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The International Newsletter of MCC
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MCC YOUTH NOW IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC FOR
OUTREACH MINISTRY! |
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Thirteen MCC youth from
Canada, Great Britain, and the USA have arrived in
the Dominican Republic for MCC's first-ever
denominational youth ministry trip.
While in the Dominican
Republic, MCC youth ages 14-25 will lead Bible
studies, participate in worship services, assist
with repairs to a local school, host a seaside
picnic, and work with our church plant, MCC Santo
Domingo.
To keep up with
their daily activities and
ministry, visit their online blog by CLICKING
HERE. |
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MCC: LEADING THE WAY FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY IN
CALIFORNIA! |
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Since California
began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex
couples on June 16, MCC leaders have appeared on
MSNBC, on the front page of the
Los Angeles Times
and Washington Post,
appeared on the New York Times
online news site, been quoted in articles by the
Associated Press and
Reuters, and appeared in dozens
of TV interviews, radio shows, and numerous
newspapers.
We salute MCC
leaders and churches across California who are
carrying the message of justice and equality to
their communities.
We're compiling a report of the many
ways MCC churches have taken part in the historic
California marriage events. Look for this report
coming
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR "MANY STORIES, ONE
VOICE" |
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Registration is
now open for MANY STORIES, ONE VOICE: The North
American Convocation of Pro-LGBT Christians, to
take place in New Orleans in September.
MCC is a participating sponsor of
this vital gathering, featuring Nobel Peace Prize
recipient Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
To lean more about
this gathering and how you can take
part, CLICK
HERE.
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IN THIS SPECIAL REPORTS
& RESOURCES ISSUE: |
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BUT FIRST, A COUPLE
OF NOTES!
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Here are a couple
of timely notes about MCC's "Around The
Fellowship" newsletter...
First... Have you
ever felt as though life was so busy and hectic that you
found it helpful to slow down, refocus, and
reflect?
That's a helpful way to think of June's two
issues of MCC's "Around the Fellowship" newsletter!
MCC congregations have accomplished amazing
work and ministry in the first six months of 2008.
So during June, we're slowing down a bit to
"catch-up" on news and events that didn't make
it into earlier editions of ATF, but that are well worth
noting and
celebrating!
Second... Here's
something for you to think about while you're
refocusing and reflecting. We're looking for a new
name for MCC's "Around The Fellowship" newsletter -- and
we invite you to send us your ideas. We're looking for a
newsletter name that communicates energy and vitality.
That looks to the future. That reflects MCC's
international ministry, the breadth of MCC's unique
calling in our world, and our commitment to
diversity.
So... If you have an idea you
think would be the perfect name for MCC's newsletter,
send your submission to Judy Dale, ATF editor, at
JudyDale@MCCchurch.net.
Send as many names as you
wish! If your submission is selected, we'll include
your name and your local church when the announcement is
made in
September.
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SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL MCC CHURCHES AND
LEADERS
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To celebrate Australia Day weekend, MCC
Sydney spent time learning more about the
spirituality and culture of their indigenous brothers
and sisters. Karen Brown presented a special Aboriginal dreamtime
story.
Yee Haw! Rodney Shaw competed in the Palm
Springs Rodeo 2008. He is the first visually-impaired
cowhand to compete in a California rodeo. His events
were calf roping on foot and goat dressing. He even won
a buckle!
Speakers for this year's the Transgender
Sermon Series at MCC San Jose
(California)
were Rev. Vicky Kolakowski, Rev. Sky
Anderson, Rev. Elijah Nealy, deputy director
of the LGBT Center in New York City, and Rabbinic Intern
Reuben Zellman of congregation Shahar
Zahav.
Justin Ryan has released his newest CD
Revive Us Again: Timeless Hymns, Treasured
Friends. He sings the old favorites with other
recording artists, including Porter Wagoner, Lynn
Anderson, Marsha Stevens-Pino, Kenny Bishop,
Allison Durham Speer, the Southern Gospel Trio, HisSong,
Angie Primm, and several others. He debuted the album at
MCC Louisville (Kentucky), and is available for
concerts and services in local MCCs. For more
information or to order your copy, go to www.JustinRyanOnline.com.
