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1. MCC Human Rights Protocol (About us/General) ... places where NGO’s are invited to participate and try signing up Look for meetings that deal with Human Rights issues and get involved Stand with others who are marginalized and oppressed To ... 2. MCC around the Globe Congratulate Washington D.C. on this Historic Day of U.S. Marriage Equality (About us/News) ... in 25 countries around the world. MCC has often been and continues to be one of few leading advocates for vulnerable people in places where religious orthodoxy, sexism, and homophobia can result in violence ... 3. There comes a time - Solidarity to mark the Trial of Rev. Ecclesia de Lange (About us/News) ... and the world a kinder place to live in. One of our hymns - used often in the apartheid days - reminds us that to every person and nation- to all of us -there comes a ‘moment to decide.’ One of its lines ... 4. MCC Calls for Prayer and Support for Malawian Gay Couple (About us/News) ... in Blantyre, Malawi. They were subsequently arrested by the police when their home was stormed on December 28th, and placed in Chichiri Prison. Charged with “unnatural offenses” and “indecent ... 5. Call to Protest at the Ugandan High Commission: 17 November 2009 (About us/News) ... law. Date: 17 November 2009 Time: 12h00 – 14h00 Place: The High Commission of the Republic of Uganda in South Africa, 882 Church Street, ... 6. The Thorn In My Side Is Not Being Gay... (Spirituality/Word for Word) 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 ... 7. Zoliswa Nkonyana Murder Trial Update (About us/News) ... remained focused and placed all 9 accused at the scene of the crime and confirmed the homophobic actions of the accused. The second state witness, who had “intervened in the attack on Zoliswa” ... 8. Joint Working Group calls for justice in Hate Crime cases in September (About us/News) The last two weeks of September see the return to court of two Hate Crimes cases involving the brutal murders of two young lesbian women. Sandwiched between three Pride events taking place in the country ... 9. MCC Impact July 2009 (2) (About us/News) ... Texas) will host the garage sale for the West Texas Alzheimer's Association on 15 August. From their Do Unto Others fund, MCC Seattle (Washington) awarded $75 (USD) each to Mary's Place and ... 10. MCC Impact July 2009 (1) (About us/News) ... the items are being placed around the vintage aluminum Christmas tree. The Young Adults Ministry Team at All God's Children MCC (Minneapolis, Minnesota) plans regular events for all of those ... 11. 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. ... 12. MCC Impact June 2009 (2) (About us/News) ... last month than in May 2008. Once a month worshippers bring forward gifts of food and place them at the altar during the offertory. MCC NOVA (Fairfax, Virginia) Nursing Home Ministry ... 13. MCC Responds To Episcopal Church's Lifting of Gay Ordination Ban (About us/News) ... 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 -- ... 14. Unveiling of bench to commemorate the deaths of Sizakele Sigasa and Salome (About us/News) ... – 14:00. Place: at the park near the Meadowlands, Zone 2 shopping center and Bapedi Hall. For more information contact Emily Craven – JWG – 011 403 5566 Phindi ... 15. 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 ... 16. Call Me By My True Names (Spirituality/Word for Word) ... Solizwa Nkonyana, death will not part us from you. You are remembered in this place, and we bless the Mother of the Universe in your name. Sizakele Sigasa, death will not part us from you. You ... 17. MCC Impact May 2009 (1) (About us/News) ... California) did likewise with a brunch on Mother's Day. The 2nd annual Penny Social at Healing Spirit MCC (Rochester, Minnesota) netted over $700 (USD). They placed $100 in their fund ... 18. MCC Impact April 2009 (2) (About us/News) ... Place, MCC New York's (New York) homeless youth services. They cooked, reorganized files, led workshops, entertained, and coordinated projects such as tie-dying and making chocolate lollipops. ... 19. Region 4 News (About us/News) ... this year is LGBT human rights. The exhibition is called "sh(out)" and runs from April to November. To advertise the exhibition they have placed posters at every subway station ... 20. MCC Impact April 2009 (1) (About us/News) ... Rev. Dr. Neil Thomas was in a bike accident, breaking his right arm in several places and shattering his elbow. He has now had surgery and is resting at home. revneil@mccla.org ...
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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...

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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]