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... 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. ...
2. MCC Impact Pride Issue
(About us/News)
... for the "clobber" passages, as well as exploring the stories that actually affirm LGBT persons and same gender relationships. They held an early morning special Pride service so that they could ...
3. MCC Impact June 2009 (2)
(About us/News)
...  MCC in the Valley (North Hollywood, California) provided two scholarships for HIV+ persons for the Strength for the Journey Retreat in the Santa Monica Mountains.   Joe Shackelford of MCC ...
4. MCC Impact May 2009 (1)
(About us/News)
... for persons in distress and the rest in their conference fund.   A Night of Musical Theater is the theme for a dinner theater at Pikes Peak MCC (Colorado Springs, Colorado) this weekend.  ...
... the third edition of its report on State Sponsored Homophobia based on  research by Daniel Ottosson.  The report is a collection of legislation criminalising consensual sexual acts between persons ...
6. MCC Impact April 2009 (1)
(About us/News)
... begins at 6:08 pm and lasts 36 minutes.   If the Persons in Distress Fund of Healing Spirit MCC (Rochester, Minnesota) has a $300 (USD) cushion, then each quarter $75 is sent to a local agency ...
7. MCC Impact January 2009
(About us/News)
...  A group from aChurch4Me? MCC (Chicago, Illinois) will be meeting later this month to discuss outreach to Latino/a persons of faith and provide welcoming resources and spaces for those who speak Spanish. ...
... be particularly helpful for persons who are struggling with bringing their religion and their trans-ness together, or for any other person who feels that to be transgender is sinful and against God's ...
... you know is blind or is an ally of persons who are blind and part of the LBGT community, then please call Rev. George in the evening (Eastern time) for more information. 508-795-1118   The MCC ...
10. MCC Impact
(About us/News)
... Annual Exponential Church Planting Conference is scheduled for April 20-23, 2009.  Rev. Elder Arlene Ackerman invites all interested persons to mark the date on their calendars.   Do you ...
... for an end to violence against gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered and Intersexed (LGBTI) persons. We want to express our concern at the level of debate and homophobic language used in the recent ...
... and friends of the church and its leadership. They have set up Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender/sexual and Intersex (LGBTI) persons, communities and human rights defenders as targets of violence.  ...
... and be allowed to prepare for trial.  Triangle Project, a human rights NGO advocating for the rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Intersexed (LGBTI) persons, secretariat for the ...
... 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 ...
15. No fems? No fairies? (1 Corinthians 6:9-10 and 1 Timothy 1:10)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
... of God.” In this passage there are two key phrases relevant to our discussion. First there is the reference to “effeminate” persons, which is often viewed as a reference to nelly gay men. In truth, ...
16. What was the sin of Sodom? (Genesis 19 and Jude 7)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
... vulnerable group — gay people. This story clearly does not apply to the question we bring to Scripture, namely, whether two persons of the same sex can live in a loving, committed relationship with ...
... and AIDS sectors as well as individual human rights activists and human rights defenders, working to end all forms of crimes of hate. Contact Persons: Provincial Alliance Convener: Marlow Valentine ...
...  At the Alliance meeting hosted by Triangle Project, a human rights NGO advocating for the rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Intersexed persons, alliance partners reiterated their ...
19. David loved Jonathan more than women. (II Samuel 1:26)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
... today would call a bisexual — someone capable of forming a deep romantic relationship with persons of either sex. By contrast, based on what we find in Scripture, David seems to have been Jonathan’s ...
... largest and oldest Christian denomination with a primary, affirming ministry to gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender persons, along with their families and friends. Often referred to as "The Human ...
... 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 ...
The 07-07-07-Campaign to end hate against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Intersexed (LGBTI) persons was launched at the Saartjie Baartman Centre, Heideveld in Cape Town on the 2nd anniversary ...
13 Years into our democracy and our progressive constitution, which includes the protection of the human rights of LGBTI persons, we find ourselves still marching for freedom. Our black sisters in townships ...
... Allard is collecting clothing, blankets, pillows, and other items from congregants at MCC in the Valley (North Hollywood, California) to give to homeless persons.   The HOT Team (Human Outreach Team) ...
... 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), ...
... share this address with persons in your church who might be interested in joining in the discussions or just reading what others write. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mccdisforum/ or write to mccdisforum-owner@yahoogroups.com ...
... He spent his life working for marginalized groups such as sex workers, the hearing impaired, members of the LGBT community, and persons living with HIV and AIDS.   Joseph Elliot Robinson succumbed ...
... and that all of God's children, including gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender persons, are worthy of dignity and God's love." Despite the intimidation, the public event took place as ...
... drug trial in 1985. Dr. Pieters, today a Los Angeles-based psychotherapist and one of the world's longest surviving persons with HIV/AIDS, this week said, "Tammy Faye's 1985 interview with me on PTL ...
... for homosexuality would be of great pastoral significance, allowing for a greater understanding of why certain persons struggle with these particular sexual temptations."   Let me say clearly: ...
... Stanford House. MCC of Greater Dallas (Texas) supplies non-perishable food items to the Daire Center, an adult day center for persons with HIV/AIDS and a project of the AIDS Interfaith Network. (back to ...
... officials to guarantee the human rights and safety of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons across Jamaica. Today I am calling upon people of conscience around the world to speak up and to ...
33. Devotional by Rev. Steven Pace
(Spirituality/Sermons)
... to grow and become more than they were before. Through the concepts of Servant Leadership, Robert Greenleaf taught that one of the best tests of leadership is whether those who are being led grow as persons; ...
34. The Letter from Jude
(Bible/New Testament (World English Bible))
... walking after their lusts (and their mouth speaks proud things), showing respect of persons to gain advantage. (17) But you, beloved, remember the words which have been spoken before by the apostles of ...
35. Peter's First Letter
(Bible/New Testament (World English Bible))
... all of your behavior; (16) because it is written, "You shall be holy; for I am holy." (17) If you call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each man's work, ...
36. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians
(Bible/New Testament (World English Bible))
... set our hope that he will also still deliver us; (11) you also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the gift bestowed on us by means of many, thanks may be given by many persons ...
37. The Acts of the Apostles
(Bible/New Testament (World English Bible))
... him as he saw the city full of idols. (17) So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who met him. (18) Some of the Epicurean and ...
38. Malachi
(Bible/Old Testament (World English Bible))
... way you have not kept my ways, but have had respect for persons in the law. (10) Don't we all have one father? Hasn't one God created us? Why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, ...
39. Jonah
(Bible/Old Testament (World English Bible))
... twenty thousand persons who can't discern between their right hand and their left hand; and also much livestock?"  ...
40. Ezekiel
(Bible/Old Testament (World English Bible))
... of [persons of] every stature to hunt souls! Will you hunt the souls of my people, and save souls alive for yourselves? (19) You have profaned me among my people for handfuls of barley and for pieces of ...
41. Lamentations
(Bible/Old Testament (World English Bible))
... has scattered them; he will no more regard them: They didn't respect the persons of the priests, they didn't favor the elders. (17) Our eyes do yet fail [in looking] for our vain help: In our watching ...
42. Job
(Bible/Old Testament (World English Bible))
... Will you condemn him who is righteous and mighty?-- (18) Who says to a king, 'Vile!' or to nobles, 'Wicked!'? (19) Who doesn't respect the persons of princes, nor respects the rich ...
43. Esther (Greek Septuagint)
(Bible/Old Testament (World English Bible))
... they take, not only thankfulness away from among men, but also, lifted up with the glorious words of lewd persons who were never good, they think to escape the justice of God, who sees all things and hates ...
44. The Second Book of Chronicles
(Bible/Old Testament (World English Bible))
... of Yahweh be on you. Take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with Yahweh our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of bribes." (8) Moreover in Jerusalem Jehoshaphat appointed Levites and priests, ...
45. The First Book of Chronicles
(Bible/Old Testament (World English Bible))
... (4) So Hanun took David's servants, and shaved them, and cut off their garments in the middle, even to their buttocks, and sent them away. (5) Then there went certain persons, and told David how the ...
46. The Second Book of Kings
(Bible/Old Testament (World English Bible))
... if you will listen to my voice, take the heads of the men your master's sons, and come to me to Jezreel by tomorrow this time." Now the king's sons, being seventy persons, were with the great ...
47. The First Book of Samuel
(Bible/Old Testament (World English Bible))
... them into the guest room, and made them sit in the best place among those who were invited, who were about thirty persons. (23) Samuel said to the cook, "Bring the portion which I gave you, of which ...
48. Judges
(Bible/Old Testament (World English Bible))
... of Shechem, 'Is it better for you that all the sons of Jerubbaal, who are seventy persons, rule over you, or that one rule over you?' Remember also that I am your bone and your flesh." (3) ...
49. Deuteronomy
(Bible/Old Testament (World English Bible))
... who doesn't respect persons, nor takes reward. (18) He does execute justice for the fatherless and widow, and loves the foreigner, in giving him food and clothing. (19) Therefore love the foreigner; ...
13 Years into our democracy and our progressive constitution, which includes the protection of the human rights of LGBTI persons, we find ourselves still marching for freedom. Our black sisters in townships ...
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MCC around the Globe Congratulate Washington D.C. on this Historic Day of U.S. Marriage Equality

