Photo Credit: Mary Convy
STAYING CONNECTED WITH SUNCOAST MCC, JUNE 19, 2020

A welcoming, diverse and active community. We share God's love in a spiritual environment offering truth , trust and transformation .
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Celebrating the Pride Flags (click HERE)
The "in-person"
Venice Pride Festival planned for Saturday, November 7 at SunCoast MCC will be rescheduled for early 2021. Other options are being considered for 2020. Stay tuned.
US Supreme Court Outlaws Employment Discrimination against LGBTQ+ People
  • Read SunCoast's Response HERE
  • Read MCC's Response HERE

Loving Note from
Rev. Nancy Wilson and
Rev. Vickie Miller
This month, Pride is celebrated world-wide. This year we commemorate Stonewall's 51st year!

In different cities, Pride is held at various times of the year. SunCoast MCC has been blessed and proud to be the founders, hosts and volunteer force that has offered our community two successful, engaging, Venice Pride events in 2018 and 2019.
Now, with COVID-19 hosting a festival this year is less certain. We have determined that trying to plan and execute an outdoor Venice Pride Festival in November 2020, as we have done for the past two years is not practical, with all the uncertainties. We decided to postpone holding a festival until the first quarter of 2021 as we continue to evaluate how things progress in combating the virus. Meanwhile, we are exploring several options for an online Venice Pride that could be hosted this fall along with others in the wider community.
But, right now, it is June, the traditional month for LGBT Pride! So, let’s not be shy, let’s not take a back seat. Let’s be visible and inclusive in wearing our colors, all our pride colors. It is time to hope and celebrate the progress we have made. We will press on globally.

Our victories cannot be destroyed by any setbacks we have now or by any virus.
JOIN US FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP
June 21 at 10am
(click HERE to watch the service)
Beguiled by Beauty:
We Are Made for the Beloved

As we warm to the idea that God the Creator is “beguiled by beauty,” we accept that to be connected to God is to embrace that as part of Creation, we are God’s “Beloveds.” All around us we see life’s “yearning for itself,” and are called to act with justice. As siblings of a God of radical love and inclusion, can we be “chips off the old block?” The author of Colossians suggests that the heart of acting as beloveds of God is to practice forgiveness – perhaps one of the greatest challenges we ever face as individuals, and as a church family.  Scriptures: Psalm 16: 7-11; Colossians 3: 12-15
Board of Directors Updates
Offering Update
We need  Your love and support now more than ever. Together let's keep our General Fund and Pillars accounts liquid. If you are able to make a donation to SunCoast MCC, please (click  HERE).
 
To minimally cover the Church expenses during this time, we need approximately $6,000 weekly. For week ending June 14, 2020, we collected $4,422.00 for General Fund and $1,020.00 for Pillars.
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Join the "Virtual
Check-In" on Sunday, June 21

(Immediately after Service)

WHAT
Virtual Check-In. Just you and yours with coffee or tea. A time to wish folks a Happy Father's Day. A time to see you and to see each other.
  • NO AGENDA except to connect!! 
  • NO ISSUES except to connect!!
  • NO VOTING except to connect!!

WHEN
June 21 on Zoom about 11:15AM or so.

WHY
Because we miss seeing you and each other. A special time to connect with us and your SunCoast MCC family and friends!

WHERE AND HOW
Click HERE to join the check-in from the comfort of your home using Zoom.
WHAT IS THIS "ZOOM" THING ALL ABOUT?

Click HERE to watch a short video by Rebecca Wilson. Call the office if you need assistance. We are happy to assist.
Capital Campaign 202o Resumes
"Press on to the Goal"
“Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on towards the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Jesus Christ.” Philippians 3: 1

DESPITE interruptions from COVID-19, we are thrilled to report that efforts to refinance our mortgage are well underway!

Forty-seven (47) generous members and friends have already pledged and given over $70,000 towards that effort. As the old spiritual says, “Lord, I want to be in that number!” HELP US GET IT DONE for the future of our Beloved SunCoast MCC. If you have not yet
participated, now is the time. Let’s spend less on a mortgage, and more on ministry!

