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The MCC newsletter reporting from MCC congregations all over the globe.
In this issue:
Spotlight on MCCMCCer Joseph Shore is the new co-chair of the LGBT group at the Claremont School of Theology. He will organize panel discussions, film festivals, and programs to enlighten ministry students from many denominations. Stephen Harte, Clerk of the Board of Administration, represented MCC Edinburgh , (Scotland) on "Values Added," Radio Scotland's Sunday morning program on moral and ethical matters. He discussed marriage, divorce, and civil partnership from a Christian perspective with a Professor of Philosophy from University of St. Andrews and a representative from Couple Counseling Scotland. MCC Detroit (Michigan) received a donation of art valued at $20,000 from a local business. The church is sharing the gift with community organizations: Affirmations Lesbian and Gay Community Center, Human Rights Campaign, Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, and Triangle Foundation. The items will be sold on February 11, 2006. Rev. Mark Bidwell is the Pastor. Contact MCCDetroit@aol.com for more information. Rev. Kharma Amos, Pastor of MCC of Northern Virginia (Falls Church, Virginia) has been accepted into the Doctoral Program at Episcopal Divinity School (Cambridge, Massachusetts). Representing MCC at last month's US National Summit of Black Religious Leaders was Rev. Elder Darlene Garner. The event was sponsored by the National Black Justice Coalition, a project of the Human Rights Campaign. Janine Preesman, Pastoral Leader of Glorious Light MCC (Pretoria, South Africa), has been invited to join the Master in Theology program at the University of South Africa. MCC Toronto (Ontario, Canada) was the site of the wedding of Rev. Jo Bell, Director of Congregational Life, and Cheryl Meyer. The service was officiated by Rev. Drs. Brent Hawkes and Rich Rossiter. You can listen to MCC Moderator Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson's sermon, "Baptized and Beloved," online at http://www.joymcc.com/JoySermonVideo.asp?qid=576. The sermon was delivered last month at Joy MCC (Orlando, Florida) where the Revs. Jim Merritt and John Middleton serve as Interim Co-Pastors. Rev. Marian Humphrey, affiliated with MCC Washington, DC, is the Disability Care Manager at the Military Severely Injured Center in Arlington, Virginia. This Defense Department program assists severely wounded men and women (traumatic brain injuries; spinal cord injuries; loss of sight, vision, or limbs; psychological disorders) in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Rev. Humphrey links these people and their families with community organizations. Among the MCCs that have been called upon to work miracles for these families are: All God's Children MCC (Minneapolis, Minnesota) ~ Rev. Paul Tucker Want to assist? Contact Rev. Marian at fiesta818@cox.net. Journey MCC (Birmingham, England) was one of five churches featured as an innovative congregation in the winter edition of the Alban Institute's "Congregations" magazine. Rev. Chris Dowd is Pastor. On January 18, Rev. Jennifer Paty, Pastor of Northern Lights MCC (Augusta Maine), served as State Senate Chaplain for the Maine Senate. She opened the session with a lesson and prayer. While many have forgotten the devastation of last year's tsunamis, hurricanes, and earthquakes, MCC of Greater New Orleans (Louisiana) ministers in the midst of the aftermath every day. They provide prayer advocates and professional counselors to community members and sponsor a Kleanup Krewe to assist in repair, demolition, and rebuilding of homes. If you would like to join their efforts in New Orleans, contact Rev. Dexter Brecht at pstrdexter@aol.com. A group from MCC Los Angeles (West Hollywood, California) volunteered last month. Rev. Brecht serves on the Review Committee of the National Youth Advocacy Coalition. The Committee awards $500 Youth Grants to assist young people in the New Orleans area in the restoration process. MCC Baton Rouge (Louisiana) has accomplished incredible ministry in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Their 2005 Community Service Awards reflect their appreciation to other MCCs who assisted in this important work. The awards were presented during their 22nd Anniversary Service in December. A perpetual plaque on display in the church honors the following congregations: Cornerstone MCC (Mobile, Alabama) Rev. Tom Bohache and Tom Laughingwolf Simmons were married recently at St. John's Chapel at the Episcopal Divinity School (Cambridge, Massachusetts), with Rev. Robert Griffin presiding. Rev. Nokuthula Dhladhla, Co-Pastor of Hope and Unity MCC (Johannesburg, South Africa) has taken a post with ANERELA, which supports clergy affected