Celebration Weekend
September 22-24, 2023

Schedule of Events

Friday, September 22nd

6:00pm: Reception in Backstage at Broadway
7:00pm: Gala Musical Showcase in the Sanctuary
9:30pm: After Party (Various Venues)

Saturday, September 23rd

Sunday, September 24th

Noon - 4:00pm: Social Gatherings (Various Locations around Broadway)
1:00pm:  Marriage Vow Renewals & Photos in the Sanctuary
1:30 - 2:00: Building & Ministry Tours
2:30-3:15: Forever Fund Presentation (
3:30-4:00: Building & Ministry Tours
150th Anniversary Banquet in Backstage at Broadway 
  • Social Hour from 5:30-6:30pm
  • Meal at 6:30pm
  • Program at 7:30pm
  • Live & Online Auction 
10:00am: Worship in the Sanctuary 

Planning Teams

  1. Banquet Planning Team: Assist in the planning of the 150th Anniversary Banquet including catering, set-up/tear down volunteers, entertainment, decorations, etc.
  1. Concert Planning Team: Work with the Sr. Associate Pastor (Rev. Dr. Shonda Nicole Gladden) to plan the program, invite musicians, design set/decorations, organize rehearsals, and arrange technical aspects of Anniversary Weekend Concert(s). 
  1. Sunday Worship Planning Team: Work with the Pastors and Musicians to plan the 150th Anniversary Sunday Worship Service. 
  1. Contact Team: Compile a list of current and past Broadway members, friends, pastors, staff, and special guests, and make personal calls and send out invitations to the 150th Anniversary Weekend.
  2. Historian Team:  Build on the work of Broadway historians of the past to create an updated history of Broadway through today.  
  1. Program Team :  Work with the Administrative Assistant (Karen McAleavey) to design and print 150th Anniversary Programs and Invitations.