A Welcoming, Diverse And Active Community

Photo Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson 

"Yahweh is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."

~Psalms 18:2

STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST September 23, 2022

We share God's love in a spiritual environment offering truth, trust and transformation!

{View as Webpage}

Worship Information

Join us this

Sunday, September 25, 2022

at 10 AM for

In-Person or Virtual Worship

Homecoming Weekend Honoring

Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson's

50 Years of Service with MCC!

As we celebrate Rev. Nancy’s 50^th Anniversary

in ministry, our special guest, State Rep. Michele Rayner-Goolsby will preach on Rev. Nancy’s favorite homecoming story, the Prodigal Son. Marsha Pino-Stevens

will also share her gifts in song.

Michele Rayner-Goolsby was raised by a family of changemakers in Pinellas County. Her parents both integrated the University of South Florida in the early1960’s and established themselves as community leaders to set an example for Michele with their dedication to service and to the people.

They taught Michele to work hard and never give up on her dreams. And that’s exactly what she’s done. She worked her way through college and fought her way through adversity in law school when others didn’t think she could make it.

Michele then joined the Hillsborough County Public Defender’s office, and was soon called to ensure justice again when she became an attorney for Markeis McGlockton’s family, working alongside civil rights attorney Ben Crump. Markeis was shot and killed in an altercation in a Clearwater parking lot, reigniting the debate over Florida’s controversial “Stand Your Ground” law six years after the death of Trayvon Martin. The experience made it clear to Michele that running for the legislature could help her do more to fight unjust laws like Stand Your Ground and prevent future tragedies from occurring.

Upon Michele's historic election to the Florida Legislature in 2020, she became the first out, Black, Queer woman to ever hold public office in the state of Florida. Along with representing her community in the state legislature, Michele and her wife are both small business owners. She knows first hand how important it is to champion and work for solutions that actually work for people and businesses right in our community.

Michele has always spoken truth to power as a public defender, civil rights attorney, and in the state legislature. She stands up to those when they are wrong and try to bully us into submission. And yet she’s found common ground with others on workforce issues, nurses, food security and environmental issues. Michele is about getting actual results for people that make a difference in their lives.

Growing up, Michele’s father always told her: “Help others, do the right thing and most of all, always keep your head up high.” To this day, Michele keeps her head up and continues to do so working for her constituents, ensuring an equitable recovery from COVID-19, protecting voting rights, fighting for reproductive freedom, and demanding real justice for our underserved communities.

If you are joining us on-line, download the Virtual Bulletin using the link and participate in worship with us.

We also ask that you share any prayer requests or needs in the Live Chat during worship. Your feedback is very important as we strive to ensure your virtual worship experience is meaningful and filled with the love of God.

MCC is partnering with Rev. Elder Dr. Nancy Wilson to celebrate her incredible 50 years of ministry in MCC, and she is NOT DONE YET! Nancy continues to be passionate both about local church ministry and MCC’s worldwide mission. To mark this ministry milestone, we are working together to raise at least US$50,000, which will be shared between SunCoast MCC where Nancy is Senior Pastor, and global MCC. The denomination will use the funds to support translation, so that MCC can reach even more people around the world.

In lieu of gifts, donations in honor of Rev. Nancy's work may be made using the link below, visiting SunCoast MCC's website or mailing a check to SunCoast MCC (50/50 in the memo).  

Fellowship Hour After Worship

Coffee and Fellowship

Join us for coffee and fellowship after Worship on Sundays in the Volunteer room.

This is a perfect time to meet new people and catch up with old friends.

Calendar of Events

2022 Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrating MCC

Rev. Elder Héctor Gutiérrez

Rev. Elder Héctor Gutiérrez was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, in 1966, the youngest of a family of eight. Much of his ministry was focused on formation, responding to his great passion for teaching and education. He was ordained as a Catholic Priest in Guadalajara Mexico in 1994. He got his Pontifical Licentiate in 1996, in Mexico City. 

