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1. There comes a time - Solidarity to mark the Trial of Rev. Ecclesia de Lange (About us/News) ... and nation,’ James Russell Lowell, MHB 1933, No 898. 2. William Sloane Coffin, Homophobia, the Last Respectable Prejudice, the 1997 Schooler Institute Lecture, Methodist Theological School in Ohio (unpublished). ... 2. MCC Impact July 2009 (2) (About us/News) ... They also offered several times for attendees to do some theological talking/sharing in a safe space. (back to top) Conferences, Classes and Retreats The Valley/Bay Area sub-region of Region ... 3. MCC Impact July 2009 (1) (About us/News) ... Thomas was interviewed on Gay Christian Network. www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/ Rev. Dr. Nancy Horvath-Zurn presented a transgender seminar at the Untied Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. ... 4. MCC Impact May 2009 (2) (About us/News) ... on the theological implications of Scripture, the context in which it was written, and the motivations behind passages that seem difficult and obscure is being featured at the Big Easy MCC (New Orleans, ... 5. The Cross (Spirituality/Sermons) ... by that, and I know why that charge may be true! I spent some time thinking about it the last few months. And, I thought about asking about 25 MCCer's, from various theological and cultural perspectives, ... 6. MCC Impact January 2009 (About us/News) ... one lesbian would be $1500 (USD). The goal of the Asian Pacific Initiative is to train three women. An MCC scholarship fund has been established at Union Theological Seminary in the Philippines ... 7. MCC Reach January 2009 (About us/News) ... in the Eastern Churches. He gave monasticism a theological content and transformed it into an intellectual movement from simply the popular and evangelical movement it had been before. Basil's monasteries ... 8. MCC Impact November 2008 (2) (About us/News) ... MCC (Oak Park, Texas) hosted a dinner for the Soulforce Equality Riders when they were in town to visit Dallas Baptist University, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Southwestern Assemblies ... 9. MCC Impact November 2008 (1) (About us/News) ... York Theological Seminary online for only $200 (USD) per semester, rather than the usual fee of $600. For additional information, contact RevHectorGutierrez@MCCchurch.net . MCC Edinburgh ... 10. MCC Impact September 2008 Part 1 (About us/News) ... ways! In September Rev. Elder Ken Martin presented a two day lecture series on sexuality and spirituality at Union Theological Seminary of the Philippines, which is affiliated with the United Church ... 11. Around The Fellowship Newsletter Vol. I (About us/News) ... Ellard was interviewed on Comcast Cable in San Jose, California, along with two other ministers with very different theological viewpoints. Rev. Rick Sosbe, pastor of Celebration MCC (Naples, Florida) ... 12. Ruth loved Naomi as Adam loved Eve. (Genesis 2:24, Ruth 1:14) (Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?) ... the text then draws an important theological conclusion from Adams experience. It says that, for this reason (i.e., the need for companionship), a man should leave his father and mother when he grows ... 13. MCC Around The Fellowship Newsletter June 2008 (About us/News) ... Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson has been named to the Board for Florida's Fairness for All Families campaign. Other Board members include Julian Bond (NAACP ... 14. MCC Around The Fellowship Newsletter January 2008 (About us/News) ... theological standpoint scored him a 0! He was ordained and pastored a church during which time he brought LGBT people into his church and spoke on justice issues at synod meetings. Clergy peers were ... 15. Good Hope MCC are looking for a Pastor! (About us/News) ... is a theologically progressive and inclusive spiritual community founded on the principles of Jesus Christ that celebrates diversity in a safe environment. We commit ourselves to this purpose. It is ... 16. MCC Global Justice News and Updates (About us/News) ... to the U.S. Attorney General). A request to meet with the Prime Minister went unacknowledged. Reverend Elder Wilson also hosted an MCC Theological Discourse Breakfast where she met with several religious ... 17. MCC Around The Fellowship Newsletter September 2007 (About us/News) ... her recovery from an injury to her foot. She fell on her first day as a Masters of Arts in Theological Studies student at Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. ConnieMeadows@MCCchurch.net ... 18. No Place Like Home (Spirituality/Sermons) ... 13. He was not perfect, though. When I came to tell him about my calling, he told me that theological education was wasted on women (probably because his daughters went to seminary and then married ministers). ... 19. MCC Creates "Safe Space" For Theological Discusssion (About us/News) ... have contributed to the important work of theological study and reflection. This has been part of MCC's contribution to the Church Universal. MCC has a distinguished history in this regard. From contributions ... 20. MCC Around The Fellowship Newsletter August 2007 (About us/News) ... and Fairness: Finding Strength and Tools for Advocacy in Your Faith Tradition. One of the featured speakers was Dr. Susan Thistlethwaite, President of Chicago Theological Seminary. (back to top) Learn more ...
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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

As people around the world prepare to celebrate St. Valentine's Day, arrests in Kenya highlight the continuing struggle among LGBTQI couples for the right to bless and build consensual, loving relationships....

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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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

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I Cry Aloud to God

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Today's Scripture

Saturday, 13th March 2010

-Remember: A stingy planter gets a stingy crop; a lavish planter gets a lavish crop. I want each of you to take plenty of time to think it over, and make up your own mind what you will give. That will protect you against sob stories and arm-twisting. God loves it when the giver delights in the giving. -God can pour on the blessings in astonishing ways so that you're ready for anything and everything, more than just ready to do what needs to be done. As one psalmist puts it, He throws caution to the winds, giving to the needy in reckless abandon. His right-living, right-giving ways never run out, never wear out. This most generous God who gives seed to the farmer that becomes bread for your meals is more than extravagant with you. He gives you something you can then give away, which grows into full-formed lives, robust in God, wealthy in every way, so that you can be generous in every way, producing with us great praise to God. 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 The Message [MSG]