We're family! Divas with chainsaws from
MCC of the Living Spring (Eureka Springs,
Arkansas) and Spirit of Christ MCC (Joplin,
Missouri) arrived at MCC United (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
ready to work! They helped clear damage from a bad ice
storm and enjoyed a wonderful lunch provided by the
local congregation.
A scholarship honoring Rev. Elder Dr.
Charlie Arehart has been established at Iliff School
of Theology to benefit MCC seminary students.
Grammy and Dove Award winner
Cynthia Clawson appeared in concert at
Resurrection MCC (Houston, Texas).
ICM Sao Paulo
(Brazil) hosted a visit by Archbishop Rev. Dom Ricardo
Lorite and Bishop Rev. Peterson Salomao of the Anglican
Church of Brasil, who are both very supportive of the
ministry of ICM Sao Paulo and of MCC's ministry
throughout Brazil. The Pastor of ICM Sao Paulo is
Cristiano Valério.
Linda Price
of New Spirit MCC (Cincinnati, Ohio) was on
the TV game show The Price Is Right. She
successfully completed "The Golf Game,"
winning a new car!
Joshua Love,
MCC's program specialist for HIV/AIDS and drug literacy,
co-hosted the Sex
Smarts radio show
with Dr. Matt Brown of the University of Colorado. He
discussed MCC's global programs on KVCU, which serves
Denver and Boulder, Colorado.
The 16th annual MCC service at
International Mr. Leather took place on May 25 at Hyatt
Regency in Chicago, Illinois. Jakob Hero preached
and the choir from MCC Illiana (Lake Station,
Indiana) sang.
Rev. Randall Besta was the guest preacher recently at Church of
Our Savior MCC (Boynton Beach, Florida).
Rev. Karla Fleshman received a scholarship for Exploring the
Missional Church, a Lifelong Learning event at
Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia.
Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson has been named to the Board for Florida's
Fairness for All Families campaign. Other Board members
include Julian Bond (NAACP Chairman), Janet Reno (former
US Attorney General), Congressperson Debbie Schultz, and
Bentley Lipscomb (former AARP President and Department
of Elder Affairs Secretary).
Rev. Dr. Robin Miller, a hospital chaplain in Denver, recently
returned home as the guest preacher for Pikes Peak
MCC (Colorado Springs, Colorado).
Jay Bakker, son of Jim and the late
Tammy Faye Bakker, was the guest preacher at MCC
Austin (Texas). He pastors Revolution, a church for
those who experience rejection by traditional
approaches to Christianity. He was joined
by participants in the Soulforce American Family
Outing, who were later commissioned at MCC
Austin.
The life and ministry of Rev. Elder
Troy Perry was featured on Mix Brazil.
http://mixbrasil.uol.com.br/mp/upload/noticia/3_52_65745.shtml
MCC San Antonio
Board member Marsha Warren, who is also MCC
Treasurer and Board of Administration member, is
the newly elected Treasurer of the Board of Directors of
Equality Texas and the Equality Texas Foundation, the
leading LGBT rights organization in Texas. Dawnetta
Miller of MCC of Greater Dallas is the new
Vice-Chair of Equality Texas.
MCC of the Palm Beaches (West Palm Beach, Florida) launched their new
multi-media and sound system. They raised $15,000 (USD)
for the equipment at a Chocolate
Extravaganza.
Jason & deMarco have relocated to Houston, Texas, where they
have offices and their recording studio. They are also
serving as the youth leaders and singing at the Unity
church there and touring only two weekends each
month.
Anne Barr, who
started the Decatur Women's Sports League and is a
member of Christ Covenant MCC (Decatur, Georgia),
was recognized by GayWired, the largest on line gay
magazine in the United States. www.gaywired.com/article.cfm?section=70&id=17973
Geoff Bullock, author of The Power of
Your Love and other praise songs, appeared at MCC
Sydney (Australia).
Rev. Vicky Kolakowski
is a member
of the board of the Interfaith Working Group.
www.transfaithonline.org.
Excel of the
Rising Starz is a new team being formed for
north Texas. They meet alternately at Promise
MCC and MCC of Greater Dallas, with plans to
have their first weekend next year.
Rev. Melody Wolder was featured on the front page of the
Greater Cincinnati (Ohio) LGBT News
Magazine. The magazine carried an article
about her work as interim pastor of New Spirit
MCC.
