Alka's Angle

Paula and I just returned from the 184th session of the Northern Illinois Annual Conference. We met from June 6-8th at the Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL. As always it was a joyous to see so many of our clergy colleagues and lay partners in ministry, but this year was exceptionally sad also, as we voted on disaffiliations.

June is PRIDE MONTH and it is always a special month at Broadway! And, as always, we have much going on for this month-

If you have worshipped at Broadway even for the last few months only, then you have heard Tim playing the organ. The organ stopped working around Easter but Tim has continued to play the portable keyboard and has blessed us with his music. And, even though the keyboard has been a good temporary solution, we do need to get the organ fixed!

We are approaching the end of May and preparing to welcome the summer season- there are a few things we need to remember-

You might be aware that since August last year, the State of Texas has been sending asylum seekers to Chicago. The City of Chicago, being a Welcoming City, has a responsibility to provide for our asylum seeking siblings. There being not enough places the city has organized to house them, they have been staying at various police stations and sleeping on the floor- some also staying at the 19th District Police Station on Addison.