by HIV/AIDS. She provides training to break down the wall of silence and stigma about HIV in churches. For more about this ministry, contact revnokuthula@mailbox.co.za. Chuck Harvey's father, Charles E. Harvey Sr., passed away a few weeks ago. Chuck has served MCC for many years, as Northwest District Coordinator, Chair of the Commission on the Laity, and Lay Delegate for MCC Portland (Oregon). You may contact him at Chucknwd1@aol.com. Rev. Mark Pridmore, Pastor of Eternal Joy MCC (Dayton, Ohio) has been elected to the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Dayton Gay Men's Chorus. Revenge Club provided the venue for Brightwaves MCC's AIDS Vigil. Brighton, England, where the church is located, has one of the largest LGBT communities in the UK. Laura White and Chris Carr from the church used PowerPoint to produce visual images set to powerful contemporary music to create an atmosphere for reflection and remembrance. This was the first time they had used a larger venue outside the church for the vigil. Rev. Debbie Gaston is Pastor. MCC NOVA (Fairfax, Virginia) has been approved as a Teaching Church. The congregation voted to provide a $400 stipend for the 9-month academic year, and the cost of Intensive Registration, for a clergy candidate. Rev. Kharma Amos is Pastor. Claire Mather-Denham of MCC Newcastle (England) is featured in Let Our Voices Be Heard – Christian Lesbians in Europe Telling Their Stories. The book shares stories of lesbians of faith who are living truly authentic lives. The book may be purchased through the Region 4 office for £17 or €25. E-mail RevCeciliaEggleston@MCCchurch.org for ordering information. Progress on the A. Austin Amerine Retreat Center (AAARC) has been amazing. In 2005 the e-newsletter "On Board the AAARC" was launched, a new access road into the property was constructed, property lines were surveyed, a surplus propertiy was sold, and the Business Plan and 5 year Financial Projections were completed. For more information visit their new website at http://www.aaarc.org/. Justice and Social ActionSometimes we never know the effect our social justice actions have on individuals, but an article in the December 20, 2006 issue of The Advocate told of the positive effect the protesters had on at least one participant at the "Love Won Out" ex-gay indoctrination recently in Boston. Rev. Michael Cooper and members of MCC Boston (Massachusetts) braved the cold and snow to picket that day. We do make a difference! Rev. Debbie and Elaine Gaston were the first couple in England and Wales to wed under Great Britain's new Civil Partnership Law. Rev. Debbie is the Pastor of Brightwaves MCC (Brighton, England). Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggleston and the MCCs in England and Scotland worked for passage of the new law. Members of MCC Edinburgh (Scotland), testified before the Scottish Parliament. Brightwaves MCC has already scheduled more than 500 civil partnership ceremonies this year! Sharon Cox and her partner Diane – members of Good Hope MCC (Capetown, South Africa) – were parties in the legal case that resulted in the Constitutional Court's ruling that the South African Parliament must amend marriage laws to include same-sex unions within a year. South Africa will become the fifth nation to provide marriage equality and the first nation in Africa to do so. Pastors George Chien and Julio Flores of MCC Hartford (Connecticut) are on the Steering Committee of the Connecticut Clergy for Marriage Equality. The group developed a Religious Declaration on Marriage Equality, already signed by more than 100 Connecticut clergy. Rev. Robert Clark, Senior Pastor of MCC Good Shepherd (Sydney, Australia), conducted an "illegal" wedding which was carried live on radio and TV. His action was supported by the Lord Mayor of Sydney, the Premier of the State of NSW, and other politicians and community leaders. MCC New York (New York City) was approved by the City Council for a $400,000 grant for their transitional living program for homeless Queer youth. The Council described this program as one of the most innovative and needed programs in the city. Rev. Pat Bumgardner is Senior Pastor. Living Springs MCC (Bath, England) joined the regulars at Mandalyn's Pub for an evening of carol singing – complete with nativity costumes and mince pies! The church filled 25 boxes for Operation Christmas Child to provide gifts to children in countries affected by war, poverty and civil strife. The City Council of Dearborn Heights, Michigan, unanimously passed a Human Rights Ordinance that was inclusive of both sexual orientation and gender identity. Bryan Parker, Vice Moderator of the MCC Lay Ministry Council, and his partner Craig Anderson, members of MCC Detroit, worked for passage of the ordinance. Craig