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Dear Tory,
Peace and Greetings to you and HAPPY APRIL FOOL'S WEEKEND, APRIL 1ST ... No Kidding! Can you believe we're already in three months of 2022. It’s also Palm Sunday Weekend.
As we gather this Sunday for worship, we mark the end of the Lenten Season. A day that many Christians throughout the world remember, with Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, riding on the back of a donkey surrounded by the mass crowds, as palm branches were being thrown on the road before him, with shouts of Hosanna ringing in the air, welcoming Jesus into Jerusalem as a hero.
This Sunday also marks the beginning of what we know as Holy Week, a time when we commemorate the last days of Jesus’ life, and a time in which the warm welcome was received by the crowds, ultimately leading Jesus to the cross.
Holy week brings us from crowds yelling Hosanna, to crowds yelling Crucify Him. How quickly our hearts can lose hope! Hosanna is a word that means both "Save us" and You Save” Only the crucified one can truly take on the burdens of the world, and he does so even for those who cry, Crucify. What do you need to leave at the cross this week?
I invite you to join me this Sunday, April 2nd at 11:00AM, for worship at Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Church, where you are welcome just as you are and where we will go “From Shouting Hosanna to Shouting Crucify Him!”
Holy Week is also a time to recall the events that lead to the Last Supper and Jesus’ crucifixion on the cross. Join me and our Board of Directors, as we join together with our sisters and brothers from the participating congregations in the Southeast Clergy Association Maundy Thursday, April 6th (7:00pm at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church), where we will gather for a combined ecumenical worship, recognizing when Jesus gathered with his disciples, first washing their feet, but then breaking the bread as symbolism of his body and sharing the cup of his salvation
Join us again on Good Friday, April 7th (7:00pm at Christ Church United Church of Christ), where we join together again with our sisters and brothers from the participating congregations in the Southeast Clergy Association, where we will recall, when Jesus was arrested and crucified on the Cross, as we hear the Seven Last Words of Christ in this moving Good Friday ecumenical service. Details for both services can be found further down in this Weekly.
I want to remind you that this Sunday, we will receive and bless our 40 Day Lenten Challenge Offering. I hope each of you have prayerfully and joyfully given within your heart during Lent, to help boost and expand the ministries that we offer at Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Church. This Sunday is also the last day to place your orders for Easter Lilies and Flowers for Easter Sunday. You can complete an order form either in person this Sunday, but you can also place your order online (see details below). It wouldn’t be triumphant, if we didn’t make the announcement of the Resurrection, as I invite you to join us for Easter Sunday Service, next Sunday at starting at 11:00am!
Last but not least, you’re invited to join us following worship, THIS Sunday, as we come together in fellowship for our Palm Sunday Lunch Fellowship. The Board of Directors invites you as their guests in joining them for a fun Potato and Salad Bar Lunch along with our monthly Birthday/Anniversary Cake for dessert.
There is once again, so much that is happening in the life of the church and as always, I Invite you to take a moment to scroll down to view these announcements and the many other special announcements, connected to the life of our congregation and community, as we continue to be the vibrant, inclusive, and progressive community of faith that we are.
As always, I look forward to seeing you all on Sunday Morning! May God’s blessings continue to be with each of you!
Hosanna! Hosanna in the Highest!
In Christ,
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Scripture: Luke 19:41-46
Coming within sight of Jerusalem, Jesus wept over it and said, “If only you had known the path to peace today! But now it has been hidden from your eyes. Days
will come upon you when your enemies will encircle you with a rampart, hem you
in and press you hard from every side. They’ll wipe you out, you and your children within your walls, and won’t leave one stone on top of another within you, because you failed to recognize the time of your visit from God.” Then Jesus entered the Temple and began throwing out the vendors, saying, “Scripture says, ‘My Temple will be a house of prayer’—but you have made it a den of thieves!”
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Join us for IN-PERSON WORSHIP
this Sunday 11:00am
as we begin Holy Week and start our
journey to the cross
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This Sunday we wave our Palms shouting Hosanna!
Holy week brings us from crowds yelling Hosanna, to crowds yelling Crucify Him. How quickly our hearts can lose hope! Hosanna is a word that means both "Save us" and You Save” Only the crucified one can truly take on the burdens of the world, and he does so even for those who cry, Crucify. What do you need to leave at the cross this week?
Join us Sunday, as we go from:
“SHOUITNG HOSANNA TO SHOUTING CRUCIFY HIM!”
REMEMBER ...
You can also connect with us for Virtual Worship on our Facebook Page or YouTube Channel, Sunday afternoons through our
links below to our Facebook and YouTube pages.
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2023 40-Day Lenten Challenge
ENDS THIS SUNDAY!
