South Broadway Christian Church
Denver CO

80203-3922

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South Broadway is an Open and Affirming faith community! We welcome people of every race, national/ethnic origin, language, sexual orientation (LGBTQ welcoming and affirming), gender identity, age, family organization, economic status, political belief, ability, faith origin and religious belief. If you're looking for a safe place to explore life's questions come and check us out!

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South Broadway Christian Church
23 Lincoln St
Denver, CO 80203-3922
United States
Phone: (303) 722-4679
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Dustin Adkins
Dustin Adkins
Senior Minister
23 Lincoln St
Denver, CO 80203-3922
United States
Phone: (303) 722-4679
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Disciples of Christ



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Dustin is our Acting Senior Minister. He has served three congregations in both the Churches of Christ and Disciples of Christ, at various times as Worship Leader, Youth Minister, Young Adult Minister, and Associate Minister. He is also the South Broadway church Historian. This is his second time to serve the South Broadway Church in a ministry capacity, having served here before from 2003-2006. He has worked with several other congregations doing pulpit fill, as well as working with the community at large officiating weddings and funerals. He is active in Regional Church activities, and also worked with our General Church to help form the first Young Adult Commission, which coordinates young adult work within the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He is presently working on the South Broadway Church history. He holds a B.A. in Ministry, and is a seminary student. He enjoys reading, cooking, and working on vintage radios. He loves working with kids and is absolutely certain that work is the only reason he hasn’t completely fallen off the deep end.   Edit
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South Broadway Christian Church Service Times

9:00 am Sunday School

We have opportunities for children, youth and adults of all ages to learn and interact in a community environment. We do not have Sunday School during the months of June, July, and August.

10:30 am Church Service (10:00 am from June through mid-August)

Our worship service is both traditional and relevant. A typical church service will include singing, praying, communion, a children's moment, and a sermon. All are in invited to participate in the service as you feel comfortable, and all are welcomed to share in communion - our table is open for all, no matter your faith background. Children up to the 2nd grade are able to attend a separate, age-appropriate children's church after the children's moment. Snacks and drinks in the fellowship hall usually follow our church service. Parents can always count on having a professional staffed nursery available for their infants and toddlers up to age four. All of our professionals have been background checked.


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Monday, December 24, 2018

5:30pm Candle Light Communion Service

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South Broadway Christian Church History

South Broadway Christian Church is an historic church and has been given "Landmark" designation by Historic Denver. This is largely because of its unique architectural design. Of greater importance, however, is the story of its beginning.

South Broadway Christian Church owes its existence to a rather unique set of circumstances. In 1888, John Sutton and his wife, Henrietta, lived near South Broadway and Bayaud Avenue. They were members of Central Christian Church, located about two miles north at 20th and Broadway. Henrietta loved flowers and was in her garden that summer when she tripped over a wire and fell, injuring herself so severely that she soon died at the age of 54. The Reverend Bayard Craig, pastor of Central Christian Church, was called. His words and prayers were a great comfort to the Suttons in the last hours of Henrietta's life. One year later, in the fall of 1889, Reverend Craig had resigned as pastor of Central Christian Church, had sold his house and was in the process of moving to a church in California. John Sutton approached him with a proposal to honor the death of his wife, Henrietta. He offered to donate $12,000 (a large sum of money at that time) if Reverend Craig would help him start a new church in the South Broadway area. Reverend Craig prayed about the offer and accepted it, abandoning his California plans and saying that he felt it was a call from God. On January 16, 1890, thirty-eight people assembled at 50 West 2nd Avenue, drew up and signed a resolution and covenant and formed a new church. They called it South Broadway Christian Church.

The growth of the new church was phenomenal and John Sutton erected a large tent (they called it a "Tabernacle") near his home on South Broadway. For the next 2 years church services were held in the tent and attendance grew to between 500 and 600 people. Heating in the winter months was provided by potbellied stoves. When it rained the people brought umbrellas as the roof was not waterproof. During this time plans were made to build a permanent structure at the corner of Ellsworth and Lincoln streets and construction was started. On June 28, 1891, the cornerstone was laid with Colorado Governor John L. Routt officiating at the ceremony. One of the articles placed beneath the stone was the bible of Mrs. Henrietta Sutton.

The first use of the new church was a baptismal service on Sunday May 1, 1892. Four people were baptized by immersion. Five weeks later on June 5, 1892, the church was officially dedicated. Eight hundred Sunday School children from all the Christian Churches in Denver marched from the old tent to the new building. Reverend Craig offered the invocation and the congregation joined in singing "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name."

The $12,000 given by John Sutton had long been used up and he responded by giving all of his assets, nearly $30,000 and almost half of the total cost, to the new church. He made one request, that he be given the use of two rooms in the tower of the church where he could live out the remainder of his days. John Sutton died February 18, 1901, at the age of 81, and was buried in Riverside Cemetery. He was affectionately known as "Uncle John" and was referred to as the Father of South Broadway Christian Church.

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South Broadway Christian Church FAQs

Question: Where is South Broadway Christian Church located?
Answer: South Broadway Christian Church is located at 23 Lincoln St, Denver, Colorado.

Question: Who is South Broadway Christian Church's pastor?
Answer: South Broadway Christian Church's pastor is Dustin Adkins.

Question: What time is service at South Broadway Christian Church?
Answer: 9:00 am Sunday School We have opportunities for children, youth and adults of all ages to learn and interact in a community environment. We do not have Sunday School during the months of June, July, and August. 10:30 am Church Service (10:00 am from June through mid-August) Our worship service is both traditional and relevant. A typical church service will include singing, praying, communion, a children's moment, and a sermon. All are in invited to participate in the service as you feel comfortable, and all are welcomed to share in communion - our table is open for all, no matter your faith background. Children up to the 2nd grade are able to attend a separate, age-appropriate children's church after the children's moment. Snacks and drinks in the fellowship hall usually follow our church service. Parents can always count on having a professional staffed nursery available for their infants and toddlers up to age four. All of our professionals have been background checked. Christmas Services Monday, December 24, 2018 5:30pm Candle Light Communion Service

Question: What is South Broadway Christian Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/sobocc/

Question: What is South Broadway Christian Church's Instagram page?
Answer: https://www.instagram.com/southbroadwaychurch/

Question: What is South Broadway Christian Church's live streaming page?
Answer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1D2qOQbsERI

Question: What is South Broadway Christian Church's website?
Answer: https://www.southbroadway.org/

Question: What denominaiton is South Broadway Christian Church?
Answer: South Broadway Christian Church belongs to Disciples of Christ denomination.

The power of Christian prayer Teach us to serve Thee
Teach us, good Lord, to serve Thee more faithfully; to give and not to count the cost; to fight and not to heed the wounds; to toil and not to seek for rest; to labour and not to ask for any reward, save that of knowing that we do Thy will, O Lord our God.
South Broadway Christian Church listing was last updated on the 16th of December, 2018
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