1. Newsletter December 2011
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... the journey. May we tread lightly on the earth as we enter deeper into the heart of God. In the words of St Francis of Assissi: ‘All praise be yours, my Lord, through sister Earth, our mother, who feeds ...

2. Newsletter October 2011
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... water. They connect us to the earth in a very powerful way. The Season of Creation kicks off with Arbor Day on 5 September. I’ve once come across these beautiful words from Johann Lanz entitled ...

3. U.S. Congress Fails to End "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
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... not the words of our enemies but the silence of our friends."  On this eve of momentary defeat, we are blessed to remember that many of our friends broke their silence in the cause of justice and ...

4. South Africa's vote at the UN undermines its own Constitution
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... of countries who supported the amendment were African and also included Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia and Rwanda. The amendment called for the words “sexual orientation” to be replaced by “discriminatory ...

5. GHMCC Newsletter October 2010
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... ago adopted the words of Chief Albert Luthuli as its slogan: "Home for all – Ikhaya lethu sonke – Tuiste vir almal". It is an ambitious target for a province to set when it truly aims to become a ...

6. OIA: They’re baaaaack!
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... aimed at rooting out prejudice and bullying in schools, this comedy drama follows a group of older kids as they explore issues of coming out, racism, homophobia and the ubiquitous word ‘gay’. There are ...

7. MCC Impact September 2010 (1)
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... and/or reflection. Spiritual Discovery through the Written Word will explore various genres of literature containing moral and/or theological themes applicable to everyday life. They'll read one book ...

8. MCC European Network News September 2010
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... little time for being. In other words, life just rushes past us.   As I get older, time seems to pass more quickly, seasons run into seasons, and years rush past each other. I am the first to admit ...

9. MCC Impact August 2010 (2)
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... by projected words and images instead of by paper bulletins. At MCC Key West (Florida) they are stretching and learning relaxation techniques with semi-weekly yoga classes. MCC Albuquerque (New Mexico) ...

10. MCC Impact August 2010 (1)
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... and Rev. Carolyn Mobley, Board Member.  Bill Hooper is continuing as the Plan Administrator. Daniel Charles Damon wrote the words and music for a new hymn, Goddess of Love, which was commissioned ...

11. MCC Celebrates as Califironia's Proposition 8 is Ruled Unconstitutional
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... known those who oppose marriage equality based on religious faith would never have the last word.  We are celebrating this victory in court today and giving thanks for huge step forward.  We ...

12. MCC European Network News July 2010
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... got him through time and time again. I always knew when something was worrying him as he would sing the chorus of his favourite hymn. 'Because he lives I can face tomorrow', he always said that those words ...

13. MCC Headline News May 2010
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... Ruth and Naomi, who pledged to let nothing, not even death, separate them from each other. Your word, O God, regardless of the specifity of our traditions, is a word that cousels us to love one another ...

14. A Journey into Light: Pride Interfaith Service on 2 March 2010
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... musical performances, spoken word, and the inspiration of Cape Town's LGBTI's spiritual leadership. Our intention is to transcend our different faiths and journey together into that which we ...

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

16. The Thorn In My Side Is Not Being Gay...
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... 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 ...

17. MCC Impact Pride Issue
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... 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 ...

18. MCC Impact May 2009 (2)
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... series at MCC Richmond (Virginia) is The Real L Word and covers Look, Learn, Love, Listen, Lead, Lift, and Live.   At Divine Peace MCC (Pontiac, Michigan) they are engaged in a study about the ...

19. Call Me By My True Names
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... 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 ...

20. MCC Impact April 2009 (2)
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... 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 ...