Click HERE to learn how you can help
pay down our mortgage. Donate HERE.
Reopen Team Update
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At this time, SunCoast MCC remains closed to the public. To ensure the safety of everyone, we will continue to monitor the situation and will evolve our guidelines and protocols as needed.

At this time, we ask that you take a moment to become familiar with the following Social Distancing guidelines. These apply for any visits you may make to the church for any reason and/or for any outdoor gatherings SunCoast may host.
SunCoast MCC's
Social Distancing Guidelines

  • Wear a mask that covers the mouth and nose

  • Maintain 6 feet social distancing (about 2 arm's length) whether indoors or outdoors

  • Avoid any gatherings within the church hallways, lobby or areas where maintaining the 6 feet distancing is difficult

  • Use hand sanitizer frequently

  • Follow any signage posted and any additional instructions are provided
Also if you are asked to participate in the recording of the weekly worship services, click HERE to become familiar with specific details that are followed. As always, your safety is our top priority.
Videos from Rev. Naomi King
Through these videos, Rev. King continues to share her thoughts on a mix of contemporary topics.
(click on the links below)
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
(New Items Posted Weekly
SUNCOAST MCC WORSHIP SERIES
Beguilded by Beauty

June 14 – July 19
Sundays at 10AM
Watch the Service HERE
ST. MARK'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH SOCIAL JUSTICE HOSTS A CANDLELIGHT VIGIL IN REMEMBRANCE OF GEORGE FLOYD AND VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE

June 20, Saturday at 7PM
at West Blalock Park - 401 Pensacola Rd, Venice, FL
SUNCOAST MCC VIRTUAL CHECK-IN

June 21, Sunday at 11:15AM
(for about 30 minutes immediately after service)
Join by Zoom HERE
SUNCOAST MCC TRIVIA

June 22, Monday at 6PM
Join by Zoom HERE

Bragging Rights for June 15:
1st: :Terrie, Renae, Lisa, Audrey | 2nd: (tied) Cindy, Cindy AND Mary, Maryellen, Yolanda and Beth | 3rd:  Geri
THE CHANGE CYCLE: GETTING THROUGH LIFE'S DIFFICULT CHANGES

Led by Rev. Lilie Brock from The Church
of the Trinity
June 23, Tuesday at 6:30PM
Join at:
Password: 34243
MCC HOSTS A VIRTUAL GLOBAL MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED OF COVID-19

June 23, Tuesday various times to choose from (EST: 5AM, 2PM, 6PM, 8PM, 10PM)
There will be a scrolling list of the names of those you wish to remember. Send the names of anyone who died of COVID-19 you wish included in
CHURCH OF THE TRINITY'S MIDDAY
MUSIC SERIES

June 24, Wednesday
at 12:10PM
Join by Facebook HERE
WHAT'S NEW AND HOPEFUL IN THE PARABLES OF JESUS

Led by Rev.Vickie and
Rev. Nancy
June 24 and July 1
Wednesdays at 4:30PM
Join by Zoom HERE
Meeting ID: 946 0705 3444
Password: 163406
SUNCOAST MCC BINGO

June 24 and July 1
Wednesdays at 6PM
(Email  Kim and Tammy to get your cards to play.
You will have to print
your own Bingo cards.)
Join by Zoom HERE
Meeting ID: 913 0391 3326 Password: 647829
PRAY WITH REV. ELDER CECILIA EGGLESTON, MCC MODERATOR

June 25
Thursday at 5PM
Bring your joys, concerns, laments, and celebrations to Rev. Cecilia and one another. Meet us on Cecilia's Facebook @Cecilia.Eggleston.50
NEW:
COME AND JOIN THE DRUM CIRCLE
AT SUNCOAST MCC
Led by David Katz
Music Director
June 30, Tuesday at 7PM
(Will be held on
the church grounds)
Bring a lawn chair, bug spray, your mask and a drum if you have it.
No experience necessary. Come and play or just sit and enjoy the sounds and sunset together.
(1) Read more details HERE

(2) Do you need a drum? Send an email with your name and cell number to: drdavidkatz@suncoastmcc.com

(3) Due to the recent health reports for COVID-19 in Florida, everyone is asked to follow our Social Distancing Guidelines. Be safe and well.
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3276 E. Venice Avenue
Venice, FL 34292
(941) 484-7068