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Tea Time with the Elders!

Tuesday, 15 August

THIRD TUESDAY MONTHLY

5pm EDT / 10pm BST

Join us via Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/248584328?pwd=NmRackdTN1luZ2kreHNISFJMWC9TZz09

Meeting ID: 248 584 328 Password: 469464

Theology on the Margins with Professor Kakay Pamaran

Wed. 16 August 2023 - 8:am EDT / 12:00pm GMT

Zoom ID: 867 8741 6012 Passcode: 513907

Fundraising, Generosity and Grant Writing - Who Knew?

17 August 1pm EDT / 5pm GMT

This Webinar covers each of these three topics with industry experts who will help us to understand how our churches and programs encompass all these subjects and supply us with tips and tools to use for a successful outcome. Join us on August 17th at 1:00 PM EST. Select the link below to register.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScx_4xl_rdzLkX6cOaR_yHscsWOqKxRE1gnF-OGeWv6IWzsXw/viewform

In-Person Retreat

for USA based Clergy and IPL's

Tuesday, Sept. 19th - Friday Sept. 22nd

The Thriving in Ministry Program is sponsoring an in-person retreat at the Marianist Retreat and Conference Center, Eureka, Missouri, USA (near St. Louis) More details later this week. Space is limited. Register now.

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 Tuesday 15 August (6pm PST, 8pm CST and 9pm EST)

ZOOM link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86356280881?pwd=YUp1YTlOeDhGN0Zrc0M3WTMvOFI5dz09

Meeting ID: 863 5628 0881

Passcode: 330367

API

Friday, August 18 at 6 pm PDT / 9 pm EDT

Saturday, August 19 at 9 am Philippines & Singapore

LOCATION/ZOOM LINK:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85461173187?pwd=RG9oMm1WdGR3K0JpVFlQTjNUYmplZz09

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, 26 August (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.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85002388825?pwd=VGk3Z3M3QXd4cEhTMUdEZHpOei9sdz09

Meeting ID: 850 0238 8825 Passcode: 226946

PAD: People of African Descent

Tuesday, 12 September 7pm EDT / Midnight BST

Saturday, 16 September 2pm EDT / 5pm BST

This group is for People of African Descent only.

For more information and the link to attend, please contact RevWandaFloyd@MCCchurch.net

Latinx Kinship Gathering

Time: 24 August 2023 6p PDT / 9p EDT

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9636681482

Meeting ID: 963 668 1482

Trans Kinship Gathering

2 September (first Saturday of the month)

11am PDT / 1pm CDT / 2pm EDT / 7pm BST

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89808765091?pwd=bzA4Wkprb2pyeGdwM2tkeGk0Q1ZhZz09

Meeting ID: 898 0876 5091

Passcode: 381764

If you are interested in a particular Kinship group, please email Rev. Stedney Phillips: RevStedneyPhillips@MCCchurch.net

TheoEd Talks Coming September 24

Sunday, September 24, at 4:00 p.m. EDT, with a free livestream available for virtual viewing. Sponsored by The Candler Foundry at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology, TheoEd Talks Orlando will feature speakers Jacqui Lewis, Brian McLaren, Lydia Muñoz, Luke Powery, and Clay and Cliff Price.

For more info and to register:

https://candler.emory.edu/.../08/theoed-talks-orlando.html

Learn Greek

The Thriving in Ministry program is co-sponsoring an amazing virtual course where you can learn college level Greek with Jordan Dyke. Click the link below to get additional information as well as costs and registration. Classes start Thursday September 7th .

https://docs.google.com/document/d/147-3m8-7BmS3PV2e3EtsASr7CeWQR8Fg/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114531104520854500654&rtpof=true&sd=true

Blessings and Curses:

What is your building bringing you?

Owning property can be a resource for doing ministry and provide a sense of stability for a congregation, but it can also be a tremendous responsibility and drain financial resources. Many congregations are finding themselves in buildings that were designed to house past generation churches rather than 21st century models of ministry. If you are part of an MCC that owns a building and would like to be part of a cohort that is being organized to discuss how to address the curses and/or realize the blessings contact RevDexterBrecht@MCCChurch.net

ASSOCIATE PASTOR POSITION - Part-Time

Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities in Davenport, Iowa, USA seeks part-time associate pastor, with an M.Div. degree and credentialled or to be credentialed in MCC or UCC. Associate pastor will assist with worship services and lead other religious activities for various ministry groups, particularly for youth and young adults. Job duties include collaborating with the senior pastor on service liturgy, giving sermons, leading prayer sessions, and reaching out to the community. Associate also trains volunteers, assists with event-planning activities, provides hospitality support and ensures members are fully engaged in the life of the church. Starting salary negotiable based on experience. Send resume to Rev. Rich Hendricks richdhendricks@msn.com

Governing Board Minutes and Financials

The latest approved minutes, financial snapshot and financial reports may be found here.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zeHGr-8t8Ej4sdPvvvDYTprwbZ3-WFML

Convergence Music Project's

CONVERGING 2023 - 18-21 October | Nashville, Tennessee, USA

A gathering for musicians, pastors, worship leaders, and anyone interested in justice-building, inclusive and progressive music and worship.

https://www.cmpconverging.com/?inf_contact_key=0885cbcc82bacca10b7675275ec74ef6f651f238aa2edbb9c8b7cff03e0b16a0

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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.

http://www.sacredspaceonlinelearning.com/

https://convergencecolab.org/

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ASSESSMENTS: 18766 John J. Williams Hwy | #382 | Rehoboth Beach | DE 19971 | USA

BOARD OF PENSIONS: PO Box 9917 | Wichita Falls | TX | 76308

Other: 2775 NW 49^th Ave | Ste: 205-327 | Ocala | FL 34482 | USA

https://www.mccchurch.org

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