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1. MCC Human Rights Protocol
(About us/General)
... implications Never do any press/media work without members of the indigenous community present and advising, listen to what it is they want the message to be To forge partnerships: It is critical ...
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 ...
... the church council remain committed to the life and work of our congregation. Church Council 14 March 2010 The Rev. Pressley Sutherland brings you the following message: Dear Members and Friends, ...
... Church in Washington, D.C.  Many members of MCC DC played significant roles in making this effort successful, including Clergy Candidate DeWayne Davis who offered testimony before the City Council. ...
... pray and act in support of our LGBTQI and allied communities in Africa.  MCC has African members who are involved in these continuing struggles locally, continentally and internationally. Whether ...
... for his church, but we had no idea how great. The backlash was ferocious, and one of the most common protests was from devout Dutch Reformed members who accused their leaders of betrayal : ‘You are ...
... on all members of the LGBTI community and all allies within broader society to join us on the 17th at the Ugandan High Commission to communicate this countries disgust with the proposed Anti-homosexuality ...
... to see if these commitments will indeed be honoured. Members of the Joint Working Group and the 070707 Campaign will be out in force at both cases demanding justice for Eudy, justice for Zoliswa and ...
9. MCC Impact July 2009 (2)
(About us/News)
...     MCC Winston-Salem (North Carolina) has begun sending care packages to family members and friends who are serving overseas. The boxes include snacks, candy, gum, foot powder, baby wipes, ...
10. MCC Impact July 2009 (1)
(About us/News)
... which benefited the Family Tree LGBT Community Center in Tallahassee, Florida.   The Big Easy MCC (New Orleans, Louisiana) brought in seven new members bringing their membership to 61 from a ...
11. MCC Impact Pride Issue
(About us/News)
... blue WJD shirts. Their contingent was led by the Resurrection Singers, backed up by members of the Gospel Ensemble and Sanctuary Choir. They again offered Communion in the streets, taking the Table beyond ...
12. MCC Impact June 2009 (2)
(About us/News)
... Illinois) contributes food and money to the Center on Halstead in Chicago, where they work to meet the needs of the LGBT community.   Three members of MCC Manchester (England) are involved with ...
... were often turned away by other communities of faith, it was often local Episcopal churches that provided a place for MCC members to gather for worship and community. Today, three MCC leaders -- ...
... Malaza – FEW 011 339 1867 The 070707 Act to End Hate Campaign is a campaign of the Joint Working Group whose members are drawn both from the JWG and from across civil society more broadly.  ...
... 011 403 5566 Marlow Valentine – Triangle Project – 021 448 3812 The 070707 Act to End Hate Campaign is led by the Joint Working Group whose members are drawn from both within the ...
Dear MCC Members and Friends,   When I became Moderator, one of my goals for MCC was to strengthen and initiate strategic partnerships around the globe.   I am so thrilled that we have ...
17. MCC Impact May 2009 (2)
(About us/News)
...    MCC Sydney (Australia) reminded its members about Fair Trade by checking for that label on coffee, chocolate, rice, tea, sugar, sports balls, and cotton products.  By doing so they can ...
Members of the Western Cape End Hate Alliance will gather at the Blue Downs Magistrate Court in the Western Cape on May 29, 2009, to follow the proceedings and demonstrate outside the court in the hearing ...
... Street Bath 1 United Kingdom Everybody welcome, please inform all your friends and congregation members; and don’t forget to put this date in your diary. Hosted by: Living Springs MCC, Bath, ...
20. MCC Impact May 2009 (1)
(About us/News)
... Columbia in Vancouver, Canada.  The school is very LGBT positive and a leader in Native Ministries studies.  For information on classes, visit www.vts.edu .    Five members of ...
21. MCC Impact April 2009 (2)
(About us/News)
... following worship, Cornerstone MCC (Mobile, Alabama) serves a full dinner to worshippers and the homeless in their community ... and has for four years!   Eighteen members of New Light MCC (Hagerstown, ...
