1. Picnic
(Calendar Event)

...ving a picnic in Kirstenbosch Gardens, from about 2:30pm onwards, and will end in time to attend church. Bring your own picnic goodies and join us for a nice social afternoon with MCC friends or come ...

2. Ministries Lunch
(Calendar Event)

The Ministry Leaders are meeting for a "bring and share" lunch at the church hall.

3. MCC Reach December 2008
(News/Latest)

...e of this year and reach towards the days of the coming year; that we will find new and exciting ways to bring to life celebrations, traditions, holidays and Holy days from around the world and around...

4. MCC Impact November 2008 (2)
(News/Latest)

... Universal Peace, which are simple, joyous, circle dances that honor the sacred traditions of the world, bringing participants closer to the Divine.   Rev. Rosario Vargas participated with cl...

5. MCC Impact November 2008 (1)
(News/Latest)

... (Oak Park), and Trinity MCC (Arlington).   MCC Boston (Massachusetts) collected $151 (USD) to bring individuals from around the world to Regional Conferences and enjoyed a huge cake trimmed...

6. On the Occasion of 2008's International Trans Day of Remembrance
(News/Latest)

...p; us can do something to stop the violence; each of us can do something to stop the hatred and to bring the reign of God, for which we pray in our churches and our houses of faith, and in ou...

7. Rev. Elder Darlene Garner Named 2009 Vice-Moderator
(News/Latest)

...erator, having been named first to the position for the 2008 calendar year.   "Rev. Garner brings a broad range of experience to the role of MCC Vice-Moderator," Wilson added, &quot...

8. MCC Impact
(News/Latest)

... on God's earth".   Not only do the folks at Valley Ministries MCC (Stockton, California) bring cans, plastic, and ink cartridges to church to recycle, they even offer a monthly pick up...

9. I Cry Aloud to God
(Spirituality/Word for Word)

...ft altar in an abandoned room in Lagos--waiting for the beloved community to return, waiting to heal and bring forgiveness, crying out to God for her children. Did the kill men, officers, or robbers n...

10. MCC Impact September 2008 Part 1
(News/Latest)

... to a friend who had a malignant brain tumor.  From there her postcard ministry grew.  Friends bring her extra cards from their trips and she knows where to find cheap ones.  For very l...

11. Murder Case of Eudi Simalene
(News/Latest)

... Mobilizations to ensure that masses also attend the trial next year are underway and a possibility to bring an Amicus Curie (friend of the court application) is being considered. For further ...

12. Reach: October 2008 Observances
(News/Latest)

...er shawls and a morning service is held the next day and the blowing of the Shofar, or ram's horn bugle, brings the observance to a close. (back to top)  October 11, 2008 Nat...

13. MCC Action Alert: Help Stop Anti-Gay Violence!
(News/Latest)

...hers and sisters around the globe, and for peace and goodwill among all people, the gifts Christ came to bring. Faithfully, +Nancy The Reverend Nancy L. Wilson Moderator Metropolita...

14. Petition Against Media Hounding of Gay Community In Nigeria
(News/Latest)

LGBTI, allies and friends of all LGBTI people in Nigeria and abroad wish to bring to your attention the recent hounding of members, leadership, families and friends of the House of Rainbow MCC .

15. Experimenting with Christianities
(Spirituality/Word for Word)

...t trying to influence what you may receive. When you begin to sense it, pay attention to the feelings it brings up in your body, your heart, and any images, names or people you may see in your mind&rs...

16. MCC's Rev. Nancy Wilson on 45th Anniversary of Historic King Speech
(News/Latest)

...God. MCCer Donna Payne told me she knows of no greater thing any of us can do, than be part of what will bring people of all fabrics together. Work for LGBT rights. Work for human rights. Advocate fo...

17. Completed in One Another
(Spirituality/Word for Word)

... with implications we yearn to explore today. There are so many points of entry. One of the best ways we bring scripture alive is through imagining ourselves in every aspect of the story—What might we...

18. Biblical Evidence
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)

...ociety’s deepest prejudices, and their positive messages are usually ignored. It is our hope they will bring comfort and refreshment to many. Are there really only six? Given how often som...

19. No fems? No fairies? (1 Corinthians 6:9-10 and 1 Timothy 1:10)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)

...n considered morally soft, it is apparent that the term malakoi has nothing to do with the question we bring to Scripture. We are not defending prostitution, nor vanity or self-indulgence. Our ques...

20. What was the sin of Sodom? (Genesis 19 and Jude 7)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)

...d toward another vulnerable group — gay people. This story clearly does not apply to the question we bring to Scripture, namely, whether two persons of the same sex can live in a loving, committ...

21. Israel's Holiness Code. (Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)

...f Leviticus often included fertility rites consisting of sexual rituals. These rituals were thought to bring the blessing of the god or goddess on crop and livestock production. During the rituals...

22. David loved Jonathan more than women. (II Samuel 1:26)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)

...ous. Saul was intrigued by this courageous young man, and so he called David to come talk to him, which brings us to Exhibit A. The text says: “When David had finished speaking to Saul, the soul ...

23. Around the Fellowship: Pride 2008
(News/Latest)

...picnic with live music, booths, children's activities and an invitation to the straight community to bring their families and join in the fun. Next year they hope to begin an annual Pride parade. ...

24. 15th Out In Africa Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
(News/Latest)

For the 15th time the Team of Out in Africa brings the Gay and Lesbian Film Festival back to our calendar.    Don't miss the Gay and Lesbian Film Festival in Johannesburg from 4 to 14 Se

25. Gay Cinema : Coming of Age
(News/Latest)

..., along with silent, middle-aged passenger Gerlinda, embarks on a road trip from Germany to Rotterdam to bring her sister back for Christmas. The documentary component provides thorough investigation...

26. Hundreds Protest Hate Speech at Media 24
(News/Latest)

...ling to speak further on the issue at this time. Among other things the Memorandum calls for Media 24 to bring appropriate disciplinary action against Jon Qwelane, to print an apology and retraction f...

27. Dreaming Faith Communities
(Spirituality/Word for Word)

...eople want to find places where we can emerge from the survival mode of individualistic spirituality and bring the wisdom we have gleaned into community--engaging one another and the ancients with con...

28. Shaking The Foundations!
(Spirituality/Sermons)

...ou are doing, Fellowship, is so important -- as you confront homophobia in your cultural context, as you bring healing and hope to so many, especially to those from the African-American Pentecostal/Ev...

29. MCC Around The Fellowship Newsletter July 2008
(News/Latest)

...rwards they gathered for picnic and picked up trash at the park when they finished. They have also begun bringing items to the church to be recycled, adding to their Building Fund. Go to http://www.e...

30. MCC Latin America Update
(News/Latest)

...'s internal communications.   5) Equiping and ordaining... two new clergy in Latin America, and bringing others into MCC's clergy formation process.   6) Affiliating... ICM Sao Paolo...