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Meet MCC’s Governing Board
(Left to Right)
Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
Rev. Dr. Robert Griffin
Rev. Elder Dr. Nancy Wilson
Rev. Clinton Crawshaw
Kareem Murphy
Raquel Benítez-Rojas
Rev. Onetta Brooks
Gail Rissler
Sarah-Jane Ramage
NEWS FROM THE GOVERNING BOARD MEETING INFORMATION
MCC Record of Actions of Special General Conference 2015
Congratulations to all who were affirmed to the Council of Elders:
Rev. Ines-Paul Baumann,
Rev. Pat Bumgardner,
Rev. Tony Freeman,
Rev. Dwayne Johnson,
Nancy Maxwell,
Rev. Margarita Sánchez De León,
Rev. Dr. Candace Shultis.
Governing Board Welcomes Mark Kornmann to the Governing Board Nominating Committee.
The Governing Board approved a replacement for Nancy Maxwell due to her Elder appointment. We are grateful for her service!
If you have questions or concerns, please contact governingboard@mccchurch.net.
The Governing Board meets via conference call the fourth Thursday of every month.
Past meeting minutes are available on the Meeting & Minutes tab above.
You can email the governing board by sending a message to GoverningBoard@MCCchurch.net
Add Your Voice!
Take a few minutes to add your voice in answering the Governing Board’s two key OPEN questions.
What will it mean to BE MCC in 2023?
What is our vision of MCC as a culturally diverse, international movement?
Check under the “Current Efforts” tab to see our webinar on Open Questions where we heard from MCCs around the world.
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Ministry Focus: Asian Pacific Initiative
Meet MCC’s Governing Board
(Left to Right)
Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
Rev. Dr. Robert Griffin
Rev. Elder Dr. Nancy Wilson
Rev. Clinton Crawshaw
Kareem Murphy
Raquel Benítez-Rojas
Rev. Onetta Brooks
Gail Rissler
Sarah-Jane Ramage
NEWS FROM THE GOVERNING BOARD MEETING INFORMATION
MCC Record of Actions of Special General Conference 2015
Congratulations to all who were affirmed to the Council of Elders:
Rev. Ines-Paul Baumann,
Rev. Pat Bumgardner,
Rev. Tony Freeman,
Rev. Dwayne Johnson,
Nancy Maxwell,
Rev. Margarita Sánchez De León,
Rev. Dr. Candace Shultis.
Governing Board Welcomes Mark Kornmann to the Governing Board Nominating Committee.
The Governing Board approved a replacement for Nancy Maxwell due to her Elder appointment. We are grateful for her service!
If you have questions or concerns, please contact governingboard@mccchurch.net.
The Governing Board meets via conference call the fourth Thursday of every month.
Past meeting minutes are available on the Meeting & Minutes tab above.
You can email the governing board by sending a message to GoverningBoard@MCCchurch.net
Add Your Voice!
Take a few minutes to add your voice in answering the Governing Board’s two key OPEN questions.
What will it mean to BE MCC in 2023?
What is our vision of MCC as a culturally diverse, international movement?
Check under the “Current Efforts” tab to see our webinar on Open Questions where we heard from MCCs around the world.
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About
The Governing Board is that body authorized by the General Conference to carry on the governance of the UFMCC between General Conferences in an orderly manner. The Governing Board is composed of nine persons, four of whom shall be lay persons and four of whom shall be clergypersons plus the Moderator, elected by the General Conference to be responsible for the governance of UFMCC finances and operations and to serve as the corporation’s Board of Directors, having charge of all matters pertaining to Articles of Incorporation, all documents of legal organization, property, and finances of the UFMCC. The Governing Board shall exercise all corporate powers subject to the provisions and limitations of these bylaws and any other applicable laws.
Our Charter
The purpose of the Charter of the Governing Board is to give clarity to board members and to assure transparency and accountability to those who have elected them.
The charter outlines the function, responsibilities, structure and conduct of the board.
Governing Board CharterGoverning Board Charter
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Author: UFMCC
Category: Charter
Date: December 9, 2010
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Responsibilities
Ensure adequate resources
Provide proper financial oversight
Engage and participate in effective organizational planning
Ensure proper risk management
Ensure effective management of human resources
Communicate with constitutes and other stakeholders
Manage board’s internal process
Fulfil the board’s role in UFMCC’s Bylaws process
Support, assess and provide feedback on the performance of the Moderator
Assess and evaluate board performance
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About
The Governing Board is that body authorized by the General Conference to carry on the governance of the UFMCC between General Conferences in an orderly manner. The Governing Board is composed of nine persons, four of whom shall be lay persons and four of whom shall be clergypersons plus the Moderator, elected by the General Conference to be responsible for the governance of UFMCC finances and operations and to serve as the corporation’s Board of Directors, having charge of all matters pertaining to Articles of Incorporation, all documents of legal organization, property, and finances of the UFMCC. The Governing Board shall exercise all corporate powers subject to the provisions and limitations of these bylaws and any other applicable laws.
Our Charter
The purpose of the Charter of the Governing Board is to give clarity to board members and to assure transparency and accountability to those who have elected them.
The charter outlines the function, responsibilities, structure and conduct of the board.
Governing Board CharterGoverning Board Charter
chartergoverningboard.pdf
Version: 2010
Author: UFMCC
Category: Charter
Date: December 9, 2010
530.1 KiB
500 Downloads
Details...
Responsibilities
Ensure adequate resources
Provide proper financial oversight
Engage and participate in effective organizational planning
Ensure proper risk management
Ensure effective management of human resources
Communicate with constitutes and other stakeholders
Manage board’s internal process
Fulfil the board’s role in UFMCC’s Bylaws process
Support, assess and provide feedback on the performance of the Moderator
Assess and evaluate board performance
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Board Members
The Governing Board employs several officers to manage its duties, including Chairperson (held by the current Moderator of MCC), Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Chairperson – Rev. Elder Dr. Nancy Wilson Member – Rev. Dr. Robert Griffin
Vice-Chairperson – Rev. Clinton Crawshaw Member – Raquel Benitez-Rojas
Secretary – Sarah-Jane Ramage Member – Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
Treasurer – Gail Rissler Member – Kareem Murphy
Member – Rev. Onetta Brooks
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Meet the Board
Raquel Benítez
Raquel Benítez,MBA is an entrepreneur and founder of successful companies in different fields. After obtaining a bachelor’s degree from UCM, two masters’ degrees, MBA from UB and eight academic diplomas, Ms. Benítez has worked in a variety of academic and professional positions around the world. Benítez is member of the Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) of Toronto where she started along with her wife Carmen, the HOLA team, a welcoming and support group for Spanish speaking people. She also volunteers in other areas such as captain of the MCCT Drag’n Angels.
She has served as Vice-chair of the UFMCC Governing Board where she serves in various commissions and committees such as development, finance and governance. She is also co-founder of MCC Spain and a supporter of MCC Cuba. Raquel is a member of the MCC Institute for development and formation for Iberoamerica. Raquel exemplifies the values & beliefs of her church community: Faith & Spirituality, Advocacy & Diversity, Care & Compassion.
Rev. Onetta Brooks
Rev. Onetta was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She matriculated through the L.A. Unified School District; received her BA in Mathematics from Pomona College; Master of Public Administration from California State University Dominguez Hills, CA and Master of Divinity from San Francisco Theological Seminary/Southern California in 2007. She was UFMCC ordained in January 2007.
Onetta has thirty-four years of professional secular experience as a program manager/systems/software engineer for leading aerospace/defense industry contractors.
Since 1998, Rev. Onetta has been a member of MCC Los Angeles. She has served on numerous MCC leadership teams on the local church, regional and/or denominational level, including MCC’s Region 1 Worship Coordinator 2004; Region 6 Worship Coordinator 2009; Elders Nominating Committee 2009/10; Southern California Nevada Network Team 2009-2012 and MCC People of African Descent. She possesses spiritual gifts of wisdom, leadership, administration and discernment.
After receiving International Interim Specialist training in December 2007, Rev. Onetta served as an Intentional Interim Pastor for two MCC congregations: Christ Chapel MCC in Santa Ana, CA from December 2007-May 2009; and MCC of Northern Virginia in Fairfax, VA from June 2012-August 2013.
She was elected to the Governing Board in 2010 and has served on the Governance and Finance Committees. Also, she is a member of the Pomona College Alumni Association Board 2012-2015.
Rev. Dr. Robert Griffin
Dr. Griffin obtained his Master of Divinity degree from the Episcopal Divinity School, Cambridge, MA and his Doctor of Ministry degree from Florida Center for Theological Studies, Miami, FL.
In 20 years of MCC work Dr. Griffin has been a church planter (New Light MCC, Hagerstown, MD), a district conference planner, the MCC HIV/AIDS Program Manager, an assistant to three Elders (including the Moderator), a Project Manager for the Office of Clergy Development, and a staff minister at Sunshine Cathedral. Part of his work at Sunshine Cathedral has been to oversee the ministry of the Sunshine Cathedral site in Jamaica.
Dr. Griffin is an agent of social transformation, challenging institutional oppression and encouraging multicultural dialogue. In addition to being a member of the MCC Governing Board and a Trustee at the Episcopal Divinity School, Dr. Griffin currently serves as the Chief Programming Minister at Sunshine Cathedral.
Kareem Murphy
Kareem Murphy has been a member of the Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, DC since November 2005. He has served in numerous volunteer roles there with the Couples Ministry and Usher Team, as the Church Historian, Lay Delegate, and as a member of the Board of Directors. He previously organized UFMCC’s participation the National Equality March and served as the Volunteer Coordinator for the 2010 General Conference in Acapulco and 2011 People of African Descent Conference in Washington, DC. He currently serves on the Moderator’s Public Policy Team, where is supports the Moderator service on the President Obama’s Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships. As part of the Team, he represents MCC before the U.S. Government and in partnership with denominations, faiths, and faith-based advocacy groups.
In his professional life, he is a partner with The Ferguson Group, a Washington, DC-based lobbying firm. He chairs the Health and Human Services and Emergency Management Practice Groups, leveraging his extensive work in HIV/AIDS domestic policy to benefit his firm’s local government clients. In 2007, Kareem became the youngest person to be make partner at the firm. Kareem arranged for his firm to provide pro bono advocacy services to MCC through the Global Justice Institute.
He makes his home in Washington, DC with his college sweetheart and husband of 21 years, Rev. DeWayne Davis, and their canine child Dmitri.
He holds a B.A. from Howard University and an M.A. From the University of Maryland, College Park.
ramage_sarah_jane-006-681x1024 Sarah-Jane Ramage
S-J is an assistant director in Deloitte’s UK restructuring services division of corporate finance. In this role she is responsible for assisting businesses which are in financial trouble and managing businesses which have entered insolvency proceedings. These roles regularly challenge her to make a little go a long way, to identify and implement creative solutions to complex and unusual problems. She holds an MA from the University of Cambridge and is a chartered accountant.
She lives just outside Brighton on the South Coast of England with her partner Andrew and his two adult children. She has been a member of MCC Brighton (UK) for 10 years, having searched for MCC since graduating in 2000. She has served in a variety of roles both administrative and worship focused and currently serves on the Worship team and board of directors. Since attending general conference in Acapulco in 2010, her interest in the wider denomination has grown and she served on the International Task Force during 2011 and 2012. S-J has always demonstrated her faith in her secular life and truly embodies the values of MCC both spiritually and in matters of social justice and diversity, participating in her employers diversity network specifically considering trans and bisexual issues.
Rissler-Pic1-300x300 Gail Rissler
I have been an active member since 1996 when I found in MCC a church home that would truly honor my commitment to God and my relationships with others. My MCC experience includes facilitating the Denomination 2014 – 2018 Strategic Vision, Mission and Action Plan. I am working with several MCC churches facilitating their five-year strategic plan development and providing leadership guidance. As a local church member, I served as a Board member (Treasurer), facilitator, strategic planner, organizational development consultant, Spiritual Autobiography and Personal and Spiritual Strategic Planning teacher, Covenant Team member and silent retreat leader. I co-authored and teach an advanced Servant Leadership program focused on ministry leader growth, development, planning and action. I completed the MCC Creating a Life That Matters course, attended MCC Church Size and Stewardship Summits, developed church policies and procedures and led stewardship and capital building initiatives. Currently, I am a member of King of Peace (KOP) MCC, a rapidly growing and enthusiastic congregation, where I serve as the Strategic Planning Ministry Leader and a Spiritual and Personal Development teacher.
As the owner of Rissler Consulting, LLC, I design, facilitate and teach strategic planning for profit-based businesses, government, non-profit organizations and individuals across the nation. Previously, I was the Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President of McDonald Bradley, Inc., an information technology firm specializing in high-end data solutions for the Intelligence Community. I hold a B.S.P.A. and M.P.A. in Public Financial Management from Indiana University and am an active member of the Association for Strategic Planning. I am an internationally certified Strategic Management Professional and hold a Gold Mastery Certification in Reinventing Strategic Planning. I believe I would bring key core competencies to the MCC Governing board including leadership and vision, strategic planning, business operations, budget and forecasting, contracts management, personnel management, corporate management and communications, organizational development and growth, and teaching and facilitation skills.
2010-staff-photo3-199x300 Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell joined Metropolitan Community Churches at Joy MCC in Orlando, Florida, in May 1995. She became a member of the staff as the Assistant to the Pastor, the late Rev. Jimmy Brock, in August of that same year. After being ordained, Carol served as Assistant Pastor, Interim Pastor, and was elected Senior Pastor in July 1998. In November 2003, Carol accepted the call to serve as Senior Pastor of MCC of Greater Saint Louis and ministered there through April 2012. Appointed to serve as Intentional Interim Pastor at MCC of Topeka in May 2012, Carol resides there with her pet family and co-parents her 14 year old son, Nathaniel.
Before joining Joy MCC, Carol served as a bookstore manager, Vice-President of Accounting at an insurance underwriting firm, Site & Unit Director with YMCA, and as manager of a small CPA firm. Her professional degrees include a BS degree in Accounting (1980), a Masters of Divinity degree (1988), and she was conferred the degree Doctor of Ministry (2004). Carol’s ministry project was entitled “Who is God? Discovering Models of God in the Gay & Lesbian Faith Community”. Professional certifications are Certified Public Accountant (1984 to 2005), MCC ordination (1997), MCC Supervising Clergy, and MCC Intentional Interim Specialist. Carol has served as a non-profit board member with Baptist AIDS Partnership of North Carolina, Mental Health Association of Central Florida, and One St. Louis. Her spiritual gifts are faith, leadership, and wisdom.
Rev. Clinton Crawshaw Rev. Clinton Crawshaw
Rev. Clinton Crawshaw was born in Woking, in the county of Surrey just to the southwest of London (UK) in 1970. He has two sisters, Natalie and Donna, and both parents, Alwyn and June are professional artists, broadcasters and authors.He moved with his parents to Devonshire at age eleven, then ran back to London ASAP at age 21. Rev Crawshaw went forward for ordination in The Church of England in his late twenties, and after studying at St Steven’s House, Oxford was ordained at St Paul’s cathedral, London in 2002. He served as a curate in North London for 2 years, during which time he began to question the Anglican position on human sexuality and pastoral care.
After much soul searching and a period of extended illness he transferred credentials to MCC in 2006, and has worked as chaplain at Carl Bean House, an HIV hospice in South Central Los Angeles, and interim Pastor of The MCC Church in New Orleans, which he saw grow (due to the hard work and faith of its members, and the devotion of his then partner, Leon) from a post Katrina low of 11 members to a thriving congregation of 95 members.
In May 2011 he was called to serve the congregation of MCC of The Coachella Valley as intentional interim Specialist, and is privileged to accompany that church through a period of intense growth and revival. In March 2013 he was invited (and accepted) to remain at MCCCV as permanent Senior Pastor.
Rev. Crawshaw’s interests are, theology, art, antiques, the great outdoors and his three dogs, Mardi (Puggle), Precious (Australian shepherd) and Zack (Keeshond).
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Board Members
The Governing Board employs several officers to manage its duties, including Chairperson (held by the current Moderator of MCC), Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Chairperson – Rev. Elder Dr. Nancy Wilson Member – Rev. Dr. Robert Griffin
Vice-Chairperson – Rev. Clinton Crawshaw Member – Raquel Benitez-Rojas
Secretary – Sarah-Jane Ramage Member – Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
Treasurer – Gail Rissler Member – Kareem Murphy
Member – Rev. Onetta Brooks
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Meet the Board
Raquel Benítez
Raquel Benítez,MBA is an entrepreneur and founder of successful companies in different fields. After obtaining a bachelor’s degree from UCM, two masters’ degrees, MBA from UB and eight academic diplomas, Ms. Benítez has worked in a variety of academic and professional positions around the world. Benítez is member of the Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) of Toronto where she started along with her wife Carmen, the HOLA team, a welcoming and support group for Spanish speaking people. She also volunteers in other areas such as captain of the MCCT Drag’n Angels.
She has served as Vice-chair of the UFMCC Governing Board where she serves in various commissions and committees such as development, finance and governance. She is also co-founder of MCC Spain and a supporter of MCC Cuba. Raquel is a member of the MCC Institute for development and formation for Iberoamerica. Raquel exemplifies the values & beliefs of her church community: Faith & Spirituality, Advocacy & Diversity, Care & Compassion.
Rev. Onetta Brooks
Rev. Onetta was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She matriculated through the L.A. Unified School District; received her BA in Mathematics from Pomona College; Master of Public Administration from California State University Dominguez Hills, CA and Master of Divinity from San Francisco Theological Seminary/Southern California in 2007. She was UFMCC ordained in January 2007.
Onetta has thirty-four years of professional secular experience as a program manager/systems/software engineer for leading aerospace/defense industry contractors.
Since 1998, Rev. Onetta has been a member of MCC Los Angeles. She has served on numerous MCC leadership teams on the local church, regional and/or denominational level, including MCC’s Region 1 Worship Coordinator 2004; Region 6 Worship Coordinator 2009; Elders Nominating Committee 2009/10; Southern California Nevada Network Team 2009-2012 and MCC People of African Descent. She possesses spiritual gifts of wisdom, leadership, administration and discernment.
After receiving International Interim Specialist training in December 2007, Rev. Onetta served as an Intentional Interim Pastor for two MCC congregations: Christ Chapel MCC in Santa Ana, CA from December 2007-May 2009; and MCC of Northern Virginia in Fairfax, VA from June 2012-August 2013.
She was elected to the Governing Board in 2010 and has served on the Governance and Finance Committees. Also, she is a member of the Pomona College Alumni Association Board 2012-2015.
Rev. Dr. Robert Griffin
Dr. Griffin obtained his Master of Divinity degree from the Episcopal Divinity School, Cambridge, MA and his Doctor of Ministry degree from Florida Center for Theological Studies, Miami, FL.
In 20 years of MCC work Dr. Griffin has been a church planter (New Light MCC, Hagerstown, MD), a district conference planner, the MCC HIV/AIDS Program Manager, an assistant to three Elders (including the Moderator), a Project Manager for the Office of Clergy Development, and a staff minister at Sunshine Cathedral. Part of his work at Sunshine Cathedral has been to oversee the ministry of the Sunshine Cathedral site in Jamaica.
Dr. Griffin is an agent of social transformation, challenging institutional oppression and encouraging multicultural dialogue. In addition to being a member of the MCC Governing Board and a Trustee at the Episcopal Divinity School, Dr. Griffin currently serves as the Chief Programming Minister at Sunshine Cathedral.