22. Region 4 News
(About us/News)
... ministries...........   Rev Elder Glenna Shepherd Regional Elder Region 4 MCC Bournemouth & MCC Torbay On Sunday 10th May, members of MCC Bournemouth will be travelling to London ...
23. MCC Impact April 2009 (1)
(About us/News)
... food!  Last month they went to the photography/art gallery of one of their members and also enjoyed the movie Jesus Camp.   St. John's MCC (Raleigh, North Carolina) has added PayPal as a ...
... the welfare of LGBTQI youths to be sacrificed. This petition will be delivered to New York City Council Members and the Department of Youth and Community Development. Every night in New York ...
... for the principles that our country has fought so hard for in the international arena if they would risk alienating some members of the Africa block of states. Instead of acquiescing in perpetuating ...
26. Spiritual ConNEXTion: Outreach
(Spirituality/Sermons)
...  Our food ministry doesn't cost us anything but we touch lives every day and the people we serve now call us their family. They are members of other churches but call us family. Our small MCC is only ...
27. MCC Impact January 2009
(About us/News)
... with their first webcast.  You can now worship with them on Sunday mornings at 11 (EST) at http://www.mcctoronto.com/video .   Way to grooooooooooow!  The membership of MCC of the Upstate ...
... the voices of House Members who spoke for the bill with religious conviction represent the breadth of understanding on issues of sexuality and family existing within Christianity, Islam and other faiths ...
29. MCC Reach January 2009
(About us/News)
... members of religious communities in both the Eastern Catholic and the Orthodox churches. http://www.theologic.com/oflweb/feasts/01-01.htm   Gantan-sai (New Years) - Shinto Shinto ...
30. MCC Reach December 2008
(About us/News)
... originated in England in the middle of the nineteenth century under Queen Victoria. It originated as a holiday for members of the merchant class to give boxes containing food and fruit, clothing, and/or ...
31. MCC Impact November 2008 (2)
(About us/News)
... in the United States.  Each month she writes to members of Congress about her fast.  Her most recent letter can be found at http://www.sfqlive.com/iraq.html .   After having marched ...
32. MCC Impact November 2008 (1)
(About us/News)
... Day and shared a picnic with ALL family members.   The Animal Ministry Team of Jesus MCC (Indianapolis, Indiana) hosted their church's first pet blessing festival.   Vision of Hope MCC ...
... only the lives and deaths of the Brandon Teenas (December 31, 1993) and Tyra Hunters (August 8, 1995) and Gwen Araujos (October 3, 2002), but also the members of our community known to us by names such ...
34. MCC Impact
(About us/News)
... rang chimes; lit candles; sang; honored the dead and injured; prayed for the children, members, and perpetrator; examined their responsibilities in a world where violence occurs; and committed themselves ...
35. I Cry Aloud to God
(Spirituality/Word for Word)
... to Jide’s voice. He was shaken, but physically unharmed. It transpired that Jide was in hiding and in need of refuge. Members of House of Rainbow had fled two by two throughout the city after receiving ...
... names of the members of our churches, friends and families who have died over the years to add to our archive and be published as part of our online Global HIV/AIDS Ministries.    Please send ...
... Lectures in the Philippines Interview on the BBC Making a Way   Exciting Trip New LMC members needed Get involved Editor's Corner A bit about our policies Spotlight on Local ...
... members as full confessing members of the URC. Triangle Project, a human rights organization offering emotional, health and empowerment services to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Intersexed ...
... of this week, the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, composed of 52 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, met to discuss the growing tide of global violence that targets people solely because ...
LGBTI, allies and friends of all LGBTI people in Nigeria and abroad wish to bring to your attention the recent hounding of members, leadership, families and friends of the House of Rainbow MCC . Recently, ...
... members.  Rev. Dr. Cindi Love was named the plan administrator.  Bill Hooper was thanked for staff support. To Have and To Hold - The Making Of Same Sex Marriage in South Africa features several ...
... per couple (incl. light supper each evening) Members of Good Hope MCC may qualify for a discounted rate. Please contact Greg or Kevin for details.  Contact Greg  Andrews 082 ...
