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Moderator News

21 Mar 2022

MCC 2021 Annual Report

by chris baker | posted in: MCC News, Moderator, Moderator News | 0

Dear Ones, I am delighted to share this MCC Annual Report with you. It contains highlights of the many ways that MCC is making a difference in the world. Our local churches are the heart of everything that we do … Continued

30 Nov 2021

Ending 2021 Generously

by chris baker | posted in: MCC News, Moderator, Moderator News | 0

What. A. Year. Once again, this has been a year of constant upheaval and uncertainty. Every aspect of our lives — health, school, work, church, travel — has been upended. We’ve all had to compromise, sacrifice, and learn to live … Continued

20 Apr 2021

Chauvin Verdict A Relief, But What’s Next?

by Mike Haase | posted in: MCC Action Alert, MCC News, Moderator News | 0

For Immediate Release APRIL 20, 2021 CHAUVIN VERDICT A RELIEF, BUT WHAT’S NEXT?   The conviction of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd brings some measure of justice but should only be a starting … Continued

5 Apr 2021

The World is Watching the Derek Chauvin Trial

by Mike Haase | posted in: MCC Action Alert, MCC News, Moderator News | 0

For Immediate Release: Friday, April 2, 2021 THE WORLD IS WATCHING THE DEREK CHAUVIN TRIAL People around the world are watching the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin, and Rev. Cecilia Eggleston says it’s a time for faith … Continued

19 Mar 2021

A Statement From Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggelston on Atlanta Attacks

by Mike Haase | posted in: Asian-Pacific Islander, MCC Action Alert, MCC News, Moderator News | 0

For Immediate Release: Thursday, March 18, 2021 A STATEMENT FROM REV. ELDER CECILIA EGGLESTON ON ATLANTA ATTACKS   Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggleston, Moderator of the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches, today issued the following statement: “The murderous attacks in … Continued

18 Mar 2021

Pontiff is Wrong on Same-Sex Marriage – Church Leader Says

by Mike Haase | posted in: MCC Action Alert, MCC News, Moderator News | 0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, March 16, 2021 PONTIFF IS WRONG ON SAME-SEX MARRIAGE, CHURCH LEADER SAYS Pope Francis’ statement yesterday that the Catholic Church cannot bless “sinful same-sex unions” is a continuation of the long-held and misguided belief that same-sex … Continued

15 Mar 2021

A Statement Regarding COVID Restrictions Lifting

by Mike Haase | posted in: MCC News, Moderator News | 0

From the MCC Senior Leadership Team Dear People of God, Metropolitan Community Churches rejoice with the world that so many people are being vaccinated against COVID-19. Like many, we welcome the glimmer of hope that illuminates our way forward beyond … Continued

7 Jan 2021

A Call To Prayer Regarding Situation in Washington DC USA

by Mike Haase | posted in: MCC Action Alert, MCC News, Moderator News | 0

A CALL TO PRAYER Across the world, MCCers experience moments that shock and strike at the core of their nation. Many of us have experienced terrorist attacks, civil unrest and natural disasters. All of us are impacted by the corona … Continued

16 Nov 2020

Application Process for Elders Now Open

by Mike Haase | posted in: Council of Elders, MCC News, Moderator News, Uncategorized | 0

The Big Picture from our Moderator Dear people of God, I am excited today to announce the application process for the selection of the next Council of Elders. Elders are the spiritual leaders of the denomination, providing a prophetic voice, … Continued

2 Sep 2020

Moderator’s Reflection on Expressing Faith as Activism

by Mike Haase | posted in: Current News, Impact, MCC Action Alert, MCC News, Moderator, Moderator News, Take Action | 0

Moderator’s Reflection Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggleston, Moderator, Metropolitan Community Churches   1 September 2020 “When I give food to the poor, they call me a saint. When I ask why they are poor, they call me a communist.” This quote … Continued

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