has been named to the newly created Community and Cultural Relations Commission. MCC North London (England) is now a host church for an overnight shelter as part of the Camden/Clerkenwell Churches Cold Weather Shelter partnership. Host churches provide shelter one night weekly, January through March. Up to 13 participants receive a hot meal, bed, breakfast, and appointment with a link worker to find housing, employment, visas, etc. As an extra treat at MCC, they show a DVD on their PowerPoint screen for guests to watch from their beds as they fall asleep in the sanctuary. For more information about how small and medium-sized churches can take part in this ministry, contact Rev. Pressley Sutherland at PressleyLondon@aol.com. [back to top]Ecumenical and Interfaith NewsLiving Springs MCC (Bath, England) had the highest percentage of congregants participating in the Churches Together in Bath Epiphany Service. Members of the church led the service – a positive outreach to their larger community. MCC of the Palm Beaches (Palm Beach Gardens, Florida) is providing meeting space for the congregation of Shir Hadash, a conservative Jewish congregation under the leadership of Rabbi David Goldstein. The group is LGBT-affirming and encourages the participation of women. The two congregations will work together on a Food Pantry. Contact Rev. Paul Whiting at mccrev@att.net for more information or visit http://www.shirhadash18.com/. A delegation from MCC, led by Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson, will participate in the World Council of Churches Assembly this month in Brazil. MCC San Jose (California) coordinated the World AIDS Day observances for their area. They held a ceremony in the City Hall Rotunda followed by a candlelight walk and an interfaith gathering at the church. Participants included faith leaders from Jewish, Bahai, Christian, Buddhist, Sikh and other traditions. Rev. Mike Ellard is the Pastor. Members of Exodus MCC (Abilene, Texas) including Rev. Margaret Walker, participated in the Abilene Dinner Table, an event that brings together people from all walks of life in order to foster understanding and acceptance. The California Faith for Equality and the Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry California coordinated the filing of a brief by religious organizations and spiritual leaders in California's pending marriage cases. The court briefs support marriage equality. Rev. Neil Thomas, Senior Pastor of MCC Los Angeles (California) is Chair of California Faith for Equality. Metropolitan Community Churches, which first brought suit in 1970 for same-sex marriage recognition, has also joined the brief, along with the Buddhist Soka Gakkai International-USA; spiritual leaders of the United Church of Religious Science; Dignity USA; Affirmation: Gay and Lesbian Mormons; the Al-Fatiha Foundation; and scores of religious leaders from across the state. The interfaith work of SisterSpirit MCC (Portland, Oregon) was recently featured in the Portland Tribune. Rev. Frodo Okulam is Pastor. MCC of the Quad Cities (Davenport, Iowa) presented a check for $5,000 to the Churches United of the Quad Cities, an interfaith coalition involved in local mission work. Bill Schmidt, Treasurer at MCC Quad Cities, is the incoming President of Churches United. Rev. Rich Hendricks is the Pastor. MCC Christmas ReportsMany churches use the Christmas holidays, especially Christmas Eve, to rent a large venue and present a special service as an outreach to the entire community. In the United Kingdom, large numbers at church services are rare. However, Journey MCC (Birmingham, England), a church established in 2004 with funding from the MCC Church Planting Fund, had over 250 people at their Queer Carol Service, an awesome number, especially considering that the church has 35 members! Rev. Chris Dowd is the Pastor. MCC Edinburgh (Scotland) broke all previous records with 90 people in attendance at their holiday service. Each Christmas Eve, MCC Toronto (Ontario, Canada) hosts its 10:30 pm service at Roy Thomson Hall, one of Toronto's premier concert halls. An article in The Globe and Mail stated, "The celebration was defined by its 2,500 participants, who were dressed in velvet and leather, studs and metal. Imagine -- people dressing up like that for Christmas Eve. The music was produced with huge pizzazz. When we all rose, in full puff, to belt out Handel's Hallelujah Chorus, the organ and choir made it seem as if we were all going to levitate to heaven." Rev. Dr. Brent Hawkes is Senior Pastor. Sunshine Cathedral MCC (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida) had 2500 people attend their Christmas Eve Service at the Broward County Performing Arts Center. They were blessed by special dancers, a group of children who are