Broadway Next Luncheon
Broadway Next invites you to join us for conversation and a free lunch on September 15 following the 10:30 service.
Did you know? The 2019 General Conference strengthened the language in the Book of Discipline limiting the inclusion of LBGTQ+ persons in the United Methodist Church. The fallout from this decision is already affecting many churches and will impact the future of the UMC.
Join us on September 15 to learn where the UMC is now and how we got here. Broadway may be facing a decision about our future as United Methodists, and we want you to be informed about this issue.
Please contact the church office or sign up using the sheet in the pew pad to let us know you plan to attend. Nursery care will be available during the luncheon. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mary Margaret Eckhardt at
marymeckhardt613@gmail.com.
What is Broadway Next?
This group is composed of Broadway UMC members who were upset by the decision of the 2019 General Conference. We joined together to educate ourselves about the issues facing the United Methodist Church and to aid Broadway in finding its path forward in this challenging climate.
We seek to provide opportunities for members and friends of Broadway United Methodist Church to join in Spirit-led conversation and be informed about the issues facing the United Methodist Church, and specifically Broadway United Methodist Church, as related to General Conference actions regarding human sexuality and gender identity.
We covenant to treat all persons with respect as beloved by God and created in God’s image.
We covenant to speak from our own experience, listen patiently before formulating responses, and strive to understand the experience of others.
We covenant to choose our words with loving care by assuming the best in others, accurately portraying the views of others when speaking, avoiding generalizations about individuals and groups, and avoiding divisive and hurtful speech.
