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... 5 that any laws that are inconsistent with the Constitution are invalid. The laws under which this case was tried, colonial era throwbacks that remain in Malawi’s penal code, must surely be exactly the ...
... the death penalty in some cases. Local human rights organisations in Kampala are bracing themselves for the possibility of escalating violence against LGBTQI people in the wake of the march.   ...
... the church has given at least some support to the oppressed, in the case of homosexual persons, the church has been the leader in the oppression4. I confess this sin on behalf of my church - the Methodist ...
... Bill in Uganda. Finally we demand that the South African Human Rights Commission immediately expedite the pending Hate Speech charges against Jon Qwelane as this case has already taken far too long to ...
... and are standing trial for her murder and two counts of attempted murder.  The trial update is as follows: Monday, 28 September 2009  The State continued their case. ...
The last two weeks of September see the return to court of two Hate Crimes cases involving the brutal murders of two young lesbian women. Sandwiched between three Pride events taking place in the country ...
... to three years after the crime), the main witness in this case (herself a victim in this crime) began her testimony. Because of further postponements and the manner in which trial dates are set, she has ...
... the second anniversary of the founding of the 070707 Campaign which has since this time been engaged with numerous cases of homophobic hate across the country. At the event in Meadowlands we will ...
Activists express extreme anger at yet another postponement in the Zoliswa Nkonyana Hate Crime Murder Trial The 070707 Campaign to end hate are appalled that the case of the nine men accused of ...
10. MCC Impact May 2009 (2)
(About us/News)
... etc.) face violence, abuse, rape, torture and hate crimes all over the world.  Although most cases of violence never get documented, in the first weeks of 2009 alone, transwomen have been murdered ...
... their appearance in court on March 11, 2009, at the Blue Downs Magistrate Court. This is the first case of rape of a black gay man from the townships that has reached trial in the province that has ...
12. Call Me By My True Names
(Spirituality/Word for Word)
... and set up tents. They set their own agendas, and about the only way to have your court case heard was to bribe one of the attendants to bring your case to the attention of the judge. As a widow, she had ...
... the proceedings. This case is only one of two cases in the country that has reached trial into a brutal murder of a black lesbian from a township, following the Zoliswa Nkonyana’s case that ...
... by well-meaning people of deep faith.  Such is the case in the recent citation of 'God's design' in the Nigerian prohibition against same-gender unions.  I call on Nigerian legislators who care ...
... to call for justice for the victims of hate crime, for Sizakele Sigasa and Salome Masooa, in whose case no arrests have ever been made. For Zoliswa Nkonyana whose alleged killers are yet to face trial ...
...  Jerry Chaffee Mark Chalmers Danny Chandler Theodore (Ted) A. Chandler Elmer Lee Chaplin Dennis Chappelle Len Cheaky Tim Cherry Joseph Chiaffa Chet Childers Dewey Childs Casey Chisholm Bill ...
... Randy Carter David A. Castagna Randy  C. Casey Chisholm Boe Clark Scott Cleaver Steve Clover Mike Clumack Fernando Codina Dennis Colella Michael Collins Douglas J. Connolly Jim Costello ...
18. Murder Case of Eudi Simalene
(About us/News)
Case info the murder of Eudi Simelane goes to Delmas Regional Court in 2009 The five men arrested for killing Eudy Simelane on 28 April 2008 re-appeared today at the Springs Magistrate Court. Before ...
... MCCers.  Sharon Cox and Diane Holdsworth, Good Hope MCC (Cape Town), were one of the seven couples forming the Equality Project's case for the legalisation.  Janine Preesman, Glorious Light MCC ...
... WC End Hate Alliance categorically stated that “the process to date is a travesty of justice and cannot be allowed to continue. This case has been before the court since December 2006 and has been unduly ...
21. No fems? No fairies? (1 Corinthians 6:9-10 and 1 Timothy 1:10)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
... who sells his body to survive. This latter example is an especially neat fit if malakoi is understood to be a reference to the prostitute, in which case Paul’s list would include a reference both to the ...
... constant changes in legal representation of the accused are causing unacceptable delays to a case that has been ongoing for almost a year. Addressing the masses Vanessa Ludwig, Director of Triangle Project ...
... Zoliswa’s case will be tried as an “ordinary” murder. Violence and brutality against black lesbians go unreported and do not enjoy the same priorities, media attention, vigorous police investigation and ...
24. Israel's Holiness Code. (Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
... at their context, both textual and historical. Until we understand what prompted these rules in Old Testament times, we will not be able to determine if the rules should be applied to the case of two ...
25. Idol Worship and Rejection of God. (Romans 1:21-28)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
... “What is the holding of the case?” The term “holding” refers to the rule established by the court’s decision. Once this question is answered, we know what the case means, right? Wrong! Every good ...
