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- Ongoing Events
- Churches and Leaders in Transition
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News (and in case you didn't see it)
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Today we give You special thanks for your unfailing love, care, and concern for the descendants of enslaved Africana people.
We remember and lift up all the souls who were forcibly taken from Africa, taken from their families and tribes and villages and lands.
We remember and lift up all the souls who chose the Atlantic Ocean as their grave instead of enslavement in an unknown land.
We remember and lift up all the souls who arrived and survived on other shores even as their humanity was denied, their bodies were abused, and their labor was exploited. ...
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It's PRIDE MONTH in many places in the world.
THANK YOU
REV. ELDER TROY PERRY
for starting MCC and being the
Co-Founder of the first Pride Parade.
Photo: Mark S. Hahn
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NEWS
(and some "In Case You Missed It")
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Churches and Leaders in Transition
Several of our MCC congregations are seeking or have started new beginnings.
Hope and Unity MCC, Johannesburg, South Africa has reopened! Led by Rev. Nokuthula Dhladhla and Rev. Paul Mokgethi-Heath, they held an opening service of celebration and rededication at the end of May.
Rev Dr. Vennece Fowlkes has announced her resignation from the Pastorate of MCC Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Rev. Wanda Floyd and Rev. Tom Emmett will be serving as a Pastoral Transition Team for Love MCC, Las Vegas, NV, USA.
MCC Key West, Key West, FL USA Charleston has called Rev. Lee Johnson as their next Pastor. He will begin his service in September.
Rev. Ray Simms has been appointed to serve as the Provisional Pastor of MCC of the Palm Beaches, Palm Beach, FL USA.
Rev. Elder Troy Treash has announced his plans to retire in July 2024.
The Board of Directors of MCC San Francisco continues to seek an Interim or Provisional Pastor.
MCC Windsor, Windsor, ON, CAN is still accepting applications for their next Pastor. You can visit the MCC Job Listings in the Resource Bank to view the announcement and/or email MCCWdale2@live.com for more information.
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A new podcast is now available. Psalms and Psych deals with the intersection between mental illness and faith. The author (psalmist) is Liam Gabriel Losawyer, who recently attended the L.E.A.D. retreat.
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INTRODUCING...
MINISTRY HUBS
Our Moderator, Rev. Ceclia, came up with the concept of Ministry Hubs. Hubs can be defined as a center of activity or focal point. In this case the hub is a ministry program or activity that various congregations are connected to like spokes on the hub of a wheel.
The purpose of a Ministry Hub is two fold:
- to provide an opportunity to showcase the good ministry being done within MCC in this ministry area and;
- to provide an opportunity for other congregations that might be interested in doing this type of ministry to gather information or resources.
The format will include a live virtual presentation followed by discussion. Hub will be recorded and added to the resource bank for later access by those who are not able to participate live.
The ministry area focused on in our first Ministry Hub is Children and Youth Ministry. If you have ideas for other ministries that you would like to be showcased or are seeking resources for contact Rev. Dexter Brecht, Church Support and Development Coordinator. RevDexterBrecht@MCCchurch.net
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Reclaiming our Spiritual Heritage - June 17-24
This is a free virtual oasis featuring new presenter interviews each day, addressing issues around personal and global consciousness as well as practical, actionable steps to help you experience a greater sense of purpose and connection, gain understanding about your spiritual heritage, and find deeper levels of self-acceptance, self-love, and personal empowerment! Our Moderator, Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggleston was interviewed by Christian de la Huerta for this event! Learn more at www.consciousleaderssummit.com
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Championing LGBTQIA+ Leaders and Allies
- ONLINE June 20-23 FREE
Pride is a time for celebration, but it is also a time for reflection on the decades of advocacy to overcome the systemic inequality that has impacted and still impacts the LGBTQIA+ community — and not just in the world, but also in the workplace. https://powertofly.com/events/summit/pride
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Is a sustainable and life-giving bi-vocational ministry possible?
We have a resounding yes for you! In, our upcoming class, Hustles, Side Gigs, and Entrepreneurship, Rev. Sarah Ciavarri will lead you through four powerful live online trainings. After taking part in this class, you'll come away with practical tools and valuable insights that will help you create a side gig that not only provides financial benefits but also reignites your passion for life and ministry.
Starts June 23rd
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Since 2020, Beloved Arise has hosted Queer Youth of Faith Day -- a day to celebrate LGBTQ+ youth from across faith traditions. This annual event is held on June 30th (the last day of PRIDE month).
What is planned for Queer Youth of Faith Day 2023?
Multi-Faith Day of Prayer - Beloved Arise, in partnership with spiritual leaders from across faith traditions, including MCC, is calling for a multi-faith day of prayer for LGBTQ+ youth. Our hope is to inspire 1.8 million people to join us in praying for the safety, well-being, and flourishing of LGBTQ+ youth.
