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...  "As a person of faith and a minister, it is my firm belief that legalizing same-sex marriage is the right thing to do," said Mr. Davis.  "It reaffirms this nation's historic commitment to guaranteeing ...
2. The Thorn In My Side Is Not Being Gay...
(Spirituality/Word for Word)
... than seeking approval. To each of us, He says, “Come along on a spectacular journey of Grace.” Rejoice, because our sexual/relational identities by their nature force us to be freed of legalism, ...
... together with the following partner organizations: The Commission for Gender Equality; AIDS Legal Network; Women’s Legal Centre – Cape Town; Good Hope MCC; The Inner Circle; Gender DynamiX; ...
... among others. It is obscene that at a time when LGBTI people are facing ever increasing levels of abuse and violence at the hands of society, anyone would suggest removing what legal and constitutional ...
... of organisations such as the Commission for Gender Equality; AIDS Legal Network; Women’s Legal Centre; Gender DynamiX; Good Hope MCC; Free Gender; Treatment Action Campaign; The Inner Circle; Inclusive ...
6. MCC Impact Pride Issue
(About us/News)
... in the park on Sunday morning.  Their float "There is no place like home!" depicted a furnished family room. The legally married folks carried signs with the date and location of their wedding. ...
7. MCC Impact June 2009 (2)
(About us/News)
... which is not legal in their state, but is just to the south in Iowa.  It was led by Janet Totter, who is on the board of directors for the Minnesota Lavender Bar Association.   During Trans ...
... gallery. We fully acknowledge the accused’s right to legal representation but all rights are tempered by the need for reasonableness and all sense of reasonableness seems to have disappeared ...
9. MCC Impact May 2009 (2)
(About us/News)
...  US: Don't Ask, Don't Tell  Aubrey Sarvis, the executive director of Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN), and Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson have urged their constituents and allies to continue ...
80 countries around the world consider homosexuality illegal, five of them punish homosexual acts with death ILGA, the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association publishes ...
11. MCC Impact April 2009 (2)
(About us/News)
... to help train school and community leaders about diversity and LBGT equality, dealing with homophobic bullying and harassment, and meeting legal requirements.   Open Arms MCC (Rochester, New York) ...
12. MCC Impact April 2009 (1)
(About us/News)
... wed in a joint service at MCC of the Quad Cities (Davenport, Iowa) on 3 May.  Others have opted for individual weddings at other times now that marriage is legal in Iowa.   Under the direction ...
... ostracized and homeless in New York and cities around the world, despite the legal gains of the past 40 years. General homeless shelters are often extremely dangerous for queer youth, as anyone who has ...
14. MCC Impact January 2009
(About us/News)
... of preparing, purchasing and installing equipment, obtaining legal permits for music, release forms, and more, the dedicated team at MCC Toronto (Ontario) chaired by Lisa Landrey and Mark Warren went live ...
15. MCC Reach December 2008
(About us/News)
... preceding or following Boxing Day is considered a legal holiday. Also related to the origin of Boxing Day is the tradition of opening the alms boxes placed in churches over the Christmas season. The ...
16. MCC Impact November 2008 (1)
(About us/News)
... 28-29 November.  MCC Edinburgh (Scotland) will have their Christmas Fayre on the 22nd complete with handmade items and baked goods. Couples who had been legally wed in Canada, Massachusetts, ...
... were based solely on a neighbor's gossip about their orientation. Despite having committed no crime, they were illegally held in detention for eight days, beaten, denied food, and subjected to the interrogation ...
... 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 ...
... for Gender Equality; AIDS Legal Network; Gender DynamiX; Good Hope MCC; Free Gender; The TAC; The Inner Circle; Inclusive & Affirming Ministries; Engender; Intersex SA; Triangle Project; various community-based ...
20. Completed in One Another
(Spirituality/Word for Word)
... provide legal representation--all are ways we can complete one another.  I sometimes wonder what would happen if even a few people genuinely believed that thousands would be completed and fed with ...
... the rapes and killings of lesbians in our communities”. The protesters were outraged when the trial was postponed once again due to problems with the legal representation of three of the nine accused. ...
... contributing factors to archaic and fundamentalist hetero-sexist values. The End Hate Campaign, which include active partners such as the Commission for Gender Equality; AIDS Legal Network; Gender DynamiX; ...
... September. The float for Open Arms MCC (Rochester, New York) featured wedding pictures of couples who have been legally married. MCC Key West (Florida) partnered with community organizations to offer three ...