A Reminder that our Lenten 40 Day Challenge ENDS THIS SUNDAY, Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023. Remember to bring your offering tis Sunday as we will collect and bless them during our time of offering. You can also go online and make your Lenten Challenge Offering as well by going to the "GIVING" Tab on our website and indicating in it's your Lenten Offering. Our Lenten Offering will earmarked toward continuing our programming and ministries at Milwaukee MCC.
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THIS Sunday is the LAST SUNDAY to order your
Easter Lilies & Flowers for Easter!
Remember to place your orders for Easter Lilies and Spring Flowers. Orders will be taken through Palm Sunday, April 2nd, so don't wait until the last minute.
Order forms are available in the Narthex of the church, as well as your weekly bulletin. You may also download the form by clicking the link below.
You may purchase one (1) plant for $25 or two (2) for $40. Orders will be taken up through Palm Sunday, April 2nd. Purchase your flowers in Honor or Memory of a loved one(s), as well as adorning our Sanctuary for Easter Sunday 2023.
Easter Flower Order Form
You may also order Easter Flowers online by clicking on:
Easter Flower Online Order
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Palm Sunday Lunch Fellowship hosted by the Board of Directors following worship on Sunday, April 2nd
You're invited to join us immediately following worship on PALM SUNDAY,
April 2, 2023, for our PALM SUNDAY LUNCH FELLOWSHIP!
Continue celebrating Palm Sunday
with us at our Palm Sunday Lunch Fellowship. Join the board as the host you to a Palm Sunday Potato and Salad Bar followed by our Monthly Birthday/Anniversary Cake for dessert.
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Combined Maundy Thursday Communion Service
April 6, 2022 - 7:00pm
Join us on Maundy Thursday,
April 6th at 7:00pm, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, as we come together for a combined service with our sisters and brothers from Southeast Clergy Association Communities of Faith, recognizing when Jesus gathered with his disciples, and breaking the bread as symbolism of his body and sharing the cup of his salvation.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
4419 South Howell Avenue
Milwaukee 53207
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Combined Good Friday Service
The Seven Last Words
of Christ
April 7, 2022 - 7:00pm
Join us on Good Friday, April 7th
at 7:00pm, at Christ Church United Church of Christ, as we come together for a combined service with our sisters and brothers from Southeast Clergy Association Communities of Faith, as we experience the last days of Christ life as we go to the Cross through The Seven Last Words of Christ.
Christ Church United
Church of Christ
915 East Oklahoma Avenue
Milwaukee, 53207
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Join us for EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP
Sunday, April 9, 2023 - 11:00am
Come CELEBRATE and REJOICE as we come together and welcome the triumphant entry of the resurrected Christ on Easter Sunday, April 9th
at 11:00am for Easter Worship.
We come together and shouting "CHRIST IS RISEN, CHRIST IS RISEN INDEED!"
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UFMCC LEAD Retreat
Church of the Trinity MCC
Sarasota, FL, USA
June 2-4, 2023
LEAD, Laity Empowered for Active Discipleship, is the UFMCC lay leader certificate program. Since its inception in 2011, there have been 12 North American LEAD cohort groups, as well as LEAD cohort groups in the UK, the Philippines, the European Network
and Australia. We now have 51 LEAD graduates following their call to lay ministry all over the world.
One of the exciting features about this retreat is that most of the expenses for the retreat will be covered by a fund set up by upRising MCC of Austin, TX, USA. Because of the fund, accepted retreat applicants will not pay the Retreat registration fee (normally $350). In addition, Church
of the Trinity will provide housing for participants with its church congregants and provide several
meals during the Retreat. Retreat participants will only need to pay for their travel, plus a $50 matriculation fee, to attend the retreat. In addition, all online courses that are required or are electives for completion of the LEAD program will be paid through the fund (a $600 value). The LEAD scholarship fund, The Judy Dale Scholarship for Lay Leadership, may be used to assist with other fees associated with course work or events necessary for the completion of the LEAD certificate requirements.
Applications will be processed on a “first come, first served” basis until May 1, or until 18 applicants have been accepted to attend the Retreat.
Applications can be found by clicking:
Applications
More information about the LEAD program can be found in the North American LEAD Manual by clicking:
Information About L.E.A.D.
Questions about the retreat or the LEAD program can be directed to
Elder Nancy Maxwell at: NancyMaxwell@MCCchurch.net.
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Survey on LGBTQI+ Acceptance in the
Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa areas
Gundersen Health System is currently doing a survey to evaluate how effective language is used in religious communities amongst specific denominations and congregations in the Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa areas.
You’re invited to take a confidential online survey that will take about 10 minutes is you are:
Over the age of 18
Identify currently or historically with both/or LGBTQI+ identity, religious identity, or interest in either.
