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1. There comes a time - Solidarity to mark the Trial of Rev. Ecclesia de Lange (About us/News) ... Ecclesia de Lange and her spouse Amanda. Alan Walker says, ‘Always advance comes by a man here, a woman there, being faithful in a particular situation to a great truth.’ Ecclesia, your simple words ... 2. The Thorn In My Side Is Not Being Gay... (Spirituality/Word for Word) ... wound me every time I base my complete self-esteem on their opinions and the words others say about me and my sexual/relational orientation. Jesus has some strong words for us around letting other ... 3. MCC Impact Pride Issue (About us/News) ... The theme was Breaking Down Walls and Building Bridges with representatives of different congregations and faith traditions offering words of invitation to the LGBT community. New Light MCC ... 4. Call Me By My True Names (Spirituality/Word for Word) ... is the same language used in Genesis to denote the union of a husband and wife. Ruth cleaves to, holds Naomi fiercely, and will not let her go! She vows to Naomi in the words that are read often at ... 5. MCC Impact April 2009 (2) (About us/News) ... back our struggle." The MCC Human Rights Protocol concludes with the following words, "Be Safe, Work in Partnership, Learn from the Hosts, Be Flexible and Open, Trust in God!" The ... 6. The Cross (Spirituality/Sermons) ... from war and violence will not rise up and take their power, but would just "offer it up to God." Dr. Marcella Althaus-Reid, feminist, queer, Argentinean, had these words to say about ... 7. Conversations at the Tomb (Spirituality/Sermons) ... the last words of Jesus. On Easter, I invite you to consider the FIRST WORDS of the resurrected Christ, the crucified, transformed living Jesus. His first words were to Mary Magdalene ... 8. Late - But Not Too Late (Spirituality/Sermons) ... an unemployed Jesus who "lives (present tense again!) his life among the marginalized (and) is not a man with a proper job. . .who represents a truly marginalized God." These are words of profound solidarity ... 9. A Statement of Ongoing Concern for Substantive Change in Cape Town Pride (About us/News) ... principle: If we are to be called by our true names, we must have the right to claim or reclaim our own words in our own ways, especially in contested spaces. For many in our communities, our bodies ... 10. Spiritual ConNEXTion: Outreach (Spirituality/Sermons) Jesus came forward and addressed them in these words: All authority has been given me both in heaven and earth; go therefore, and make disciples of all the nations. Baptize them in the name of Abba ... 11. Provision for Every Season (Spirituality/Word for Word) ... of life experiences? Each New Year I find myself feeling pressure to make succinct meaning of the year which has passed. And each time, I find myself at a loss for words. Experiences stand out; some large, ... 12. MCC Reach January 2009 (About us/News) ... with the powers of speech, knowledge and learning. One of the notable significances of Vasant Panchami is that children are taught their first words on this day as it is considered an auspicious day to ... 13. Sermon for World AIDS Day 2008 - Uncommon Hope (Spirituality/Sermons) ... away, all these things will have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. But as for that day or hour, nobody knows it – neither the angels of Heaven, ... 14. On the Occasion of 2008's International Trans Day of Remembrance (About us/News) ... of (our) struggles. This is to deprive (us) of a source of energy, of an historical will to rebellion. Judy Chicago reminded us: All the institutions of our culture tell us -- through words, ... 15. I Cry Aloud to God (Spirituality/Word for Word) ... Psalm 77. 1-4 “Pastor Pressley, things are bad here…” Those were the words I had both expected and dreaded to hear from my friend Reverend Jide Macaulay. From the ... 16. Launch of New In Our Own Words MCC Oral History and Archives Website (About us/News) Dear friends and family of MCC, We are so proud to announce the official launch of the MCC Oral History and Archives Project at www.inourownwordsmcc.org . Please go visit today and see the video greetings ... 17. Reach: October 2008 Observances (About us/News) ... we speak out for justice, let the words of our mouths and meditations of our hearts be holy and acceptable as they rise up to greet you. May our journeys and lives which are fueled by a ... 18. MCC's Rev. Nancy Wilson on 45th Anniversary of Historic King Speech (About us/News) ... such spiritual uprising in the hearts of people." That flame of passion and hope that King's words so eloquently and powerfully kindled in me, however, would be reignited not that many years ... 19. No fems? No fairies? (1 Corinthians 6:9-10 and 1 Timothy 1:10) (Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?) The words sometimes translated "effeminate" and homosexual in these passages are obscure and difficult to translate. The first word identifies someone who is morally weak, and has nothing to do with ... 20. Israel's Holiness Code. (Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13) (Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?) ... directed at homosexual temple prostitution, and that is how they should be applied. Some people may object, saying, But if you ignore the context and just read the words of Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13 ...
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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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MCC Calls for Prayer and Support for Malawian Gay Couple

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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]