... cases of water to thirsty revelers, along with literature about the church and stickers by Pat Schwiebert claiming, "God Made Me Queer!" MCC Paducah (Kentucky) hosted the first-ever Pride Picnic ...
27. The early church welcomed a gay man. (Acts 8:26-40)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
... and says, “In that case, I’ll have a Stuart!” You see, the bartender had been unable to see past the grasshopper’s “type” to think he might have a name, a family, and a life beyond his “grasshopperness.” ...
28. Ruth loved Naomi as Adam loved Eve. (Genesis 2:24, Ruth 1:14)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
... ‘Boston marriage’.” (See note 3. ) Do you think the televangelist would say, “Well in that case, let’s schedule a date! What about June 5th?” Of course not! The very notion that two women would make such ...
29. Shaking The Foundations!
(Spirituality/Sermons)
... grace and forgiveness that can free the oppressor, and in his case, those low-on-the-power-grid oppressors who are themselves so oppressed and afraid. I met John (not his real name) in New York in 1981. ...
... for a military chaplaincy and serve as a national (U.S.) test case. A successful candidate must meet the following critical qualifications: S/he must not be older than 39; must have an honorable discharge ...
... officer at the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has taken on Amipi’s case after referral from Triangle Project. “Mr Amipi’s application has been forwarded to the Equality Court for submission. After ...
... Sunday (2pm to 5.30pm).   Pride Seminar (Topic: tbc), 18h30, Loft Lounge, 24 Napier Street   Video Suitcase, visit www.capetownpride.co.za for more info or call 021 4256461.   Interfaith ...
... considers the importance of some meetings; such was the case with the initial meeting with Rev. Max, Yet his follow-up mail said, "To say the truth, if it was not for Christ our Lord through Sharon ...
34. About Campaign 07 - 07 – 07
(Special Pages/General)
... 07 – 07 – 07, the date of the murders. The Campaign has five functional areas: Legal and lobbying: Monitoring the criminal investigation of this case and later, the court case; consideration ...
35. No Place Like Home
(Spirituality/Sermons)
... and staircases. We reminisced about all the basketball games, volleyball games, church dinners, and scout meetings that took place in this church.  In 6th of 7th grade, I started to feel this sense ...
... in South Africa ; and in direct response to the murders of Sizakele Sigasa and Salome Masooa on 7 July 2007 ACKNOWLEDGE the work of the South African Police Services on the case so far, AND CALL ON ...
37. Call for Film Proposals
(About us/News)
... May 2007. The finished films will be screened at the November 2007 Out in Africa Film Festival in Johannesburg and Cape Town and will be included in the Video Suitcase, for use at various Satellite Festivals ...
... Brunch; and a special worship service. Hosts for the weekend were Casey Easterling and Mark Gilrain. ICM Paz y Alegría (Managua, Nicaragua) celebrated their 8th Anniversary in their own ministry ...
... his fourth Gay Games. Way to go, Mike! Rev. Jane Newall, Pastor of Rainbow Cathedral MCC (Yakima, Washington) helped draft the religious amicus brief in the Washington State court case on same-sex marriage. ...
40. Cape Town Pride 2007
(About us/News)
... Day Pride Art Exh  Opening Pride Shop-a-thon Pride Seminar Series - "Pink Tourism" Pride Video Suitcase   Durbanville Golf Course Artscape, Marble Foyer Retail & Restaurants ...
... of this one-time dictator would be laid to rest. Many fear death's apparent ability -- even in the case of those who have committed atrocities -- to alter views of the past and inspire hopes for the future. ...
... of this one-time dictator would be laid to rest. Many fear death's apparent ability -- even in the case of those who have committed atrocities -- to alter views of the past and inspire hopes for the future. ...
43. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians
(Bible/New Testament (World English Bible))
... departs, let there be separation. The brother or the sister is not under bondage in such cases, but God has called us in peace. (16) For how do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or how ...
44. The Good News According to Matthew
(Bible/New Testament (World English Bible))
... is divorced commits adultery." (10) His disciples said to him, "If this is the case of the man with his wife, it is not expedient to marry." (11) But he said to them, "Not all men can ...
45. Jeremiah's Letter
(Bible/Old Testament (World English Bible))
... that they are no gods? (53) For they can neither set up a king in the land, nor give rain to men. (54) They can neither judge their own case, nor redress a wrong; they are unable because they are like ...
46. Micah
(Bible/Old Testament (World English Bible))
...    Micah Chapter 6 (1) Listen now to what Yahweh says: "Arise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear what you have to say. (2) Hear, you mountains, Yahweh's controversy, ...
47. Proverbs
(Bible/Old Testament (World English Bible))
... crush the needy in court; (23) for Yahweh will plead their case, and plunder the life of those who plunder them. (24) Don't befriend a hot-tempered man, and don't associate with one who harbors ...
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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

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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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