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Call for MCC Theologies Submissions | |
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Latino/a/e/as/xs Survey
¡Queremos saber de ti!
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Metropolitan Community Churches is looking to be more dedicated to seeking, forming, instructing, and empowering Latino ministry within our local congregations. Our primary goal is to spread the radically inclusive message of the gospel to all Latinx communities. We believe in the importance of your input to guide our response to this initiative and to the project we are planning to undertake. Las Iglesias de la Comunidad Metropolitana buscan estar más dedicadas a buscar, formar, instruir y empoderar el ministerio Latino dentro de nuestras congregaciones locales. Nuestro objetivo principal es difundir el mensaje radicalmente inclusivo del evangelio a todas las comunidades Latinas. Creemos en la importancia de sus aportes para guiar nuestra respuesta a esta iniciativa y al proyecto que pretendemos emprender.
We are MCC Latino/a/e/as/xs Core Team leaders who bring robust life, faith, and social experiences called to:
- Provide training, mentoring, and resources
- Enhance strengths and skills while embracing cultural heritage
- Cultivate a culture of holistic wellness to uplift our Latino/a/e/as/xs identities
Somos líderes del Equipo Central Latino/a/e/as/xs de la MCC que aportan una vida, fe y experiencias sociales sólidas llamadas a...
- Proporcionar formación, mentoría y recursos.
- Mejorar fortalezas y habilidades al abrazar el patrimonio cultural.
- Cultivar una cultura de bienestar integral para elevar nuestras identidades Latino/a/e/as/xs.
While it is true that many churches are increasingly presenting themselves as inclusive, MCC not only celebrates but also honors and takes pride in all individuals, embracing their diverse identities and celebrating them for who they are and who they love. Si bien es cierto que muchas iglesias se presentan cada vez más como inclusivas, ICM no sólo celebra sino que también honra y se enorgullece de todos los individuos, abrazando sus diversas identidades y celebrándolos por quienes son y a quienes aman.
We kindly request your participation in this survey, which will play a crucial role in shaping the path we intend to follow to establish a robust Latino ministry. Le solicitamos amablemente su participación en esta encuesta, que desempeñará un papel crucial en la configuración del camino que pretendemos seguir para establecer un ministerio latino sólido.
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Thank You and Blessings to Rev. Stedney Phillips | |
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Rev. Stedney Phillips left the denominational staff at the end of March. Stedney served as the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Laity Development Co-ordinator, supporting the work of the Commission on Pathways of Healing and Reconciliation, arranging training opportunities and developing the MCC Kinship groups. More recently, Stedney moved to a more administration based role, working on ensuring the denomination's database has the most up-to-date information regarding church addresses, church websites, Board of Directors and Lay Delegate information. We thank Stedney for her contributions on MCC staff and celebrate her accomplishments. We also celebrate the new opportunities and experiences she is embracing as she continues to serve in ministry at MCC Louisville.
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Courageous Leadership: Sexuality, Consent, & Boundaries
There is still time to REGISTER for this groundbreaking course entitled: Courageous Leadership: Sexuality, Consent, & Boundaries. The purpose of the course is to support MCC congregational leaders in building cultures that balance unique expressions of sexuality with boundaries and consent. This course is intended for clergy and boards of directors and other ministry leaders.
This is a two-session course.
Session 1: April 10th, 2024 1:00-3:30pm ET / 6pm- 8:30 pm GMT
Session 2: April 24th, 2024 1:00-2:30pm ET / 6pm - 7:30 pm GMT
Select the link below to register for this training. A confirmation email will be sent with the link to the training 24 to 48 hours prior to the training.
https://forms.gle/dfjUY3mKG81uAn378
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Living Well with Differences Programme 2024
Europe, Africa, Australia
Would you like to feel more confident when engaging on difficult issues?
Would you like to tackle hot topics with open, honest, and loving communications?
Have you struggled to have a meaningful conversation with someone who opposes your views?
Would you like to respond more positively when a conversation gets heated?
Living Well with Differences course helps participants learn how to recognise and understand the signs of potential tensions and sources of conflict earlier and respond with confidence. We will explore what conflict ‘looks’ like in our faith communities, explore different approaches and responses that can help develop your skills in transforming relationships and navigating tricky conversations.
The Europe, Africa, and Australia cohort starts the 12th of June.
For more information: Living Well with Differences
Contact Rev. Cathy Alexander at: revcathyalexander@mccchurcn.net to register.