... friends. Often referred to as "The Human Rights Church," Metropolitan Community Churches has members and adherents in 28 countries. To learn more about MCC's international ministry, visit www.MCCchurch.org ...
... of Eternal Joy MCC, officiated at the 2nd annual mass wedding at the conclusion of the parade in Dayton, Ohio.  Church members passed out water, rainbow bracelets, and doggie treats. The 6:24 Band ...
45. Ruth loved Naomi as Adam loved Eve. (Genesis 2:24, Ruth 1:14)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
... vows to each other is socially repugnant to him. His prejudices tell him this kind of love between members of the same sex is “disgusting.” But the Bible is in direct opposition to the televangelist’s ...
46. Jesus affirmed a gay couple. (Matthew 8:5-13)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
... of evidence is circumstantial. In the Gospels, we have many examples of people seeking healing for themselves or for family members. But this story is the only example of someone seeking healing for a ...
... Books Fanatics members earn 200 points for OIA ticket purchases. You need to swipe your Fanatics card at the terminal to gain points. Johannesburg Schedule 4 - 14 September 2008 Nu Metro, Killarney ...
The Joint Working Group  (JWG) a network representing 24 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) organizations throughout South Africa was joined by members of the LGBTI community ...
... Rights Church," Metropolitan Community Churches has members and adherents in 28 countries. To learn more about MCC's international ministry, visit www.MCCchurch.org.  ...
... having relationships with members of the same sex. The Joint Working Group was specifically angered by the following: The “cartoon” accompanying the article falls in the worst tradition of ...
51. Quest
(Calendar event/Ministry)
Our Quest Group meets at the Church Office to find out more about our Church and Denomination. At the end of the Quest Series you have the opportunity to take up membership at Good Hope MCC, should you ...
52. Quest
(Calendar event/Ministry)
Our Quest Group meets at the Church Office to find out more about our Church and Denomination. At the end of the Quest Series you have the opportunity to take up membership at Good Hope MCC, should you ...
53. Tea with Dorothy
(Calendar event/Ministry)
All our 50+ members and friends meet at Dalene\'s place in Muizenberg. Contact Sharon or Dalene for more info or if you need lift.  ...
54. Quest
(Calendar event/Ministry)
Our Quest Group meets at the Church Office, 111 Chamberlain Street, Woodstock to find out more about our Church and Denomination. At the end of the Quest series, you can decide to take up membership with ...
55. Church Council
(Calendar event/Meeting)
Members and friends are welcome to observe the church council meeting at the church office.  ...
56. Quest
(Calendar event/Ministry)
Our Quest Group meets at the Church Office to find out more about our Church and Denomination. At the end of the Quest Series you have the opportunity to take up membership at Good Hope MCC, should you ...
57. Church Council
(Calendar event/Meeting)
Friends and members of the church are invited to observe the Council Meeting at the Church Office.  ...
58. Xmas Time
(Calendar event/other)
...  Last year with your help, as friends and members, we made it possible to put a smile on the faces of 50 young little angels from Helping Hands, in Gugulethu by sharing the Christmas spirit in a small ...
59. Tea with Dorothy
(Calendar event/Ministry)
All our 50+ members and friends meet at Dalene's place in Muizenberg. Contact Sharon or Dalene for more info or if you need lift.  ...
60. Church Council
(Calendar event/Meeting)
Members and friends are welcome to observe the church council meeting at the church office.  ...
61. Church Council
(Calendar event/Meeting)
Members and friends are welcome to observe the church council meeting at the church office. ...
62. Tea with Dorothy
(Calendar event/Ministry)
All our 50+ members and friends meet at Dalene\'s place in Muizenberg. Contact Sharon or Dalene for more info or if you need lift.  ...
63. Annual Congregational Meeting
(Calendar event/Meeting)
... will be electing the positions of three council members and the vice chairperson.  ...
64. Church Council Meeting
(Calendar event/Meeting)
The Church Council meets at the Church Office. Friends and members are welcome to attend. Â  ...
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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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