Kareem Murphy
Kareem Murphy has been a member of the Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, DC since November 2005. He has served in numerous volunteer roles there with the Couples Ministry and Usher Team, as the Church Historian, Lay Delegate, and as a member of the Board of Directors. He previously organized UFMCC’s participation the National Equality March and served as the Volunteer Coordinator for the 2010 General Conference in Acapulco and 2011 People of African Descent Conference in Washington, DC. He currently serves on the Moderator’s Public Policy Team, where is supports the Moderator service on the President Obama’s Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships. As part of the Team, he represents MCC before the U.S. Government and in partnership with denominations, faiths, and faith-based advocacy groups.
In his professional life, he is a partner with The Ferguson Group, a Washington, DC-based lobbying firm. He chairs the Health and Human Services and Emergency Management Practice Groups, leveraging his extensive work in HIV/AIDS domestic policy to benefit his firm’s local government clients. In 2007, Kareem became the youngest person to be make partner at the firm. Kareem arranged for his firm to provide pro bono advocacy services to MCC through the Global Justice Institute.
He makes his home in Washington, DC with his college sweetheart and husband of 21 years, Rev. DeWayne Davis, and their canine child Dmitri.
He holds a B.A. from Howard University and an M.A. From the University of Maryland, College Park.
ramage_sarah_jane-006-681x1024 Sarah-Jane Ramage
S-J is an assistant director in Deloitte’s UK restructuring services division of corporate finance. In this role she is responsible for assisting businesses which are in financial trouble and managing businesses which have entered insolvency proceedings. These roles regularly challenge her to make a little go a long way, to identify and implement creative solutions to complex and unusual problems. She holds an MA from the University of Cambridge and is a chartered accountant.
She lives just outside Brighton on the South Coast of England with her partner Andrew and his two adult children. She has been a member of MCC Brighton (UK) for 10 years, having searched for MCC since graduating in 2000. She has served in a variety of roles both administrative and worship focused and currently serves on the Worship team and board of directors. Since attending general conference in Acapulco in 2010, her interest in the wider denomination has grown and she served on the International Task Force during 2011 and 2012. S-J has always demonstrated her faith in her secular life and truly embodies the values of MCC both spiritually and in matters of social justice and diversity, participating in her employers diversity network specifically considering trans and bisexual issues.
Rissler-Pic1-300x300 Gail Rissler
I have been an active member since 1996 when I found in MCC a church home that would truly honor my commitment to God and my relationships with others. My MCC experience includes facilitating the Denomination 2014 – 2018 Strategic Vision, Mission and Action Plan. I am working with several MCC churches facilitating their five-year strategic plan development and providing leadership guidance. As a local church member, I served as a Board member (Treasurer), facilitator, strategic planner, organizational development consultant, Spiritual Autobiography and Personal and Spiritual Strategic Planning teacher, Covenant Team member and silent retreat leader. I co-authored and teach an advanced Servant Leadership program focused on ministry leader growth, development, planning and action. I completed the MCC Creating a Life That Matters course, attended MCC Church Size and Stewardship Summits, developed church policies and procedures and led stewardship and capital building initiatives. Currently, I am a member of King of Peace (KOP) MCC, a rapidly growing and enthusiastic congregation, where I serve as the Strategic Planning Ministry Leader and a Spiritual and Personal Development teacher.
As the owner of Rissler Consulting, LLC, I design, facilitate and teach strategic planning for profit-based businesses, government, non-profit organizations and individuals across the nation. Previously, I was the Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President of McDonald Bradley, Inc., an information technology firm specializing in high-end data solutions for the Intelligence Community. I hold a B.S.P.A. and M.P.A. in Public Financial Management from Indiana University and am an active member of the Association for Strategic Planning. I am an internationally certified Strategic Management Professional and hold a Gold Mastery Certification in Reinventing Strategic Planning. I believe I would bring key core competencies to the MCC Governing board including leadership and vision, strategic planning, business operations, budget and forecasting, contracts management, personnel management, corporate management and communications, organizational development and growth, and teaching and facilitation skills.
2010-staff-photo3-199x300 Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell joined Metropolitan Community Churches at Joy MCC in Orlando, Florida, in May 1995. She became a member of the staff as the Assistant to the Pastor, the late Rev. Jimmy Brock, in August of that same year. After being ordained, Carol served as Assistant Pastor, Interim Pastor, and was elected Senior Pastor in July 1998. In November 2003, Carol accepted the call to serve as Senior Pastor of MCC of Greater Saint Louis and ministered there through April 2012. Appointed to serve as Intentional Interim Pastor at MCC of Topeka in May 2012, Carol resides there with her pet family and co-parents her 14 year old son, Nathaniel.
Before joining Joy MCC, Carol served as a bookstore manager, Vice-President of Accounting at an insurance underwriting firm, Site & Unit Director with YMCA, and as manager of a small CPA firm. Her professional degrees include a BS degree in Accounting (1980), a Masters of Divinity degree (1988), and she was conferred the degree Doctor of Ministry (2004). Carol’s ministry project was entitled “Who is God? Discovering Models of God in the Gay & Lesbian Faith Community”. Professional certifications are Certified Public Accountant (1984 to 2005), MCC ordination (1997), MCC Supervising Clergy, and MCC Intentional Interim Specialist. Carol has served as a non-profit board member with Baptist AIDS Partnership of North Carolina, Mental Health Association of Central Florida, and One St. Louis. Her spiritual gifts are faith, leadership, and wisdom.
Rev. Clinton Crawshaw Rev. Clinton Crawshaw
Rev. Clinton Crawshaw was born in Woking, in the county of Surrey just to the southwest of London (UK) in 1970. He has two sisters, Natalie and Donna, and both parents, Alwyn and June are professional artists, broadcasters and authors.He moved with his parents to Devonshire at age eleven, then ran back to London ASAP at age 21. Rev Crawshaw went forward for ordination in The Church of England in his late twenties, and after studying at St Steven’s House, Oxford was ordained at St Paul’s cathedral, London in 2002. He served as a curate in North London for 2 years, during which time he began to question the Anglican position on human sexuality and pastoral care.
After much soul searching and a period of extended illness he transferred credentials to MCC in 2006, and has worked as chaplain at Carl Bean House, an HIV hospice in South Central Los Angeles, and interim Pastor of The MCC Church in New Orleans, which he saw grow (due to the hard work and faith of its members, and the devotion of his then partner, Leon) from a post Katrina low of 11 members to a thriving congregation of 95 members.
In May 2011 he was called to serve the congregation of MCC of The Coachella Valley as intentional interim Specialist, and is privileged to accompany that church through a period of intense growth and revival. In March 2013 he was invited (and accepted) to remain at MCCCV as permanent Senior Pastor.
Rev. Crawshaw’s interests are, theology, art, antiques, the great outdoors and his three dogs, Mardi (Puggle), Precious (Australian shepherd) and Zack (Keeshond).
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We, the Governing Board of Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC), do hereby covenant with one another to uphold the following, with God’s help, to the best of our ability.
We shall be servant-leaders: serving the mission of MCC in our lives and ministry as members of the Governing Board.
We shall be mindful in all of our work of the guiding documents (mission, vision, values, and guiding principles) of MCC and use them as touchstones for decisions.
We shall use our best gifts and abilities to further the movement of MCC in the world.
We shall engage in strategic planning and goal setting.
We shall be open to the moving of the Spirit as discerned by the church.
We shall provide fiscal oversight and responsibility so that resources are used effectively.
We shall engage in regular evaluation of policies, programs and performance including the performance of the Moderator and the Governing Board.
We shall adhere to MCC’s bylaws and policies and honor our traditions.
We shall conduct ourselves in a spirit of respect, honesty and collaboration.
We shall individually support the denomination financially, over and above our local church giving, and work to grow a culture of generosity throughout MCC.
We shall create an atmosphere of compassionate candor by presuming good faith, actively listening, not interrupting, and staying in relationship with one another, even in conflict. In the event conflict does occur we encourage direct dealing or direct communication amongst ourselves according to Matthew 18.
We shall respect our time together by honoring our commitments and by being prepared for meetings.
We shall focus on policy, not micromanagement.
We shall stand by our group decisions and speak with one voice.
We shall act with personal honesty and integrity, including avoiding personal gain and conflict of interest and in all matters acting with the highest ethical standards.
We shall hold matters that require confidentiality as sacred and they will be unequivocally respected.
We shall ensure that disagreement relates only to principles and priorities, not personalities.
We shall strive for consensus whenever possible.
We shall hold one another mutually accountable.
We shall be continuous learners.
We shall pray for one another, our congregations, leadership and our vision and mission.
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We, the Governing Board of Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC), do hereby covenant with one another to uphold the following, with God’s help, to the best of our ability.
We shall be servant-leaders: serving the mission of MCC in our lives and ministry as members of the Governing Board.
We shall be mindful in all of our work of the guiding documents (mission, vision, values, and guiding principles) of MCC and use them as touchstones for decisions.
We shall use our best gifts and abilities to further the movement of MCC in the world.
We shall engage in strategic planning and goal setting.
We shall be open to the moving of the Spirit as discerned by the church.
We shall provide fiscal oversight and responsibility so that resources are used effectively.
We shall engage in regular evaluation of policies, programs and performance including the performance of the Moderator and the Governing Board.
We shall adhere to MCC’s bylaws and policies and honor our traditions.
We shall conduct ourselves in a spirit of respect, honesty and collaboration.
We shall individually support the denomination financially, over and above our local church giving, and work to grow a culture of generosity throughout MCC.
We shall create an atmosphere of compassionate candor by presuming good faith, actively listening, not interrupting, and staying in relationship with one another, even in conflict. In the event conflict does occur we encourage direct dealing or direct communication amongst ourselves according to Matthew 18.
We shall respect our time together by honoring our commitments and by being prepared for meetings.
We shall focus on policy, not micromanagement.
We shall stand by our group decisions and speak with one voice.
We shall act with personal honesty and integrity, including avoiding personal gain and conflict of interest and in all matters acting with the highest ethical standards.
We shall hold matters that require confidentiality as sacred and they will be unequivocally respected.
We shall ensure that disagreement relates only to principles and priorities, not personalities.
We shall strive for consensus whenever possible.
We shall hold one another mutually accountable.
We shall be continuous learners.
We shall pray for one another, our congregations, leadership and our vision and mission.
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The Purpose of the MCC Governing Board’s Policy Handbook is “…to provide comprehensive information concerning and policies associated with the areas overseen by the GB, the areas delegated to other individuals within MCC and the powers reserved by the Governing Board.
The sections contained herein set forth the policies to be employed by the Governing Board and related to the board functions of Governance, Management and Oversight. The focus of the Governing Board will be on its core roles of discernment, strategy and oversight of MCC.
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The MCC Governing Board Policy Handbook documents the guiding Policies for the Governing Board (GB), delegations and powers reserved.
Who should use this document?
Governing Board of MCC
Moderator of MCC
Other Senior Leadership responsible for the operations of MCC
Related documents
These documents should be used in conjunction with the MCC Governing Board Policy Handbook:
MCC Governing Board Covenant
MCC Personnel Handbook
Bylaws of the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches (UFMCC Bylaws)
MCC Governing Board Charter (Addendum 2 of UFMCC Bylaws)
Ownership and Location
This document is owned and managed by the Governing Board of MCC and is accessible via Governing Board website.
Policy Handbook Release History
This section records the history of significant changes to the Policy Handbook with the most recent revision listed first.
Release Date Description of change
9 January 22, 2015 Updates to Section 2 committee rotation and audit verbiage; Policy19-Operating Reserve Management, 22- Investment Policy and Policy 23 – Audit Policy. Included Policy 16- Assessment Payment after approval at 22 Jan 2015 GB meeting.
8 October 31, 2013 Update to Policy 5. Changed Treasurer’s term limit back to 2 consecutive terms; and added facilitate Moderator’s Performance evaluation to Vice-Chair’s duties by GB motion October 2013; Policy 23 – audit committee – added word “voting” for clarification. Added new Policy 25- Investment Income Policy. Policy 14 – clarification that Bylaw Team Chair regarding interpretation per GB meeting April 2012. Additional cosmetic changes from updated UFMCC Bylaw renumbering from General Conference 2013, clarification that the GB has adopted these policies, as well as updated links to MCC documents.
7 May 29, 2013 Update to Policy 5. The Treasurer’s term limits were changed from 2 to 3 consecutive terms by a GB motion August 2012 but mistakenly not updated in the policy handbook.
6 May 1, 2013 Revision to Policy 12. Modified language in 12.7, 12.9 and added 12.13
5 October 16, 2012 Revision of Policy 18. Defined gifts of real estate without conditions (5) and gifts of real estate with conditions (6).
4 August 10, 2012 Addition of Policies 16, 23, & 24. Moved Document Retention out of Policy 13 and into Addendum 2
3.1 April 15, 2012 Reformatted outline & updated TOC
3.0 March 10, 2012 Addition of Policies 13, 18, 22 & Addendum
2.0 March 04, 2011 Revisions to V1.1 of December 12, 2010
1.1 December 12, 2010 Revisions to Draft of September 14, 2010
1.0 September 14, 2010 Draft with Revisions
1.0 August 17, 2010 Initial Draft
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The Purpose of the MCC Governing Board’s Policy Handbook is “…to provide comprehensive information concerning and policies associated with the areas overseen by the GB, the areas delegated to other individuals within MCC and the powers reserved by the Governing Board.
The sections contained herein set forth the policies to be employed by the Governing Board and related to the board functions of Governance, Management and Oversight. The focus of the Governing Board will be on its core roles of discernment, strategy and oversight of MCC.
Download: GBPolicyHandbook_V 9 01.22.15 FINAL
About this document
The MCC Governing Board Policy Handbook documents the guiding Policies for the Governing Board (GB), delegations and powers reserved.
Who should use this document?
Governing Board of MCC
Moderator of MCC
Other Senior Leadership responsible for the operations of MCC
Related documents
These documents should be used in conjunction with the MCC Governing Board Policy Handbook:
MCC Governing Board Covenant
MCC Personnel Handbook
Bylaws of the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches (UFMCC Bylaws)
MCC Governing Board Charter (Addendum 2 of UFMCC Bylaws)
Ownership and Location
This document is owned and managed by the Governing Board of MCC and is accessible via Governing Board website.
Policy Handbook Release History
This section records the history of significant changes to the Policy Handbook with the most recent revision listed first.
Release Date Description of change
9 January 22, 2015 Updates to Section 2 committee rotation and audit verbiage; Policy19-Operating Reserve Management, 22- Investment Policy and Policy 23 – Audit Policy. Included Policy 16- Assessment Payment after approval at 22 Jan 2015 GB meeting.
8 October 31, 2013 Update to Policy 5. Changed Treasurer’s term limit back to 2 consecutive terms; and added facilitate Moderator’s Performance evaluation to Vice-Chair’s duties by GB motion October 2013; Policy 23 – audit committee – added word “voting” for clarification. Added new Policy 25- Investment Income Policy. Policy 14 – clarification that Bylaw Team Chair regarding interpretation per GB meeting April 2012. Additional cosmetic changes from updated UFMCC Bylaw renumbering from General Conference 2013, clarification that the GB has adopted these policies, as well as updated links to MCC documents.
7 May 29, 2013 Update to Policy 5. The Treasurer’s term limits were changed from 2 to 3 consecutive terms by a GB motion August 2012 but mistakenly not updated in the policy handbook.
6 May 1, 2013 Revision to Policy 12. Modified language in 12.7, 12.9 and added 12.13
5 October 16, 2012 Revision of Policy 18. Defined gifts of real estate without conditions (5) and gifts of real estate with conditions (6).
4 August 10, 2012 Addition of Policies 16, 23, & 24. Moved Document Retention out of Policy 13 and into Addendum 2
3.1 April 15, 2012 Reformatted outline & updated TOC
3.0 March 10, 2012 Addition of Policies 13, 18, 22 & Addendum
2.0 March 04, 2011 Revisions to V1.1 of December 12, 2010
1.1 December 12, 2010 Revisions to Draft of September 14, 2010
1.0 September 14, 2010 Draft with Revisions
1.0 August 17, 2010 Initial Draft
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OPEN QUESTIONS
One of the core duties of the Governing Board is to position MCC to have worldwide impact on how people of faith approach theology (concepts of God) and how we engage one another, especially people on the margins (justice). Our current Strategic Plan (2014-2018) is designed to carry us through the next several years. We use Open Questions to discern that part of the future beyond the Strategic Plan. Rather than posing questions around specific issues, Open Questions have no specific answers. Posing them and addressing them are acts of discernment about what MCC should be doing and why/who we should be doing it. They are inspired by the world of church strategist Dan Hotchkiss in his book, Governance and Ministry. The Governing Board has periodically used Dan as a consultant.
For 2014, we pose these two open questions:
What will it mean to be MCC in 2023?
What is our vision of MCC as a culturally diverse, international movement?
What are Open Questions?
They are questions whose purpose is to channel creating thinking around our future. Responses to them help point us toward a strategic direction informed/guided by a shared vision. Questions are open-ended, often difficult to address, and do not necessarily require specific answers. The Governing Board uses them to live into our organizational role to prepare the denomination to position MCC to take advantage of future opportunities. Our current strategic plan carries us through 2018. Who and what must MCC be in the era after that? The webinar seeks to invite the denomination as our global conversation partners as we tackle our future.
_______________________________________________________________________________
On 8 July 19 2014, the Govenring Board hosted a special webinar to engage the denomination in our Open Questions. The question/focus were:
What will MCC look like in 2025 if we knew we could not fail? Theologically? Organizationally? Financially? Culturally?
Inspired by the UK show “Any Questions & Any Answers” and MCC’s Weekly Lectionary Call, the webinar featured a panel of 4 guests (Governing Board Members SJ Ramage and Carol Trissle and MCCers Rev. Colleen Foley, Rev. Aaron Miller, and Rev. Candy Holmes) who reflected on the Open Questions.
You can review the webinar (recorded) at: http://connectpro65389412.adobeconnect.com/p5gs4mj7hrd/
The written notes from the panelists are below:
Rev. Colleen Foley, Senior Pastor – MCC Louisville, Kentucky (USA)
Rev. Aaron Miller, Senior Pastor – MCC Hartford, Connecticut (USA)
Rev. Candy Holmes, Program Officer – People of African Descent Advisory Council
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OPEN QUESTIONS
One of the core duties of the Governing Board is to position MCC to have worldwide impact on how people of faith approach theology (concepts of God) and how we engage one another, especially people on the margins (justice). Our current Strategic Plan (2014-2018) is designed to carry us through the next several years. We use Open Questions to discern that part of the future beyond the Strategic Plan. Rather than posing questions around specific issues, Open Questions have no specific answers. Posing them and addressing them are acts of discernment about what MCC should be doing and why/who we should be doing it. They are inspired by the world of church strategist Dan Hotchkiss in his book, Governance and Ministry. The Governing Board has periodically used Dan as a consultant.
For 2014, we pose these two open questions:
What will it mean to be MCC in 2023?
What is our vision of MCC as a culturally diverse, international movement?
What are Open Questions?
They are questions whose purpose is to channel creating thinking around our future. Responses to them help point us toward a strategic direction informed/guided by a shared vision. Questions are open-ended, often difficult to address, and do not necessarily require specific answers. The Governing Board uses them to live into our organizational role to prepare the denomination to position MCC to take advantage of future opportunities. Our current strategic plan carries us through 2018. Who and what must MCC be in the era after that? The webinar seeks to invite the denomination as our global conversation partners as we tackle our future.
