Greetings!
What a wonderful first weekend of Pride Month we had last week! First, there was the cruise-by celebration for Rev. Barbara Haynes and Evelyn Price's 51st Anniversary and Evelyn's 80th Birthday!!! They were so excited to see everyone that came by, as well as those that parked and visited with them in their yard.

Then, church on Sunday! What a blessed time of worship! We talked about A Home At The End Of The Rainbow. MCC has surely given us all a home, and God continues to minister through our witness! This Sunday, we'll continue on the theme of Pride with a message entitled Surprise, Surprise: A Rainbow Anointing! If you'd like to read ahead, check out Ezekiel 17:22-24 (Message) and I Samuel 15:34 - 16:13 (Message).

The third Sunday of June is a busy one: Juneteenth, Trans Pride, and Father's Day! Can we celebrate it all in one service? Of course! Don't miss it! We have a surprise guest (an elected official) visiting that Sunday, too!

Are you ready to re-gather for worship and see your FMCC siblings? Let's do it! Yes! We plan to re-gather on July 4th!!! We have compiled a list of "Best Practices" based on the latest information from the LA County Department of Health that we will share over the next few weeks. It'll be a bit different, but, as all other Sundays, SPIRIT-FILLED! God bless you all. I look forward to seeing you online for the next three weeks, then in person on July 4th!

Pastor Keith
Founder's Metropolitan Community Church Announcements for the week of 06-10-21!
Pride Night At Dodgers Stadium TOMORROW Night 7:10 P.M. The Dodgers Are Honoring Rev. Troy Perry, Founder of MCC Churches!   
"The Dodgers take so much pride in celebrating Los Angeles' LGBTQ+ community and are excited to host our eighth annual LGBTQ+ Night at Dodger Stadium, which continues to grow into one of the biggest Pride nights in all of professional sports," Braverman said. "After a trying year apart, we're looking forward to working with our great partners to welcome the LGBTQ+ community back to Dodger Stadium for a fun and safe in-person event."
This year, on behalf of the Dodgers organization, Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss will be honoring LGBTQ+ frontline healthcare workers:
  • KRISTINE LARSON with LAFD. She is a Battalion Chief and the highest ranking African American female in the LAFD's history.
  • KRISTINA KEPNER with LAFD. Kepner has been with the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) for 17 years and is currently the Battalion Chief in charge of the Firefighter Recruitment Section. She began her career as an LAFD Explorer at the age of 15 and has promoted through the ranks of Firefighter, Paramedic, Captain I, Captain II and is currently the youngest female Battalion Chief.
  • The Dodgers will also award the Dodgers Community Hero Award to LA PRIDE Board President SHARON FRANKLIN BROWN. Sharon is the first black transwoman to ever hold that position in the organization's 50-year history. She has been an activist for LGBTQ+ rights since the early 90's and she continues to advocated for equality today.
  • In addition, the Dodgers will award the Dodgers Community Hero Lifetime Achievement Award to REVEREND TROY PERRY, founder of the Metropolitan Community Church and founding member of Los Angeles Pride. Perry has tirelessly worked to advocate for members of the LGBTQ+ community globally for over 50 years."

Saturday Night Spiritual - Tomorrow!
Join us for our monthly Saturday Night Spiritual Interfaith Service tomorrow, June 12 at 5:00 p.m. This service is lead by Rev. Sheena Metal. This month is the 2nd Anniversary of this service!
Thrive With Pride: Tomorrow!!!  
Join LA's virtual Thrive With Pride on Saturday, June 12, at 9:00 p.m. on abc7 for a one-hour presentation. ABC 7 Los Angeles, the most–watched station in Southern California, presents the best of LA Pride's LGBTQ+ Los Angeles community. Trans profiles, celebrity shout-outs, spotlights on LA Pride's 2021 Honorees (more on that soon), a special Pride performance by the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles from the Getty Center, and much, much more! Hosts Ellen Leyva and Brandi Hitt will be joined by Karl Schmid and Eric Resendiz.
Founders MCC Board Meeting, Tuesday, June 15th at 6:15 P.M.
We will hold our monthly Founders MCC Board Meeting next Tuesday, June 15th, at 6:15 P.M. This is an open board meeting, so feel free to join us ONLINE at the following link:

