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1. MCC Human Rights Protocol
(About us/General)
... the internet. Also, The World Guide 2005/2006: See the World from a Different Angle (Paperback) by Third World Institute. Check for recent stories in the news Look at what is happening regionally  ...
3. Community Chest Fun Walk 2006
(Resources/Gallery)
4. Cape Times Big Walk 2006
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5. Cape Town Pride 2006
(Resources/Gallery)
6. Pride Interfaith Service 2006
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The homophobic murder trial continues in the Khayelitsha Regional Court C following the brutal murder of Zoliswa Nkonyana in February 2006 by a mob of about 20 youths. Nine young men have been arrested ...
... in Khayelitsha on the 4th February 2006. Nine suspects were arrested on the 21st February 2006. Between Feb and Dec 2006, bail applications were processed. At this point, accused no. 4 was granted bail. ...
... murdering Zoliswa Nkonyana has once again been postponed this time until 28 September to 2 October 2009. Nkonyana was just 19 when she was brutally murdered in February 2006 during a homophobic attack ...
10. MCC Impact May 2009 (2)
(About us/News)
... 2006, the United Nations estimated that 19,000 Caribbeans died of AIDS, and that an additional 250,000 were living with the virus. http://www.hhs.gov/aidsawarenessdays/days/caribbeanamerican/index.html ...
...  Tony served as Senior Pastor of MCC San Diego from August 1996 to March 2006. He has also served the denomination in a number of roles, including Chair of the Strategic Growth Initiative, and as a pastoral ...
12. MCC Reach December 2008
(About us/News)
... AIDS; Keep the Promise - Leadership  2006 - Stop AIDS; Keep the Promise - Accountability  2005 - Stop AIDS; Keep the Promise  2004 - Women, Girls, HIV and AIDS  2003 - Stigma ...
... resulted in her abusers losing their positions on the force, was fatally shot. Her death, along with that of Tiffany Berry (February 16, 2006) and Ebony Whitaker (July 1, 2008) brought to three the number ...
... One of the 9 accused of brutally stabbing, bashing and stoning Nkonyana to death in February 2006 and who is currently out on bail and again had a change in defense, has been given time to brief his attorney ...
... of the gruesome murder of 19 year old lesbian Zoliswa Nkonyana in February 2006. Protesters gathered at 9am in front of the Khayelitsha Regional Court chanting slogans, singing, toy toying and holding ...
... to death Zoliswa Nkonyane in February 2006 because of her sexual orientation. Despite a stern warning by Magistrate Watton at the previous court appearance to all six defense attorneys to be “fully prepared ...
... out for it? Bandages, Socks and Facial Hair Dir: Mária Takács Hungary 2006 34min Learning the swagger, the chew and the talk, a group of Hungarian lesbians spend an amusing and surprisingly ...
... of Directors on March 14, 2006. A two-prong approach to cultivate support for a church plant was followed. The first action was to send former MCC-DC Associate Pastor Rev. Venson Mathews on a three month ...
On 30 November 2006, South Africa became the world’s fifth country and Africa’s first to legalise marriage for same-sex couples. To Have & To Hold explores the journey to same-sex marriage with a collection ...
... launch coincides with the 2nd anniversary of the death of Zoliswa Nonkonyane, who was brutally murdered in Khayelitsha in 2006. As LGBTI persons, we claim our spaces and demand our freedom: Freedom to ...
... very first MCC service Jamaica in December of 2006, was murdered in early 2007. Every time we go there -- every time! -- there are those who have been killed, or who are missing, or who have been beaten ...
... to full houses at this Festival in 2002. Her second feature, Billo Il Grand Dakhaar, took the Critics’ Prize at France’s 2006 Villerupt Festival and the Jury Prize at Pierre Cardin’s Italian Film Festival ...
... Elder/Moderator of MCC, that initial contact turned into a sustained MCC witness and presence in Jamaica.   The first MCC worship service was held in Kingston, Jamaica in June of 2006 with 80 individuals ...
... Florida), staffs a concession booth at University of Florida games. For the 2006-7 season, they made almost $10,000 (USD) for the church.   MCC Hartford (Connecticut) has added a monthly evening Praise ...
... A Queer Reading of the Bible with Pilgrim Press and is one of four editors of The Queer Bible Commentary published by SCM Press in 2006. Faculty Advisors  The Rev. Dr. Robert Goss received his Th.D. ...
... Interfaith News  Perhaps you remember the photo display by Jochen Gewecke, a member of Salz der Erde MCC (Stuttgart, Germany), at Calgary in 2005 or in Hannover in 2006. For the first time in the ...
... to fulfil the full rights of LGBTI people.  In line with its July 2006 abstention on the same issue, South Africa yet again abstained in the final vote. This abstention came in the face of a special ...
... Africa will have an opportunity to cast a significant vote that will impact on international human rights, specifically for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. In July 2006 we were deeply disappointed ...