Rev. Héctor Gutiérrez was UFMCC's Head of Development for Latin America. In 2005, he was admitted as a clergyman. In 2012, he was appointed as an MCC Elder, and blessed and installed in Sao Paulo, Brazil by Rev. Elder Dr. Nancy Wilson. He served as an Associate Director of the Office of Emerging Ministries prior to his appointment as Team Lead of the Community Development Team for UFMCC.  

Rev. Elder Héctor Gutiérrez visited Cuba with MCC's founder, Rev. Troy Perry in 2017, and was invited by Mariela Castro in 2019 to participate in a panel about New Perspectives of Religion in Cuba. Rev. Elder Héctor Gutiérrez took part in the First Latin American Queer Theology Conference in the Latin American Biblical University in San José, Costa Rica in 2016. 

In 2018 Rev. Gutiérrez was invited by the Government of the City of Bogotá, Colombia to participate in the Conference celebrating 10 years of equality. Rev. Gutierrez had visited MCC churches in Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Panamá, Colombia, Chile and Argentina. Rev. Héctor Gutiérrez lives in Guadalajara, México, with his husband Juan Ramos.

September Board of Directors meeting has been moved to Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 9:30 AM. If you are interested in attending, you participate in-person or by using the Zoom link below.  

SunCoast MCC 1st Annual Golf  and Lunch Event

Exciting News about the upcoming Golf Event!!!

Hyundai of Venice has donated a car as a prize for a hole in one!!

Not a golfer... join us for lunch, games and a time with friends.

Use the links below to learn more about the event and register.

OCTOBER 15, 2022

@

LAKE VENICE GOLF CLUB

1801 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285

Important Information from The Florida Network of Metropolitan Community Churches

On October 17, 2022 at 7 PM. the Florida Network of MCC is hosting a virtual, live panel discussion with key health experts on Monkeypox. All churches are invited to attend.

You can us the links below to read more about the webinar and register.

Registration is required.

The meeting will be recorded to share with those who are unable to attend that Monday evening.

There is an opportunity, during registration, to pose a question to our expert panel in advance of the meeting.

Save The Date!

An Evening with Terrence Joyce:

Art and Inspiration

Join us on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 7 PM for a night of fellowship and inspiration as we hear from a local artist, Terrence Joyce as he shares his story and how his faith influences his art.

Planning Ahead

"Budget 2023 Early Announcement”

Budget 2023 for SunCoast Ministry Leaders

The budgeting process for 2023 is beginning. Let’s plan ahead! 

If you are a Church Leader whose Ministry (or working committee) requires any kind of  funding to accomplish your work for our Church, please let your Board of Directors know of your “Budget 2023” requests by sending the information to treasurer@suncoastmcc.com. 

Budget 2023 is a compilation of all the operating plans for SunCoast MCC ministries/committees for the coming year expressed as their dollar costs. Your input is vital before the end of September, 2022.

Our Membership will formally vote on Budget 2023 in early November, 2022 after a review process that includes our Senior Pastor with Staff and your Board of Directors.

Update from Your Pastoral

& Congregational Care Team

In Charity, kindly remember in prayer members and friends of our SunCoast Community – those who are confined to home, in a health care facility or hospital

and those who are alone. May Almighty God, Physician of souls and bodies, extend healing to ease their every pain and suffering.

May they, may we, be granted healing, strength, and spiritual comfort.

We ask everyone to join us in prayer for:

BJ H * Greg H * Nikki L * Joanna S * Pat B & Family * John G *

Rev. Gordon M & Dr. Eugene T * Gracie M * Tina B * 

Raquel  * Kathy  * Sandy  * Carla's Brother Steve P * Bill L * Kenny K 

 Anyone needing prayer, please email RevGeneHutter@SunCoastMCC.com 

Current Protocols for On-site Worship and Meetings

Please remember to stay home if you are not feeling well. This is for your safety as well as the safety of others.

{View as Webpage}