deaf. Rev. Grant Ford is Senior Pastor. Creative Ministry Ideas!MCC Manchester (England) has produced a series of eye-catching postcards, with single words, such as "fabulous" or "life saver" on one side and contact information on the other. The card reads, "Where you are accepted for who you are." or "Where you can write a letter to help save someone's life." or "Happiness is more than a pill or a bottle." For more information, contact Rev. Andy Braunston at revandy@mccmanchester.co.uk. The women of MCC San Francisco and Peninsula MCC (San Mateo, California) will enjoy an afternoon of fun and friendship next weekend for Dykes Do High Tea, and they dress appropriately for a high tea event! For details, e-mail ceidson@sbcglobal.net. Metropolitan Community Theater will present Corpus Christi every Friday and Saturday this month at MCC of the Coachella Valley (Cathedral City, California). For more information visit http://www.mcccv.org/. "Cycle Disciples" is a group of motorcycle enthusiasts from FirstCoast MCC (St. Augustine, Florida). They go for lunch and a ride on every fifth Sunday and even have friends tag along in their cars to enjoy the fun. They also sponsor fundraising events for charities. Contact Kim at kazachry1@aol.com for details. Members of MCC Bournemouth (England), including Rev. Dwayne Morgan, donned costumes of favorite characters and performed songs from West End and Broadway musicals. Local business underwrote the costs, so that the 700 pounds raised went directly to the Mother of Peace Orphanage in Zimbabwe, which provides a home for children with HIV/AIDS, and to MCC's ministry. The church had previously sent 260 to the orphanage and given 530 pounds to Body Positive Dorset. info@mccbournemouth.co.uk Vision of Hope MCC (Mountville, Pennsylvania) now hosts a Coffee House on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays following their evening worship service. visionofhopemcc@aol.com Operation Chocolate Chip is a joint ministry of God's Promise MCC (Granville, Ohio) and New Creation MCC (Columbus, Ohio). Congregants bake cookies and package them for soldiers in Iraq. They cushion the cookies (two to a folded baggie) with comic and sports pages from the newspaper! The Revs. Marj Creech and Margaret Hawk are the respective Pastors. E-mail Nancy at kiffee@wowway.com to get your church involved. Last year MCC Detroit (Michigan) donated over $22,000 to charities around the world through their local program, "Beyond Our Doors." Recipients included an orphanage in Mexico, the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, children in Iraq who received medicine and supplies, various shelters and AIDS organizations, and tsunami and hurricane relief efforts. And the 130+ member church still made budget for the year! Rev. Mark G. Bidwell is Senior Pastor. mccdetroit@aol.com MCC Boston (Massachusetts) enjoyed a Sunday Afternoon Tea Social last weekend at the Boston Harbor Hotel. The event featured one of their members, Masako Yotsugi, on the grand piano. mccboston@mccboston.org Church AnniversariesCasa de Luz ICM (Monterrey, Mexico) celebrated their 8th Anniversary last month. They honored one community group each day representing the people who make up their congregation: Lesbians, Sexual Workers, Transsexuals, Transgender, Bisexuals and Heterosexuals. The held an anniversary party, after a Membership Rite to welcome 20 new members. The Anniversary theme was from Matthew 5:14 – "You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world." Rev. Héctor Gutiérrez is Interim Pastor. St. John's MCC (Raleigh, North Carolina) will celebrate their 30th Anniversary February 16-18. Special guests include Rev. Elder Troy Perry, MCC's Founder; Willie White, Founding Pastor of this church; Rev. June Norris, Pastor 1981-1988 and the first heterosexual clergyperson in MCC; and Rev. Wayne Lindsey, former Pastor. Rev. Belva Boone serves as Senior Pastor. The recent 35th Anniversary gala was a landmark event for MCC San Francisco (California). Many of the former pastors and people who had trained at MCCSF participated in the festivities. Rev. Dr. G. Penny Nixon is Senior Pastor. Salz der Erde MCC (Stuttgart, Germany) recently celebrated their 5th Anniversary. Rev. Elder Troy Perry was their guest preacher. The congregation organized a fundraising concert and raised €784 for the AIDS-Projekt ACCEPT in Romania. For more information about their activities, contact axel@ufmcc.de. Reconciliation MCC (Grand Rapids, Michigan) celebrated their 25th Anniversary with a dinner and a special service. Rev. Elder Diane Fisher participated along with Rev. Lin Stoner, Pastor Emeritus; Rev. Dan Bennett, Senior Pastor; and Rev. Jim Lynch, Assistant Pastor. Last weekend MCC Portland (Oregon) celebrated their 30th Anniversary. Special guests