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HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS
A facilitated conversation about how COVID is continuing to impact Church life
Not everyone is vaccinated.
COVID infections are continuing to rise.
The Delta variant is spreading around the world.
So, WHAT NOW for our churches?

Let’s talk about all our questions in a supportive, no judgement zone.
August 5th, 3pm EDT / 7pm GMT on ZOOM.
Meeting ID: 811 5775 2696 Passcode: 771710
Three Pathways to Healing and Reconciliation
Now Available through the month of July
https://www.mccchurch.org/available-now-three-pathways-of-healing-and-reconciliation/ We encourage you to complete the survey and share your story.
Have you heard? The Thriving in Ministry Program has a new opportunity to support its current and alumni Pastors with Respite Support. If interested and want to know more about this part of the Thriving in Ministry Program reach out to Marie Tasker at [email protected].  

Want to know how you can be involved in the Thriving in Ministry Program? Contact Marie Tasker at [email protected] for more information. Don’t wait!
COMING UP
Friday, July 23rd
Chaplain Connection
10am EDT / 2pm GMT

Questions? Contact Rev. Cathy Alexander at [email protected].
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 975 1539 5940
Passcode: 890406
Saturday, July 24th
Trans* / Diverse Genders
Kinship Gathering
Saturday, July 24th
3pm GMT / 11am EDT / 8am PDT
5pm SAST / 11pm PHST
Meeting ID: 963 668 1482
To dial in, find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/achjC8TEle
This is a space for people within MCC who identify as Trans*/Diverse Genders.
Cine PAD: "The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson"
Saturday, July 24th - 4pm BRT / 3pm EDT / 7pm GMT
The Ministry of Afro-descendant People (PAD) of ICM Rio (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) invites you to its Cine PAD (Cine + debate), under the direction of the Presb. Handré Garcia. The debate will be broadcast live on ICM Rio's social networks (Facebook and Youtube @icmrio) (In Portuguese)
People of African Descent (PAD) Kinship Gathering
Saturday, July 24 at 12pm EDT / 4pm GMT
People of African Descent (PAD), within MCC, will have two gathering calls in July - Saturday, July 24th at 12pm EDT and Tuesday, July 27 at 7pm EDT.
All people who are of African Descent are welcome to join. This is a safe and sacred space to share and connect with others within MCC.  
Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 919 9359 0751 Passcode: 536306
Sin Fronteras Comunidad Espiritual ICM
(Without Borders Spiritual Community)
7pm EDT/ 4pm PDT/ 11pm GMT
La comunidad Espiritual Sin Fonteras es un grupo de personas como tu que se reúnen virtualmente para establecer conexiones y relaciones en un espacio sagrado, para hablar y compartir en nuestro propio idioma. Si está interesado, envíe un correo electrónico a: [email protected] para obtener el enlace ZOOM.
Monday, July 26th
Chaplain Connection
5pm EDT / 9pm GMT

Questions? Contact Rev. Cathy Alexander at [email protected]
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 975 1539 5940
Passcode: 890406
Tuesday, July 27th
People of African Descent (PAD) Kinship Gathering
Tuesday, July 27 at 7pm EDT / 11pm GMT
This is the second of two gathering times in July for People of African Descent (PAD), within MCC. All people who are of African Descent are welcome to join. This is a safe and sacred space to share and connect with others within MCC.  
Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 919 9359 0751 Passcode: 536306
SanctuaryOnline Summer Program
8pm EDT / midnight GMT
Thursday, August 5th
WHAT NOW? - 3pm EDT / 7pm GMT
A Facilitated Conversation about how COVID is continuing to impact Church Life. See the article at the top of this newsletter for more details and the link.
Prayer Time with the Moderator
most Thursdays
at 5:15pm EDT / 9:15pm GMT


Join the Moderator for a time of reflection and prayer on Facebook Live.
Tuesday, August 10th
SanctuaryOnline Summer Schedule
 Second and Fourth Tuesdays at 8pm EDT / midnight GMT
August: 10th and 24th
Saturday, August 14th
Sharing the Journey
English Virtual Community
Saturday, July 10th
11am EDT / 10am CDT / 8am PDT /
3pm GMT
If you speak English and are looking to create and build relationships with
others, you are invited to attend. These gatherings offer you the freedom to talk about spiritual topics in a safe and sacred environment.

Email [email protected] for the ZOOM link.
Tuesday, August 17th
TEA TIME with the Community Development Team
5pm EDT / 9pm GMT
Join us via Zoom
Meeting ID: 248 584 328 Password: 469464
A CHANGE IN SCHEDULE
Disability Concerns Kinship Group
This Kinship gathering, originally scheduled to happen in August, is being rescheduled. The new date and time is to be determined.
SUPPORT MCC
Every penny nickel and dime grows new possibilities Would you consider giving MCC $5 or $10 per month
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