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Last Night at BSM

August 7, 2018

Last night at BSM, Bailie Gregory led us in meditating on 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a.  Nathan confronted David after David attempted to cover up his sins.  Nathan addressed David using a parable, which served as a reminder to David of his past anointing by God.  We..

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  • Reflections on the Garden and Radical Hospitality

    August 2, 2018

    By: Bailie Gregory I’ve spent a lot of my time at Broad Street in gardens. Between the MEEP Community Garden and Carousel House Farm, I’m normally in a green space three times a week. Until this summer, I had avoided gardening at all costs because..

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  • Last Night at BSM

    July 31, 2018

    Last night in worship, Rev. Raymond Bonwell led us in meditating on John 6:1-21 where we found the only two miracle stories of Jesus in the Gospel of John. What is the nature of miracles? Did miracles happen? Can miracles happen today? If the central..

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  • Last Night at BSM

    July 23, 2018

    Last night at BSM, Rev. Laura Colee led us in meditating on Ecclesiastes 1:2, 1:12-14, and 2:18-25 where the author struggles with the temporariness and ephemerality of life.  Together, we unpacked questions about our temporary existence like: When so much feels fleeting and futile, then..

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  • Last Night at BSM

    July 16, 2018

    Last night at BSM, Mr. Jackson Curreri led us in meditating on Mark 6:14-29 where we encountered different kinds of power, and the difficulties of discipleship.  We are empowered by the Spirit to live into the Good News of Jesus where power is redefined, and..

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  • Reflections from Nikki and Mara

    July 10, 2018

    Mara Koren As my year ends at Broad Street, I leave with images and faces. The day we got the new carpet in the dining room, and lay on our bellies, marveling that it would never again look so perfect. Charles’s cookies. Geremi’s ever-present and..

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  • Special Announcement from the PNC

    July 10, 2018

    Dear BSM Community, At the outset, we, the members of the PNC, wish to thank you so very much for your understanding and patience over the past months as we have been searching for a new lead pastor for our worshipping community. We are extremely..

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  • Thank You to Our Table Setters: AC Linen and Andersen Tax!

    July 10, 2018

    There are many different ways to get involved at BSM. By volunteering at one of the various services we provide during Breaking Bread, by gathering clothing and personal care items, by donating, or even just by being great ambassadors and spreading the word about BSM..

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  • Last Night at BSM

    July 9, 2018

    Last night at BSM, Rev. Raymond Bonwell led us in meditating on Mark 6:1-13.  Jesus is rejected as a prophet in his hometown.  Then, he sends the apostles out in pairs equipped only with the Word of the Lord; calling people to repent.  We might..

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  • Highlights from Spring 2018 Reentry Events

    July 6, 2018

    By Michael McKee Did you know that City Council has deemed June Reentry Month in Philadelphia? Last month was the second year the city honored individuals returning home from incarceration and working to rebuild their lives and communities.  Here at Broad Street, we just couldn’t..

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