About Us

Broadway United Methodist Church

A Message from Our Pastor

"Welcome to our site! I am so glad that you are here. Take a look around to learn more about who we are as a church, our mission and vision for Christ, as well as information about how you can get involved in any of our events and minstries. We welcome you to come visit our church! If you have any questions at all, I would love to connect with you!"

Who We Are

Mission Statement

“God calls Broadway United Methodist Church to be a faith community embracing the diversity of our Chicago neighborhood and larger community.  We welcome all persons – celebrating the human family’s God-given diversity of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, and physical or mental capacity.  We also welcome persons of all social and economic classes and faith backgrounds.  At Broadway, we are accepted into God’s nurturing family, which invites us into spiritual growth through worship, study, mission, and social action.  We are grateful for the opportunities God gives us to experience and share the love of Christ.”

Declaración De Nuestra Visión

“Dios ha llamado a la Iglesia Metodista Unida de Broadway a ser una comunidad de fe, abrazando la diversidad, origniiada de Dios, de nuestro vecindario de Chicaog y la comunidad mayor. Les damos la bienvenida a todas personas — celebrando la diversidad de raza, genero, orientación sexual, y capacidad física o mental. También les damos la bienvenida a personas de cada clase social o económica, o tradición de fe. En la Igleisa Broadway, hemos sido aceptados a la familia abrigada de Dios, que nos invita al desarrollo spiritual por medio de la adoración, el studio, la misión y la acción social. Agradecemos la oportunidad que nos da Dios para disfrutar y compartir el amor de Jesucristo.” 

Our Statement of Anti-Racist Intent

Adopted by Broadway United Methodist Church on December 6, 2009

Broadway United Methodist Church has a long standing commitment to inclusion and community, considering any attempts at oppression to be inconsistent to our spiritual journey.  It is in this spirit that we seek to acknowledge and address the deep and lasting damage that is caused by racism in this society. 

Our History

Broadway United Methodist Church is open to all people and embraces both church and community organizations. It  stands as a symbol of faith and love, inviting everyone to experience the spirit of God in worship and the world.

  • Established in 1891 on Halsted St,  known as Christ's Chapel
  • 1902 - Evanston Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church dedicated at current site
  • 1914 - Name was changed to "Broadway Methodist Episcopal Church" in conjunction with the re-naming of the street. In 1963 the name was changed to "Broadway Methodist Church." In 1969 the denominations of Methodist and Evangelical United Breathren merged. The church was then called "Broadway United Methodist Church" and remains so today.
  • 1983 - Fire gutted the original building and dedicated members committed to re-building. Some stained glass, the wooden cross and other artifacts from the old church were brought into the new setting. 
  • 1990 - Current building was consecrated
Welcome Banner at Broadway United Methodist Church in Chicago, IL

Ministry Leaders

Robert  Galbreath, Jr.

Director of Music Ministries

Robert Galbreath, Jr. is a native Chicagoan who earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Speech/Music at Northwestern University.

 

Locally, Robert acted in productions at the Wellington Theatre, Light Opera Works of Evanston, and won a theater guild award for his work as Music Director/Keyboardist for the Chicago premiere of "Blues in the Night." He then performed his solo nightclub act at the downtown Hilton Hotel, and at Eagle Ridge Inn in Galena, Illinois.

Lay Ministry Leaders

Charolette Lill

Ministry Advocate

Moses Suarez

Property Caregivers

Mudit Kapil

Property Caregivers

Paula Roderick

Lay Member to AC

We are thankful that you are here.

Come visit, or give us a call! We would love to get to know you.