included Rev. Elder Troy Perry, Rev. Elder Debbie Martin, and four previous Senior Pastors: Don Borbe, Rev. Jim Glover, Rev. Delores Berry, and Rev. Roy Cole. Senior Pastor Rev. Glenna Shepherd, Director of Music Steven Couch, Historian Dave Kohl, and Lay Delegate Dave Dishman held a reception at Peace House, a musical performance of the cantata "Sanctuary," and a multi-media historical extravaganza entitled "A Curious and Peculiar People" along with a 400 page book by the same name. MCC San Jose (California) received commendations from the City of San Jose, the City of Santa Clara, and the local Council of Churches in honor of their 35th Anniversary. They were also featured as "Church of the Month" on the Santa Clara Council of Churches website complete with pictures, stories, and a link to MCC's site. Rev. Mike Ellard is Pastor. First MCC (Atlanta, Georgia) celebrated their 34th Anniversary last month. They honored those who had completed the educational requirements for credits in their Institute for Spiritual Growth, held a reception, and began a new service "Spirit." Rev. Paul Graetz is Senior Pastor. MCC Disability ForumAccessible Minds, Creating Accessible Spirits and Accessible Churches The MCC Disability Forum was created in 2001 and is open to all MCCers who have disabilities, who share the lives of those who do, or who have a calling for the equal treatment of people with disabilities. Working with Rev. Paul Fairley, the Forum assists with accessibility issues, addresses mobility concerns, provides ASL and other interpreters, and insures that MCC conference materials are formatted for people with visual impairments. Accessibility coordinators have served at every MCC conference. Forum members assist local churches in increasing accessibility, work with the Board of Elders, which has adopted the "Accessible Congregation Principles," and are seeking Forum accreditation as an MCC para-church ministry. They offer fellowship and support to MCCers of all ability levels, provide resources and materials for churches to address accessibility and inclusion issues, and offer support to all MCC conference teams so that no one is excluded from an MCC event because of a disability. To learn more about the MCC Disability Forum or to become a Forum member, visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ufmccdisforum and click "Join." You'll gain access to the listserv and the online resource library. Please share this information – and encourage members of your congregation to join the MCC Disability Forum. Conferences and RetreatsThe European Pastors' Retreat last month was attended by 13 MCC clergy from Denmark, England, Germany, and Scotland. Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggleston led the activities in Winford, England. The MCC National Retreat gathered in Montpellier, France, to plan MCC's expansion there. Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggleston was present along with representatives from Hamburg, Germany, and London, England. Eglise Chrétienne Oecuménique MCC Montpellier hosted the event. People of African Descent and Their Allies will gather in Tampa, Florida, April 20-24. The theme is "Ain't No Mountain High Enough." For information on upcoming MCC and Regional Conferences, visit http://www.mccconferences.org/ Sermon and Study SeriesRev. Karla Fleshman is leading a series on "The 10 Spiritual Truths for Successful Living for Gays and Lesbians (and Everyone Else!)" based on Rev. Elder Troy Perry‘s book of the same name. She preaches on a truth during the morning worship service at Imago Dei MCC (Glen Mills, Pennsylvania) and a 45 minute discussion of that principle begins after church. On Sunday, Rev. Dr. Bob Goss and Deacons J.J. Kawan and Larry Duplechan will complete a sermon series based on Harry Potter at MCC in the Valley (North Hollywood, California). Rev. Dexter Brecht of MCC of Greater New Orleans (Louisiana) is teaching a community seminar entitled "Introduction to the Living Word; a Reasonable and Relevant Introduction the Bible" on Wednesday evenings this month. MCC of the Coachella Valley (Cathedral City, California) has begun an exciting series addressing the Great Spiritual Practices of the Christian Faith. "Gay and Christian: A Four Part Workshop for Young Adults" is being taught this month at Jesus MCC (Indianapolis, Indiana) by Rev. Jeff Miner, Pastor and Interim Chair of the Board of Administration. The series is based on his book "The Children Are Free." TransitionsRev. Shirley Van Damme is the new Pastor of City of Angels MCC, serving northeast Los Angeles, California. She was ordained last month at MCC Los Angeles and is a hospice chaplain. City of Angels MCC now meets at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Silverlake. Rev. Kerri Mesner has