The opening of the new MCC offices in
the Triad Building in Abilene, Texas, included a book
signing by Jean Gralley.
Jackie O'Leary, director of the MCC Newcastle
(England) Counseling Service, received the 2008
Community Award for Services and Support for and to the
LBGT Community.
MCC's Executive Director, Rev.
Dr. Cindi Love, serves as a member of the
Human Rights Campaign's Religion Council. She appeared
on HRC's radio show The Agenda with Joe
Solmonese.
Another Cruise Opportunity! Join those
from MCC of the Rockies (Denver, Colorado) for
their trip leaving New York City on September 27. They
will visit Boston, Portland, St. John, and Halifax
before returning to New York on October 4.
Yea, God! Rev. Paul Fairley was
the guest preacher for the first anniversary of the
evening service at MCC Toronto
(Canada).
Marvin Bagwell
was elected to the American College of Real Estate
Lawyers as an "out" attorney. His services as a former
deacon at MCC New York (New York) and
on MCC's Board of Administration were highlighted
in his nomination. Plus, Alejandro Garcia-Jimenez
was listed as his spouse!
Following viewings of Accessory to
Murder: Our Culture's Complicity in the Death of Ryan
Skipper, Rev. Phyllis Hunt participated in
panel discussions with Ryan's parents, Patricia and Lynn
Mulder. At MCC Tampa (Florida), they were joined
by the film's producers, Vicki Nantz and Mary Meeks.
Other showings were held at Rollins College, Florida
Southern College, and the Metro Center of
Tampa.
Rev. Robin White and Barry
Christensen were featured in an article in the
Louisville Magazine. Included was a picture of
the congregation of MCC Louisville (Kentucky) and
information about the church's ministries.
The homosexuality and the Bible debate
between Rev. Marge Ragona, pastor of Bethel
MCC (Birmingham, Alabama) and Patrick Donahue, a
Huntsville software developer and Church of Christ
evangelist, drew a large crowd and received significant
media attention.
The Metropolitan Community
Theater presented an original show,
AWESOMERFIFFIC, from composer/lyricist Tony
Buckley. It benefitted MCC of the Coachella
Valley's Building Fund and its social outreach
programs in the Palm Springs, California,
area.
A photo and information about the
wedding of Bess Watts
and Anne Tischer were featured as the
introduction to the final chapter of Queer
America: A GLBT History of the 20th
Century. Rev.
Jim Mulcahy of
Open Arms MCC
(Rochester, New York) officiated at the service. They
were the first couple to be denied a marriage license at
the Rochester City Hall in
2004.
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CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND YOUNG ADULTS
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MCC
Elizabethtown (Kentucky) is
beginning a youth program for those 13-18.
The Potter's Group, a new ministry for
young adults 18-30 at MCC Knoxville (Tennessee),
will be meeting twice a month on Saturdays.
Sheri and Tammy Fergudux
are leading the College and Career
group at Harvest MCC (Denton, Texas). They are
discussing spiritual issues for a contemporary
life.
MCC Lubbock (Texas) offers both a Nursery and Sunday School
during worship. The children gather early, so that their
parents may be involved in the service.
The children at MCC Topeka
(Kansas) have a fundraiser each quarter for the
Mother of Peace Orphanage in
Zimbabwe. For one fundraiser, they made and
sold wreaths and ornaments.
Many will remember Amanda
Ackerman's rendition of Breathe at the
Calgary General Conference. You can view it now at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNCWqTC9Qiw.
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CREATIVE MINISTRY IDEAS YOU CAN
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Supportive Fundraiser! A
member of All Saints' MCC (Christchurch,
Aotearoa/New Zealand) has decided to try to lose 25+
kilos in 34 weeks. People were invited to pledge per
kilo as encouragement and to raise funds for attendance
at the Region 1 Conference in Hawai'i in September.
Imani MCC
(Durham, North Carolina) held their first Valentine's
Day Ball earlier this year and used it as an outreach
tool to build their membership. At MCC Knoxville
(Tennessee), they played the Newlywed Game at their
catered dinner dance.
MCC of the Chesapeake (Annapolis, Maryland) puts a link in their
e-newsletter to the latest issue of Around the
Fellowship and other MCC news. How does your church
share the exciting things happening around the MCC world
with your congregation?
