MCC 2021 Annual Report
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
Ending 2021 Generously
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
Statement on Reproductive Justice by the MCC Council of Elders
Jesus said: “And why do you not judge for yourselves what is right?” (Luke 12:57) “Following the example of Jesus and empowered by the Spirit, we seek to build leading-edge church communities that demand, proclaim, and do justice in the … Continued
Ghanian legislation does not deserve church support
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For Immediate Release: Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 That an apparent majority of churches in Ghana is backing a bill to further criminalize homosexuality and ban advocacy organizations is an abomination, the leader of Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC) said. “We are … Continued
2020 Annual Report
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
Moderator’s Reflection on Expressing Faith as Activism
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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
Juneteenth
Around the world at the moment, we are hearing stories of those who are suffering injustice, violence and death because of the colour of their skin. The global uprising against this has given new energy to a long battle. For … Continued
ADVISORY on RETURN TO FACILITIES Return to In-Person Gatherings
Dear People of God, As we know, COVID-19 is a global pandemic and is impacting countries at different times. Even within one country, there are varying levels of infection rates and localised decision-making on restrictions. We are called to … Continued
Statement from the Moderator on the death of George Floyd in the USA
I recently heard an African-American man say that the secret fear of all men like him is that, when they leave their home, they will never return to it. No-one should live like that. George Floyd is one of many … Continued
Moderator Reflects on the Current Times
Moderator’s Reflection Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggleston, Moderator, Metropolitan Community Churches 7 May 2020 I live by the sea and watch every day as ships come and go from the nearby port. There are cargo vessels, dredgers, tugs, all going about … Continued