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... Coordinator for Marriage Equality. About Metropolitan Community Churches Metropolitan Community Church, founded in 1968, is a human-rights movement and ministry operating as a Christian denomination ...
... its ministry open to persons in faithful same-sex relationship. It will honour and bless their love with the same blessing given to all marriages everywhere. That is as certain as day follows night. ...
3. MCC Impact July 2009 (2)
(About us/News)
... month Holy Covenant MCC (Brookfield, Illinois) works with the Pilsen Night Ministry in downtown Chicago. They fill gently used backpacks or totes with donated food items, deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, ...
4. MCC Impact July 2009 (1)
(About us/News)
...  Ministry Ideas to Use Building and Service News Transitions Supporting One Another On Churches and People Rev. Roland Stringfellow was quoted in an Associated Press article ...
5. MCC Impact Pride Issue
(About us/News)
... ministry. Rev. Dee Dale was one of the speakers at the interfaith service.   MCC Sydney (Australia) hosted a party and the Pride worship service for their community.   Over 120,000 people ...
6. 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 ...
... a primary, affirming ministry to lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender people, has enjoyed a long and mutual relationship with the Episcopal Church in America. In MCC's founding years when MCC congregations ...
... other institutions have expanded and matured, and are bearing fruit in projects and work that is changing the world. This is the way we must do our ministry in the 21st century! I have taken special ...
9. MCC Impact May 2009 (2)
(About us/News)
... (USD) to Sylvia's Place, a ministry of MCC New York (New York) which houses and provides programs for homeless LGBT youth.   Folks from MCC Melbourne (Australia) participated in the Trivia Night ...
... United Kingdom Good Hope MCC, Cape Town, South Africa Serenity Healing Ministry, United Kingdom Brightwaves MCC, Brighton, United Kingdom We look forward to seeing you all there. 1 This ...
11. MCC Impact May 2009 (1)
(About us/News)
...  Ministry Ideas to Use Transitions Supporting One Another Board of Elders Reduction   On Churches and People Rev. Chris Dowd is the new Free Church Chaplain at Aston ...
12. MCC Impact April 2009 (2)
(About us/News)
... from Nigeria   Justice and Social Action The Ministry of Compassion team at New Creation MCC (Columbus, Ohio) spent the first quarter of the year raising awareness of local homelessness, ...
13. Region 4 News
(About us/News)
... receiving my visa and attending our Board of Elders meeting in Texas, I am now back in London and working on the upcoming events and ministry that we're doing together over the next several months.  ...
14. MCC Impact April 2009 (1)
(About us/News)
International Newsletter of Metropolitan Community Churches with the focus on MCC congregations all over the world. In this Issue On Churches and People Children, Youth and Young Adults Ministry ...
15. The Cross
(Spirituality/Sermons)
... of his life and ministry, and his resurrection, is complicated, and the subject of passionate theological and personal debate and conflict in and outside of the church for millennia. MCC's challenge is ...
16. Late - But Not Too Late
(Spirituality/Sermons)
... of struggle and hope. And, then the throw-away line. "as it was already late." This story comes very late in Jesus' life and ministry. There is not much time left. The political and religious tensions ...
17. Spiritual ConNEXTion: Outreach
(Spirituality/Sermons)
... ears and only one mouth...was there a hint in that), prayer, food ministry, prayer shawl ministry (gay men knitting... get real), and more. All of these things are part of what Christ calls us to do.  ...
18. MCC Impact January 2009
(About us/News)
International Newsletter of Metropolitan Community Churches  In this Issue Spotlight on Churches and People Children, Youth and Young Adults Ministry Ideas to use Transitions ...
... of Nigeria The National House of Assembly (especially the Committees on Human Rights, and the Committee on Judiciary) The Ministry of Justice The Joint Committee on Human Rights, Justice and Women ...