Virtual Prayer Gathering - Beloved Arise will host a virtual multi-faith prayer gathering on June 30th. Faith leaders from across religious traditions will be invited to lead us in prayer. LGBTQ+ youth will have the opportunity to submit prayer requests ahead of time.
What are we praying for specifically?
LGBTQ+ youth are some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. They struggle with depression, anxiety, self-harm, and homelessness at significantly higher rates than their straight and cis-gender peers. We believe every young life matters and deserves unconditional love.
Therefore, we are joining together on June 30th to lift up LGBTQ+ youth and pray for their...
- Safety - May LGBTQ+ youth be protected from harm. May they live in peace, free from threats of violence and abuse. May those facing the harsh realities of homelessness find safety and shelter.
- Well-being - May LGBTQ+ youth who struggle with depression, anxiety, and self-harm find access to the services and support they need to get better.
- Flourishing - May LGBTQ+ youth find their path to wholeness and joy and live life to the fullest.
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Theology from the Margins
First Event with Rev. Dr. Ana Ester - on ZOOM
Wednesday, July 12th - 5:00pm - Belo Horizonte, 4:00pm EDT, 8:00pm GMT
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BIPOC is a term that means “Black, Indigenous, People of Color” and is mainly used in the USA. “People of Color” are African Americans, Asians, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, multiracial Americans, and LatinX. Eventually the term “Indigenous” was added. One definition of “Indigenous” is a collective name for the original peoples of North America and their descendants which have also been considered as People of Color. If you identify as a part of the BIPOC community, please join the gathering Tuesdays 20 June (6pm PST, 8pm CST and 9pm EST) and June 20 at the same times. ZOOM link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86356280881?pwd=YUp1YTlOeDhGN0Zrc0M3WTMvOFI5dz09
Meeting ID: 863 5628 0881
Passcode: 330367
API
Friday, June 16 at 6 pm PDT / 9 pm EDT
Saturday, June 17 at 9 am Philippines & Singapore
LOCATION/ZOOM LINK:
Meeting ID: 854 6117 3187
Passcode: 701186
DESCRIPTION:
A dynamic online conversation with Asian Pacific Islander MCC members from around the world
God-Talk
Saturday, 24 June (meets 4th Saturday each month)
9am PDT / 10am CDT / 12pm EDT / 5pm BST
Conversations about the Divine and MCC Kinship Group.
Rev. Peter Trabaris and Rev. Brendan Boone invite you to join this Kinship Group. The goal of this ministry is to study and learn from our theology/ies, and what they teach us, as we learn from each other, and continue the work of “Transforming Ourselves, as we Transform the World." If you are interested or have any questions please contact: revpetertrabaris@gmail.com or Rev.Brendan.Boone@gmail.com.
Meeting ID: 850 0238 8825 Passcode: 226946
PAD: People of African Descent
Tuesday, 11 July 7pm EDT / Midnight BST
Saturday, 15 July @ 12pm EDT / 5pm BST
This group is for People of African Descent only.
Latinx Kinship Gathering
Time: Jun 22, 2023 6p PDT / 9p EDT
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 963 668 1482
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Trans Kinship Gathering
1 July (first Saturday of the month)
11am PDT / 1pm CDT / 2pm EDT / 7pm BST
Meeting ID: 898 0876 5091
Passcode: 381764
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MCC European Network Gathering 2023
18 till 20 August 2023 in a beautiful surrounding close to the cliffs at Corrymeela, Northern Ireland
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Tea Time with the Elders!
Tuesday, 20 June
THIRD TUESDAY MONTHLY
5pm EDT / 10pm BST
Join us via Zoom
Meeting ID: 248 584 328
Password: 469464
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Online Centering Prayer - Tuesdays @ 5pm EDT /10pm BST
led by MCC of the Lehigh Valley (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA)
Join via Zoom with Meeting ID: 871 5093 0059
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Prayers for Peace
Wednesdays 8pm EEST / 6pm BST / 1pm EDT
Living Water MCC in Helsinki Finland arranges every Wednesday a short prayer for peace. 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/88413931856?
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Prayer Time with the Moderator
Most THURSDAYS (not 2nd Thursdays)
at 5:15pm EDT / 10:15pm BST
Join the Moderator for a time of reflection and prayer on Facebook Live.
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Looking for something on the website?
It might be in the Resource Bank now.
Need help finding something?
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Check out all the great classes and resources still available at Sacred Space Online Learning (SSOL) including MCC specific classes. Yes, we no longer have the OFLD (Office of Formation and Leadership Development) but SSOL classes are still available.
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