_______________________________________________________________________________
On 8 July 19 2014, the Govenring Board hosted a special webinar to engage the denomination in our Open Questions. The question/focus were:
What will MCC look like in 2025 if we knew we could not fail? Theologically? Organizationally? Financially? Culturally?
Inspired by the UK show “Any Questions & Any Answers” and MCC’s Weekly Lectionary Call, the webinar featured a panel of 4 guests (Governing Board Members SJ Ramage and Carol Trissle and MCCers Rev. Colleen Foley, Rev. Aaron Miller, and Rev. Candy Holmes) who reflected on the Open Questions.
You can review the webinar (recorded) at: http://connectpro65389412.adobeconnect.com/p5gs4mj7hrd/
The written notes from the panelists are below:
Rev. Colleen Foley, Senior Pastor – MCC Louisville, Kentucky (USA)
Rev. Aaron Miller, Senior Pastor – MCC Hartford, Connecticut (USA)
Rev. Candy Holmes, Program Officer – People of African Descent Advisory Council
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Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC) stands at the forefront of historical changes around the world, changes we have dreamt, prayed, and sacrificed lives to witness. In the words given to us by Rev. Dr. James Forbes (forward to 00:10:35 to begin watching at our Moderator’s introduction) at our twenty-fifth General Conference:
MCC is at “a moment of sublime satisfaction…living long enough, struggling long
enough until the question is finally asked for which you are the answer.”
The Governing Board, in collaboration with the Council of Elders and MCC’s Senior Leadership Team, presents our denomination’s shared vision, dedication, and excellence. Our MCC Strategic Plan (2014-2018) is the roadmap that will carry us through not just the election of our next Moderator, but an era of expanding equality, spiritual growth and international justice in which we believe MCC will play a leadership role.
The Governing Board adopted the plan at the December 2013 meeting, in an enthusiastic and unanimous vote. It came after several consultations, input from the MCC denominational program officers (Senior Leadership Team), and an open listening period. We made changes, and it includes updated vision and mission statements, 5 Breakthrough Objectives (Global Growth, Justice, Congregations and Ministries, People, and Finances) and specific priority actions to exemplify our break throughs. The Strategic Plan has been shared widely, feedback received, and reviewed by the Governing Board. In October, the Governing Board officially approved an updated version of the Strategic Plan. Please click here MCC 2014-2018 Strategic Plan October 2014 Update to see the updated Plan.
We are still listening as we implement this in partnership with our churches, ministries, and faith partners. We would still like to hear from you on the question: Do you see yourself/your church in the plan? Feel free to write Kareem Murphy, Chair of the Governing Board Strategic Planning Committee, at kareemmurphy@mccchurch.net.
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Strategic Plan (2014-2018)
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Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC) stands at the forefront of historical changes around the world, changes we have dreamt, prayed, and sacrificed lives to witness. In the words given to us by Rev. Dr. James Forbes (forward to 00:10:35 to begin watching at our Moderator’s introduction) at our twenty-fifth General Conference:
MCC is at “a moment of sublime satisfaction…living long enough, struggling long
enough until the question is finally asked for which you are the answer.”
The Governing Board, in collaboration with the Council of Elders and MCC’s Senior Leadership Team, presents our denomination’s shared vision, dedication, and excellence. Our MCC Strategic Plan (2014-2018) is the roadmap that will carry us through not just the election of our next Moderator, but an era of expanding equality, spiritual growth and international justice in which we believe MCC will play a leadership role.
The Governing Board adopted the plan at the December 2013 meeting, in an enthusiastic and unanimous vote. It came after several consultations, input from the MCC denominational program officers (Senior Leadership Team), and an open listening period. We made changes, and it includes updated vision and mission statements, 5 Breakthrough Objectives (Global Growth, Justice, Congregations and Ministries, People, and Finances) and specific priority actions to exemplify our break throughs. The Strategic Plan has been shared widely, feedback received, and reviewed by the Governing Board. In October, the Governing Board officially approved an updated version of the Strategic Plan. Please click here MCC 2014-2018 Strategic Plan October 2014 Update to see the updated Plan.
We are still listening as we implement this in partnership with our churches, ministries, and faith partners. We would still like to hear from you on the question: Do you see yourself/your church in the plan? Feel free to write Kareem Murphy, Chair of the Governing Board Strategic Planning Committee, at kareemmurphy@mccchurch.net.
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Commission on the MCC Statement of Faith
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UPDATE: The Commission on the MCC Statement of Faith is currently soliciting feedback. Use their contact form to share your comments, questions, or concerns.
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The 2013 General Conference authorized the Governing Board to create a special task force to review, renew, and update our MCC Statement of Faith. This task force includes representatives from the Council of Elders and from the Theologies Team, as well as those representing the theological, cultural, and global diversity of MCC. It will seek consultation from resources inside and outside of MCC. The document they bring forth will need to be approved by two-thirds of the Clergy House and of the Lay House of the General Conference of MCC, at the soonest by General Conference 2016.
The Governing Board recently approved a “Charter of the Commission on the MCC Statement of Faith.” You may view it here. After an open application process and a truly international (or global) applicant pool, we made the following appointments:
Rev. Dr. Candace Shultis (USA), Chairperson
Rev. Elder Hector Gutierrez (Mexico)
Bryce Rich (USA)
Rev. Cathy Alexander (USA)
Rev. Dr. Axel Schwaigert (Germany)
Rev. Karl Hand (Australia)
What an exciting thing that this team will help MCC re-evaluate what we believe and how we choose to believe. Our hope, as articulated and affirmed by the 2013 General Conference, is that a new Statement of Faith can be the tie that binds us together as a global movement of people of faith, seeking justice in the world.
If you have questions regarding the Commission on the MCC Statement of Faith, you may contact MCC Moderator Rev. Elder Dr. Nancy Wilson via email at RevNancyWilson@MCCchurch.net.
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Nancy preaching at GC 2013The work of this Commission is a critically important task for the people and future of MCC. As we face the challenges and opportunities of being MCC in the 21st century, it is time to articulate with clarity and passion the faith that guides us. This is a labor of love, and I anticipate that it will bring forth the special genius of MCC.
My hope is that a new look at our Statement of Faith will be unifying and inspiring to a new generation of MCCers. A new effort of this kind can connect us to our founding narrative, historic Christian expressions of faith, but also boldly point us to the future God has for us as a denomination and a movement.
In this time when people are suspicious of religion, I know there is a hunger for faith and authentic spiritual community.
Those voting at General Conference XXV demonstrated confidence and anticipation by authorizing this process. That tells me there is great trust in our ability to update and renew our public articulation of what motivates us to be MCC. And now, we put our trust in you to get us there!
Grace and Peace,
Rev. Nancy Wilson Signature
Rev. Elder Dr. Nancy Wilson
Moderator, Metropolitan Community Churches
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Commission Members
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Rev. Dr. Candace Shultis is a former Governing Board member, pastor of one of MCC’s largest churches, King of Peace MCC in St. Petersburg, Florida. She has a D. Min from Wesley Theological Seminary.
Rev. Dr. Candace Shultis, Chair; St. Petersburg, Florida (USA), grew up in Kingston, NY and Pittsfield, MA. She earned her baccalaureate degree from the University of Massachusetts (Amherst), B.B.A., in 1973, her master’s and her doctorate at Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, DC, M.Div., 1980 and D. Min., 2004. From November, 1973 through August, 1976, she served as a disbursing officer in the United States Marine Corps. During that time she attended Foundry United Methodist Church, sang in the choir and was a part of the prayer and healing ministry. She first attended the Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, DC in 1979. Candace served as the Associate Pastor of MCC Washington from 1983 until 1995 when she was elected Pastor. She was called and elected to be the Pastor at King of Peace MCC, St. Petersburg, FL in December, 2007.
Candace has served in a number of denominational capacities including Assistant District Coordinator, as a member and then chair of the Clergy Credentials and Concerns Committee and most recently as a member of the Governing Board of the denomination. She has preached in churches and at events from New Haven CT to Sydney Australia.
Candace has a passion for preaching and very much enjoys working with the terrific staff and congregation of King of Peace! She and her partner of 20 years, Barbara, also enjoy the company of their three dachshunds: Wendy, Molly, and Dolly.
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Rev. Elder Héctor Gutiérrez is an Elder in MCC, and leads MCC’s Iberoamerica ministry, and is a doctoral candidate with emphasis on Christology. He will represent the Elders on this Commission.
Rev. Elder Héctor Gutiérrez; Guadalajara, Jalisco (Mexico), has been a member of MCC since 2002. He has served as the Interim Pastor at ICM (MCC) Casa de Luz, Monterrey, Mexico; and as the Church Development Officer in Latin America.
Rev. Gutiérrez has spent most of his career as a professor at universities and seminaries in Mexico. He provides pastoral support, wisdom, and advice for MCC groups, missions and churches in Iberoamerica. He also conducts workshops on a variety of topics for MCC’s ministry in Iberoamerica and beyond.
Rev. Gutiérrez’s pastoral presence and open spirit help him not only to hear but empathize with marginalized sisters and brothers across Iberoamerica.
His ability to communicate complex theological concepts and God’s unconditional love has allowed him to rapidly develop new groups in different countries.
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Bryce E. Rich is doctoral candidate at the University of Chicago Divinity School. Bryce is an MCC lay person who also has ties to the Orthodox Church. He is the Chair of MCC’s Theologies Team, and will represent them on the Commission.
Bryce E. Rich; Chicago, Illinois (USA), is a PhD Candidate in Theology at The University of Chicago Divinity School, where his research focuses on the intersection of Eastern Orthodoxy and queer theory. He received his Master of Arts in Religion from Lancaster Theological Seminary, in Lancaster, PA, and his Bachelor of Arts in Russian & Eastern Studies from the University of Kentucky. His other academic interests include liturgical theology, theological anthropology, mimetic theory, and the uses of technology in education and worship. Before concentrating on his religious training, Bryce worked for a US nonprofit in Russia, living in Moscow and Siberia. His spiritual journey began in the Southern Baptist church, but has included time in the Charismatic, Episcopal and Mennonite traditions, as well as membership with MCC congregations and finally reception into the Eastern Orthodox Church. Bryce’s academic website can be found at http://www.brycerich.com.
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Rev. Cathy Alexander is a graduate of Wesley Theological seminary, a Network leader, a member of the MCC Washington, D.C. staff, and a leader in MCC’s PAD movement. She recently completed a term as chair of the Governing Board Nominating Committee.
Rev. Cathy Alexander; Washington, D.C. (USA), serves MCC of Washington DC as the Minister of Congregational Connections as well as the Network Leader for the Eastern Network. Cathy has a passion for living worship, music, theology and learning. She is actively involved with MCC at both the local and denominational levels from leadership retreats to serving on denominational teams, most recently as chair of the MCC Governing Board Nominating Committee. She is a graduate with honors from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC, and has served as a contributor to the MCC Theologies Team Holy Conversations. Cathy enjoys singing, small group conversations, playing the guitar and traveling.
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Rev. Dr. Axel Schwaigert is the founding pastor of MCC in Stuttgart, Germany, and has a D. Min degree from the Episcopal Divinity School. Axel has been a member of the Theologies Team from its beginning in 2006.
Rev. Dr. Axel Schwaigert; Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg (Germany), received his Diplom in Evangelisch Theologie (Diploma in Protestant Theology) from the School of Theological Studies at Tubingen (Germany) and studied inter-religious dialogue at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. He began his pastoral training in 1998 at MCC Bournemouth. In 2000 he launched the new Salz der Erde MCC Stuttgart during Gay Pride. After 10 years of building this new congregation in surroundings not familiar with independent churches, Axel went on to earn his Doctor of Ministry degree at Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, MA.
In his secular life, Axel works as a funeral director. He loves singing, dancing, and acting on stage in musicals, which he sometimes dares at a community theater of the US Forces in Stuttgart.
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Rev. Karl Hand is an Australian, a young adult pastor of Crave MCC in Sydney, and an activist. He served on the REVM faculty in The Philippines, and is a Ph.D candidate with a specialization in New Testament from Charles Strut University.
Rev. Karl Hand; Leichhardt, New South Wales (Australia), is an ordained minister in Metropolitan Community Church, and the founding pastor of Crave MCC in Sydney Australia.
Karl has an evangelical theology, a pentecostal spirituality, and a liberationist hermeneutic. He enjoys provocative and playful readings of the scripture which trigger spiritual transformation and cognitive growth.
He is passionate about social transformation, and is the co-convenor of Community Action Against Homophobia, an activist group which campaigns for the rights of the LGBTI community in Australia.
He has taught Exegesis and Greek courses at UTC as well as Australian Catholic University, and the University of Newcastle. He holds two masters degrees in theology and philosophy, and is in the final stages of submitting his PhD through Charles Sturt University, which is about the source history of the gospel of Luke.
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Commission on the MCC Statement of Faith
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UPDATE: The Commission on the MCC Statement of Faith is currently soliciting feedback. Use their contact form to share your comments, questions, or concerns.
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The 2013 General Conference authorized the Governing Board to create a special task force to review, renew, and update our MCC Statement of Faith. This task force includes representatives from the Council of Elders and from the Theologies Team, as well as those representing the theological, cultural, and global diversity of MCC. It will seek consultation from resources inside and outside of MCC. The document they bring forth will need to be approved by two-thirds of the Clergy House and of the Lay House of the General Conference of MCC, at the soonest by General Conference 2016.
The Governing Board recently approved a “Charter of the Commission on the MCC Statement of Faith.” You may view it here. After an open application process and a truly international (or global) applicant pool, we made the following appointments:
Rev. Dr. Candace Shultis (USA), Chairperson
Rev. Elder Hector Gutierrez (Mexico)
Bryce Rich (USA)
Rev. Cathy Alexander (USA)
Rev. Dr. Axel Schwaigert (Germany)
Rev. Karl Hand (Australia)
What an exciting thing that this team will help MCC re-evaluate what we believe and how we choose to believe. Our hope, as articulated and affirmed by the 2013 General Conference, is that a new Statement of Faith can be the tie that binds us together as a global movement of people of faith, seeking justice in the world.
If you have questions regarding the Commission on the MCC Statement of Faith, you may contact MCC Moderator Rev. Elder Dr. Nancy Wilson via email at RevNancyWilson@MCCchurch.net.
MCC Governing Board
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Nancy preaching at GC 2013The work of this Commission is a critically important task for the people and future of MCC. As we face the challenges and opportunities of being MCC in the 21st century, it is time to articulate with clarity and passion the faith that guides us. This is a labor of love, and I anticipate that it will bring forth the special genius of MCC.
My hope is that a new look at our Statement of Faith will be unifying and inspiring to a new generation of MCCers. A new effort of this kind can connect us to our founding narrative, historic Christian expressions of faith, but also boldly point us to the future God has for us as a denomination and a movement.
In this time when people are suspicious of religion, I know there is a hunger for faith and authentic spiritual community.
Those voting at General Conference XXV demonstrated confidence and anticipation by authorizing this process. That tells me there is great trust in our ability to update and renew our public articulation of what motivates us to be MCC. And now, we put our trust in you to get us there!
Grace and Peace,
Rev. Nancy Wilson Signature
Rev. Elder Dr. Nancy Wilson
Moderator, Metropolitan Community Churches
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Commission Members
revdrcandace_commission
Rev. Dr. Candace Shultis is a former Governing Board member, pastor of one of MCC’s largest churches, King of Peace MCC in St. Petersburg, Florida. She has a D. Min from Wesley Theological Seminary.
Rev. Dr. Candace Shultis, Chair; St. Petersburg, Florida (USA), grew up in Kingston, NY and Pittsfield, MA. She earned her baccalaureate degree from the University of Massachusetts (Amherst), B.B.A., in 1973, her master’s and her doctorate at Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, DC, M.Div., 1980 and D. Min., 2004. From November, 1973 through August, 1976, she served as a disbursing officer in the United States Marine Corps. During that time she attended Foundry United Methodist Church, sang in the choir and was a part of the prayer and healing ministry. She first attended the Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, DC in 1979. Candace served as the Associate Pastor of MCC Washington from 1983 until 1995 when she was elected Pastor. She was called and elected to be the Pastor at King of Peace MCC, St. Petersburg, FL in December, 2007.
Candace has served in a number of denominational capacities including Assistant District Coordinator, as a member and then chair of the Clergy Credentials and Concerns Committee and most recently as a member of the Governing Board of the denomination. She has preached in churches and at events from New Haven CT to Sydney Australia.
Candace has a passion for preaching and very much enjoys working with the terrific staff and congregation of King of Peace! She and her partner of 20 years, Barbara, also enjoy the company of their three dachshunds: Wendy, Molly, and Dolly.
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revhector_commission
Rev. Elder Héctor Gutiérrez is an Elder in MCC, and leads MCC’s Iberoamerica ministry, and is a doctoral candidate with emphasis on Christology. He will represent the Elders on this Commission.
Rev. Elder Héctor Gutiérrez; Guadalajara, Jalisco (Mexico), has been a member of MCC since 2002. He has served as the Interim Pastor at ICM (MCC) Casa de Luz, Monterrey, Mexico; and as the Church Development Officer in Latin America.
Rev. Gutiérrez has spent most of his career as a professor at universities and seminaries in Mexico. He provides pastoral support, wisdom, and advice for MCC groups, missions and churches in Iberoamerica. He also conducts workshops on a variety of topics for MCC’s ministry in Iberoamerica and beyond.
Rev. Gutiérrez’s pastoral presence and open spirit help him not only to hear but empathize with marginalized sisters and brothers across Iberoamerica.
His ability to communicate complex theological concepts and God’s unconditional love has allowed him to rapidly develop new groups in different countries.
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brycerich_commission
Bryce E. Rich is doctoral candidate at the University of Chicago Divinity School. Bryce is an MCC lay person who also has ties to the Orthodox Church. He is the Chair of MCC’s Theologies Team, and will represent them on the Commission.
Bryce E. Rich; Chicago, Illinois (USA), is a PhD Candidate in Theology at The University of Chicago Divinity School, where his research focuses on the intersection of Eastern Orthodoxy and queer theory. He received his Master of Arts in Religion from Lancaster Theological Seminary, in Lancaster, PA, and his Bachelor of Arts in Russian & Eastern Studies from the University of Kentucky. His other academic interests include liturgical theology, theological anthropology, mimetic theory, and the uses of technology in education and worship. Before concentrating on his religious training, Bryce worked for a US nonprofit in Russia, living in Moscow and Siberia. His spiritual journey began in the Southern Baptist church, but has included time in the Charismatic, Episcopal and Mennonite traditions, as well as membership with MCC congregations and finally reception into the Eastern Orthodox Church. Bryce’s academic website can be found at http://www.brycerich.com.
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revcathy_commission
Rev. Cathy Alexander is a graduate of Wesley Theological seminary, a Network leader, a member of the MCC Washington, D.C. staff, and a leader in MCC’s PAD movement. She recently completed a term as chair of the Governing Board Nominating Committee.
Rev. Cathy Alexander; Washington, D.C. (USA), serves MCC of Washington DC as the Minister of Congregational Connections as well as the Network Leader for the Eastern Network. Cathy has a passion for living worship, music, theology and learning. She is actively involved with MCC at both the local and denominational levels from leadership retreats to serving on denominational teams, most recently as chair of the MCC Governing Board Nominating Committee. She is a graduate with honors from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC, and has served as a contributor to the MCC Theologies Team Holy Conversations. Cathy enjoys singing, small group conversations, playing the guitar and traveling.