... consultant to MCC's around the world helping with strategic planning, church transitions, conflict resolution, team ministry, and leadership development. Tony is currently the Executive Director of the ...
21. MCC Reach January 2009
(About us/News)
... by John the Baptizer at the beginning of his public ministry. Jesus' true identity as Messiah was revealed by the Holy Spirit's descent upon him in the form of a dove, and God's testimony concerning him, ...
22. How Great Our Joy
(Spirituality/Sermons)
... courage and ministry she observed there; as she described "seeing Jesus" in places of great desperation and struggle. With all the serious challenges, and even heartbreak, there was immense, unmistakable ...
23. MCC Reach December 2008
(About us/News)
... such a feeling of gratitude.  Our God is truly amazing.  This holiday  season, I wish you all a Ghost Deer experience.   I am so thankful for each of you and the amazing ministry ...
24. MCC Impact November 2008 (2)
(About us/News)
... visit the MCC Global HIV/AIDS Blog at www.MCCGHAM.org .  Click on the menu to subscribe.  It's free and an excellent way to keep current with this ministry. (back to top)    ...
... must have that expertise, the AIDS alert button, embedded in its ministry. Truthfully, for some of our churches, that expertise died or retired and we did not replace it. Today, who in your church does ...
... These are our collective memories.  This is our collective opportunity for healing. I am blessed to walk among and with you. Joshua Love Global HIV/AIDS Ministry Program Director & Drug Use ...
27. MCC Impact November 2008 (1)
(About us/News)
International Newsletter of Metropolitan Community Churches  In this issue Spotlight on Churches and People Blessing the Animals Children, Youth and Young Adults Ministry Ideas ...
... efforts to address homophobia in the traditional Black church and race relations within MCC.   Darlene's ministry and leadership are significant factors in MCC's current growth and expansion ...
29. MCC Impact
(About us/News)
... On Tuesdays they provide a movie and on Wednesdays they play Bingo complete with prizes.   The Fellowship Ministry and Helping Hands Ministry of MCC of the Lehigh Valley (Allentown, Pennsylvania) ...
... faithfulness.    Rev. Nancy L. Wilson Moderator Metropolitan Community Churches Joshua L. Love Director Metropolitan Community Churches Global HIV/AIDS Ministry     ...
... Churches and Leaders Children, Youth and Young Adults Creative Ministry Ideas to use Transitions Supporting One Another Seminary Lectures in the Philippines Reaching out in amazing ...
...  We wish to observe that the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Ministry of Health and the NACA especially) have articulated policies that recognize the existence of Men who have Sex with Men (MSMs), and ...
... met with Rev. Elders Jim Mitulski and Glenna Shepherd in Pretoria, South Africa, for the first ever REVM Africa (Readiness to Enter Vocational Ministry).  While there, Rev. Mitulski preached at Hope ...
... Community Churches (MCC) is the world's largest and oldest Christian denomination with a primary, affirming ministry to gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender persons, along with their families and ...
35. Tearing down Walls - Building up Hope
(Special Pages/General)
... that religious organizations have created. Reverend Elder Troy Perry, our Founding Moderator, created the ministry and movement we call MCC when he invited twelve gay men to worship in his home in 1968 ...
... year this award was presented in Chattanooga and honored  The Rock MCC's HIV/AIDS ministry to their community. Angels of Hope MCC (Appleton and Green Bay, Wisconsin) marched in the parades in ...
... International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2008) in Mexico City. Joining the participants will be Joshua Love, director of the Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Global HIV/AIDS Ministry and producer of the ...
38. Shaking The Foundations!
(Spirituality/Sermons)
... familiar territory. In this chapter, Paul and his ministry partner Silas meet Lydia, whom the Bible describes as a "seller of purple" and the female head of household. (Bishop Flunder and I can ...
... energy and vitality. That looks to the future. That reflects MCC's international ministry, the breadth of MCC's unique calling in our world, and our commitment to diversity. So... If you have ...