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King of Peace (Pinellas Park, Florida, USA) is preparing for a pastoral transition. Rev. Renae's last Sunday serving as their Interim Pastor will be on April 28th. Following worship that day, there will be a special celebration to honor her ministry at King of Peace over the last 3+ years.
Rev. Ray's first Sunday as Senior Pastor will be May 5th. During that service, Rev. Ray will preach and Rev. Renae will be present to participate in 'passing the mantle'. Please join them in person or you can also check out the worship service via Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/KingofPeaceMCC/
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MCC Richmond (Richmond, Virginia) Pastoral Search
Deadline Extended
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The Pastoral Search Team of MCC Richmond; Richmond, VA, USA, has extended the deadline for receiving applications for the position of Senior Pastor to June 1st. Use the Job Openings link on the insidemcc.org website for more information about this dynamic congregation and opportunity for ministry.
| 2024 Parent & Family Summit | |
Q Christian Fellowship will be hosting a virtual Parent & Family Summit on April 21st, April 28th, and May 5th. The theme for this year is Interwoven: Uniting Kids, Parents, and Community. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain the support, resources, and education you need to connect with your LGBTQ+ child or family member in healthy ways. For more information: https://www.qchristian.org/parentsummit
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Gay & Quaker: The Shaping of Activist Bayard Rustin
Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 5pm PT | 7pm CT | 8pm ET
The LGBTQ Religious Archives Network is hosting a webinar reflecting on the shaping of activist Bayard Rustin. To register or learn more about this event, please click here:
https://www.lgbtqreligiousarchives.org/events/bayard-rustin
Bayard Rustin has recently become prominent in public awareness in the United States as an iconic figure and architect of the 20th century Black Civil Rights Movement. This webinar will reflect on how that activist-organizer was formed, particularly in relation to his sexual identity and his Quaker faith. How did these deeply personal elements of Rustin’s being inform—or hinder—his development as a change agent? Religious historian and Rustinian scholar Quincy Rineheart will lead this conversation with Rustin’s long-time partner Walter Naegel and activist-organizer Mandy Carter.
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Global Volunteer Month
April is Global Volunteer Month, which is the time of year when we pause intentionally to celebrate the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to tackle society's greatest challenges, build stronger, more vibrant communities, and take action that changes the world. Volunteers help bridge differences, foster connections, and inspire others. Volunteers step up in extraordinary ways all over the world, going above and beyond to give what they can to help the most vulnerable among us.
MCC would not be the same without you! Thank you!!
Happy Global Volunteer Month.
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Join SunCoast MCC and other MCC'ers for a 6-night Fundraiser Cruise
September 30 - October 6, 2024 (Departs from Tampa)
Prices start at $638
Contact MCC members:
Dan Mullins 1-407-731-7704 or Lorna Hunter 1-941-220-9849
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Prayers for Peace
Wednesdays 8pm EEST / 6pm BST / 1pm EDT
Living Water MCC in Helsinki Finland offers this time of prayer. The sessions are bilingual: Finnish and English. The prayer sessions last about 15 min and are over Zoom. The link for them is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84221914911?pwd=VTd1MnlPakltODFxK2lFclo5SkxVdz09
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MCC Kinship Groups
PAD | API | LatinX | Trans | God-Talk
If you have any questions, are interested in a particular Kinship group, or interested in forming another Kinship group, please email Rev. Hector Gutierrez at: RevHectorGutierrez@MCCchurch.net
Trans Kinship Group
The Trans Kinship group is taking a short break to review our meeting time and how we can best serve our community globally. If you would like to be involved in future online meetings please contact Rev. Elder Maxwell Reay by email at: revmaxwellreay@mccchurch.net
PAD: People of African Descent
This group is for People of African Descent only.
For more information and the link to attend, please contact RevWandaFloyd@MCCchurch.net
API Kinship Gathering
Promoting connection, visibility, celebration & diversity through monthly online conversation of the global Asian Pacific Islander MCC community.
For more information, contact gv.basbas@gmail.com
God-Talk
If you are interested or have any questions please contact:
revpetertrabaris@gmail.com or Rev.Brendan.Boone@gmail.com.
Latinx Kinship Gathering
Hola, how are you? Let's talk! Join a virtual space to engage in community and explore questions around social identity, how we identify as Latinx people, what it means to be Latinx in MCC, and much more. New questions will be explored each month.
For more information, please contact Rev. Nilsa Irizarry at
revnilsaac4me@gmail.com
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