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Greeting from Archbischop Emeritus Desmond Tutu

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... for this transition during the next season. My heart continues to be with this church, and I remain, each day, grateful to be a pastor among this community. With much love and blessing, //signed/ ...
"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 ...
... mind to our world. It included a radical hospitality of the heart that threatened a host of ancient shibboleths. Broken and needy people heard him gladly but his wide open love was resented by the religious ...
...  Come share your experiences with them as well - of struggle, hope and the ongoing work of changing hearts and minds as we partner to build a more equitable future for all. Friday, 22 January 2010, ...
... and bless our relationships in the ways of our cultures. We pray that the God who has given us the promise of an end to all oppressions will change hearts through their witness, bringing about a repeal ...
6. The Thorn In My Side Is Not Being Gay...
(Spirituality/Word for Word)
... which becomes a stumbling block to knowing the real heart of God as Jesus revealed time and again. Instead, our spiritual path with Christ can be one of passion not perfectionism, healing rather than harming, ...
7. MCC Impact July 2009 (2)
(About us/News)
... Jimenez, Project 10 specialist who organized GALAA; and Michael Lara & The Bullet for community service and charity.   Heartland Community MCC (Springfield, Illinois) brings items for monthly ...
8. MCC Impact Pride Issue
(About us/News)
... items. They also raffled a fabulous quilt made by Angela Harris and shared information about their church.   New Heart MCC/UCC (Tacoma, Washington) joined MCC Seattle for Communion on the street.  ...
9. MCC Impact June 2009 (2)
(About us/News)
... Action Heartland Community MCC (Springfield, Illinois) began a new social action ministry HOME (Heartland Outreach Ministry Effort) with half of their congregants volunteering to work with Habitat ...
10. Call Me By My True Names
(Spirituality/Word for Word)
...  And the door of my heart can be left open The door of compassion If we seek justice against others, it is important to understand that it is a profound act of redemption. When we perpetrate ...
11. MCC Impact May 2009 (1)
(About us/News)
... causes on 16 April. info@mccgsl.org   Rev. Christopher George unexpectedly went home to Jesus on 4 May following open heart surgery.  He leaves Gordon Allsopp, his partner of 35 years, and ...
... result of a certain time and context in history, a time and a context always marked by a strong inequality between men and women. Indeed, at the heart of homophobia, lesbophobia and transphobia lies the ...
13. MCC Impact April 2009 (2)
(About us/News)
... be held in conjunction with the Sub Regional Conference 21-24 May in Myuna Bay, NSW, Australia.   Healing Your Heart is a six week series teaching ways to achieve personal healing and healthy ...
14. MCC Impact April 2009 (1)
(About us/News)
... the Journey Award; Angie Taylor, the Jean Nichols Solid Rock Award; and Marge Washam, the Ron McArthur Servant's Heart Award.   Rev. Dr. Mona West led a workshop on prayer at Sunshine Cathedral ...
15. An Easter Blessing
(Spirituality/Sermons)
... the sake of people all over the world who need love, community, faith, justice and hope.   Be blessed, MCC, and live into Easter this year with all your hearts! Christ is Risen, indeed.   ...
16. The Cross
(Spirituality/Sermons)
... I don't remember who it was who said, "Today, there is a cross in the heart of God, in solidarity with all who suffer."   It is about transforming suffering: Jesus' suffering makes a ...
17. Conversations at the Tomb
(Spirituality/Sermons)
... in a mirror at Hogwarts, a mirror that shows the deepest desires of the gazer's heart.  Harry is gripped by the experience and savors these memorable, realistic moments with the parents he's never ...
... it is unrealistic to expect resolution without substantive consideration of the concerns which have been raised. The heart of the issue remains for us a lack of gender and cultural awareness, unhelpful ...
19. Spiritual ConNEXTion: Outreach
(Spirituality/Sermons)
... net looking for all the material I could find that would just thrill hearts, inspire souls and create a wondrous desire for volunteerism within our churches. There is such an overwhelming amount of material ...
20. MCC Impact January 2009
(About us/News)
... with the Food/Wine Tasting, Art Exhibit, and Silent Auction the next evening.  Proceeds are shared with Hospice of the Florida Suncoast.  For tickets, visit www.wineartandheart.org .   ...
... about the message of Jesus to open hearts and minds and examine that message again; you won't find license to discriminate against lesbian and gay people there,” writes Bishop Glenna Shepherd, MCC ...
22. MCC Reach January 2009
(About us/News)
... New Year festival observed with prayers for inner renewal. The Japanese welcome in the New Year with prayers for renewal of hearts, good health and prosperity. During this celebration, they wear their ...
... (and sheroes)?   You will just have to see Transfigurations for yourself! A truly extraordinary weaving together of sacred stories we thought we knew in our hearts and bone marrow, but it ...
24. How Great Our Joy
(Spirituality/Sermons)
... without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances. What a mantra for these times!   Paul was exhorting with all his heart to change the orientation of this Church of Jesus. He wanted them to be ...
25. MCC Reach December 2008
(About us/News)
...  We whose hearts are heavy seek the simple joy of your presence. We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light. To you we say, "Come Lord Jesus Come!" Amen.  ...
26. MCC Impact November 2008 (2)
(About us/News)
... Diane Fisher preaching and luncheon on Sunday.  For additional information contact Juston Brinley at justonfalcon@hotmail.com .   New Heart MCC/UCC (Tacoma, Washington) celebrated 32 years ...
... the reign of God, for which we pray in our churches and our houses of faith, and in our hearts. Together, our prayers transform our memories into our motivation. Remarks by The Rev. Nancy L. Wilson ...
