Weekly Announcements & News:  27 May 2016
Be Part of MCCP at Pride 2016!
Saturday & Sunday, June 18 &19
Pride NW is one of our best opportunities spread the good news of MCCP - and it's coming soon! A team has been hard at work with exciting plans for our festival booth and parade contingent. Want to be involved? Sign up, be in touch with Levi, and plan to attend the upcoming meeting on Sunday, June 12.  Remember: We also encourage financial donations designated to "Pride" to help offset costs or this important outreach.

People's Pantry News & Needs

We are thrilled to announce that MCCP has been approved as a partner agency with the Oregon Food Bank! There are a few more steps before implementing an expanded People's Pantry - including volunteer orientation with the Oregon Food Bank on Thursday, June 9 at 8AM (location: 7900 NE 33rd).
Contact Mona C. to be added to the list for orientation HERE.
 
REMEMBER: NEXT Sunday, June 5, is the first Sunday of the month.
Until our new pantry process is underway, we continue to invite your food offerings to our pantry along with financial offerings. CansFood
Shopping list: canned peaches & pears (16 oz), ravioli/beefaroni, peach cups, raisins, crackers, spam, gravy mix, instant potatoes, canned corn (16 oz), cut green beans (16 oz), instant milk, cold cereal.
Praise & Worship, Thursdays @ 6:30PM
Are you ready to make a joyful noise? A Praise & Worship group meets at MCCP on Thursdays @ 6:30PM.  Singers of all types and additional musicians are welcome.

Join the Quest for Spiritual Formation
Book study of We Make the Road by Walking has begun
A study of this recent book by popular and prolific author, Brian McLaren, is underway.  It's perfect for group or individual study!  Get the book and join the journey underway at any time:  join the group meeting at church on Thursdays at 12Noon, use the book it to start your own group, or read along on your own.  This week is "Spirit of Love: Loving Neighbor" (chapter 43).
 
Purchase books and other items from AmazonSmile and an portion of eligible purchases is donated to MCCP.   Go to, smile.amazon.com, make your selection and at checkout choose "Metropolitan Community Church of Portland" from the menu options.
Are You Going Out of Town This Summer?
Ensure your commitment to support the ministry of MCCP continues!   Set up a recurring credit/debit card charge using a giving envelope or pledge card. Or...have a recurring payment sent directly from your checking account. Contact your financial institution.
Support Sunday Social Hour
All that goes into our Sunday social hour food and drink is provided for by a few people. We encourage you lend a hand and consider donating, either financially or by bringing in goodies, a can of coffee, sugar or creamer. This ministry is important in helping people connect with and care for one another. Your support keeps it going!   NOTE: Donating healthy snacking options is encouraged!
Please note: Our church office is closed, Monday, May 30, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.