been installed as Pastor of MCC Edinburgh (Scotland). This marked a milestone in the history of this church, which is a leading organization founded in and reaching beyond the LGBT communities in Edinburgh and throughout Scotland. Rev. Bob Bond, Pastor of Sign of the Covenant MCC (Battle Creek, Michigan) was ordained recently. Dr. Laurel Schneider, Professor of Theology at Chicago Theological Seminary, delivered the ordination sermon. New Life MCC of Hampton Roads (Virginia) has a new location in Virginia Beach. They now have two Sunday services at 9 and 11 am. Rev. Wesley Mullins graduated Valedictorian of his class at Brite Theological Seminary and was ordained at Exodus MCC (Abilene, Texas). Last weekend, Rev. Melody Wolder was ordained at MCC San Francisco (California). Upon graduation in May from the Pacific School of Religion, she will move to San Diego to complete a second year of chaplaincy training at Vitas Hospice, the only hospice chaplaincy training program on the West coast of the US. Rev. Janice Bowker is the new Interim Pastoral Leader at MCC Portsmouth (England). After 25 years in rented space, Open Arms MCC (Rochester, New York) has purchased a church building. The sanctuary comfortably seats 140 and can hold up to 200; the building includes a fellowship hall and classrooms. Rev. Jim Mulchay is Pastor. Rev. Elder Nori Rost resigned her pastorate at Pikes Peak MCC (Colorado Springs, Colorado) on her 12th Pastoral Anniversary last month. She has launched a new ministry – Just Spirit – to provide training for progressive political leaders to take back spiritual language in the public arena and for spiritual leaders to do social action in their communities. She will also facilitate a monthly interfaith worship service for activists of any faith. Visit her new website at http://www.justspirit.org/. New ResourcesMCC Melbourne (Australia) held a Worship Service to Honor Family. Parents of LBGT children and gay/lesbian parents of straight children participated as the readers and shared their stories. Through tears and laughter, healing happened. The liturgy is available from the author, Nan McGregor. She and husband John are active members and she was the Lay Delegate for many years and serves as the President of PFLAG in Melbourne. Request the liturgy from nanettejohn@hotmail.com. Rev. Robin White, Pastor of Christ Chapel MCC (Santa Ana, California) publishes his own queer-inclusive translations and interpretations of the Revised Common Lectionary's Gospel, Epistle, and OT/Hebrew Scriptures selections and distributes them by e-mail every Tuesday. Interpretive notes include suggestions for preaching, teaching, and studying. For a free subscription, write to robinwhitemcc@earthlink.net with a subject line of "Add to Lectionary List." Check out new cyber communities for friends and members of MCC. Living Fusion at http://www.livingfusion.org/ allows you to interact with others around the world. A second option is through Good Hope MCC (Capetown, South Africa) where you can communicate with others, leave prayer requests, and create your own profile. Learn more at www.goodhopemcc.org. All Saints MCC (Christchurch, New Zealand), is establishing a Resource Centre for their community. They welcome donations of CDs, DVDs, books, or any materials of a Queer/Christian nature. To assist their fledgling library, send your items to All Saints MCC, 168 Stanmore Road, Avonside, Otautahi / Christchurch, New Zealand. Pennies From Heaven is a collection of spiritual insights and stories excerpted from sermons by Rev. Dr. G. Penny Nixon, Senior Pastor of MCC San Francisco (California). The book is available for $10. Contact Greig Gorman at ggorman@mccsf.org for ordering information. http://bible.cc/ is an online parallel Bible website, complete with concordance, dictionary and commentaries. It is a great site for comparing Bible passages in different English translations. Did you know that the American Cancer Society provides brochures designed for the LGBT community? And it's helpful information, regardless of where you live. They are high quality with rainbow colors - Tobacco and the LGBT Community, Cancer Facts for Gay and Bisexual Men, Cancer Facts for Lesbians and Bisexual Women. MCC Wish ListThere are a number of items that you might have or would be willing to purchase for use in MCC ministry across the globe:
Please send these items to MCC, PO Box 691728, West Hollywood, CA 90066-1728, USA, to the attention of Bill Hooper. Learn more about the international work of Metropolitan Community Churches on-line at www.MCCchurch.org. Editor: Judy Dale, MCC Communications Department Metropolitan Community Churches To receive this newsletter in your inbox, please e-mail info@mccchurch.org. |
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