Neat idea! Holy Covenant MCC
(Brookfield, Illinois) held a White Elephant Dance and
Auction. It provided both a fundraiser for the church
and a way to get rid of those unwanted Christmas
presents!
A Gay Bakery Bingo was held at MCC of
Greater Dallas (Texas). Everyone brought their
favorite baked specialty for the winners of the Bingo
games. Alex Alexander, Mary Klintobe, and
Stephanie Tullos coordinated the
event.
Great follow-up!
MCC
Manchester
(England) has an evening gathering for anyone who has
started to attend recently. It is designed to provide
information about the church and to help people get to
know each other a bit better.
MCC of the Lehigh Valley (Allentown, Pennsylvania) has a Weight Loss
Support Group meeting every Sunday after morning
worship.
MCC Illiana
(Lake Station, Indiana) has added a Saturday evening
service, a streamlined and blended experience of their
Sunday service.
Paul Butler coordinated a Penny Social for Healing Spirit
MCC (Rochester, Minnesota). People purchased tickets
for a penny each to put in cups by the prizes they
wanted to take home. The winning ticket was drawn from
each cup. Of course, there were lots of goodies to eat
and time to visit with others.
The question "Would you buy Open Arms MCC
(Rochester, New York) a cup of coffee, or a bag
of chips, or a candy bar, or a bottle of pop?" has been
posed to the congregation, asking them to give that
amount in addition to their weekly tithe or offering to
help reduce their budget deficit.
Many US churches have
encouraged members to tithe on their economic
stimulus checks from the government.
SunTrust Bank in Gainesville, Florida,
offered to give $100 (USD) to people's favorite charity
if they opened a checking account. So the folks at
Trinity MCC took advantage of the offer to raise
money for their church.
MCC Albuquerque
(New Mexico) offers a Pilates class every Saturday
morning.
Mary Ann Latsaras coordinated the annual Women Leading Worship
service at Holy Covenant MCC (Brookfield,
Illinois). Everything that is done before, during, and
after worship was done by women as part of Women's
History Month last March.
BEAT, the Black Education Awareness Team
at MCC Toronto (Canada), presented The
Underground Railway as part of their celebration of
Black History Month in February.
Spin those reels! Folks from MCC
Baltimore (Maryland) enjoyed a chartered bus trip to
the casinos of Atlantic City. Did they tithe on their
winnings???
First MCC of Atlanta
(Georgia) celebrated a Soul Food Sunday with
Rev. Franc Perry preaching, followed
by dinner-on-the-grounds.
MCC Omaha (Nebraska)
has initiated a "We Belong To..." column in their weekly
e-newsletter to educate the readers on the larger MCC
world.
Go shopping! Earn money for the church!
That's what is happening at MCC Richmond
(Virginia) as congregants are shopping for two months at
Ukrops Supermarket chain, earning one Golden Gift Point
for every $1 spent. At the end of the promotion, their
gift points will be donated to the church for up to
$8000 (USD).
A Gold Rush happened at SunCoast
Cathedral MCC (Venice, Florida) during which people
donated old gold rings, bracelets, necklaces, and teeth.
Deacon David Phillips took the items to a gold
exchange company for $3,735 (USD) for their building
fund.
All Saints' MCC
(Christchurch, Aotearoa/New Zealand) had a social night
of a finger food potluck followed by volleyball,
boules, and other outside games.
The Music Department of MCC/ICM Los
Angeles (California) presented three performances of
Godspell - The Concert.
MCC Topeka (Kansas) has added a second service
featuring contemporary music with piano, organ, guitar,
drums and lots of spirit! They installed a
60 inch monitor in the sanctuary to enhance both
services.
Folks at Church of the Trinity
MCC (Sarasota, Florida) bring in small items that
they no longer want, which are then sold on eBay. They
have raised almost $2000 (USD) so far!
The Biggest Loser … Christ Covenant
MCC (Decatur, Georgia) style! They are meeting to
learn about healthy eating, to exercise, and for some
friendly competition. And, in the process, are raising
money for the church!
Rick Smith,
director of ministries, and the 22 ministry leaders
sponsored a Ministry Fair on two consecutive Sundays at
MCC of the Rockies (Denver, Colorado) to enlist
new volunteers.
