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Murals R Us
February 25, 2014
Last year President Obama’s administration launched a national dialogue focused on wellness and mental health. As part of this dialogue Philadelphia city officials – especially those who work in the behavioral health field – invited The Mural Arts Program to become a focal point by..
Becca Blake’s “See You Later” Letter
February 19, 2014
Dear BSM Family: I’m writing to you to let you know that I will be leaving my position as the Facilitator of Transformative Arts at the end of February 2014. My last day will be Thursday, February 20th. Feel free to stop by to say..
Count BSM In!
February 3, 2014
BSM was pleased to serve as the gathering site for the annual “PIT Count” organized by Project HOME and PhillyCOUNTS. “PIT” stands for Point In Time. It is a kind of snapshot that is taken every January in Philadelphia and other cities across the country...
Psalms of the Street for Sunday March 1st, 2015
February 1, 2014
Every Sunday evening we ask people to invest in our community through their money, through filling out an In-the-Loop card so that they may be known, and through their prayers. The prayer cards function as BSM's "Psalms of the Street", expressions that span a broad range..
Announcing a Faith & Doubt Spirituality LGBTQ Group at BSM
January 28, 2014
This spring, Broad Street Ministry’s Pastoral Associate Rev. David Norse is convening a faith and doubt spirituality group for particularly vulnerable Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer & Questioning (LGBTQ) young people. The project, funded through The E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, builds upon..
Volunteers Bring Holiday Cheer to BSM!
December 23, 2013
All year long our volunteers bring light, life, and laughter to all of our meals as they serve delicious dishes, fulfill personal care items order forms, deliver pieces of mail, and make art. This year, a particular volunteer went above and beyond to bring a..
The Ordination of David Norse
December 23, 2013
You can RSVP to David's ordination by clicking here. BSM is delighted to report that our Pastoral Associate, David Norse, is to be ordained in our Sunday worship service on January 5 at 4:00 pm. The service will be conducted by the Presbytery of Philadelphia,..