24. Ruth loved Naomi as Adam loved Eve. (Genesis 2:24, Ruth 1:14)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
... fantasies of interrupting poor, unsuspecting heterosexuals at their wedding with “STOP, in the name of Ruth and Naomi. . . ! Stop stealing our stories while making our relationships illegal or characterizing ...
...  Lincoln Theo: Forsook legal practice for a PhD in queer fetish sex. Teaches scriptwriting, social and gender studies, and writes for the Pink Tongue. Mary Hames: Director, Gender Equity Unit (UWC). ...
... a result of Robert Mugabe’s “approach” is disgraceful. The writer shows a total disregard for the South African Human Rights Commission which is the structure legally mandated to protect ...
27. Shaking The Foundations!
(Spirituality/Sermons)
... in the U.S., our government is engaged in an horrifically expensive (in human life, as well as in lost opportunities for peace and in fiscal costs), illegal war in which unprecedented war profiteering ...
... this year's discussions, led by experts in the field, include: health, legal, business, press, multicultural, drag, sports, music, community, and arts. Both the women and men of MCC San Francisco ...
... ministry and to serving as a legal test case on behalf of Metropolitan Community Churches. While these criteria represent a significant challenge, they are the standards which must be met by a successful ...
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 ...
... of marginalisation based on race and culture, then in essence we (the LGBTI community) are supporting this by not speaking out by actively and proactively addressing these issues.” Keegan Lakay, legal ...
... first refugee, a lesbian from Iran, according to Rev. Dr. Brent Hawkes, senior pastor. He notes that there are still 68 countries where homosexuality is illegal -- and 10 where it is punishable by death. ...
... Springs, Arkansas; or a conference on fighting homophobia in Turkey. Those who could not have imagined legal marriage being achieved, or a virtual church. These witnesses are part of our gatherings; they ...
... as a legal, biological male. Over the year, as she goes through the sexual reassignment process, Alexis is by turns beguiling, petulant and out-and-out entertaining. With refreshing humour and honesty ...
... Perry was scheduled to deliver a speech, "Metropolitan Community Churches and the Gay Christian Witness" before a coalition of LGBT rights and LGBT pride groups. Gay male homosexual sex is illegal ...
36. 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 ...
... was so furious at this "celebrity," who simply was too intoxicated to care or notice that she was not legally permitted to drive, that he "threw the book" at her. Trying to provide ...
... in 77 countries being gay or lesbian is still illegal and punishable by imprisonment or death. At MCC Newcastle (England) Katie Harris was interviewed about the church’s work with ARCH (Agencies ...
... sailed from Boston, Massachusetts, to Montreal, Quebec, Canada. A special feature to the cruise was the legal wedding of Rev. Paul Whiting and Karl Zwarych in Montreal! The MCC Asian Pacific Initiative ...
... millions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people saw and experienced the depth of her unconditional love and the authenticity of her spiritual faith. Though never implicated in any legal wrongdoing, ...
... this international forum. As such, South Africa has reneged on its responsibility to provide political leadership in keeping with our own progressive, legal framework that recognises, respects and seeks ...
... became legal there, she officiated at four services. Let Us Arise and Rebuild is the building campaign theme at SunCoast Cathedral MCC (Venice, Florida). Their building was destroyed by black mold following ...
... world - the rebellious workers (foreigners! illegal immigrants!), his own rebellious daughter, the rebellious earth itself. Even when Pharaoh's own advisors shriek at him, "You are destroying Egypt!" ...
... L.  Wilson, Office of the Moderator On  behalf of the friends and members of Metropolitan Community Churches, I call  upon the City of Largo, Florida, to provide full legal and employment ...
... attention on the horrific pattern of anti-gay violence in Jamaica and can help bring about legal protections for LGBT Jamaicans. Rev. Pat Bumgardner Chair MCC Global Justice Team     For Additional ...
... gathering of LBGT folks at House of Rainbow illegal and send his son to five years in jail. There is already a law in the country that condemns people to 14 years in prison and possible stoning for having ...
47. Out in Africa 2007
(About us/News)
... she seeks temporary, illegal employment at a sauerkraut-processing factory and becomes attracted to blonde fellow-worker, Anne. This sensitive, fascinating and passionate statement with remarkable performances ...
48. Civil Union Act - How to make it work for you...
(Resources/Same Sex Marriages)
... This is the law that now provides for the legal recognition of marriages and civil partnerships, collectively referred to as civil unions, between two persons regardless of their sexual orientation or ...
49. 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 ...
... is no rational reason for allowing same-sex couples only to be married under the Civil Union Bill and not the Marriage Act. We urge government to rationalize our marriage laws and create one legal regime ...
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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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