. Porto’s efforts to fund an exclusive opportunity he has been given to attend an opera school in Italy this summer for five weeks. A reception will be held in the Parlor following the performance. Please consider attending and assisting Rafael with his fundraising goals!

Community Meal: Mark your calendars for our next Community at Broadway, which will take place following the 10:45 a.m. worship service next Sunday, May 27th! Local chef, Ellen Nylen, will be preparing lunch that day. This is a time to gather with one another while enjoying good food and great conversation. Everyone is welcome...hope to see you there!

Sign Ups for Day Camp Are Available Now: Broadway United Methodist Church will be holding its annual Day Camp from June 18th - 22nd at Marott Park (7350 North College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220). Children who have completed Kindergarten to Sixth Grade are encouraged to attend. It is a wonderful time to learn about God’s world and make new friends. Registration forms are available in the church office; registration fees are $20/child ($15/child for 4+ children per family). For more information, please contact Joanne Solomon.

Volunteers Needed For Indy Pride Weekend: A booth has been reserved for Broadway UMC at the Indy Pride Event on Saturday, June 9th. Volunteers are needed to work at our booth, passing out info and answering questions about Broadway, as well as walking around the event passing out invitations to worship at Broadway. We are pulling together shifts throughout the day, so please let us know if you are available to lend a hand at any point between 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on June 9th. The Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church will also take place in Indianapolis the same weekend, and additional volunteers are needed to hand out materials at that event. If you are available and interested in volunteering for a shift at either location, please contact Mike Schaefer.

Bell Choir and Chancel Choir Rehearsals Every Wednesday: The Bell Choir meets at 6:30 p.m. followed by Chancel Choir at 7:15 p.m.

Celebration: Please join us at 9:30 a.m. in the Community Room.

Broadway Presents - Handbell Choir Concert Videos: Here are videos from the handbell concert Central Christian Church (Anderson), Castleton UMC, Broadway UMC, Circle City Ringers Part 1, Part 2 and combined.

A Service in Celebration of the Life of Scott Collins: The audio and photo montages are posted on the Sermons page.

Celebrating the Ministry of Broadway Videos: Here are the videos for Cathy Pilarski and Rachel Metheny.

Community Conversation Video: Dennis Ryerson, Vice President and Editor of The Indianapolis Star, joined Rev. Mike Mather for a "community conversation" about education during worship at Broadway on April 25th. Watch the video.

Worship Planning Meeting: For those who would like to give input in our weekly worship service, you are encouraged to attend this meeting Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.

Hospitality Table Volunteers: We are seeking volunteers to run the hospitality table after the 10:45 a.m. worship service. All food and beverages are provided; volunteers are responsible for minimal set-up/clean-up and working the table. If you’re interested, please contact the church office at (317) 924-4207.

Altar Flowers: If you’re interested in donating altar flowers in honor or in memory of a friend or loved ones, please contact Joanne Solomon.

Broadway Cookbooks the Perfect Gift! UMW are selling Broadway cookbooks. Pick yours up for only $15.00; they make great gifts! For more information, please contact Ellie Gramer, Joanne Solomon, or Pat Pearson, or stop by the Searchers Class on Sunday morning.

May 20th - Ascension Sunday
Acts 1:1-11 and Luke 24:44-54
Signs of the Resurrection in Education: Schools (and Churches and Communities) that Learn
Rev. Mike Mather and Glenda Survance
May 20th - Jesus is Risen... Now What?
Duane Carlisle