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revdraxel_commission
Rev. Dr. Axel Schwaigert is the founding pastor of MCC in Stuttgart, Germany, and has a D. Min degree from the Episcopal Divinity School. Axel has been a member of the Theologies Team from its beginning in 2006.
Rev. Dr. Axel Schwaigert; Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg (Germany), received his Diplom in Evangelisch Theologie (Diploma in Protestant Theology) from the School of Theological Studies at Tubingen (Germany) and studied inter-religious dialogue at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. He began his pastoral training in 1998 at MCC Bournemouth. In 2000 he launched the new Salz der Erde MCC Stuttgart during Gay Pride. After 10 years of building this new congregation in surroundings not familiar with independent churches, Axel went on to earn his Doctor of Ministry degree at Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, MA.
In his secular life, Axel works as a funeral director. He loves singing, dancing, and acting on stage in musicals, which he sometimes dares at a community theater of the US Forces in Stuttgart.
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karlhand_commission
Rev. Karl Hand is an Australian, a young adult pastor of Crave MCC in Sydney, and an activist. He served on the REVM faculty in The Philippines, and is a Ph.D candidate with a specialization in New Testament from Charles Strut University.
Rev. Karl Hand; Leichhardt, New South Wales (Australia), is an ordained minister in Metropolitan Community Church, and the founding pastor of Crave MCC in Sydney Australia.
Karl has an evangelical theology, a pentecostal spirituality, and a liberationist hermeneutic. He enjoys provocative and playful readings of the scripture which trigger spiritual transformation and cognitive growth.
He is passionate about social transformation, and is the co-convenor of Community Action Against Homophobia, an activist group which campaigns for the rights of the LGBTI community in Australia.
He has taught Exegesis and Greek courses at UTC as well as Australian Catholic University, and the University of Newcastle. He holds two masters degrees in theology and philosophy, and is in the final stages of submitting his PhD through Charles Sturt University, which is about the source history of the gospel of Luke.
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We have FIVE Standing Committees and THREE Ad Hoc Teams. Committees comprise core ongoing functions of the Governing Board’s work. Teams may be situation, associated with a new priority area or issue, and are not designed to endure in perpetuity.
STANDING COMMITTEES
Development Committee: The Governing Board’s Development Committee members are Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson (Chair), Rev. Dr. Robert Griffin, Rev. Clinton Crawshaw, and Gail Rissler. The Committee is responsible for development and overseeing MCC’s fundraising efforts and diversification of donor-based income streams. They set goals, identify categories of opportunity, and measure performance.
Finance Committee: The Finance Team members are Gail Rissler (Chair), Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell, Kareem Murphy, and Marsha Warren. They meet to review UFMCC’s financial health and performance, and they make recommendations to the Governing Board.
Governance Committee: The Governance Committee members are Rev. Onetta Brooks (Chair), Rev. Clinton Crawshaw, and Raquel Benitez-Rojas. This committee is responsible for ensuring that the UFMCC is fulfilling its requirements as outlined in the UFMCC bylaws. This committee is responsible for the planning of business meeting for General Conference, facilitating the appointments to the International Task Force, Moderator Nominating Committee, Governing Board Nominating Committee and Bylaws Team. The Bylaws Team reports to the Governance Committee.
Strategic Planning Committee: The Governing Board’s Strategic Planning Committee members are Kareem Murphy (Chair), Gail Rissler, and Raquel Benitez-Rojas. The Committee is responsible for finalizing, monitoring progress on and updating of updating of the MCC strategic plan.
Communications Committee: The Governing Board’s Communications Committee members are Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell (Chair), SJ Ramage, and Kareem Murphy. The Committee ensures that the Governing Board is in compliance with its own Communications Policy (Policy #12), provides opportunity to provide and receive communication from outside of MCC’s formal leadership structures and that we live into Vision Goal #2 (“Communicate to the world with passion and clarity that we are stronger together”). They use a variety of formats including webinars, special email alerts, the Board’s website, and social media.
TEAMS
Audit Team: The Audit Team Members include Rev. Dr. Robert Griffin, Kareem Murphy, Marsha Warren, and Marvin Bagwell. The Audit Team oversees the process for the annual auditing of MCC’s financials by outside certified public accounting firms. The Team also ensures that the Governing Board adheres to its responsibility for compliance with financial reporting laws such as Sarbanes-Oxley.
Statement of Faith Commission: General Conference XXV (2013, Chicago USA) authorized the creation of a commission to review and update the MCC Statement of Faith, considering it to be a stand alone document and not part of the denominational bylaws. The Moderator will nominate and the Governing Board will appoint members of this Commission, and it will represent the theological, cultural, and global diversity of MCC. The Statement of Faith could be brought forward for consideration by General Conference as soon as the 2016 conference.
Global Covenant Task Force: General Conference XXV (2013, Chicago USA) authorized the creation of a Global Covenant Task Force that will create a new compact that will unite all congregations, ministries, individuals, our friends and allies in a global fellowship. The vision is for the covenant to become the unifying document beyond our denominational bylaws. The Moderator will nominate and the Governing Board will appoint members of this Commission. Stay tuned for a call for statements of interest. The Governing Board representatives to the Task Force are Raquel Benitez-Rojas and Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell.
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We have FIVE Standing Committees and THREE Ad Hoc Teams. Committees comprise core ongoing functions of the Governing Board’s work. Teams may be situation, associated with a new priority area or issue, and are not designed to endure in perpetuity.
STANDING COMMITTEES
Development Committee: The Governing Board’s Development Committee members are Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson (Chair), Rev. Dr. Robert Griffin, Rev. Clinton Crawshaw, and Gail Rissler. The Committee is responsible for development and overseeing MCC’s fundraising efforts and diversification of donor-based income streams. They set goals, identify categories of opportunity, and measure performance.
Finance Committee: The Finance Team members are Gail Rissler (Chair), Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell, Kareem Murphy, and Marsha Warren. They meet to review UFMCC’s financial health and performance, and they make recommendations to the Governing Board.
Governance Committee: The Governance Committee members are Rev. Onetta Brooks (Chair), Rev. Clinton Crawshaw, and Raquel Benitez-Rojas. This committee is responsible for ensuring that the UFMCC is fulfilling its requirements as outlined in the UFMCC bylaws. This committee is responsible for the planning of business meeting for General Conference, facilitating the appointments to the International Task Force, Moderator Nominating Committee, Governing Board Nominating Committee and Bylaws Team. The Bylaws Team reports to the Governance Committee.
Strategic Planning Committee: The Governing Board’s Strategic Planning Committee members are Kareem Murphy (Chair), Gail Rissler, and Raquel Benitez-Rojas. The Committee is responsible for finalizing, monitoring progress on and updating of updating of the MCC strategic plan.
Communications Committee: The Governing Board’s Communications Committee members are Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell (Chair), SJ Ramage, and Kareem Murphy. The Committee ensures that the Governing Board is in compliance with its own Communications Policy (Policy #12), provides opportunity to provide and receive communication from outside of MCC’s formal leadership structures and that we live into Vision Goal #2 (“Communicate to the world with passion and clarity that we are stronger together”). They use a variety of formats including webinars, special email alerts, the Board’s website, and social media.
TEAMS
Audit Team: The Audit Team Members include Rev. Dr. Robert Griffin, Kareem Murphy, Marsha Warren, and Marvin Bagwell. The Audit Team oversees the process for the annual auditing of MCC’s financials by outside certified public accounting firms. The Team also ensures that the Governing Board adheres to its responsibility for compliance with financial reporting laws such as Sarbanes-Oxley.
Statement of Faith Commission: General Conference XXV (2013, Chicago USA) authorized the creation of a commission to review and update the MCC Statement of Faith, considering it to be a stand alone document and not part of the denominational bylaws. The Moderator will nominate and the Governing Board will appoint members of this Commission, and it will represent the theological, cultural, and global diversity of MCC. The Statement of Faith could be brought forward for consideration by General Conference as soon as the 2016 conference.
Global Covenant Task Force: General Conference XXV (2013, Chicago USA) authorized the creation of a Global Covenant Task Force that will create a new compact that will unite all congregations, ministries, individuals, our friends and allies in a global fellowship. The vision is for the covenant to become the unifying document beyond our denominational bylaws. The Moderator will nominate and the Governing Board will appoint members of this Commission. Stay tuned for a call for statements of interest. The Governing Board representatives to the Task Force are Raquel Benitez-Rojas and Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell.
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MCC Bylaw Team
The MCC Governing Board has approved the following persons to serve on the MCC Bylaw Team from February 2015 through General Conference 2016 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Charge to the Bylaw Team from the Governing Board:
“The Bylaw Team shall be charged on behalf of the Governing Board to administer and implement the bylaw change process as defined in UFMCC Bylaw Addendum 1, Procedure for Submitting Bylaw Proposals (as revised at General Conference XXV, Chicago, IL (USA); 02 July 2013). The Bylaw Team will include the MCC Governing Board Bylaw Chair and at least 2 other individuals but no more than 5 in total, voting members. MCC Staff will provide administrative assistance, as needed, to the Bylaw Team as a non-voting member.”
UFMCC Bylaws and Bylaw submission forms: http://mccchurch.org/how-wework/governance/
Team Members:
Rev.-Onetta-BrooksRev. Onetta Brooks, MCC Governing Board/Bylaw Team Chair
Rev. Onetta was elected to MCC Governing Board in July 2010. She has served on the Governance and Finance Committees. Onetta has been attending (Founders) MCCLA since 1992. Onetta has served on numerous leadership teams on the local church including the Board of Directors/Vice-Moderator, regional and/or denominational level. Rev. Brooks entered seminary in August 2001 and completed Master of Divinity in May 2007. She was ordained as UFMCC clergy in January 2007. Onetta has also obtained thirty-four years of professional experience as program manager/systems/software engineer for leading aerospace/defense industry contractors. Rev. Onetta has served two MCC churches as the Intentional Interim Pastor in 2007 and 2012. Rev. Brooks nurtures and shares her spiritual gifts of wisdom teaching, administration and discernment in her ministry and service to MCC. Also, Onetta is currently the President-Elect of the Pomona College Alumni Association Board.
Joel-Martinez-GutierrezJoel Martinez Gutierrez is 31 years old, single male, born in Monterrey, Mexico. He graduated for Law School, with a Master in International Law. He has been working in various legal firms in Monterrey and also as an Ethics, Philosophy, Constitutional Law and Community Engagement teacher at the Monterrey Tech. Joel currently works as a Legal Director in a toy industry company.
Joel had been a devoted Presbyterian since my childhood; he grew up being very active in Church activities and even being part of Board of Directors of different church groups as a teenager and young adult. He left the Presbyterian Church in 2009 and joined Casa de Luz MCC in Monterrey on late 2012. He was appointed by the congregation as a Secretary of the Board of Directors on June 2013 until February 2015. So far, Joel has been Bible study group leader and acting responsible for welcome committee at MCC Church, also actively participating in specific projects for the MCC community.
Rev.-Mel-MartinezRev. Mel Martinez is an ordained minister in the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches. A graduate of Perkins School of Theology (Dallas, TX), Pastor Mel comes to us to preach the Gospel and make joy-filled music to God. Ministry is Mel’s calling and vocation, and she is blessed to be able to do both in witness to God’s glorious work at Wichita Falls MCC since January of 2012. Pastor Mel grew up attending Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Weatherford, Texas. Her background in the church began at a very early age and Mel has experienced church in the Pentecostal, Baptist, Church of Christ, and Methodist traditions. Mel’s tenure in MCC began in 1991, when she visited an MCC for the first time (MCC San Antonio). From that moment on, Mel remained dedicated to the mission and vision of the MCC movement. Pastor Mel ministered as a lay person in the denominational offices of MCC from 2003-2011, filling the roles of Executive Assistant to an Elder, Director of MCC’s Online Ministry and Co-Lead of MCC Transgender Ministries. Pastor Mel completed her seminary work and her ordination process in MCC while maintaining employment with the denomination. Pastor Mel is a talented pastor, musician, administrator, writer, and educator. Pastor Mel writes, edits, and publishes various resources and was instrumental in the October 2010 release of the “MCC TRANSFormative Church Ministry Program,” which features her programmatic and ritual writing. She shares her life with her partner, Tammy, and daughter, Brylee.
Joseph-Clayton-StambaughJoseph Clayton Stambaugh. Since first joining the UFMCC in the early 1980’s Joseph (Joey) Stambaugh has had the opportunity to represented three different MCC Congregations: Agape MCC (Fort Worth, TX), MCC of Paducah (Paducah, KY), and currently MCC Louisville (Louisville, KY); thus having gained an understanding of the different needs, challenges, and priorities that face congregations both large and small. His local church experience includes positions on Boards of Directors, worship coordination, pastoral searches, volunteer training, and extensive local Bylaw and Governance development. Some of his most noted inter-congregational and Fellowship experience includes having served as the District Clerk for the Great Lakes District in the 1990’s, having been a trainer for both developing and established Boards of Directors, and having been on the faculty of Samaritan College during the late 1980’s as a Human Sexuality Instructor.
In the secular world, Joey is a happily retired mental health professional and program administrator; but he does still maintain his credentials as a Psychological Practitioner. His professional career included specializing in adolescent treatment, clinical supervision, and development of community programs to assist families with emotionally challenged youth. By his middle career he moved into primarily administrative oversight and programming; and, ultimately, finished his career in the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of a nine-county community mental health center. As a side-line through the years he greatly enjoyed being an adjunct professor in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, teaching both Introductory and Developmental Psychology.
Joey and his partner Russell will celebrate (God willing) their 25th anniversary next August. Their lives are greatly enhanced by the presence of Evie, their Italian Greyhound.
Sarah-Jane RamageSarah-Jane Ramage (S-J), MCC Governing Board/Secretary
S-J was elected to MCC Governing Board in July 2013. She is an assistant director in Deloitte’s UK restructuring services division of corporate finance. In this role she has been responsible for assisting businesses which are in financial trouble and managing businesses which have entered insolvency proceedings, she now provides compliance reviews for teams across all aspects of corporate finance. She holds an MA from the University of Cambridge and is a chartered accountant.
She lives just outside Brighton on the South Coast of England with her husband Andrew and his two adult children. She has been a member of MCC Brighton (UK) for 12 years, having searched for MCC since graduating in 2000. She has served in a variety of roles both administrative and worship focused and currently serves on the Worship team and board of directors. Since attending general conference in Acapulco in 2010, her interest in the wider denomination has grown and she served on the International Task Force during 2011 and 2012. S-J has always demonstrated her faith in her secular life and truly embodies the values of MCC both spiritually and in matters of social justice and diversity, participating in her employers’ diversity network specifically considering trans and bisexual issues.
linda-brenner-thumbLinda Brenner-Beckstead, Assistant to the Moderator / Bylaw Team Staff Support
Linda has been a member of MCC for 17 years and joined the denominational staff in 2012 as Assistant to the Moderator for Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson, and ITF Consultant to the Governing Board.
Previously in Nebraska, Linda was a Network Co-Lead for the Heartland Network. At MCC Omaha, she served on the board of directors as moderator, was the marketing minister for four years, and a lay delegate in 2010.
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MCC Bylaw Team
The MCC Governing Board has approved the following persons to serve on the MCC Bylaw Team from February 2015 through General Conference 2016 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Charge to the Bylaw Team from the Governing Board:
“The Bylaw Team shall be charged on behalf of the Governing Board to administer and implement the bylaw change process as defined in UFMCC Bylaw Addendum 1, Procedure for Submitting Bylaw Proposals (as revised at General Conference XXV, Chicago, IL (USA); 02 July 2013). The Bylaw Team will include the MCC Governing Board Bylaw Chair and at least 2 other individuals but no more than 5 in total, voting members. MCC Staff will provide administrative assistance, as needed, to the Bylaw Team as a non-voting member.”
UFMCC Bylaws and Bylaw submission forms: http://mccchurch.org/how-wework/governance/
Team Members:
Rev.-Onetta-BrooksRev. Onetta Brooks, MCC Governing Board/Bylaw Team Chair
Rev. Onetta was elected to MCC Governing Board in July 2010. She has served on the Governance and Finance Committees. Onetta has been attending (Founders) MCCLA since 1992. Onetta has served on numerous leadership teams on the local church including the Board of Directors/Vice-Moderator, regional and/or denominational level. Rev. Brooks entered seminary in August 2001 and completed Master of Divinity in May 2007. She was ordained as UFMCC clergy in January 2007. Onetta has also obtained thirty-four years of professional experience as program manager/systems/software engineer for leading aerospace/defense industry contractors. Rev. Onetta has served two MCC churches as the Intentional Interim Pastor in 2007 and 2012. Rev. Brooks nurtures and shares her spiritual gifts of wisdom teaching, administration and discernment in her ministry and service to MCC. Also, Onetta is currently the President-Elect of the Pomona College Alumni Association Board.
Joel-Martinez-GutierrezJoel Martinez Gutierrez is 31 years old, single male, born in Monterrey, Mexico. He graduated for Law School, with a Master in International Law. He has been working in various legal firms in Monterrey and also as an Ethics, Philosophy, Constitutional Law and Community Engagement teacher at the Monterrey Tech. Joel currently works as a Legal Director in a toy industry company.
Joel had been a devoted Presbyterian since my childhood; he grew up being very active in Church activities and even being part of Board of Directors of different church groups as a teenager and young adult. He left the Presbyterian Church in 2009 and joined Casa de Luz MCC in Monterrey on late 2012. He was appointed by the congregation as a Secretary of the Board of Directors on June 2013 until February 2015. So far, Joel has been Bible study group leader and acting responsible for welcome committee at MCC Church, also actively participating in specific projects for the MCC community.
Rev.-Mel-MartinezRev. Mel Martinez is an ordained minister in the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches. A graduate of Perkins School of Theology (Dallas, TX), Pastor Mel comes to us to preach the Gospel and make joy-filled music to God. Ministry is Mel’s calling and vocation, and she is blessed to be able to do both in witness to God’s glorious work at Wichita Falls MCC since January of 2012. Pastor Mel grew up attending Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Weatherford, Texas. Her background in the church began at a very early age and Mel has experienced church in the Pentecostal, Baptist, Church of Christ, and Methodist traditions. Mel’s tenure in MCC began in 1991, when she visited an MCC for the first time (MCC San Antonio). From that moment on, Mel remained dedicated to the mission and vision of the MCC movement. Pastor Mel ministered as a lay person in the denominational offices of MCC from 2003-2011, filling the roles of Executive Assistant to an Elder, Director of MCC’s Online Ministry and Co-Lead of MCC Transgender Ministries. Pastor Mel completed her seminary work and her ordination process in MCC while maintaining employment with the denomination. Pastor Mel is a talented pastor, musician, administrator, writer, and educator. Pastor Mel writes, edits, and publishes various resources and was instrumental in the October 2010 release of the “MCC TRANSFormative Church Ministry Program,” which features her programmatic and ritual writing. She shares her life with her partner, Tammy, and daughter, Brylee.