28. I Cry Aloud to God
(Spirituality/Word for Word)
... but will thrive when ‘this too shall pass.’ They carry within their hearts a Spirit-given vision of a more inclusive Lagos and Nigeria, and this vision has wings. It is part of a distinguished ...
... our hearts, and the possibility of a future when lives will no longer be lost - when we can at last celebrate a true end to AIDS.  We need your help.   MCC is compiling a listing of the ...
... Jean Gralley, MCC NOVA (Fairfax, Virginia); Rev. Gordon McCoy, achurch4me? MCC (Chicago, Illinois); and Rev. Nori Kieran-Meredith, Heartland MCC, (San Bernardino, California). In this issue Seminary ...
...  and thrive by your saving grace. Let the deeds of our hearts and hands always find their origin in You and may we take time to experience the light of your presence in one another. We ask these blessings ...
... these things, but each of us can do at least one or two of them -- and I know we can all pray fervently for the safety of every LGBT person around the globe, and for a change of heart in fellow believers ...
... Imperial Court of the Central Texas Empire raised $535 (USD) to benefit Central Texas MCC from the Heart (Waco). Celebration MCC (Naples, Florida) raised nearly $1000 (USD) by holding a garage/rummage ...
34. Experimenting with Christianities
(Spirituality/Word for Word)
... 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’s eye. Would you name your colour as peaceful, healing, righteously ...
... such spiritual uprising in the hearts of people."    That flame of passion and hope that King's words so eloquently and powerfully kindled in me, however, would be reignited not that many years ...
36. Completed in One Another
(Spirituality/Word for Word)
... a boat in order to have some solitude, but when he saw that the crowds followed, his heart went out to them and he came back ashore to be among them. Jesus brought healing, and he must have told many that ...
37. Tearing down Walls - Building up Hope
(Special Pages/General)
... on a bold mission to transform hearts, lives, and history.  We are a movement that faithfully proclaims God’s inclusive love for all people and proudly bears witness to the holy integration of spirituality ...
38. Idol Worship and Rejection of God. (Romans 1:21-28)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
... in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, and changed the glory of incorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible ...
39. David loved Jonathan more than women. (II Samuel 1:26)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
... minor hero in the Bible. He is called “a man after God’s own heart.” (1 Samuel 13:14) He is one of Israel’s best-loved kings. He is one of the most prolific writers of Scripture (writing many of the ...
... Illinois) had a booth together at the festival and invited nearby MCCs to join them for one large contingent in the Chicagoland parade. Heartland Community MCC (Springfield, Illinois) accepted the invitation ...
41. The early church welcomed a gay man. (Acts 8:26-40)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
... you believe with all your heart, you may.” Philip did not say, “Let’s talk about Deuteronomy 23:1.” He also did not say, “I realize since you’re a eunuch that you may desire men; can you promise me you’ll ...
...  Another Woman (Une Autre Femme) Dir: Jérôme Foulon France 2004 106min Dignified, elegant and aloof, pharmaceutical saleswoman Léa, turns heads and hearts wherever she goes. However ...
43. Gay Cinema : Coming of Age
(About us/News)
... happens to be gay. That’s why it is refreshing, and a more than a little heart-warming, to see that many films on the cards at this year’s Out In Africa GLBTI Film Festival are not ‘gay films’ but films ...
44. Dreaming Faith Communities
(Spirituality/Word for Word)
... that everyone has a garden in their heart----I believe everyone has a faith community there as well.  It is not our primary task to uphold tradition, especially when community traditions alienate ...
45. Shaking The Foundations!
(Spirituality/Sermons)
... bet they laughed and cried, and sang their hearts out, all the while wondering how this turn of events had occurred and how God might use what was happening to them. The Bible says the other prisoners ...
... events. Rev. Elder Darlene Garner was the special guest for the 21st Anniversary Weekend at Central Texas MCC from the Heart (Waco, Texas). In addition to Sunday worship, they enjoyed a Potluck Dinner, ...
... the heart of the gay village in Cape Town. Triangle Project’s community engagement and empowerment manager, Marlow Valentine says that Aridi Amipi is one of the few persons to step forward to do something ...
... of steps to organize an event in your area, along with a sample press release you can use to announce your event through the press and media. "One Love One Heart Let's get together and feel all right" ...
... ICM Niterói regarding equality for all people.   For their Fifth Sunday FYI Forum, the congregation of Central Texas MCC from the Heart (Waco) hosted representatives from the Advocacy Center ...
50. Joseph's Dreams
(Spirituality/Sermons)
... struggle he waged -- between heart and mind, law and grace, obligations, unanswered questions, expectations and callings. And "while he was trying to figure a way out, he had a dream..."   ...
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.” ...
52. Good Friday
(Calendar event/General)
... of Christ, which with the resurrection, comprises the heart of the Christian faith.  ...
53. Consideration Series: A Celtic Spirituality
(Calendar event/Ministry)
... will facilitate a fascinating exploration of the journey from creation to resurrection, which lies at the heart of the Christian faith. Rev. David brings a wealth of Celtic knowledge and insight for illuminating ...
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Holy Week 2010 at GHMCC

Holy Week Programme 2010 at Good Hope Metropolitan Community Church

MCC Human Rights Protocol

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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

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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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