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 987 6095 4694
Passcode: 054331
Trans-Pride Performance Online 
Join the LA LGBT Center next Saturday at 7:00 p.m. in celebration of Trans-Pride. There will be a Variety Show that showcases TWO of our church members: Coretta Simo Love Monk will sing accompanied by Peter Kirkpatrick!
Back With A Blast! July 4th 
The announcement we've all been waiting for! We will re-gather for worship IN PERSON on July 4th! There will be some guidelines published over the next two weeks, but for now, let's just get vaccinated and start planning for a wonderful time together!
Justice For Climate 
The California Interfaith Power and Light organization is currently meeting with our representatives in Washington, D.C. to push for more work on climate change. How can we help? Write our representatives with a message of support for any legislation that will curb climate change!  justice investments. Would you call your Senators and Reps today and tell them it's time to act on climate? https://l.salsalabs.org/1oP5xEKKecMFDqZVqkKR4A
Father's Day Photos  
Please send us photos of your father for us to include in the Father's Day tribute on June 20. It may be your biological father or someone that is a "father figure" in your life. 
(Pictured: Rev. Alton Mozingo)
New Church App Coming Soon!!!
Volunteer Opportunities!
Food Available
Each Saturday, our church offers food to those who are in need. In addition to the HopeNet food that comes each week, we have started offering fresh produce from Food Forward. Come by from anytime between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on Saturday morning to pick up food. 
Vaccinations for those 12 years of age and older:
Tithes & Offerings

General Tithes & Offerings for June 06, 2021: $2,947.00

Building Fund: $145.00

Restrictive Bequest: $15,000.00

Facilities: $3,300.00

Total Designated Funds: $18,445.00



Grand Total of all tithes, offerings and designated funds: 06/06/21

$21,392.00
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 PayPal) or simply sending a check in the mail (4607 Prospect Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027). Again, thank you.
Wednesday - Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. on Facebook Live.
Wednesday - Reflexiones Espirituales - Spanish Bible Study at 7:30 PM pm on Facebook Group Chat
Pastor Pop-ups with Rev, Keith Mozingo and Rev. Alejandro Escoto on Zoom, Thursdays at 6:00 P.M.
Hospitality - online - after worship!
Don't forget that we have a time of Hospitality after worship each Sunday. The link is at the top of the first page of our website. Come and have some fun with your church family!
Gracious God, we thank you for Your love and grace, and the opportunity to serve you. We thank You for the many blessings You bestowed upon us and we ask that you continue to bless us and grant us Your favor. Lord may your Spirit give strength to all your people as they work and witness in your world. Unite us in your truth and love and help us to show your love to others.
 
Gracious God, comfort all who sorrow, provide strength of all who suffer, and hear the cry of those in misery and need. In their afflictions show them your mercy, and give us, we pray, the strength to serve them, for the sake of Jesus Christ who suffered for us.
 
Loving God, you have made all nations to be one family, and you sent Jesus Christ to proclaim the good news of salvation to all people. Pour out your Spirit on the whole creation and hasten the coming of your reign of justice and love among the nations of the world. Guide with your wisdom those who govern the nations of the earth, that justice and peace may increase, until the earth is filled with the knowledge of your love. That we, globally, having experienced the terror and fear of this past week/year, may find unity of purpose not in revenge but in rebuilding our hope and healing the pain of the common tragedy which unites us. That those who have died may find peace and joy among the communion of saints.
 
Heavenly Creator, we pray for our families and friends. May we be able to help each other just as you love and help us. We pray for those in need, for sick people, for those in hospital, and for those with other problems.
 
In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen

PRAYER SUBMITTED BY:

DR. RENEE ADAMS
Co-Chair Pastoral Care Ministry
Resurrection MCC
Houston, Texas, USA
Founder's Metropolitan Community Church Board Of Directors
Rev. Keith Mozingo (Moderator)
Jenni Nichols (Vice Moderator)
Oyie Esguerra (Treasurer)
Kim Doneche (Clerk)
Antonio Martinez (Member)
Bob Stayton (Member)
Dave Crocker (Member)