Joseph-Clayton-StambaughJoseph Clayton Stambaugh. Since first joining the UFMCC in the early 1980’s Joseph (Joey) Stambaugh has had the opportunity to represented three different MCC Congregations: Agape MCC (Fort Worth, TX), MCC of Paducah (Paducah, KY), and currently MCC Louisville (Louisville, KY); thus having gained an understanding of the different needs, challenges, and priorities that face congregations both large and small. His local church experience includes positions on Boards of Directors, worship coordination, pastoral searches, volunteer training, and extensive local Bylaw and Governance development. Some of his most noted inter-congregational and Fellowship experience includes having served as the District Clerk for the Great Lakes District in the 1990’s, having been a trainer for both developing and established Boards of Directors, and having been on the faculty of Samaritan College during the late 1980’s as a Human Sexuality Instructor.
In the secular world, Joey is a happily retired mental health professional and program administrator; but he does still maintain his credentials as a Psychological Practitioner. His professional career included specializing in adolescent treatment, clinical supervision, and development of community programs to assist families with emotionally challenged youth. By his middle career he moved into primarily administrative oversight and programming; and, ultimately, finished his career in the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of a nine-county community mental health center. As a side-line through the years he greatly enjoyed being an adjunct professor in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, teaching both Introductory and Developmental Psychology.
Joey and his partner Russell will celebrate (God willing) their 25th anniversary next August. Their lives are greatly enhanced by the presence of Evie, their Italian Greyhound.
Sarah-Jane RamageSarah-Jane Ramage (S-J), MCC Governing Board/Secretary
S-J was elected to MCC Governing Board in July 2013. She is an assistant director in Deloitte’s UK restructuring services division of corporate finance. In this role she has been responsible for assisting businesses which are in financial trouble and managing businesses which have entered insolvency proceedings, she now provides compliance reviews for teams across all aspects of corporate finance. She holds an MA from the University of Cambridge and is a chartered accountant.
She lives just outside Brighton on the South Coast of England with her husband Andrew and his two adult children. She has been a member of MCC Brighton (UK) for 12 years, having searched for MCC since graduating in 2000. She has served in a variety of roles both administrative and worship focused and currently serves on the Worship team and board of directors. Since attending general conference in Acapulco in 2010, her interest in the wider denomination has grown and she served on the International Task Force during 2011 and 2012. S-J has always demonstrated her faith in her secular life and truly embodies the values of MCC both spiritually and in matters of social justice and diversity, participating in her employers’ diversity network specifically considering trans and bisexual issues.
linda-brenner-thumbLinda Brenner-Beckstead, Assistant to the Moderator / Bylaw Team Staff Support
Linda has been a member of MCC for 17 years and joined the denominational staff in 2012 as Assistant to the Moderator for Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson, and ITF Consultant to the Governing Board.
Previously in Nebraska, Linda was a Network Co-Lead for the Heartland Network. At MCC Omaha, she served on the board of directors as moderator, was the marketing minister for four years, and a lay delegate in 2010.
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Meetings
How Meetings Work:
The Governing Board meets at least once a month via teleconference and twice a year face to face.
Prior to monthly meetings an agenda is established by the Chair and Vice-Chair. All supporting reports and documents for agenda items are sent to the Moderator’s office where they are then packaged and distributed with agenda to all members prior to the meeting for their review.
To streamline the meeting process the Governing Board has adopted the practice of using a consent agenda and discussion agenda. The consent agenda appears as a single agenda item and includes items requiring the board action but not necessarily discussion or debate. i.e. accepting the Moderator’s report.
The discussion agenda includes all items that requires more dialog and debate before voting.
Upcoming Meetings:
● THU 18 DEC 14 4:00 PM EDT
● THU 22 JAN 15 4:00 PM EDT
● THU 26 FEB 26 4:00 PM EDT
Meeting Documents
The following documents are the result of Governing Board work during scheduled meetings. Meeting meetings are approved at the subsequent meeting (e.g., April meeting minutes are approved at the June meeting). They will be posted following the meeting at which they are approved. Approved meeting minutes are below.
FINAL MCC Strategic Plan (2014-2018)FINAL MCC Strategic Plan (2014-2018)
MCC 2018-2018 Strategic Plan GB Approved 12182013.pdf
FINAL MCC Strategic Plan (2014-2018)
Author: Governing Board
Category: Documents
Date: January 7, 2014
1.1 MiB
559 Downloads
Details... Future of MCC Webinar July 2014 Rev. Aaron MillerFuture of MCC Webinar July 2014 Rev. Aaron Miller
MCC2025-by ALM summary.pdf
Author: Rev. Aaron Miller
Category: Documents
Date: July 19, 2014
95.5 KiB
165 Downloads
Details... Future of MCC Webinar July 2014 Rev. Candy HolmesFuture of MCC Webinar July 2014 Rev. Candy Holmes
MCCGoverningBoardEnvisioningWebinar-RevCandyHolmes.pdf
Category: Documents
Date: July 19, 2014
57.4 KiB
157 Downloads
Details... Future of MCC Webinar July 2014 Rev. Colleen FoleyFuture of MCC Webinar July 2014 Rev. Colleen Foley
Governing Board Webinar reflection 7-8-2014 Rev Colleen Foley.pdf
Author: Rev. Colleen Foley
Category: Documents
Date: July 19, 2014
28.0 KiB
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Details... Governing Board 2013 Year End Financial Report - 2014 Look AheadGoverning Board 2013 Year End Financial Report - 2014 Look Ahead
Governing Board 2013 Article.pdf
Governing Board 2013 Year End Financial Report - 2014 Look Ahead
Category: Documents
Date: January 28, 2014
17.8 MiB
601 Downloads
Details... Governing Board Policy Handbook (Revised 22 Jan 2015)Governing Board Policy Handbook (Revised 22 Jan 2015)
GBPolicyHandbook_V 8 10.31.13 ENG.pdf
Version: 7
Languages: English
Category: Documents
Date: October 31, 2013
351.2 KiB
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Meeting Minutes:
2014
02/20/2014 - 20 February, 2014 Minutes02/20/2014 - 20 February, 2014 Minutes
Gov Board February 2014 Meeting Minutes for Consideration & Approval.pdf
Approved meeting minutes from the February 2014 meeting of the Governing Board of Metropolitan Community Churches
Author: Linda Brenner-Beckstead, Kareem Murphy
Category: 2014 Minutes
Date: March 15, 2014
117.8 KiB
173 Downloads
Details... Gov Board April 2014 Meeting Minutes For Consideration & ApprovalGov Board April 2014 Meeting Minutes For Consideration & Approval
Gov Board April 2014 Meeting Minutes for Consideration & Approval.pdf
Approved meeting minutes of the April 2014 meeting of the Governing Board of Metropolitan Community Churches
Category: 2014 Minutes
Date: July 19, 2014
168.2 KiB
136 Downloads
Details... Gov Board January 2014 Meeting Minutes For Consideration & ApprovalGov Board January 2014 Meeting Minutes For Consideration & Approval
Gov Board January 2014 Meeting Minutes for Consideration & Approval.pdf
Approved meeting minutes of the January 2014 meeting of the Governing Board of Metropolitan Community Churches
Category: 2014 Minutes
Date: July 19, 2014
127.4 KiB
170 Downloads
Details... Gov Board May 2014 Meeting Minutes For Consideration & ApprovalGov Board May 2014 Meeting Minutes For Consideration & Approval
Gov Board May 2014 Meeting Minutes for Consideration & Approval.pdf
Approved meeting minutes of the May 2014 meeting of the Governing Board of Metropolitan Community Churches
Category: 2014 Minutes
Date: July 19, 2014
145.6 KiB
171 Downloads
Details... Governing Board July 2014 Meeting MinutesGoverning Board July 2014 Meeting Minutes
Gov Board July 31 2014 Meeting Minutes for Consideration and Approval.pdf
Governing Board July 2014 Meeting Minutes
Author: Governing Board
Category: 2014 Minutes
Date: August 23, 2014
212.3 KiB
151 Downloads
Details... Governing Board June 2014 Meeting MinutesGoverning Board June 2014 Meeting Minutes
Gov Board June 2014 Meeting Minutes for Consideration & Approval.pdf
Author: Governing Board
Category: 2014 Minutes
Date: August 23, 2014
249.1 KiB
155 Downloads
Details... March 2014 Meeting Minutes For Consideration And ApprovalMarch 2014 Meeting Minutes For Consideration And Approval
March 2014 Meeting Minutes for Consideration and Approval.pdf
Approved meeting minutes of the March 2014 meeting of the Governing Board of Metropolitan Community Churches
Category: 2014 Minutes
Date: July 19, 2014
176.4 KiB
144 Downloads
Details...
2013
01/24/2013 - 24 January, 2013 Minutes01/24/2013 - 24 January, 2013 Minutes
GB January 2013 Meeting Minutes for Consideration & Approval.pdf
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Category: 2013 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: March 6, 2013
110.0 KiB
253 Downloads
Details... 02/28/2013 - 28 February, 2013 Minutes02/28/2013 - 28 February, 2013 Minutes
Gov Board February 2013 Meeting Minutes Approved.pdf
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Category: 2013 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: March 13, 2013
153.0 KiB
271 Downloads
Details... 03/09/2013 - 9 March, 2013 Minutes03/09/2013 - 9 March, 2013 Minutes
Gov Board March 2013 Meeting Minutes APPROVED.pdf
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Category: 2013 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: April 27, 2013
128.9 KiB
253 Downloads
Details... 04/25/2013 - 25 April, 2013 Minutes04/25/2013 - 25 April, 2013 Minutes
Gov Board April 2013 Meeting Minutes for Consideration & Approval.pdf
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Category: 2013 Minutes
Date: May 24, 2013
110.8 KiB
225 Downloads
Details... 05/23/2013 - 23 May, 2013 Minutes05/23/2013 - 23 May, 2013 Minutes
Gov Board May 2013 Meeting Minutes for Consideration & Approval.pdf
Languages: English
Category: 2013 Minutes
Date: October 26, 2013
85.7 KiB
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Details... 06/20/2013 - 20 June, 2013 Minutes06/20/2013 - 20 June, 2013 Minutes
Gov Board June 2013 Meeting Minutes for Consideration & Approval.pdf
Languages: English
Category: 2013 Minutes
Date: October 26, 2013
109.5 KiB
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Details... 07/25/2013 - 25 July, 2013 Minutes07/25/2013 - 25 July, 2013 Minutes
Gov Board Meeting July 25 Virtual Meeting Re Bank Sig.pdf
Special virtual meeting to approve new bank signatories to UFMCC bank accounts.
Category: 2013 Minutes
Date: October 26, 2013
60.1 KiB
300 Downloads
Details... 07/31-8/3/2013 - July-August, 2013 Minutes07/31-8/3/2013 - July-August, 2013 Minutes
July-August 2013 Meeting Minutes for Consideration and Approval.pdf
Meeting minutes from the face-to-face Governing Board meeting, held in St. Petersburg, Florida (USA).
Category: 2013 Minutes
Date: October 26, 2013
147.5 KiB
222 Downloads
Details... 09/24/2013 - 24 September, 2013 Minutes09/24/2013 - 24 September, 2013 Minutes
Gov Board September 2013 Meeting Minutes APPROVED.pdf
Approved meeting minutes from the September 2013 Meeting of the Governing Board of Metropolitan Community Churches
Author: Clerk
Category: 2013 Minutes
Date: November 2, 2013
174.4 KiB
227 Downloads
Details... 10/31/2013 - 31 October, 2013 Minutes10/31/2013 - 31 October, 2013 Minutes
Gov Board October 2013 Meeting Minutes for Consideration & Approval.pdf
Approved meeting minutes of the September 2013 Governing Board of Metropolitan Community Churches
Category: 2013 Minutes
Date: January 22, 2014
135.5 KiB
165 Downloads
Details... 11/21/2013 - 21 November, 2013 Minutes11/21/2013 - 21 November, 2013 Minutes
Gov Board November 2013 Meeting Minutes for Consideration & Approval.docx
Approved meeting minutes of the November 2013 meeting of the Governing Board of Metropolitan Community Churches
Category: 2013 Minutes
Date: January 22, 2014
66.3 KiB
155 Downloads
Details... 12/18/2013 - 18 December, 2013 Minutes12/18/2013 - 18 December, 2013 Minutes
Gov Board December 2013 Meeting Minutes.pdf
Approved meeting minutes of the February 2013 meeting of the Governing Board of Metropolitan Community Churches
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Category: 2013 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: August 8, 2014
133.1 KiB
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Details...
2012
01/24/2012 - 24 January, 2012 Minutes01/24/2012 - 24 January, 2012 Minutes
GB-Meeting-Minutes-Jan.-24-2012[1].pdf
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Category: 2012 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: January 24, 2012
106.8 KiB
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Details... 02/21/2012 - 21 February, 2012 Minutes02/21/2012 - 21 February, 2012 Minutes
GB-Meeting-Minutes-for-Posting-Feb-21-2012[1].pdf
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Category: 2012 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: February 21, 2012
144.4 KiB
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Details... 03/08/2012 - 8 March, 2012 Minutes03/08/2012 - 8 March, 2012 Minutes
MinutesforpostingMarch8-102012.docx1_.pdf[1].pdf
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Category: 2012 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: March 8, 2012
243.0 KiB
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Details... 04/17/2012 - 17 April, 2012 Minutes04/17/2012 - 17 April, 2012 Minutes
Governing-Board-Minutes-17-April-20121[1].pdf
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Category: 2012 Minutes
License: Freeware
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Governing-Board-Minutes-15-May-2012-1[1].pdf
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Category: 2012 Minutes
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Governing-Board-Minutes-June-2012[1].pdf
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Category: 2012 Minutes
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Governing-Board-Minutes-17-July-20122[1].pdf
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Category: 2012 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: July 17, 2012
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Minutes MCC Gov Board August 2-4 2012 for posting.pdf
Category: 2012 Minutes
Date: October 9, 2012
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APPROVED Minutes September_18_2012 MCC Governing Board.pdf
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Category: 2012 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: February 19, 2013
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Minutes October 2012 for GB Consideration&Approval.pdf
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Category: 2012 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: November 27, 2012
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APPROVED Minutes_November_20_2012 MCC Governing Board.pdf
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Category: 2012 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: February 19, 2013
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APPROVED Minutes December 2012 MCC Governing Board.pdf
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Category: 2012 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: February 19, 2013
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2011
01/25/11 - 25 January 2011 Minutes01/25/11 - 25 January 2011 Minutes
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Author: UFMCC
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Date: April 1, 2011
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Date: April 1, 2011
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Category: 2011 Minutes
Date: March 22, 2011
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Category: 2011 Minutes
Date: May 31, 2011
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Category: 2011 Minutes
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Date: August 7, 2012
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GB-meeting-minutes-Sept-20-2011[1].pdf
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Category: 2011 Minutes
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Date: September 20, 2012
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GB-Meeting-Minutes_Oct-18-2011[1].pdf
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Category: 2011 Minutes
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Date: October 18, 2012
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GB-Meeting-Minutes-Nov-18-2011[1].pdf
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Category: 2011 Minutes
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GB-Meeting-Minutes-Dec-13-2011[1].pdf
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Category: 2011 Minutes
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2010
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Author: UFMCC
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Date: December 9, 2010
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Author: UFMCC
Category: 2010 Minutes
Date: April 1, 2011
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Author: UFMCC
Category: 2010 Minutes
Date: April 1, 2011
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08/02/2012 - 2 Aug 2012 Minutes08/02/2012 - 2 Aug 2012 Minutes
Minutes MCC Gov Board August 2-4 2012 for posting.pdf
Category: 2012 Minutes
Date: October 9, 2012
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Meetings
How Meetings Work:
The Governing Board meets at least once a month via teleconference and twice a year face to face.
Prior to monthly meetings an agenda is established by the Chair and Vice-Chair. All supporting reports and documents for agenda items are sent to the Moderator’s office where they are then packaged and distributed with agenda to all members prior to the meeting for their review.
To streamline the meeting process the Governing Board has adopted the practice of using a consent agenda and discussion agenda. The consent agenda appears as a single agenda item and includes items requiring the board action but not necessarily discussion or debate. i.e. accepting the Moderator’s report.
The discussion agenda includes all items that requires more dialog and debate before voting.
Upcoming Meetings:
● THU 18 DEC 14 4:00 PM EDT
● THU 22 JAN 15 4:00 PM EDT
● THU 26 FEB 26 4:00 PM EDT
Meeting Documents
The following documents are the result of Governing Board work during scheduled meetings. Meeting meetings are approved at the subsequent meeting (e.g., April meeting minutes are approved at the June meeting). They will be posted following the meeting at which they are approved. Approved meeting minutes are below.
FINAL MCC Strategic Plan (2014-2018)FINAL MCC Strategic Plan (2014-2018)
MCC 2018-2018 Strategic Plan GB Approved 12182013.pdf
FINAL MCC Strategic Plan (2014-2018)
Author: Governing Board
Category: Documents
Date: January 7, 2014
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Details... Future of MCC Webinar July 2014 Rev. Aaron MillerFuture of MCC Webinar July 2014 Rev. Aaron Miller
MCC2025-by ALM summary.pdf
Author: Rev. Aaron Miller
Category: Documents
Date: July 19, 2014
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Details... Future of MCC Webinar July 2014 Rev. Candy HolmesFuture of MCC Webinar July 2014 Rev. Candy Holmes
MCCGoverningBoardEnvisioningWebinar-RevCandyHolmes.pdf
Category: Documents
Date: July 19, 2014
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Details... Future of MCC Webinar July 2014 Rev. Colleen FoleyFuture of MCC Webinar July 2014 Rev. Colleen Foley
Governing Board Webinar reflection 7-8-2014 Rev Colleen Foley.pdf
Author: Rev. Colleen Foley
Category: Documents
Date: July 19, 2014
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Details... Governing Board 2013 Year End Financial Report - 2014 Look AheadGoverning Board 2013 Year End Financial Report - 2014 Look Ahead
Governing Board 2013 Article.pdf
Governing Board 2013 Year End Financial Report - 2014 Look Ahead
Category: Documents
Date: January 28, 2014
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Details... Governing Board Policy Handbook (Revised 22 Jan 2015)Governing Board Policy Handbook (Revised 22 Jan 2015)
GBPolicyHandbook_V 8 10.31.13 ENG.pdf
Version: 7
Languages: English
Category: Documents
Date: October 31, 2013
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Meeting Minutes:
2014
02/20/2014 - 20 February, 2014 Minutes02/20/2014 - 20 February, 2014 Minutes
Gov Board February 2014 Meeting Minutes for Consideration & Approval.pdf
Approved meeting minutes from the February 2014 meeting of the Governing Board of Metropolitan Community Churches
Author: Linda Brenner-Beckstead, Kareem Murphy
Category: 2014 Minutes
Date: March 15, 2014
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Details... Gov Board April 2014 Meeting Minutes For Consideration & ApprovalGov Board April 2014 Meeting Minutes For Consideration & Approval
Gov Board April 2014 Meeting Minutes for Consideration & Approval.pdf
Approved meeting minutes of the April 2014 meeting of the Governing Board of Metropolitan Community Churches
Category: 2014 Minutes
Date: July 19, 2014
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Details... Gov Board January 2014 Meeting Minutes For Consideration & ApprovalGov Board January 2014 Meeting Minutes For Consideration & Approval
Gov Board January 2014 Meeting Minutes for Consideration & Approval.pdf
Approved meeting minutes of the January 2014 meeting of the Governing Board of Metropolitan Community Churches
Category: 2014 Minutes
Date: July 19, 2014
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Details... Gov Board May 2014 Meeting Minutes For Consideration & ApprovalGov Board May 2014 Meeting Minutes For Consideration & Approval
Gov Board May 2014 Meeting Minutes for Consideration & Approval.pdf
Approved meeting minutes of the May 2014 meeting of the Governing Board of Metropolitan Community Churches
Category: 2014 Minutes
Date: July 19, 2014
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Gov Board July 31 2014 Meeting Minutes for Consideration and Approval.pdf
Governing Board July 2014 Meeting Minutes
Author: Governing Board
Category: 2014 Minutes
Date: August 23, 2014
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Details... Governing Board June 2014 Meeting MinutesGoverning Board June 2014 Meeting Minutes
Gov Board June 2014 Meeting Minutes for Consideration & Approval.pdf
Author: Governing Board
Category: 2014 Minutes
Date: August 23, 2014
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Details... March 2014 Meeting Minutes For Consideration And ApprovalMarch 2014 Meeting Minutes For Consideration And Approval
March 2014 Meeting Minutes for Consideration and Approval.pdf
Approved meeting minutes of the March 2014 meeting of the Governing Board of Metropolitan Community Churches
Category: 2014 Minutes
Date: July 19, 2014
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2013
01/24/2013 - 24 January, 2013 Minutes01/24/2013 - 24 January, 2013 Minutes
GB January 2013 Meeting Minutes for Consideration & Approval.pdf
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Category: 2013 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: March 6, 2013
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Gov Board February 2013 Meeting Minutes Approved.pdf
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Category: 2013 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: March 13, 2013
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Gov Board March 2013 Meeting Minutes APPROVED.pdf
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Category: 2013 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: April 27, 2013
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Gov Board April 2013 Meeting Minutes for Consideration & Approval.pdf
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Category: 2013 Minutes
Date: May 24, 2013
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Gov Board May 2013 Meeting Minutes for Consideration & Approval.pdf
Languages: English
Category: 2013 Minutes
Date: October 26, 2013
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Gov Board June 2013 Meeting Minutes for Consideration & Approval.pdf
Languages: English
Category: 2013 Minutes
Date: October 26, 2013
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Gov Board Meeting July 25 Virtual Meeting Re Bank Sig.pdf
Special virtual meeting to approve new bank signatories to UFMCC bank accounts.