... of Appreciation Awarded by the HIV/AIDS Network of Collier County to MCC Naples in recognition of your extraordinary efforts to make National HIV Testing Day 2006 successful. Thank you for your hard work ...
30. Out in Africa 2007
(About us/News)
... Thu 15 March 7pm (Invite Only) Sun 25 March 8pm Awards GLAAD Media Awards, 2006 Nominated GLAAD Media Award Outstanding Film - Limited Release L.A. Outfest, 2004 Won Achievement Award Outstanding ...
31. Community Award 2006
(About us/News)
... note that the person you are nominating does not necessarily have to be gay, but their contributions should be within the LGBT community and for work done during 2006. I would like you to share their ...
Saddam Hussein was hung to death in Iraq before dawn on December 30, 2006, just prior to the call to morning prayer. Though accused of many things, the conviction and death sentence were for the massacre ...
Saddam Hussein was hung to death in Iraq before dawn on December 30, 2006, just prior to the call to morning prayer. Though accused of many things, the conviction and death sentence were for the massacre ...
Members of Good Hope Metropolitan Community Churches delivered on 17 December 2006 Christmas Presents and Food Supplies to "Helping Hands", an community organisations in Cape Town's township ...
35. Civil Union Act - How to make it work for you...
(Resources/Same Sex Marriages)
... the Info Sheet (Version 30 November 2006) as pdf document here  ...
36. Civil Union Act is official
(Resources/Same Sex Marriages)
Same-sex couples can legally get married from 30 November 2006,  with the Civil Union Bill having been signed into law by deputy president Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka. The Department of Home Affairs ...
37. Our Pride through Books
(About us/News)
... books and art sold this evening will go towards the church. Date: Saturday, 25 November 2006 from 18h00 Venue: Hout Bay Art Gallery 71 Victoria Avenue Hout Bay For more information, please contact ...
... as a transwoman” Challenges faced by intersex persons Bending Gender to the extreme! An overview from a professional’s point of view Date: Saturday, 18 November 2006 Time: 09h00 to register, starting ...
Metropolitan Community Churches OFFICE OF THE MODERATOR 3293 Fruitville Road, #105 Sarasota, FL 34237 USA October 4, 2006 Open letter to the leaders of South Africa: The members and friends of Metropolitan ...
Metropolitan Community Churches OFFICE OF THE MODERATOR 3293 Fruitville Road, #105 Sarasota, FL 34237 USA October 4, 2006 Open letter to the leaders of South Africa: The members and friends of Metropolitan ...
... Civil Union Bill is on Friday, 6 October 2006,  10h00. All submissions to the Civil Union Bill need to be received by Mr Rousseau Mankge (e-mail mmankge@parliament.gov.za or Fax +27 21 4032808) by ...
42. Call to Action: Same Sex Marriages
(Resources/Same Sex Marriages)
... Civil Union Bill is on Friday, 6 October 2006,  10h00. All submissions to the Civil Union Bill need to be received by Mr Rousseau Mankge (e-mail mmankge@parliament.gov.za or Fax +27 21 4032808) by ...
43. Timeline for Civil Untion Bill
(Resources/Same Sex Marriages)
The current timeline for the proposed Civil Union Bill is as follows: 6 October 2006 10h00: Deadline for Submissions to Civil Union Bill to Mr. Rosseau Mankege, Home Affairs Portfolio Committee Secretary ...
The Public Hearing of the proposed Civil Union Bill will be held in Cape Town, Monday 9 October 2006, 9h00 to 15h00 at Woodstock Town Hall. Triangle Project is co-ordinating a peaceful demonstration ...
The Public Hearing of the proposed Civil Union Bill will be held in Cape Town, Monday 9 October 2006, 9h00 to 15h00 at Woodstock Town Hall. Triangle Project is co-ordinating a peaceful demonstration ...
... has been the leader in defending Moses' right to remain in England. MCC of the Quad Cities (Davenport, Iowa) hosted Reframing 9/11, an event to celebrate that September 11, 2006, was the 100th anniversary ...
by The Reverend Rick Sosbe Delivered at the MCC Board of Elders Meeting, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, on August 24, 2006 Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10 When I was first asked to share a devotional with ...
... MCC Transitions Supporting One Another Cruise With Other MCCers! Spotlight on MCC People & Churches Rev. Beth Rakestraw received the 2006 Catalyst Award from the Triangle Foundation in Michigan. She ...
49. Public Hearings of the Bill
(Resources/Same Sex Marriages)
Programme for Public Hearings and Deliverations on Home Affairs' Bills (Civil Union Bill, Films & Publications A/B and Immigration A/B) 20/09/2006 10h00 - 14h00 Public Hearings on Civil ...
50. Worship Service
(Calendar event/General)
Pride 2006 Worship Service hosted by Good Hope MCC. Click here for directions.  ...
51. Xmas Time
(Calendar event/other)
On 8 December from 12h00 to 14h00 we are celebrating Xmas Time at Helping Hands in Gugulethu. “Christmas is a time for love and fun, a time to reshape souls and a time to give your heart to everyone.” ...
... launch coincides with the 2nd anniversary of the death of Zoliswa Nonkonyane, who was brutally murdered in Khayelitsha in 2006. As LGBTI persons, we claim our spaces and demand our freedom: Freedom to ...
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Conviction and Sentencing of Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga

