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Volunteer Spotlight: Charlie
July 5, 2018
Charlie has been a regular volunteer at BSM for the last two years. Having worked at a non-profit organization in Camden, he extended his altruism to BSM after hearing about us and then doing some digging. “When my wife and I moved to Philadelphia four..
Last Night at BSM
July 2, 2018
Last night at BSM, Ms. Bailie Gregory led us in meditating on Mark 5:21-43 where waiting can be difficult, especially when we are seeking healing. Hope is found as the Spirit guides us to know Jesus is with us! The community lifted these prayers to..
Last Night at BSM
June 25, 2018
Last night at BSM, Rev. Raymond Bonwell led us in meditating on Mark 4:35-41 where the disciples were in a boat, a mega-storm threatened to sink them, and Jesus was asleep on a cushion. The disciples were afraid with a great fear. Jesus rebuked the..
Last Night at BSM
June 18, 2018
Last night at BSM, Rev. Michele Ward led us in meditating on Luke 10:25-37. In the parable of the Good Samaritan, being present in the moment to whatever and whomever God brings our way is the kind of presence that Jesus invites us to embody..
“Farm for the City” to Spotlight Impact of Philadelphia’s Community Gardens
June 14, 2018
Installation in Center City to showcase gardeners’ role in strengthening neighborhoods PHILADELPHIA – The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society will open “Farm for the City” on June 15 at Thomas Paine Plaza, shining a light on the role community gardeners play in strengthening neighborhoods and addressing some..
Last Night at BSM
June 11, 2018
Last night at BSM, Rev. Raymond Bonwell led us in meditating on Psalm 138. The Psalter (alternative name for the Book of Psalms) is both the church’s prayer book and praise book. Psalm 138 is a prayer of thanksgiving in a time of trouble. If..
Last Night at BSM
June 4, 2018
Last night at BSM, there was a special worship service celebrating the beginning of Pride month. We praised God for the diversity of creation, and for our ability to be unified amidst all the diversity. A multitude of voices from the BSM community witnessed to..
Last Night at BSM
May 29, 2018
Last night at BSM, Rev. Raymond Bonwell led us in meditating on Isaiah 6:1-8 about the call of Isaiah. To be “called” is not just for prophets or priests. God is calling us to be faithful witnesses in the world – how have others answered? How..
Thank you to our Table Setters: Meyer Design!
May 7, 2018
There are a lot of opportunities 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..
The End of the Beginning
May 6, 2018
It’s hard to believe, but nearly exactly one year ago, with generous encouragement, a challenge, and funding from Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church (BMPC), the (former) BSM Youth Initiative expanded into what we now refer to as the Social Engagement Initiative. We’d had the crazy and..
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