MCC Corpus Christi (Texas) cleared more than $1100 (USD) on their
$52 Dinner (a dollar for each week of the year). They
are going to make it an annual event!
Dare to Dream in 3D: Divas, Dinner and
Dance was sold out at MCC Tampa (Florida).
Performers included the former Miss Florida and Miss Gay
USA title holders.
Living Water Project! The folks at
Imago Dei MCC (Glenn Mills,
Pennsylvania) are collecting 8 oz. bottles of water,
which they will re-label with information about the
church and give away at Sunday OUT during the Equality
Forum in Philadelphia.
Elevation performed an evening of
Beatles music at MCC Portland (Oregon) with the
proceeds of the event going to the Lay Delegates and to
the band.
The Congregational Care Ministry Team of
Cornerstone MCC (Mobile, Alabama) kicked off
HelpMates, a new ministry for seniors, singles, and
those living with physical challenges offering
"caregivers and rescuers" during times of
need .
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MCC NEWS FROM BRAZIL
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This is an unedited
excerpt of an e-mail from a young man from the
interior of Brazil to Brazilian MCC
leader Rev. Gelson Piber -- an
example of how ICM/MCC is transforming lives
and bringing hope to people across the nation of
Brazil. Pray for Rev. Piber. He is constantly being
harassed with "Christian" messages of hate
and defamation for preaching the Inclusive
Gospel of Jesus.
The young Brazilian
writes:
"I'm 28 and live together with my
parents in N. C. do N., Mato Grosso; a small town. Here
I work in the administrative area in a factory and I'm
studying Administration.
"It might seem a trivial story, but
behind that I get scary due the lack of good
information. Ok, I'm gay and frightened because my
parents have been trying to revert my sexuality through
therapies and even witchery!
"By reading my message one can wonder
why I haven't rebelled against all of this yet. The
truth is I don't accept myself and depend on my parents,
mainly my mom, and also, wouldn't be courageous enough
to leave them.
"In short: I write you to beg
comprehension and tell I want to belong to your family.
I urge to feel, even distant from you, that I can belong
to a group like yours – of people who think like me, who
know that God wants us to be happy and follow
Him.
"With great joy in the body and spirit,
here, I write you to tell you all that God has blessed
me with this opportunity of having found the light into
my life, because I was depressed and thought there
wouldn't be any, due to people's imposition and even
mine. Oh, and such light spotted you all into my eyes!
My unawareness wouldn't see such a church in Brazil.
It's more than a church while it is concerned truly with
people as God's children.
"Brothers and Sisters, I hope to receive
a message from you carrying a word of hope to my life,
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MCC
TRANSITIONS
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Rev. Anne James and Rev. Iris
Saggers of MCC Brisbane (Australia) announced that
they would be retiring in January 2009.
Rev. Joseph
Shore was ordained
at MCC in the Valley (North Hollywood,
California). Because of his interest in accessibility
issues, interpreters, hearing ear devices, video screen,
and large print and Braille programs were provided. The
building is accessible for those who are mobility
challenged.
Rev. Kerri
Mesner resigned as
pastor of MCC Edinburgh (Scotland).
Gentle Shepherd
MCC (Tallahassee,
Florida) dedicated their new building with Rev. Elder
Lillie Brock presiding. The facility sits on
3.7 acres on a major road and is their first permanent
home.
Rev. Jackie
Carter is now the
senior pastor at First MCC of Wichita
(Kansas).
Stephanie
Mott is the new
director of outreach for MCC Topeka
(Kansas). She is a trans music and poetry composer
and is well known in the community.
MCC in El
Paso (Texas) is
being led by interim pastor Rev. Katie
Houts.
Rev. Gale
Rawson has resigned
the pastorate of Water of Life MCC (Tucson,
Arizona). Her last Sunday was May 4. She is moving to
Fairbanks, Alaska.
MCC/ICM Los
Angeles
(California) has moved into its recently purchased
worship facility at 4953 Franklin Avenue, in Los Feliz,
California. They are renovating the facility. The
sanctuary has stained glass windows and high ceilings.
There is a fellowship hall, kitchen, and a few smaller
rooms, as well as a house and garage on the property.
They will reconfigure the buildings to create more
parking and a larger sanctuary. The church has been used
as a place of worship since the early 1900's.