Category: 2013 Minutes
Date: October 26, 2013
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July-August 2013 Meeting Minutes for Consideration and Approval.pdf
Meeting minutes from the face-to-face Governing Board meeting, held in St. Petersburg, Florida (USA).
Category: 2013 Minutes
Date: October 26, 2013
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Gov Board September 2013 Meeting Minutes APPROVED.pdf
Approved meeting minutes from the September 2013 Meeting of the Governing Board of Metropolitan Community Churches
Author: Clerk
Category: 2013 Minutes
Date: November 2, 2013
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Gov Board October 2013 Meeting Minutes for Consideration & Approval.pdf
Approved meeting minutes of the September 2013 Governing Board of Metropolitan Community Churches
Category: 2013 Minutes
Date: January 22, 2014
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Gov Board November 2013 Meeting Minutes for Consideration & Approval.docx
Approved meeting minutes of the November 2013 meeting of the Governing Board of Metropolitan Community Churches
Category: 2013 Minutes
Date: January 22, 2014
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Gov Board December 2013 Meeting Minutes.pdf
Approved meeting minutes of the February 2013 meeting of the Governing Board of Metropolitan Community Churches
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Category: 2013 Minutes
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Date: August 8, 2014
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2012
01/24/2012 - 24 January, 2012 Minutes01/24/2012 - 24 January, 2012 Minutes
GB-Meeting-Minutes-Jan.-24-2012[1].pdf
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Category: 2012 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: January 24, 2012
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GB-Meeting-Minutes-for-Posting-Feb-21-2012[1].pdf
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Category: 2012 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: February 21, 2012
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Category: 2012 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: March 8, 2012
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Governing-Board-Minutes-17-April-20121[1].pdf
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Category: 2012 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: April 17, 2012
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Governing-Board-Minutes-15-May-2012-1[1].pdf
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Category: 2012 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: May 15, 2012
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Governing-Board-Minutes-June-2012[1].pdf
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Category: 2012 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: June 18, 2012
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Governing-Board-Minutes-17-July-20122[1].pdf
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Category: 2012 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: July 17, 2012
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Minutes MCC Gov Board August 2-4 2012 for posting.pdf
Category: 2012 Minutes
Date: October 9, 2012
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APPROVED Minutes September_18_2012 MCC Governing Board.pdf
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Category: 2012 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: February 19, 2013
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Minutes October 2012 for GB Consideration&Approval.pdf
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Category: 2012 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: November 27, 2012
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APPROVED Minutes_November_20_2012 MCC Governing Board.pdf
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Category: 2012 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: February 19, 2013
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APPROVED Minutes December 2012 MCC Governing Board.pdf
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Category: 2012 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: February 19, 2013
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2011
01/25/11 - 25 January 2011 Minutes01/25/11 - 25 January 2011 Minutes
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Version: 2011
Author: UFMCC
Category: 2011 Minutes
Date: April 1, 2011
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Minutes - 15 February 2011.docx
Category: 2011 Minutes
Date: April 1, 2011
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Category: 2011 Minutes
Date: March 22, 2011
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Minutes - 19 April 2011.pdf
Version: 2011
Category: 2011 Minutes
Date: May 31, 2011
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110524GBMinutesforposting.docx.doc
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Date: August 3, 2011
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Version: 2011
Category: 2011 Minutes
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110719GBMINUTES[1].pdf
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Category: 2011 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: July 19, 2012
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GBMINUTES08072011[1].pdf
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Category: 2011 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: August 7, 2012
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GB-meeting-minutes-Sept-20-2011[1].pdf
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Category: 2011 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: September 20, 2012
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GB-Meeting-Minutes_Oct-18-2011[1].pdf
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Category: 2011 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: October 18, 2012
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GB-Meeting-Minutes-Nov-18-2011[1].pdf
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Category: 2011 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: November 18, 2012
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GB-Meeting-Minutes-Dec-13-2011[1].pdf
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Category: 2011 Minutes
License: Freeware
Date: December 13, 2012
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08/02/10 Minutes - 2 August 201008/02/10 Minutes - 2 August 2010
Minutes - 2 August 2010.docx
Version: 2010
Author: UFMCC
Category: 2010 Minutes
Date: December 9, 2010
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Version: 2010
Author: UFMCC
Category: 2010 Minutes
Date: April 1, 2011
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Version: 2010
Author: UFMCC
Category: 2010 Minutes
Date: April 1, 2011
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Version: 2010
Author: UFMCC
Category: 2010 Minutes
Date: April 1, 2011
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Version: 2010
Author: UFMCC
Category: 2010 Minutes
Date: April 1, 2011
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Minutes - 21 December 2010.docx
Version: 2010
Author: UFMCC
Category: 2010 Minutes
Date: April 1, 2011
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08/02/2012 - 2 Aug 2012 Minutes08/02/2012 - 2 Aug 2012 Minutes
Minutes MCC Gov Board August 2-4 2012 for posting.pdf
Category: 2012 Minutes
Date: October 9, 2012
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MCC Governing Board Calls Special General Conference on 6 -7 May 2015!
The MCC Governing Board has called a Special General Conference (MCC Bylaws Article VIII.A.5):
Purpose: To affirm the appointment of Ines-Paul Baumann, Rev. Pat Bumgardner, Rev. Tony Freeman, Rev. Dwayne Johnson, Nancy Maxwell, J.D., LL.M., Rev. Margarita Sánchez De León and / or Rev. Dr. Candace Shultis to the position of Elder.
Nature: VIRTUAL meeting
(Virtual) Business Forum: Date(s) and Time(s) – 9 April 2015 at 11:00 PM UTC/GMT (7:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, or EDT) and 11 April 2015 at 5:00 PM UTC/GMT (1:00 PM EDT)via Governing Board led WEBINAR
(Online/Virtual) Voting Date(s): Opens on6 May 2015 at 1:00 PM UTC/GMT (9:00 AM EDT) through 7 May 2015 at 9:00 PM UTC/GMT (5:00 PM EDT) closing via Survey Monkey..
Who is eligible to vote at this Special General Conference?
ALL MEMBERS OF THE LAY HOUSE AND CLERGY HOUSE: In order to be eligible to vote at the Special General Conference to be held 6 – 7 May 2015, churches must have paid their UFMCC Assessment through 31 March 2015 by 9:00 PM UTC/GMT (5:00 PM EDT) on 10 April 2015, or a current signed Assessment covenant must be in place. For U.S. churches, Board of Pension payments must also be current through 31 March 2015.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact governingboard@mccchurch.net.
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Special GC BUSINESS FORUMS
Thursday, 09 April 2015
GB Forum - 09 April 2015
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Saturday 11 April 2015
GB Forum - 11 April 2015
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MCC Governing Board Calls Special General Conference on 6 -7 May 2015!
The MCC Governing Board has called a Special General Conference (MCC Bylaws Article VIII.A.5):
Purpose: To affirm the appointment of Ines-Paul Baumann, Rev. Pat Bumgardner, Rev. Tony Freeman, Rev. Dwayne Johnson, Nancy Maxwell, J.D., LL.M., Rev. Margarita Sánchez De León and / or Rev. Dr. Candace Shultis to the position of Elder.
Nature: VIRTUAL meeting
(Virtual) Business Forum: Date(s) and Time(s) – 9 April 2015 at 11:00 PM UTC/GMT (7:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, or EDT) and 11 April 2015 at 5:00 PM UTC/GMT (1:00 PM EDT)via Governing Board led WEBINAR
(Online/Virtual) Voting Date(s): Opens on6 May 2015 at 1:00 PM UTC/GMT (9:00 AM EDT) through 7 May 2015 at 9:00 PM UTC/GMT (5:00 PM EDT) closing via Survey Monkey..
Who is eligible to vote at this Special General Conference?
ALL MEMBERS OF THE LAY HOUSE AND CLERGY HOUSE: In order to be eligible to vote at the Special General Conference to be held 6 – 7 May 2015, churches must have paid their UFMCC Assessment through 31 March 2015 by 9:00 PM UTC/GMT (5:00 PM EDT) on 10 April 2015, or a current signed Assessment covenant must be in place. For U.S. churches, Board of Pension payments must also be current through 31 March 2015.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact governingboard@mccchurch.net.
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multi 1Emerging Churches in MCC – Introduction
Three Steps to Becoming an MCC Emerging Church
Sponsorship of an MCC Emerging Church
Discernment in Developing an MCC Emerging Church
Development of Leadership for an MCC Emerging Church
Global Emerging Church Development
Emerging Church Development in Africa
Emerging Church Development in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East
Emerging Church Development in Canada
Emerging Church Development in the United States: Anglo
Emerging Church Development in the United States and Canada: Hispanic
Resources for additional reading
Emerging Churches in MCC – An Introduction
The Mission of the Emerging Church program is to develop
Sustainable new churches in
Strategically chosen communities and
Support each Emerging Church with professional leadership and spiritual formation.
Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC) is committed to encouraging and nurturing the creation of new congregations around the world. Today, MCC is actively seeking and training both Clergy and Lay Ministry leader in all areas of the world to lead vibrant and healthy churches of all types and in multiple languages.
To fully engage all aspects of the MCC mission, vision, and values, there are NEW ways to carry the message of MCC to NEW places. While the phrase “emerging church” has various meanings, MCC seeks to “Emerge” strategically and with unprecedented denominational and individual support for new church development. Each Emerging Church will have a unique path reflecting the multiple diversities of MCC and context of each location, , rather than follow a formula, or set of criteria, associated with the phrase “emerging church” or any specific form of church development.
The purpose of the Emerging Church program is to lead all types of ministries through a discernment process that moves from concept, to small group, a community, and finally to a fully recognized MCC church.
Three Steps to Becoming an MCC Emerging Church
The following outlines common steps for most churches to successfully emerge as vibrant and healthy MCC churches.
Authorization of Ministry and Leader through the Office of Emerging Ministries. Initial contact, conversation, and discernment begin the Authorization process. Following initial contact and conversation, a potential Ministry Leader may be invited to complete a Discernment and Ministry Proposal. Authorization of an Emerging Church Ministry and a Ministry Leader is finalized by the Office of Emerging Ministries. When considering this process, please realize that all Emerging Churches require sponsorship. The Emerging Church Specialist, Rev. Rachelle Brown will assist with each step of this process including assistance with locating potential sponsors. (Continue reading for official forms to download and submit for Step 1).
Formation: 1-3 year process from concept to core team, legal recognition, launch team, and then public worship. The timeline varies according to context.
Affiliation with MCC is the final step for an Emerging Church. The Criteria for Affiliation is a framework which may be applied differently in each global area; indicators of an Emerging Church’s readiness to affiliate are contained in a separate protocol for each global area. See contacts for specific Global areas under Global Emerging Church Development
If you’re the leader of an existing ministry, or considering developing a new MCC church, please send all inquiries related to becoming an MCC Emerging Church to RevRachelleBrown@MCCchurch.net.
Sponsorship of an MCC Emerging Church
All Emerging Churches must have a sponsor. Today, there are THREE paths for all MCC persons, churches, and networks to collaborate and support one another. The Three Paths for Sponsorship of an MCC Emerging Church are:
Intentional – Selective sponsorship based on strategic selection of a particular city or region. A trained Church Development Leader is authorized and provided a stipend by MCC to enter a city and begin an Emerging Church. Individuals wishing to contribute directly to the Intentional Path of Sponsorship may make a donation to MCC designated for MCC Emerging Ministries.
Network – Empowering multiple churches and ministries to support an Emerging Church through an existing MCC Network. Churches in the Network collaborate to provide planning, funding, leadership, and assistance for the formation of an Emerging Church. Collaborating churches receive financial incentives from MCC when offering direct and measurable financial support to an Emerging Church that is sponsored by a Network.
Local – Established healthy churches of all sizes are capable of sponsoring the development of an Emerging Church. Existing churches financially sponsor, mentor, and provide leadership for the Emerging Church. The pastor of the existing church is not expected to provide pastoral leadership. The sponsoring local church receives financial incentives from MCC when providing direct and measurable financial support to the Emerging Church that it sponsors.
Discernment in developing an MCC Emerging Church
As a potential Clergy or Lay Ministry Leader, begin with the question: What Does it Take to be an MCC “Church Developer”? (PDF)
All persons seeking to become, or develop, an MCC Emerging Church, as asked to provide demographic and strategic research along with a philosophy of ministry through the form: Discernment and Ministry Proposal for an MCC Emerging Church (PDF). or US Hispanic – MCC Discernment and Planning Proposal for Emerging Churches (PDF).
Development of Leadership for an MCC Emerging Church
As an MCC Emerging Church Ministry Leader you are equipped with two programs: Coaching from an experienced ministry leader and Training directly related to Emerging Church Development.
The primary objective of the Emerging Church Training Program is to develop strong Emerging Church leaders establish a knowledge base directly related to church development and growth and utilize existing gifts. The training program will guide each person, lay or clergy, through a program that is both online and in-person. There are six particular areas of training which include: Orientation to the Emerging Church Program, creating diverse and inclusive MCC churches, how to inspire and empower small groups and volunteers, build organizational skills directly related to not-for-profit formation, increase personal awareness as a ministry leader, and formation of an action plan for a specific MCC Emerging Church.
Once an Authorized Ministry Leader, a Ministry Coach will provide consistent and personal contact, to listen, encourage, and assist in the Emerging Church process from concept to Affiliation.
The Emerging Church Training Program will begin enrollment in January 2015 for a course in late Spring 2015. If you are interested in this program, please contact Rev. Rachelle Brown, RevRachelleBrown@MCCchurch.net for more information including application, fees, and course dates.
Global Emerging Church Development
Living into the plurality of our name, Metropolitan Community Churches, we recognize the need for many churches to reflect the diversity of MCC. The process of identifying communities in need of MCC is done with great care and intentionality. Strategic planning is underway through collaboration with various MCC Offices to actively develop new MCC churches around the world.
Sharon-Cox
Sharon Ludwig
Emerging Church development in Africa
Please contact SharonLudwig@MCCchurch.net.
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Rev.-Rachelle-Brown
Rev. Rachelle Brown
Emerging church Development in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East
Please contact RevRachelleBrown@MCCchurch.net
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Rev.-Darlene-Garner
Rev. Darlene Garner
Emerging Church development in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific
Please contact Rev. Elder Darlene Garner at RevDarleneGarner@MCCchurch.net
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Rev.-Hector-Gutierrez
Rev Hector Gutierrez
Emerging Church Development in Iberoamerica
In Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking areas of the world, outside of the US, the Office of Emerging Ministries contact is Rev. Elder Hector Gutierrez at revhectorgutierrez@mccchurch.net.
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Rev.-Paul-Whiting
Rev Paul Whiting
Emerging Church Development in Canada
MCC in Canada is actively identifying locations for Emerging Churches. Please contact Rev. Paul Whiting at revpaulw@gmail.com.
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Rev.-Rachelle-Brown
Rev. Rachelle Brown
Emerging Church Development in the United States – Anglo
There are many opportunities to carry the message of MCC to various US cities. Prayerfully consider supporting this work through ministry leadership or as sponsor. Please contact Emerging Church Specialist and US Development Coordinator: Rev. Rachelle Brown, RevRachelleBrown@MCCchurch.net.
Detailed strategic descriptions and demographic overview of areas and cities listed below are available for Emerging Church leaders. While reviewing the lists, prayerfully consider supporting this work through ministry leadership or as sponsor.
Northeast US: Boston, MA (outside of the downtown area); Western Massachusetts; Trenton, NJ; Rhode Island; Vermont; Pittsburgh, PA; New Haven, CT.
Southern US: Murfreesboro, TN; Memphis, TN; Fort Smith, Arkansas; Mississippi; Savanah, GA; Valdosta, GA; Florida
Plains/Southwest US: Oklahoma; Rapid City, SD; Santa Fe, NM
West/Northwestern US: West Valley City/Salt Lake City, UT; Eugene, OR; Anchorage, AK; Northern I-5 corridor of California
Other cities and areas are always under evaluation. If a specific city or area is not listed and you are interested in leading or sponsoring a specific Emerging Church, please contact Emerging Church Specialist and US Development Coordinator: Rev. Rachelle Brown, RevRachelleBrown@MCCchurch.net.
Emerging Church Development in the United States and Canada – Hispanic
As the fastest growing population in the United States, MCC is forming Hispanic communities through development of intentionally Hispanic churches and Hispanic ministries within an existing MCC. Specific areas under strategic consideration include:
Northeast US: New York City, NY; Maryland; Connecticut
Southern US: Miami, FL; Gainesville, FL; Orlando, FL; Clearwater-St. Petersburg, FL metro area
Plains/Southwest: Scottsdale, AZ; Austin, TX; Houston, TX; Dallas-Fort Worth, TX; McAllen-Edinburg, TX metro area; New Mexico
West/Northwestern US: San Diego, CA; Coachella Valley, CA; San Francisco-Oakland-Vallejo, CA metro area; Fresno, CA
Midwest: Chicago, IL; Kansas City, MO
Other cities and areas are always under evaluation. If a specific city or area is not listed and you are interested in leading or sponsoring a specific Hispanic Emerging Church or Emerging Ministry, please contact please contact Rev. Rachelle Brown, Emerging Church Specialist.