Identify as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, or any sexual minority identity (trans inclusive).
Reside within Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa.
You can access the survey from the QR Code below or going to:
LGBTQI+ Survey
There is also an option to enter a raffle to win one of ten gift card valued at $10
For questions and further information, you can contact Andrea Arenz at Gundersen Medical Foundation or at 608-775-1012, Ext. 51012 or email at:
Andrea.Arenz@gundersenhealth.org
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Order and Shop with SCRIP and Make it a WIN-WIN for Both You and Our Congregation!
Continue to shop with SCRIP, making it simple and easy to shop virtually.
By purchasing and shopping with
SCRIP Cards, you can continue to shop in your normal way, whether in person or virtually, while continuing to support Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Church.
Order forms can be obtained by clicking below on the SCRIP ORDER FORM LINK below. You can mail your payment to the church by using one
of your tithing envelopes or going online and using our online giving portal, noting in the comments that your payment is for SCRIP Cards.
SCRIP Orders will be mailed to you once received.
This month's ORDER DEADLINE is:
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Drop your forms and payment in
the basket on Sunday mornings, or you can send them in the mail to
the church.
MCC SCRIP ORDER FORM
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DON'T FORGET TO HELP
Pack the Pantry
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Remember, every Fourth Sunday of the month has been designated as
PACK THE PANTY SUNDAY.
Pack the Pantry Sunday is a time for
you, the people of the church to come together and help support our partnered organizations Food Pantries.
Our Pack the Pantry donations
will go towards supporting:
VIVENT Health Care
Food Pantry
Bring your items to church SUNDAY, APRIL 23rd and place them on the pantry table in the Narthex.
Don't have time to shop? No worries! Make a monetary donation toward
Pack the Panty and we'll do the shopping for you!
If you forget to bring something this Sunday, you can bring your items on any other Sundays as well! You can
also make arrangements to drop things off at the church by contacting the church office to set a drop-off time!
Click below to obtain a list of Pack the Pantry items:
Click Here for Pack the Pantry Shopping List
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YOU'RE INVITED TO JOIN OUR FAMILY OF FAITH AT
MILWAUKEE METROPOLTAIN COMMUNITY CHURCH
NEW MEMBERS/INQUIRERS CLASS MAY 20, 2023
It's that time again! We will be holding our Inquirers and News Members Class Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 10AM to Noon in the Community Room.
If you've been wanting to learn about Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Church and/or are curious about coming into a Vibrant-Inclusive-Progressive Community of faith, now is your opportunity to join us on Saturday, May 20th at Milwaukee Metropolitan Community.
You may inquire or register by contacting Reverend Tory at revtory@milmcc.org or also by contacting the church office at 414-383-1100
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Trans Day of Visibility Panel | |
Join this FREE virtual panel discussion on Friday, March 31st at 4pm CT for a panel discussion with some leaders in the fight for equality on
Trans Day of Visibility.
Trans Day of Visibility is dedicated to recognizing the resilience and accomplishments of the transgender community. Join us to uplift members and activists in the trans community while also sharing our commitment to advocate for the Trans community.
At the DNC, they celebrate the Trans people among us, raise awareness about the struggles that they face, and advocate for more protected rights for them in a bid to reform society and empower this community.
Click Here to Sign-Up
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If you auto-give, through your financial institution, or already give online, we THANK YOU. But, if you have typically placed your gifts in the offering plate each Sunday, we also offer other options when giving to the church.
There are several ways YOU can make either a one-time donation or even a recurring donation. Here are the ways you can make that happen:
- Through our Secure Online Giving Portal, or either of our two PayPal links. You can go to our Secure Online Giving Portal and/or our PayPal Giving Link for your regular offering or one time giving. You can also go through our regular PayPal Link if you’re wanting to start and set-up a recurring monthly giving for your offering. Click on either of the links below to make that happen.
- You can mail your offering via check or credit card by using one of the pre-printed offering envelopes that have been distributed to all our members. Simply insert your check in the envelope or complete the information on the inner flap, should you choose to donate by credit card, and return it by mail. If you are in need envelopes, please contact the church, either by leaving us a message or emailing us at info@milmcc.org. We will be happy to send some to you.
- You can send your offering via check in a regular addressed envelope to: Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Church, 1239 West Mineral Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204.
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You can go to our website at www.milwaukeemcc.org/giving to do your giving.
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offering or one time gift through our Secure Giving Portal
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Reverend Tory V. Topjian (Moderator)
David Huibregtse (Vice-Moderator), Mark Mickelson (Clerk),
Allan Hauth, Dan Nelson, Chris Stockdale and Britt Saunders (Members at Large)
Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Church
1239 West Mineral Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
414-383-1100 • info@milmcc.org
Website - www.milwaukeemcc.org
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