Rev. Belle
Armstrong resigned
the pulpit at MCC Amarillo (Texas).
MCC of the Hudson
Valley (Albany, New
York) held their final worship service on April 13.
After intense work by Region 3 to revive the church, the
painful decision was made to close the
doors.
Rev. Pressley
Sutherland
submitted his letter of resignation as senior pastor of
MCC North London (England) after seven years
of ministry there. He and his partner, David
Bedella, celebrated their final Sunday service at
MCCNL the end of March. Rev. Sutherland has
accepted the call to pastor Good Hope
MCC (Capetown, South Africa).
Rev. Carol
Lowe is the interim at MCC Corpus
Christi (Texas).
Rev. Maxwell
Reay was appointed
associate pastor at MCC Edinburgh (Scotland). He
will lead the merged pastoral care and welcoming
ministries under the new banner of congregational
life.
Church of the
Trinity MCC (Sarasota, Florida) held a Farewell
Reception to honor Rev. David Wynn , as he
prepared to move to Fort Worth, Texas, to become the
interim pastor at Agape MCC. That same
congregation said goodbye to Rev. Dr. Mona West,
their senior pastor, on Pentecost Sunday. She has
moved to Austin, Texas, to support her partner,
Deb, in a job relocation.
Katie
Harris is the new
Executive Liaison and Confidential Assistant for Rev.
Elder Glenna Shepherd in Region 4. KatieHarris@MCCchurch.net
Revs. Marty
and Maria Luna-Wolfe have moved to Tucson,
Arizona.
Rev. Nathan
Meckley was elected
as senior pastor of MCC Portland
(Oregon). He assumed his new duties in mid-June.
Rev. Ron LaRoque has been the interim there.
Rev. Wes Mullins, who was the associate pastor,
accepted the call to become the senior pastor at
Pikes Peak MCC (Colorado Springs, Colorado)
effective June 1. His parents were present for his final
Sunday on Mother's Day.
Rev. Elder John
Gill is the interim
at Gentle Shepherd MCC (Phoenix,
Arizona).
Rev. Robyn
Provis has returned
as co-pastor of All God's Children MCC
(Minneapolis, Minnesota).
William
Moran-Berberena was
named the executive director of charities at MCC New
York (New York).
Rev. Tyrone
Sweeting moved from
Divine Peace MCC (Pontiac, Michigan) to become
the interim at MCC of the Blue Ridge (Roanoke,
Virginia). Rev. Dan Bennett is now the temporary
pastor at Divine Peace
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SUPPORTING ONE
ANOTHER
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Rev. Lee
Carlton completed chemotherapy
and began three weeks of radiation for
non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which is localized and has
not impacted any vital organs. RevLeeCarlton@aol.com
The father of Rev. Peter Trabaris
went home to Heaven during Holy Week. What a glorious
Easter he celebrated! pastormccfoxvalley@sbcglobal.net
The 20-year-old nephew of Rev. Hector
Guitierrez passed away from kidney failure earlier
this year. HectorGutierrez@MCCchurch.net
Hilde Scheibe,
the spouse of Connie Meadows for 39 years, passed
on in April following a recurrence of
lymphoma. ConnieMeadows@MCCchurch.net
Kathleen Marie (Kathy)
Ruhl, a leader at the former
MCC Sacramento (California), passed away. She is
survived by Sandy Hasty, her partner of 20 years.
Rev. Elder Freda Smith presided at the memorial
service.
Dr. Eugene Thomas underwent major surgery and is now
recuperating at home with visits from home heath
care nurses. He is a member of our Ordination Interview
Teams and the spouse of Rev. Gordon
McCoy. elmwood1@ameritech.net
Dan Schellhorn,
long-time lay leader at MCC Washington DC, in the
former Mid Atlantic District, and in Region 3, went home
to Jesus surrounded by family and friends on April 23.
He was the first MCCer to serve on the Board of Trustees
for Lancaster Theological Seminary. A memorial service
took place on May 17.
Malcolm Smith,
personal assistant to Rev. Pat Bumgardner for
many years, passed away. Rev. Franc Perry
officiated at the memorial service at Riverside Memorial
Chapel in New York City. RvPatMCCNY@aol.com |
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