Resources for additional reading
Church Growth And Health Recommended ReadingChurch Growth And Health Recommended Reading
Church Growth and Health Recommended Reading.docx
Date Updated: 13 September 2013
Category: Ministry Development (Church Planting)
Date: 13 September 2013
Culture And Context Recommended ReadingCulture And Context Recommended Reading
Culture and Context Recommended Reading.docx
Date Updated: 13 September 2013
Category: Ministry Development (Church Planting)
Date: 13 September 2013
Missional Church Recommended ReadingMissional Church Recommended Reading
Missional Church Recommended Reading.docx
Date Updated: 13 September 2013
Category: Ministry Development (Church Planting)
Date: 13 September 2013
Outreach Recommended ReadingOutreach Recommended Reading
Outreach Recommended Reading.docx
Date Updated: 13 September 2013
Category: Ministry Development (Church Planting)
Date: 13 September 2013
Pastoral Care And Counseling Recommended ReadingsPastoral Care And Counseling Recommended Readings
Pastoral Care and Counseling Recommended Readings.docx
Date Updated: 13 September 2013
Category: Ministry Development (Church Planting)
Date: 13 September 2013
Preaching Recommended ReadingPreaching Recommended Reading
Preaching Recommended Reading.docx
Date Updated: 13 September 2013
Category: Ministry Development (Church Planting)
Date: 13 September 2013
Worship Recommended ReadingWorship Recommended Reading
Worship Recommended Reading.docx
Date Updated: 13 September 2013
Category: Ministry Development (Church Planting)
Date: 13 September 2013
MCC Criteria For Affiliation Of Local ChurchesMCC Criteria For Affiliation Of Local Churches
MCC Criteria for Affiliation of Local Churches.pdf
Date Updated: 26 September 2014
Category: Emerging Churches
Date: 26 September 2014
MCC Discernment And Planning Proposal For Emerging ChurchesMCC Discernment And Planning Proposal For Emerging Churches
MCC Discernment and Planning Proposal for Emerging Churches.pdf
Date Updated: 26 September 2014
Category: Emerging Churches
Date: 26 September 2014
Process For Granting Recognition To Aligned OrganizationsProcess For Granting Recognition To Aligned Organizations
Process for Granting Recognition to Aligned Organizations.pdf
Date Updated: 13 October 2014
Category: Emerging Churches
Date: 13 October 2014
US Hispanic - MCC Discernment And Planning Proposal For Emerging ChurchesUS Hispanic - MCC Discernment And Planning Proposal For Emerging Churches
US Hispanic - MCC Discernment and Planning Proposal for Emerging Churches.pdf
Date Updated: 26 September 2014
Category: Emerging Churches
Date: 26 September 2014
What Does It Take To Be A Church DeveloperWhat Does It Take To Be A Church Developer
What does it take to be a church developer.pdf
Date Updated: 26 September 2014
Category: Emerging Churches
Date: 26 September 2014
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Would Jesus Discriminate?
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multi 1Emerging Churches in MCC – Introduction
Three Steps to Becoming an MCC Emerging Church
Sponsorship of an MCC Emerging Church
Discernment in Developing an MCC Emerging Church
Development of Leadership for an MCC Emerging Church
Global Emerging Church Development
Emerging Church Development in Africa
Emerging Church Development in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East
Emerging Church Development in Canada
Emerging Church Development in the United States: Anglo
Emerging Church Development in the United States and Canada: Hispanic
Resources for additional reading
Emerging Churches in MCC – An Introduction
The Mission of the Emerging Church program is to develop
Sustainable new churches in
Strategically chosen communities and
Support each Emerging Church with professional leadership and spiritual formation.
Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC) is committed to encouraging and nurturing the creation of new congregations around the world. Today, MCC is actively seeking and training both Clergy and Lay Ministry leader in all areas of the world to lead vibrant and healthy churches of all types and in multiple languages.
To fully engage all aspects of the MCC mission, vision, and values, there are NEW ways to carry the message of MCC to NEW places. While the phrase “emerging church” has various meanings, MCC seeks to “Emerge” strategically and with unprecedented denominational and individual support for new church development. Each Emerging Church will have a unique path reflecting the multiple diversities of MCC and context of each location, , rather than follow a formula, or set of criteria, associated with the phrase “emerging church” or any specific form of church development.
The purpose of the Emerging Church program is to lead all types of ministries through a discernment process that moves from concept, to small group, a community, and finally to a fully recognized MCC church.
Three Steps to Becoming an MCC Emerging Church
The following outlines common steps for most churches to successfully emerge as vibrant and healthy MCC churches.
Authorization of Ministry and Leader through the Office of Emerging Ministries. Initial contact, conversation, and discernment begin the Authorization process. Following initial contact and conversation, a potential Ministry Leader may be invited to complete a Discernment and Ministry Proposal. Authorization of an Emerging Church Ministry and a Ministry Leader is finalized by the Office of Emerging Ministries. When considering this process, please realize that all Emerging Churches require sponsorship. The Emerging Church Specialist, Rev. Rachelle Brown will assist with each step of this process including assistance with locating potential sponsors. (Continue reading for official forms to download and submit for Step 1).
Formation: 1-3 year process from concept to core team, legal recognition, launch team, and then public worship. The timeline varies according to context.
Affiliation with MCC is the final step for an Emerging Church. The Criteria for Affiliation is a framework which may be applied differently in each global area; indicators of an Emerging Church’s readiness to affiliate are contained in a separate protocol for each global area. See contacts for specific Global areas under Global Emerging Church Development
If you’re the leader of an existing ministry, or considering developing a new MCC church, please send all inquiries related to becoming an MCC Emerging Church to RevRachelleBrown@MCCchurch.net.
Sponsorship of an MCC Emerging Church
All Emerging Churches must have a sponsor. Today, there are THREE paths for all MCC persons, churches, and networks to collaborate and support one another. The Three Paths for Sponsorship of an MCC Emerging Church are:
Intentional – Selective sponsorship based on strategic selection of a particular city or region. A trained Church Development Leader is authorized and provided a stipend by MCC to enter a city and begin an Emerging Church. Individuals wishing to contribute directly to the Intentional Path of Sponsorship may make a donation to MCC designated for MCC Emerging Ministries.
Network – Empowering multiple churches and ministries to support an Emerging Church through an existing MCC Network. Churches in the Network collaborate to provide planning, funding, leadership, and assistance for the formation of an Emerging Church. Collaborating churches receive financial incentives from MCC when offering direct and measurable financial support to an Emerging Church that is sponsored by a Network.
Local – Established healthy churches of all sizes are capable of sponsoring the development of an Emerging Church. Existing churches financially sponsor, mentor, and provide leadership for the Emerging Church. The pastor of the existing church is not expected to provide pastoral leadership. The sponsoring local church receives financial incentives from MCC when providing direct and measurable financial support to the Emerging Church that it sponsors.
Discernment in developing an MCC Emerging Church
As a potential Clergy or Lay Ministry Leader, begin with the question: What Does it Take to be an MCC “Church Developer”? (PDF)
All persons seeking to become, or develop, an MCC Emerging Church, as asked to provide demographic and strategic research along with a philosophy of ministry through the form: Discernment and Ministry Proposal for an MCC Emerging Church (PDF). or US Hispanic – MCC Discernment and Planning Proposal for Emerging Churches (PDF).
Development of Leadership for an MCC Emerging Church
As an MCC Emerging Church Ministry Leader you are equipped with two programs: Coaching from an experienced ministry leader and Training directly related to Emerging Church Development.
The primary objective of the Emerging Church Training Program is to develop strong Emerging Church leaders establish a knowledge base directly related to church development and growth and utilize existing gifts. The training program will guide each person, lay or clergy, through a program that is both online and in-person. There are six particular areas of training which include: Orientation to the Emerging Church Program, creating diverse and inclusive MCC churches, how to inspire and empower small groups and volunteers, build organizational skills directly related to not-for-profit formation, increase personal awareness as a ministry leader, and formation of an action plan for a specific MCC Emerging Church.
Once an Authorized Ministry Leader, a Ministry Coach will provide consistent and personal contact, to listen, encourage, and assist in the Emerging Church process from concept to Affiliation.
The Emerging Church Training Program will begin enrollment in January 2015 for a course in late Spring 2015. If you are interested in this program, please contact Rev. Rachelle Brown, RevRachelleBrown@MCCchurch.net for more information including application, fees, and course dates.
Global Emerging Church Development
Living into the plurality of our name, Metropolitan Community Churches, we recognize the need for many churches to reflect the diversity of MCC. The process of identifying communities in need of MCC is done with great care and intentionality. Strategic planning is underway through collaboration with various MCC Offices to actively develop new MCC churches around the world.
Sharon-Cox
Sharon Ludwig
Emerging Church development in Africa
Please contact SharonLudwig@MCCchurch.net.
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Rev.-Rachelle-Brown
Rev. Rachelle Brown
Emerging church Development in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East
Please contact RevRachelleBrown@MCCchurch.net
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Rev.-Darlene-Garner
Rev. Darlene Garner
Emerging Church development in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific
Please contact Rev. Elder Darlene Garner at RevDarleneGarner@MCCchurch.net
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Rev.-Hector-Gutierrez
Rev Hector Gutierrez
Emerging Church Development in Iberoamerica
In Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking areas of the world, outside of the US, the Office of Emerging Ministries contact is Rev. Elder Hector Gutierrez at revhectorgutierrez@mccchurch.net.
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Rev.-Paul-Whiting
Rev Paul Whiting
Emerging Church Development in Canada
MCC in Canada is actively identifying locations for Emerging Churches. Please contact Rev. Paul Whiting at revpaulw@gmail.com.
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Rev.-Rachelle-Brown
Rev. Rachelle Brown
Emerging Church Development in the United States – Anglo
There are many opportunities to carry the message of MCC to various US cities. Prayerfully consider supporting this work through ministry leadership or as sponsor. Please contact Emerging Church Specialist and US Development Coordinator: Rev. Rachelle Brown, RevRachelleBrown@MCCchurch.net.
Detailed strategic descriptions and demographic overview of areas and cities listed below are available for Emerging Church leaders. While reviewing the lists, prayerfully consider supporting this work through ministry leadership or as sponsor.
Northeast US: Boston, MA (outside of the downtown area); Western Massachusetts; Trenton, NJ; Rhode Island; Vermont; Pittsburgh, PA; New Haven, CT.
Southern US: Murfreesboro, TN; Memphis, TN; Fort Smith, Arkansas; Mississippi; Savanah, GA; Valdosta, GA; Florida
Plains/Southwest US: Oklahoma; Rapid City, SD; Santa Fe, NM
West/Northwestern US: West Valley City/Salt Lake City, UT; Eugene, OR; Anchorage, AK; Northern I-5 corridor of California
Other cities and areas are always under evaluation. If a specific city or area is not listed and you are interested in leading or sponsoring a specific Emerging Church, please contact Emerging Church Specialist and US Development Coordinator: Rev. Rachelle Brown, RevRachelleBrown@MCCchurch.net.
Emerging Church Development in the United States and Canada – Hispanic
As the fastest growing population in the United States, MCC is forming Hispanic communities through development of intentionally Hispanic churches and Hispanic ministries within an existing MCC. Specific areas under strategic consideration include:
Northeast US: New York City, NY; Maryland; Connecticut
Southern US: Miami, FL; Gainesville, FL; Orlando, FL; Clearwater-St. Petersburg, FL metro area
Plains/Southwest: Scottsdale, AZ; Austin, TX; Houston, TX; Dallas-Fort Worth, TX; McAllen-Edinburg, TX metro area; New Mexico
West/Northwestern US: San Diego, CA; Coachella Valley, CA; San Francisco-Oakland-Vallejo, CA metro area; Fresno, CA
Midwest: Chicago, IL; Kansas City, MO
Other cities and areas are always under evaluation. If a specific city or area is not listed and you are interested in leading or sponsoring a specific Hispanic Emerging Church or Emerging Ministry, please contact please contact Rev. Rachelle Brown, Emerging Church Specialist.
Resources for additional reading
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Date: 13 October 2014
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Category: Emerging Churches
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Holy Conversations: Guidelines For DialogueHoly Conversations: Guidelines For Dialogue
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Date: 1 July 2010
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The following resources are provided from MCC’s archive library and/or from new resources released by individual authors and MCC affiliates.
Homosexuality and the Bible
The Bible and HomosexualityThe Bible and Homosexuality
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Date Updated: 20 May 2010
"The word ‘homosexuality’ is a modern term and did not exist during biblical times. Biblical writers had no concept of sexual orientation or sexual development as we understand those today." ~Rev. Dr. Mona West, The Bible and Homosexuality
Author: Rev. Dr. Mona West
Category: Homosexuality
License: GNU General Public License
Date: 20 May 2010
Not a Sin, Not a SicknessNot a Sin, Not a Sickness
NotSinNotSick.pdf
Date Updated: 20 May 2010
A classic essay on homosexuality in the Bible, Rev. Elder Eastman's concise and affirming wisdom is a staple for anyone desiring deeper understanding of what the Bible really says. Originally released in 1990, this resource has been re-edited and re-released for the 2005 audience.
Author: Rev. Elder Don Eastman
Category: Homosexuality
License: GNU Lesser General Public License
Date: 20 May 2010
Our Story Too: Reading the Bible with "New Eyes"Our Story Too: Reading the Bible with "New Eyes"
OurStoryToo.pdf
Date Updated: 22 May 2010
From evaluating cultural influences on Biblical thought, to analyzing the cultural influences on the original texts, to seeking the proofs of same-sex relationships in scripture, Rev. Elder Wilson calls on the GLBT communities to reclaim the Bible! First released in 1992, this resource has been re-edited and re-released for today's (2005) audience.
Author: Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson
Category: Homosexuality
Date: 22 May 2010
Inclusive Language
MCC Inclusive Language Policy - 1981 - Distribution CopyMCC Inclusive Language Policy - 1981 - Distribution Copy
Inclusive Language Policy 1981 Distribution copy.MCC.doc
Date Updated: 1 January 1981
Author: UFMCC
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Category: Inclusive Language
License: Freeware
Date: 1 January 1981
More than Just Words - Inclusive Language in Local ChurchesMore than Just Words - Inclusive Language in Local Churches
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Date Updated: 1 January 2002
Author: UFMCC
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Category: Inclusive Language
License: Freeware
Date: 1 January 2002
Queer Theology
The Power of the BibleThe Power of the Bible
PowerofBible.pdf
Date Updated: 22 May 2010
In this essay, Rev. Dr. West examines the influential nature of the Bible and Biblical interpretation. She offers a clear, concise analysis of the powerful effects of current culture on the uses of scripture...especially regarding minorities and GLBT peoples of faith.
Author: Rev. Dr. Mona West
Category: Queer Theology
Date: 22 May 2010
Sexuality and Spirituality
Coming Out as SacramentComing Out as Sacrament
ComingOutSacrament.pdf
Date Updated: 22 May 2010
Rev. Dr. West offers the GLBT community further insight to one of the most important journeys in our lives. Coming Out continues to be a social and familial challenge. In this world, many are forced to keep their sexual orientation hidden to keep a job...or protect their lives. Rev. Dr. West provides a different perspective on the coming out process...reclaiming it as a process of spiritual growth.
Author: Rev. Dr. Mona West
Category: Sexuality & Spirituality
Date: 22 May 2010
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Holy Conversations: IntroductionHoly Conversations: Introduction
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Holy Conversations 2: SinHoly Conversations 2: Sin
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Holy ConversationsHoly Conversations
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Date Updated: 1 July 2010
This resource is MCC’s 2010 theological study release, created by the MCC Theologies Team. Download this church group study to enhance the Holy Conversations going on in your church!
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The following resources are provided from MCC’s archive library and/or from new resources released by individual authors and MCC affiliates.
Homosexuality and the Bible
The Bible and HomosexualityThe Bible and Homosexuality
BibleandHomosexuality.pdf
Date Updated: 20 May 2010
"The word ‘homosexuality’ is a modern term and did not exist during biblical times. Biblical writers had no concept of sexual orientation or sexual development as we understand those today." ~Rev. Dr. Mona West, The Bible and Homosexuality
Author: Rev. Dr. Mona West
Category: Homosexuality
License: GNU General Public License
Date: 20 May 2010
Not a Sin, Not a SicknessNot a Sin, Not a Sickness
NotSinNotSick.pdf
Date Updated: 20 May 2010
A classic essay on homosexuality in the Bible, Rev. Elder Eastman's concise and affirming wisdom is a staple for anyone desiring deeper understanding of what the Bible really says. Originally released in 1990, this resource has been re-edited and re-released for the 2005 audience.
Author: Rev. Elder Don Eastman
Category: Homosexuality
License: GNU Lesser General Public License
Date: 20 May 2010
Our Story Too: Reading the Bible with "New Eyes"Our Story Too: Reading the Bible with "New Eyes"
OurStoryToo.pdf
Date Updated: 22 May 2010
From evaluating cultural influences on Biblical thought, to analyzing the cultural influences on the original texts, to seeking the proofs of same-sex relationships in scripture, Rev. Elder Wilson calls on the GLBT communities to reclaim the Bible! First released in 1992, this resource has been re-edited and re-released for today's (2005) audience.
Author: Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson
Category: Homosexuality
Date: 22 May 2010
Inclusive Language
MCC Inclusive Language Policy - 1981 - Distribution CopyMCC Inclusive Language Policy - 1981 - Distribution Copy
Inclusive Language Policy 1981 Distribution copy.MCC.doc
Date Updated: 1 January 1981
Author: UFMCC
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Category: Inclusive Language
License: Freeware
Date: 1 January 1981
More than Just Words - Inclusive Language in Local ChurchesMore than Just Words - Inclusive Language in Local Churches
More than Just Words - MCC Inclusive Language Resource.docx
Date Updated: 1 January 2002
Author: UFMCC
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Category: Inclusive Language
License: Freeware
Date: 1 January 2002
Queer Theology
The Power of the BibleThe Power of the Bible
PowerofBible.pdf
Date Updated: 22 May 2010
In this essay, Rev. Dr. West examines the influential nature of the Bible and Biblical interpretation. She offers a clear, concise analysis of the powerful effects of current culture on the uses of scripture...especially regarding minorities and GLBT peoples of faith.
Author: Rev. Dr. Mona West
Category: Queer Theology
Date: 22 May 2010
Sexuality and Spirituality
Coming Out as SacramentComing Out as Sacrament
ComingOutSacrament.pdf
Date Updated: 22 May 2010
Rev. Dr. West offers the GLBT community further insight to one of the most important journeys in our lives. Coming Out continues to be a social and familial challenge. In this world, many are forced to keep their sexual orientation hidden to keep a job...or protect their lives. Rev. Dr. West provides a different perspective on the coming out process...reclaiming it as a process of spiritual growth.
Author: Rev. Dr. Mona West
Category: Sexuality & Spirituality
Date: 22 May 2010
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Metropolitan Community Churches have always been ecumenical in nature, drawing together people from diverse theological backgrounds. In fact, we believe that our theological diversity is one of our greatest strengths.
In a world increasingly divided by claims of theological orthodoxy and religious fundamentalism, our ability to intentionally engage our differences within a context of unity is one of the God-given gifts we have to offer the world. In a world increasingly bereft of hope due to indifference and secularism, MCC bears witness to the life transforming nature of God’s inclusive love.
Indeed, MCC’s theological mission is to tear down walls and build up hope. This is work we must do both within and between our own congregations, and more broadly in the world.
The MCC Theologies Team seeks to create opportunities and provide resources that will enable “holy conversations” within our denomination about our various beliefs concerning a range of topics (e.g. the integration of sexuality and spirituality, the nature of Jesus, baptism, communion, GLBT people’s unique place on the margins of society, and the priesthood of all believers, among other things).