40. MCC Latin America Update
(About us/News)
... the world through the ministry of MCC. Today, I'd especially like to focus on the amazing things taking place in MCC churches across Latin America. As I write these words, Rev. Elder Darlene Garner ...
The MCC newsletter reporting from congregations all over the world... In this Special Reports & Resources Issue: Spotlight On Local Churches and Leaders Children Youth and Young Adults Creative Ministry ...
The MCC newsletter reporting from congregations all over the world... (Part 2) In this issue: MCC Participates in Global Days for Darfur!  Justice and Social Action Updates  HIV and AIDS Ministry ...
... Ministry of Jesus MCC (Indianapolis, Indiana) who received the Community Partner Award from Horizon House. Their Ministry Team gives over 40 hours per month to Horizon House and JMCC continuously raises ...
44. Joseph's Dreams
(Spirituality/Sermons)
... adult life, so most have assumed he died before Jesus' public ministry. In Mark's gospel, the only mention of him is indirectly, that Jesus was the "son of a carpenter." There is nothing to make ...
A Message to MCC Youth from Rev. Elder Arlene Ackerman and the MCC Youth Ministry Project Team  MCC Youth Ministry Project 2008, Dominican Republic Mission Trip, June 21-28, 2008   Dear MCC ...
... glass windows in their former facility. Congratulations to the following persons who were appointed by the Board of Elders: Lay Ministry Council Marsha Stevens-Pino, Vice-Chair (St. Petersburg, Florida), ...
... preach one or two sermons a month and also undertake home/hospital visits and counselling when necessary. Our ideal candidate will be interested in ministry development in order to support our many ...
... article discussed the issue of deprogramming gay people. Rev. Pat Bumgardner, chair of MCCs Global Justice Ministry, was quoted as saying, "I believe passionately in a God who made us as we are and ...
... the church, and it is killing Jesus, I am sure! The voices that want to put down LGBT people in the church are the same voices that reject women's call to ministry, and that fail to acknowledge diversity ...
... For Rev. Griffin's complete report, click here. Eastern Europe Overview Rev. Elder Diane Fisher Eastern Europe continues to unfold as one of MCC's emerging ministry areas.  The focus of this ...
Good Hope MCC (Health & Wellness Ministry), , Please us this form to contact Sharon Cox from the Health and Wellness Ministry of Good Hope MCC. ...
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53. Global HIV Ministry
(News Feeds / General)
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54. 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 ...
55. 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 ...
56. Happy Hour
(Calendar event/Ministry)
The spiritual discussion group with a difference
57. 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.
58. 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 ...
59. Happy Hour
(Calendar event/Ministry)
The spiritual discussion group with a difference
60. Happy Hour
(Calendar event/Ministry)
The spiritual discussion group with a difference
61. Tea at Ten
(Calendar event/Ministry)
We invite all over 50\'s and their friends to join us for tea on Wednesday, 21 November at 10am at Sharon\'s home.
62. Ministries Lunch
(Calendar event/Ministry)
The Ministry Leaders are meeting for a "bring and share" lunch at the church hall.  ...
63. Happy Hour
(Calendar event/Ministry)
The spiritual discussion group with a difference. Today's theme: Free Will - God's Will
64. 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 ...
65. Happy Hour
(Calendar event/Ministry)
The spiritual discussion with a difference. We are going to meet at 19h30 at the Church Office, 111 Chamberlain Street, Woodstock
66. Happy Hour
(Calendar event/Ministry)
The spiritual discussion with a difference. We are going to meet at 19h30 at the Church Office, 111 Chamberlain Street, Woodstock
67. 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.
68. Happy Hour
(Calendar event/Ministry)
Our spiritual discussion group with a difference. The group will meet tonight at the Church Hall for a Video Screening of the General Conference.
69. 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.
70. Happy Hour
(Calendar event/Ministry)
The spiritual discussion group with a difference meets at the Church Office, 111 Chamberlain Street, Woodstock.