The Joint Working Group  (JWG), a network Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) organizations throughout South Africa were horrified by this morning’s confirmation that Steven...

Holy Week 2010 at GHMCC

Holy Week Programme 2010 at Good Hope Metropolitan Community Church

MCC Human Rights Protocol

Written by Rev. Elder Diane Fisher Adopted by the MCC Board of Elders, 11 August 2008 What is the Human Rights Church? Metropolitan Community Church mission in the world is Tearing Down Walls, and Building...

Invite to AGM on 18 April 2010

Good Hope MCC invites all members and friends of the Church to our Annual General Meeting on Sunday, 18 April 2010 after the Sunday Service. Business packs with reports and the proposed agenda will be...

GHMCC is entering transitioning period

Good Hope Metropolitan Community Church is entering a transitioning period. The Church Council made the following announcement:

MCC around the Globe Congratulate Washington D.C. on this Historic Day of U.S. Marriage Equality

A Journey into Light: Pride Interfaith Service on 2 March 2010

Call for Action in the Arrest of Gay Kenyans

There comes a time - Solidarity to mark the Trial of Rev. Ecclesia de Lange

JWG Reject the Proposed Appointment of Homophobic Journalist Jon Qwelane as an Ambassador

Meet the "Human Rights Church"

MCC Calls for Prayer and Support for Malawian Gay Couple

Call to Protest at the Ugandan High Commission: 17 November 2009

Zoliswa Nkonyana Murder Trial Update

You've Got A Friend Series in October

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The Thorn In My Side Is Not Being Gay...

by Reverend Pressley Sutherland The Apostle Paul once wrote that he had a ‘mysterious’ thorn in his side that he struggled with inside himself. I think this is one of those places where...

Call Me By My True Names

Text of a Speech Given by Rev Pressley Sutherland at the Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Gay Hate Crimes Awareness Demonstration and Commemorative Gathering Held On the Eve of the South African General...

An Easter Blessing

How Jesus Became a Morning Person.   I confess that I am a morning person. Perhaps, because it does take me a while to wake up, I love my quiet time in the am. I love my quiet house (my partner...

The Cross

Good Friday Sermon by Rev. Nancy Wilson, MCC Moderator  Someone wrote to me a while ago, upset with MCC because we do not preach enough about "the cross." I knew what he meant...

Conversations at the Tomb

Easter Message by Rev Elder Glenna Shepherd, Elder Serving MCC Region 4 The Text:  John 20:1-18 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the...

Late - But Not Too Late

Spiritual ConNEXTion: Outreach

Provision for Every Season

How Great Our Joy

Sermon for World AIDS Day 2008 - Uncommon Hope

I Cry Aloud to God

Experimenting with Christianities

Completed in One Another

Biblical Evidence

No fems? No fairies? (1 Corinthians 6:9-10 and 1 Timothy 1:10)

Today's Scripture

Friday, 3rd September 2010

God told Abram: 'Leave your country, your family, and your father's home for a land that I will show you. - I'll make you a great nation and bless you. I'll make you famous; you'll be a blessing. I'll bless those who bless you; those who curse you I'll curse. All the families of the Earth will be blessed through you.' Genesis 12:1-3 The Message [MSG]

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