"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...

A Journey into Light: Pride Interfaith Service on 2 March 2010

Cape Town Pride and the Spiritual Leadership of Cape Town invites you to the Pride Interfaith Service "A Journey into Light" on Tuesday, 2 March 2010 at 19h00, Novalis Ubuntu Institute, 39 Rosemead...

Call for Action in the Arrest of Gay Kenyans

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There comes a time - Solidarity to mark the Trial of Rev. Ecclesia de Lange

Address at a Service of Solidarity to mark the Trial of Rev. Ecclesia de Lange by Rev Prof Peter Storey DD.LLD.DHL Rosebank Methodist Church, 8 February, 2010 There comes a time. It’s as simple...

JWG Reject the Proposed Appointment of Homophobic Journalist Jon Qwelane as an Ambassador

The Joint Working Group (JWG), a network Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) organizations throughout South Africa are deeply disturbed by reports over the weekend reportedly confirmed...

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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

Joint Working Group calls for justice in Hate Crime cases in September

MCC Impact July 2009 (2)

MCC Impact July 2009 (1)

070707 Invite to March for Justice in Zoliswa Murder Trial

MCC Impact Pride Issue

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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, 12th March 2010

-If you're abused because of Christ, count yourself fortunate. It's the Spirit of God and his glory in you that brought you to the notice of others. If they're on you because you broke the law or disturbed the peace, that's a different matter. But if it's because you're a Christian, don't give it a second thought. Be proud of the distinguished status reflected in that name! -It's judgment time for God's own family. We're first in line. If it starts with us, think what it's going to be like for those who refuse God's Message! If good people barely make it, What's in store for the bad? So if you find life difficult because you're doing what God said, take it in stride. Trust him. He knows what he's doing, and he'll keep on doing it. 1 Peter 4:14-17 The Message [MSG]

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