71. Happy Hour
(Calendar event/Ministry)
Happy Hour, our spiritual discussion group with a difference meets at the Church Office, 111 Chamberlain Street, Woodstock.
72. Pride Planning Committee
(Calendar event/Ministry)
Join the Good Hope MCC Pride Planning Committee at the Church Office, 111 Chamberlain Street, Woodstock.
73. Quest
(Calendar event/Ministry)
Quest is a series of evenings, where you can discuss your spirituality, explore your gifts and learn more about Good Hope MCC and the denomination. At the end of the Quest series, you have the ...
74. Quest
(Calendar event/Ministry)
Quest is a series of evenings, where you can discuss your spirituality, explore your gifts and learn more about Good Hope MCC and the denomination. At the end of the Quest series, you have the ...
75. Quest
(Calendar event/Ministry)
Quest is a series of evenings, where you can discuss your spirituality, explore your gifts and learn more about Good Hope MCC and the denomination. At the end of the Quest series, you have the ...
76. Quest
(Calendar event/Ministry)
Quest is a series of evenings, where you can discuss your spirituality, explore your gifts and learn more about Good Hope MCC and the denomination. At the end of the Quest series, you have the ...
77. Quest
(Calendar event/Ministry)
Quest is a series of evenings, where you can discuss your spirituality, explore your gifts and learn more about Good Hope MCC and the denomination. At the end of the Quest series, you have the ...
78. Consideration Series: A Celtic Spirituality
(Calendar event/Ministry)
Considerations Series: A Celtic Spirituality From Creation to Resurrection: One of the gifts in being part of an inclusive faith community is the encouragement to find our own understandings while ...
79. Ministry Leader Meeting
(Calendar event/Meeting)
The ministry leaders meet at the Church Office  ...
80. Bible 360
(Calendar event/Ministry)
Bible 360 Studies: The Book of Esther, “Queens and Eunuchs All Around” A fresh approach to Bible studies, 360 refers to the number of degrees in a complete circle. When we look at ...
81. Consideration Series: Pneuma/Spirit
(Calendar event/Ministry)
This month, we will explore understandings and images of what the writers of the New Testament called ‘pneuma’, and we translate as Holy Spirit into English. S/he has been a vital part ...
82. Rainbow Singing Group
(Calendar event/Ministry)
This is not a choir - Tha Rainbow Singing Group is a group of people who like to get together and practice/sing new songs. Contact Dominic or Richard for more information. The Rainwor Singing ...
83. Rainbow Singing Group
(Calendar event/Ministry)
This is not a choir - Tha Rainbow Singing Group is a group of people who like to get together and practice/sing new songs. Contact Dominic or Richard for more information. The Rainwor Singing Group ...
84. Rainbow Singing Group
(Calendar event/Ministry)
 This is not a choir - Tha Rainbow Singing Group is a group of people who like to get together and practice/sing new songs. Contact Dominic or Richard for more information. The Rainwor Singing ...
85. Rainbow Singing Group
(Calendar event/Ministry)
This is not a choir - Tha Rainbow Singing Group is a group of people who like to get together and practice/sing new songs. Contact Dominic or Richard for more information. The Rainwor Singing Group ...
86. Going Green
(Calendar event/Ministry)
This is the first meeting of the Going Green Exploratory Group. Come along if you are curious or would like to be part of this team.
87. Mentoring Exploration
(Calendar event/Ministry)
88. Transport Coordination Meeting
(Calendar event/Ministry)
Transport Coordination Meeting at the Church Office. Â
89. GHMCC Families Party
(Calendar event/Ministry)
Good Hope MCC Families Party. Contact the Church Office for more details. Â
90. Fundraising Exploration
(Calendar event/Ministry)
Join this team at the Church Office to embark on a Fundraising Exploration. Â
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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...

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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

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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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