"Sent To Serve: Education As Justice"

Greetings!

"I was glad when they said to me, 'Let us go to the house of God!'" the psalmist said. I know just how he felt! I love Sundays. I love time together with my Community of Faith to worship; I leave every Sunday refreshed, revived, and ready for another week of Life. I hope you feel the same way.

I know this month has been VERY busy for our church. PRIDE month is always hectic and exciting. We participated in so many things, it was sometimes difficult to keep up. BUT...we did it! I can't thank you all - there are just too many of you - for the planning, the shopping, the staffing, the marching, the decorating, the media productions, the photos... the list goes on and on. WE were in this together, and WE made a difference. Pastor Bam tells me we had more folks received Communion at our Pride booths this year than any past years. Rev. Eric spent time praying with people at our booths. Church is truly not just the one place we gather on Sundays but OUTSIDE THE WALLS. God bless you all for your participation.

I was blessed last week to have Rev. Wayne Lindsey sing in our worship service. Thanks for those who requested it; it was a joy to share that moment with him. I was blessed, too, by the honoring of Father's Day, Juneteenth, and Trans Pride in our service. A lot of planning goes into these services; Thanks to all who made the day special.

This Sunday, we will honor our graduates. I'm so proud of all of you who are "moving on up" in your educational aspirations. God bless each of you as you take the next step in Life's journey!

The message this week focuses on our graduates - and beyond! It's entitled, Sent To Serve: Education As Justice. If you'd like to read ahead, check out Proverbs 3:1-12 (Message Translation).

I hope you'll be here!

Pastor Keith

Reading is taken from Proverbs,

Chapter 3, Verses 1 through 12

(The Message Version)

Good friend, don’t forget all I’ve taught you;

take to heart my commands.

They’ll help you live a long, long time,

a long life lived full and well.

Don’t lose your grip on Love and Loyalty.

Tie them around your neck; carve their initials on your heart.

Earn a reputation for living well

in God’s eyes and the eyes of the people.

Trust God from the bottom of your heart;

don’t try to figure out everything on your own.

Listen for God’s voice in everything you do,

everywhere you go;

God's the one who will keep you on track.

Don’t assume that you know it all.

Run to God! Run from evil!

The whole month of June was practically

"Outside The Walls."

June 5th: The City of Los Angeles honored Founders MCC/ICM for our contributions to our community.

June 6th: Santa Monica Pride

June 7th: Weho Pride

June 14th: LA Pride and Festival

June 20th: Trans Pride

Vinny Mohr is starring in the play, Fiddler On The Roof, playing in Simi Valley. Let's support one of our own

Graduation Time!

We will celebrate and honor all of our graduates this coming Sunday, June 28th during both services. Please come celebrate with us.

Here is our list of graduates:

Jalen Bell-Syftestad

Nik Roybal

Alexi Michel

Pinto Hanson

Robyn Moore

Sami Solomon-Klebba

Congratulations to our graduates and their hard work and dedication!!

Please RSVP for this fabulous event above!

Our Founders MCC Podcast entitled "Queer Christian Faith" Podcast is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, audible and our YouTube Channel MCCLATV mcclatv - YouTube

With the ICE, Homeland Security, and Border Patrol raids occurring so frequently here in Los Angeles, we at FMCC/ICMF realize the fear that many of our congregants have in leaving their homes. We are initializing an immediate ministry called, ANGELS. This ministry is for those who may be fearful of going to the grocery store, the pharmacy, and the department store and need to reach out to an ANGEL for help. It is also for people who may be willing to run these errands (for those too fearful to leave home currently) to let us know you're willing to BE an ANGEL. So, if you need an ANGEL, or if you're willing to be an ANGEL, please contact us at care@mccla.org and we'll match you up if at all possible.

Rapid Response Network Launches Hotline to Protect Immigrants From ICE Raids in Los Angeles, 888-624-4752

There continues to be a need for a "White Wall" to help protect the attendees of our 1:30 Spanish-speaking service. Please see Pastor Keith.

Join CLUE (Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice) and other social justice groups who have been gathering weekly in Los Angeles to pray for the return of family members who have been detained or deported.

We invite people of all genders to accompany them and hold our disappeared community members in prayer. We are hurting along with them, and we have their backs.

This vigil takes place every Tuesday, Noon at the Los Angeles Federal Building.

Pastor Bam Noriega

Founders MCCLA

(480)773-0527

Order your shirts today from Lulu Madrid for only $25!

We need additional volunteers to help in the sound booth (see Don Mueller) and broadcast booth (see Sandra Contreras)

Tithes & Offerings

Thank you to all who have given so generously through our online giving portal. Our church cannot function without your generosity!! Feel free to continue giving through our website (on PushPay) or simply sending a check in the mail (4607 Prospect Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027). Again, thank you.

Grand Total For Week Ending: 06-21-2026: $5,453.00

Deaf Ministry: $410.00

Christine Daniels Fund: $500.00

Facility Rentals: $747.00

Tithing: $3,796.00

Interested in Church Membership? Or, maybe, you just want to know more about our church's core beliefs and history. Set up an online meeting with Rev. Steve Swafford at membership@mccla.org for an individualized study!

Hospitality!

Join us before and after worship for a time of Hospitality in the church courtyard. Martin Miny is heading a team of people to get coffee, juice, and pastries ready each Sunday. Volunteers are always welcome!

Covid-19 Protocols

As we continue to cope with Covid-19, we are changing our protocols. The new protocols are in line with the rest of LA County. Until further notice, here are our guidelines:

1. We will no longer require vaccinations and boosters for church attendance, though we highly encourage them.

2. We will make wearing masks optional. Please feel free to continue wearing masks as you feel comfortable.

3. We ask people that have symptoms of (or tested positive for) Covid, flu, monkeypox, or any other easily communicable disease to please refrain from attending until they are well.

As we have from the very beginning of the pandemic, we will continue to keep in line with the advice of the LA County Public Health Department. Thank you so much for your patience as we navigate new guidelines.

Rev. Keith Mozingo (Moderator)

Leo Di Serio - Clerk

Cesar Maldanado -

Spanish Speaking Ministries

Patricia Wahle -

Vice Moderator

Ed Shaughnessy - Treasurer

Roger Owens - Governance

Martin Miny - Facilities

Founders Metropolitan Community Church Address And Contact Info:

4607 Prospect Ave, Los Angeles CA 90027 | 323-669-3434

E-mail: info@foundersmcc.org

Website: www.foundersmcc.org

MCC Kinship Groups

Kinship Groups offer a safe space of connecting with other people of similar struggles and challenges. We have groups for Trans, PAD, API, God-Talk, and Latinx.

If you have any questions, are interested in a particular Kinship group, or interested in forming another Kinship group, you may email Rev. Hector Gutierrez.

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As the recent General Conference 2025 has just been concluded, and as the spirit of connectedness within our denomination is still in the air, we encourage you to invite more MCCers to subscribe to our denomination’s newsletter.

We are delighted to grow our community by sharing our good news and stories with one another via this platform.

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