Places to Connect
We have a variety of great way to connect with other people at Broad Street and to learn new things about God and about each other.
Reach out to connect with any of the opportunities below or find out other opportunities that might match your interest. – office@bspc.org
Sundays in- person led by member Karl Wetherholt in the Parlor, this group looks at the text used in worship more deeply.
Lead by Rev. Ann Palmerton, this is Bible Study meets once a month, September-May, using the Presbyterian Horizons Bible Study. Join us this fall for “What My Grandmothers Taught Me: Learning from the Women in Matthew’s Genealogy of Jesus.”
In this group we like to enjoy pizza and discuss good books! This informal group meets once a month on a Friday evening, with rotating discussion leaders.
Dine with Nine is a social gathering of groups of nine adults composed of twosomes and solos. Groups meet with each other about once a month to have dinner, talk, relax and get to enjoy each other in a less formal setting. Dinners are potluck with the host providing the main course and others bringing the appetizer, salad, vegetable, and dessert. Every few months the groups are re-mixed to get to know additional people in a fun social atmosphere. Don’t think you can host? That’s okay, make a restaurant reservation for brunch (separate checks, please)!
Assist neighbors shopping in our choice pantry or produce festivals
Bring produce/bread from Mid-Ohio FoodBank
Schedule at your convenience. Go to volunteer.hungerfreeamerica.org to create an account and sign up to volunteer.
On any given Sunday this work may include being friendly, sharing a sense of humor, encouraging socialization, preparing/serving coffee or tea, having conversations about faith, sing-alongs, assisting with small crafts, and giving guidance for safety. Some may need assistance with trips to or from the restroom.
Time commitment: 2 hours one Sunday a month, 10 am to 12 noon.
Stephen Ministers are congregation members trained to offer care to people who are hurting. A Stephen Minister typically has one care receiver at a time and meets with that person once a week for about an hour.
Care receivers are individuals in the congregation or community who are going through a crisis or life difficulty. Potential care receivers first meet with a pastor or Stephen Minister, who assesses their needs for care and matches them with a Stephen Minister. The caring relationship lasts for as long as the need persists. All identities and conversations are confidential.
Ushers provide an important service to our worship goers on Sunday mornings, and we are always looking to expand our team. Sign up below and we will be in touch with more information.
Broad Street’s Home Repair Team is made up of people who enjoy fixing things. They volunteer their time to make a difference.
Here are their qualifications for repairs:
- The person we work for must own the residence. We don’t work on rentals.
- We must be paid in cash or check for purchased materials after our work is done. Our labor is free.
- The only repairs we do are for issues that create a safety and security risk for the person in the home, such as a loose railing or rotted steps. We can do minor electrical or plumbing repairs but we are not licensed in either.
To request repairs, fill out the form below. Or, call Bob Baptist directly at (614) 285-7766 and leave a message.
Listening Circles
Rev. Sue Hamilton, a retired PC(USA) pastor, is offering an experience of Listening Circles. Come for a light lunch and to explore this spiritual practice facilitated by Sue.
A listening circle is a group of 3-4 people who meet together on a regular basis to assist one another in an ongoing awareness of God in all of life. Group members support each other through the gift of mutual listening (not problem-solving!) as each member seeks to notice God’s desire for them.
This experience invites you to come with an openness to share your spiritual journey for consideration by others. A consideration not based on judgment or the offering of specific suggestions but one that reverently holds what is received before God. Any response offered is shared from this place of love. Sharing, listening, and receiving in this format, cushioned with moments of silence in between can deepen our spiritual awareness. Come to “try on” this experience.
