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MCC around the Globe Congratulate Washington D.C. on this Historic Day of U.S. Marriage Equality
"Metropolitan Community Churches worldwide offer our hearty thanks to God and congratulations to the Mayor and City Council of Washington D.C. as Marriage Equality becomes law in the Capital City of the...
A Journey into Light: Pride Interfaith Service on 2 March 2010
Cape Town Pride and the Spiritual Leadership of Cape Town invites you to the Pride Interfaith Service "A Journey into Light" on Tuesday, 2 March 2010 at 19h00, Novalis Ubuntu Institute, 39 Rosemead...
Call for Action in the Arrest of Gay Kenyans
As people around the world prepare to celebrate St. Valentine's Day, arrests in Kenya highlight the continuing struggle among LGBTQI couples for the right to bless and build consensual, loving relationships....
There comes a time - Solidarity to mark the Trial of Rev. Ecclesia de Lange
Address at a Service of Solidarity to mark the Trial of Rev. Ecclesia de Lange by Rev Prof Peter Storey DD.LLD.DHL Rosebank Methodist Church, 8 February, 2010 There comes a time. It’s as simple...
JWG Reject the Proposed Appointment of Homophobic Journalist Jon Qwelane as an Ambassador
The Joint Working Group (JWG), a network Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) organizations throughout South Africa are deeply disturbed by reports over the weekend reportedly confirmed...
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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...
Today's Scripture
Friday, 12th March 2010
-If you're abused because of Christ, count yourself fortunate. It's the Spirit of God and his glory in you that brought you to the notice of others. If they're on you because you broke the law or disturbed the peace, that's a different matter. But if it's because you're a Christian, don't give it a second thought. Be proud of the distinguished status reflected in that name! -It's judgment time for God's own family. We're first in line. If it starts with us, think what it's going to be like for those who refuse God's Message! If good people barely make it, What's in store for the bad? So if you find life difficult because you're doing what God said, take it in stride. Trust him. He knows what he's doing, and he'll keep on doing it. 1 Peter 4:14-17 The Message [MSG]