Our experience in MCC is that theological labels and characterizations can be hurtful and misleading. Our hope is to build bridges across our theological differences and empower all people in MCC to do theology.
Because issues of sexuality and spirituality continue to be debated in religious communities worldwide, and because of the increasing interest in the academic study of sexual identities, it is time to renew our call to articulate the many theologies that are present in our lived experience as God’s GLBTQIA people to the larger religious world, the academy, and our partners in social justice and human rights action. The Theologies Team also seeks to encourage and equip MCC to engage in this larger “holy conversation.”
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Metropolitan Community Churches have always been ecumenical in nature, drawing together people from diverse theological backgrounds. In fact, we believe that our theological diversity is one of our greatest strengths.
In a world increasingly divided by claims of theological orthodoxy and religious fundamentalism, our ability to intentionally engage our differences within a context of unity is one of the God-given gifts we have to offer the world. In a world increasingly bereft of hope due to indifference and secularism, MCC bears witness to the life transforming nature of God’s inclusive love.
Indeed, MCC’s theological mission is to tear down walls and build up hope. This is work we must do both within and between our own congregations, and more broadly in the world.
The MCC Theologies Team seeks to create opportunities and provide resources that will enable “holy conversations” within our denomination about our various beliefs concerning a range of topics (e.g. the integration of sexuality and spirituality, the nature of Jesus, baptism, communion, GLBT people’s unique place on the margins of society, and the priesthood of all believers, among other things).
Our experience in MCC is that theological labels and characterizations can be hurtful and misleading. Our hope is to build bridges across our theological differences and empower all people in MCC to do theology.
Because issues of sexuality and spirituality continue to be debated in religious communities worldwide, and because of the increasing interest in the academic study of sexual identities, it is time to renew our call to articulate the many theologies that are present in our lived experience as God’s GLBTQIA people to the larger religious world, the academy, and our partners in social justice and human rights action. The Theologies Team also seeks to encourage and equip MCC to engage in this larger “holy conversation.”
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In her Moderator’s Report to the 2007 General Conference, Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson announced the formation of the new MCC Theologies Team.[1]
Rev. Wilson reported, “While this is a team in formation whose specific agenda is still being shaped, I am very excited that we are going to begin formulating a more intentional process of theological reflection in MCC worldwide.” This is a daunting task, but one that is ripe for such a time as this.
In their initial conversations, team members agreed that this is a kairotic[2] moment for MCC and an opportunity to create safe space for theological conversations that explore and nurture the diversity of our global movement. The team hopes to help empower all people – clergy and laity alike – to be reflective as well as practical theologians.
It is also an opportunity for MCC to more fully engage in broader ecumenical conversations about queer and liberation theologies. Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson says, “Who better than MCC to contribute to this discourse, since we have the practical experience of doing queer theology for nearly forty years? We have important perspectives that we need to share with one another and the wider religious world.”
During the 2007 General Conference in Phoenix, three Theological Cafés were held to discuss various perspectives on Jesus, baptism, and theological labels. These discussions, hosted by members of the team, were well attended and demonstrated the vast hunger people have for opportunities to engage in meaningful dialogue about matters of faith and justice.
The Theologies Team had its first meeting later that year, in December of 2007. In 2008 and 2009, Team members led a series of workshops entitled, “What’s Theology Got to Do with It?” at Regional Conferences and sub-regional gatherings. Hundreds of people in MCC participated in these sessions, engaging in theological conversation about such things as eucharist, baptism, and the nature of the church.
Participants described these conversations as “liberating” and indicated a strong interest in having similar conversations in their local churches.
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[1] Theologies is intentionally rendered in the plural in order to honor the multiplicity of theological perspectives and traditions that exist in MCC. In 2007 as the team was still being formed, several team members gathered with the Board of Elders for a day of discussion about theology with Dr. Mary Hunt. Dr. Hunt noted that this diversity of theological understanding is one of MCC’s greatest resources, and that being able to respectfully engage these without resorting to litmus tests for theological orthodoxy could be our greatest strength.
[2] This term comes from the Greek word kairos, which refers to an opportune or appointed moment in time when the way is made for God’s purposes to unfold. In contrast to the more ordinary word for a quantity of time (chronos), kairos time is qualitative – a moment that represents a great opportunity for God to work.
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In her Moderator’s Report to the 2007 General Conference, Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson announced the formation of the new MCC Theologies Team.[1]
Rev. Wilson reported, “While this is a team in formation whose specific agenda is still being shaped, I am very excited that we are going to begin formulating a more intentional process of theological reflection in MCC worldwide.” This is a daunting task, but one that is ripe for such a time as this.
In their initial conversations, team members agreed that this is a kairotic[2] moment for MCC and an opportunity to create safe space for theological conversations that explore and nurture the diversity of our global movement. The team hopes to help empower all people – clergy and laity alike – to be reflective as well as practical theologians.
It is also an opportunity for MCC to more fully engage in broader ecumenical conversations about queer and liberation theologies. Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson says, “Who better than MCC to contribute to this discourse, since we have the practical experience of doing queer theology for nearly forty years? We have important perspectives that we need to share with one another and the wider religious world.”
During the 2007 General Conference in Phoenix, three Theological Cafés were held to discuss various perspectives on Jesus, baptism, and theological labels. These discussions, hosted by members of the team, were well attended and demonstrated the vast hunger people have for opportunities to engage in meaningful dialogue about matters of faith and justice.
The Theologies Team had its first meeting later that year, in December of 2007. In 2008 and 2009, Team members led a series of workshops entitled, “What’s Theology Got to Do with It?” at Regional Conferences and sub-regional gatherings. Hundreds of people in MCC participated in these sessions, engaging in theological conversation about such things as eucharist, baptism, and the nature of the church.
Participants described these conversations as “liberating” and indicated a strong interest in having similar conversations in their local churches.
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[1] Theologies is intentionally rendered in the plural in order to honor the multiplicity of theological perspectives and traditions that exist in MCC. In 2007 as the team was still being formed, several team members gathered with the Board of Elders for a day of discussion about theology with Dr. Mary Hunt. Dr. Hunt noted that this diversity of theological understanding is one of MCC’s greatest resources, and that being able to respectfully engage these without resorting to litmus tests for theological orthodoxy could be our greatest strength.
[2] This term comes from the Greek word kairos, which refers to an opportune or appointed moment in time when the way is made for God’s purposes to unfold. In contrast to the more ordinary word for a quantity of time (chronos), kairos time is qualitative – a moment that represents a great opportunity for God to work.
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brycerichBryce E. Rich (Chair) is a PhD Candidate in Theology at The University of Chicago Divinity School, where his research focuses on the intersection of Eastern Orthodoxy and queer theory. He received his Master of Arts in Religion from Lancaster Theological Seminary, in Lancaster, PA, and a Bachelor of Arts in Russian & Eastern Studies at the University of Kentucky. His other academic interests include liturgical theology, theological anthropology, mimetic theory, and the uses of technology in education and worship. Before concentrating on his religious training, Bryce worked for a US nonprofit in Russia, living in Moscow and Siberia. His spiritual journey began in the Southern Baptist church, but has included time in the Charismatic, Episcopal and Mennonite traditions, as well as membership with MCC congregations and finally reception into the Eastern Orthodox Church. Bryce’s academic website can be found at http://www.brycerich.com.
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margaritasanchezdeleonRev. Carmen Margarita Sánchez De León was born in Puerto Rico and currently is living with her family in Lisbon, Portugal. She is married to Frida Kruijt and they have four year old twins (a daughter and a son), Oshadi and Siboney. Ordained in the Metropolitan Community Churches in 1998, she has been a pastor in different cultural contexts, in Puerto Rico and the UK, and also served beyond MCC in ecumenical and human rights organizations. As Executive Director of Amnesty International Puerto Rico she took the lead in the successful campaigns for two significant changes in the legislation of Puerto Rico: inclusion of human rights violations in the Penal Code, and the elimination of the Sodomy Law. Currently she is working with the MCC Office of Emerging Ministries, supporting Elder Héctor Gutiérrez. She is the Faculty Dean of Garner Institute for Ibero-America Leadership Formation (GIIALF) and Coordinator for OFLD in Ibero-America. She has published a range of articles linking human rights and theology.
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The Rev. Dr. Axel Schwaigert received his Diplom in Evangelisch Theologie (Diploma in Protestant Theology) from the School of Theological Studies at Tubingen (Germany) and studied inter-religious dialogue at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. He began his pastoral training in 1998 at MCC Bournemouth. In 2000 he launched the new Salz der Erde MCC Stuttgart during Gay Pride. After 10 years of building this new congregation in surroundings not familiar with independent churches, Axel went on to earn his Doctor of Ministry degree at Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, MA.
In his secular life, Axel works as a funeral director. He loves singing, dancing, and acting on stage in musicals, which he sometimes dares at a community theater of the US Forces in Stuttgart.
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eileendalusongEileen Grace Dalusong was born and raised in the Philippines, baptized Roman Catholic, and Zen practitioner. In 1995, she moved to Canada with her partner Lia. She is a Master in Divinity student at Emmanuel College at the University of Toronto. She is a recipient of the James Forbes Seunarine Memorial award for general proficiency and academic merit, and the Reverend Kam-Yan Ng scholarship for demonstrating commitment to doing theology and ministry in an Asian/North American-Asian context. MCC Toronto is her church home where she served as Lector Minister since 2000, sang with the choir during special worship services, and was commissioned as Deacon at in 2007. She has worked in public service as a civil servant for over 22 years, striving to provide programs and services to disenfranchised members of the community. She desires to be a lifelong learner by deepening theological knowledge and her sense of commitment in seeing new ways to help women and children and members of the LGBTQ community find aid and the many spiritual pathways to God – focusing on improving herself continuously, and sharing her gifts to benefit others, as God’s “hands and feet in the world.”
In the summer, Eileen is dragonboat racing together with the MCCT Drag’N Angels team.
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patricefordPatrice Ford began singing in church at the age of 3 and has been singing ever since. At the age of 11, she auditioned for and was accepted into the Millikan Performing Arts Middle School. From there she attended the Hamilton Music Academy and Pete Knight High School where she graduated in 2008. She first attended Mount Zion Baptist Church in Pacoima, CA until she moved to Palmdale, CA at the age of 16. She began attending Living Stone Cathedral of Worship in Little Rock, CA in 2006. While at Living Stone, she sang backup for Angela Hearns, an established Gospel music artist. She also sang with the Young Adult Praise team as well as the Adult Choir. Additionally, Patrice was a Young Adult leader for elementary and middle school children within the church. Patrice found her love of serving the community by helping feed the homeless in the Antelope Valley and helping on skid row in Los Angeles. She has also volunteered at several Senior Centers in the Antelope Valley. She currently attends Founders Metropolitan Community Church in Los Angeles, CA and is active in the Choir, the Young Professionals Ministry, and the Azania (People of African Descent and their Friends/Allies) Ministry. She is also an active part of the LEAD program and has participated in the Young Adult Leadership Retreat. Patrice is currently working on a BA in Religious Studies with plans to pursue a MDiv degree in the near future. Her goal/dream is to become a Pastor and Music Minister.
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kelbyharrisonThe Rev. Dr. Kelby Harrison is a recently ordained minister with the Metropolitan Community Church (December 15, 2013). After having completed her Ph.D. in ethics, gender and sexuality from Northwestern University (2010); she was the post-doctoral fellow in Social Ethics at Union Theological Seminary, where she taught Christian ethics, philosophy of religion, and LGBT social ethics. Rev. Kelby trained as a hospital chaplain at UCLA – Santa Monica Medical Center. Furthermore, she is the author of the book Sexual Deceit: The Ethics of Passing with Lexington Press and co-editor of the anthology Passing/Out: Identity Veiled and Revealed with Ashgate Press. Rev. Kelby is excited to participate in the theological future of MCC. She currently resides in Los Angeles, California and is the proud parent of two toy poodle pups: Anzu and Sakura.
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maxwellreayRev. Maxwell Reay has been a member of MCC since 1989. He was the founding co-pastor of Living Springs MCC, Bath and was licensed as Clergy in 1993. He has also served in a volunteer capacity with MCC North London and MCC Edinburgh. Maxwell initially qualified as a secondary school teacher but moved to working in the HIV voluntary sector in Bath and London. He moved to Edinburgh in 2002 where he gained his Masters in Social Work from Edinburgh University. He worked in the City of Edinburgh Council’s Children and Families Social Work Department until 2007. Maxwell currently works as a mental healthcare chaplain for the Scottish National Health Service in Edinburgh. He also coordinates “Our Tribe” which is the LGBT ministry at Augustine United Church, Edinburgh. This is a joint ministry with The United Reformed Church and MCC. Maxwell is an out gay trans man and has been involved in trans ministry, peer support, advocacy and activism since 1996.
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tombohacheThe Rev. Dr. Thomas Bohache has been clergy in MCC for over 25 years and has served congregations in California, Virginia, Delaware, and New Jersey, where he currently pastors MCC Christ the Liberator. He has graduate degrees in religion from the University of Virginia, Georgetown University, and the Episcopal Divinity School, where his doctorate was in feminist liberation theologies. He is co-editor of and contributor to The Queer Bible Commentary (SCM Press, 2006) and Queering Christianity: Finding a Place at the Table for LGBTQI Christians (Praeger, 2013), and is the author of Christology from the Margins (SCM Press, 2008). For many years he was involved in the educational preparation of MCC clergy and currently teaches the Queer History online course for the Office of Formation and Leadership Development.
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The Rev. Dr. Mona West is the Director of MCC’s Office of Formation and Leadership Development. Originally ordained in the Southern Baptist denomination in 1987, she transferred her ordination credentials to MCC in 1992. Mona holds M.Div. and Ph.D. degrees from Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY. She published Take Back the Word: A Queer Reading of the Bible with Pilgrim Press and is one of four editors of The Queer Bible Commentary published by SCM Press in 2006. Mona’s website can be found at http://www.monawest.com/.
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nancywilsonThe Rev. Dr. Nancy L. Wilson was elected to the position of Moderator of MCC in 2005, following the retirement of the Founder of MCC, Rev. Elder Troy Perry and in July 2010, she was re-elected for a term of six years. Her office is in Sarasota, Florida. Rev. Wilson obtained her B.A. from Allegheny College, her M.Div. from St. Cyril and Methodius Seminary and is a D.Min. from Episcopal Divinity School.
Nancy’s published works include: Outing the Bible: Queer Folks, God, Jesus, and the Christian Scriptures (LifeJourney Press); Outing the Church: 40 Years in the Queer Christian Movement (LifeJourney Press); Nossa Tribo: Gays, Deus, Jesus e a Bíblia(Metanoia); Our Tribe: Queer Folks, God, Jesus and the Bible (Alamo Press); with Fr. Malcolm Boyd, Amazing Grace. Rev. Wilson’s prayers and poems are included in Race and Prayer, edited by Malcolm Boyd and Chester Talton (Morehouse Press). For a full bio see (link).
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The Theologies Team is also served with staff support by Marina Laws.
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Rev. Dr. Kharma Amos
Chair 2007-2012 Rev. Brendan Y. Boone
Team Member 2007-2010 Rev. Jim Burns
Team Member 2007-2012 Skip Chasey
Team Member 2007-2012
edgarddanielsenmorales
Rev. Dr. Patrick Cheng
Team Member 2010-2012 Rev. Dr. Edgard
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Team Member 2007-2010 Rev. Dr. Robert Griffin
Team Member 2007-2010
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brycerichBryce E. Rich (Chair) is a PhD Candidate in Theology at The University of Chicago Divinity School, where his research focuses on the intersection of Eastern Orthodoxy and queer theory. He received his Master of Arts in Religion from Lancaster Theological Seminary, in Lancaster, PA, and a Bachelor of Arts in Russian & Eastern Studies at the University of Kentucky. His other academic interests include liturgical theology, theological anthropology, mimetic theory, and the uses of technology in education and worship. Before concentrating on his religious training, Bryce worked for a US nonprofit in Russia, living in Moscow and Siberia. His spiritual journey began in the Southern Baptist church, but has included time in the Charismatic, Episcopal and Mennonite traditions, as well as membership with MCC congregations and finally reception into the Eastern Orthodox Church. Bryce’s academic website can be found at http://www.brycerich.com.
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margaritasanchezdeleonRev. Carmen Margarita Sánchez De León was born in Puerto Rico and currently is living with her family in Lisbon, Portugal. She is married to Frida Kruijt and they have four year old twins (a daughter and a son), Oshadi and Siboney. Ordained in the Metropolitan Community Churches in 1998, she has been a pastor in different cultural contexts, in Puerto Rico and the UK, and also served beyond MCC in ecumenical and human rights organizations. As Executive Director of Amnesty International Puerto Rico she took the lead in the successful campaigns for two significant changes in the legislation of Puerto Rico: inclusion of human rights violations in the Penal Code, and the elimination of the Sodomy Law. Currently she is working with the MCC Office of Emerging Ministries, supporting Elder Héctor Gutiérrez. She is the Faculty Dean of Garner Institute for Ibero-America Leadership Formation (GIIALF) and Coordinator for OFLD in Ibero-America. She has published a range of articles linking human rights and theology.
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The Rev. Dr. Axel Schwaigert received his Diplom in Evangelisch Theologie (Diploma in Protestant Theology) from the School of Theological Studies at Tubingen (Germany) and studied inter-religious dialogue at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. He began his pastoral training in 1998 at MCC Bournemouth. In 2000 he launched the new Salz der Erde MCC Stuttgart during Gay Pride. After 10 years of building this new congregation in surroundings not familiar with independent churches, Axel went on to earn his Doctor of Ministry degree at Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, MA.
In his secular life, Axel works as a funeral director. He loves singing, dancing, and acting on stage in musicals, which he sometimes dares at a community theater of the US Forces in Stuttgart.
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eileendalusongEileen Grace Dalusong was born and raised in the Philippines, baptized Roman Catholic, and Zen practitioner. In 1995, she moved to Canada with her partner Lia. She is a Master in Divinity student at Emmanuel College at the University of Toronto. She is a recipient of the James Forbes Seunarine Memorial award for general proficiency and academic merit, and the Reverend Kam-Yan Ng scholarship for demonstrating commitment to doing theology and ministry in an Asian/North American-Asian context. MCC Toronto is her church home where she served as Lector Minister since 2000, sang with the choir during special worship services, and was commissioned as Deacon at in 2007. She has worked in public service as a civil servant for over 22 years, striving to provide programs and services to disenfranchised members of the community. She desires to be a lifelong learner by deepening theological knowledge and her sense of commitment in seeing new ways to help women and children and members of the LGBTQ community find aid and the many spiritual pathways to God – focusing on improving herself continuously, and sharing her gifts to benefit others, as God’s “hands and feet in the world.”
In the summer, Eileen is dragonboat racing together with the MCCT Drag’N Angels team.
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patricefordPatrice Ford began singing in church at the age of 3 and has been singing ever since. At the age of 11, she auditioned for and was accepted into the Millikan Performing Arts Middle School. From there she attended the Hamilton Music Academy and Pete Knight High School where she graduated in 2008. She first attended Mount Zion Baptist Church in Pacoima, CA until she moved to Palmdale, CA at the age of 16. She began attending Living Stone Cathedral of Worship in Little Rock, CA in 2006. While at Living Stone, she sang backup for Angela Hearns, an established Gospel music artist. She also sang with the Young Adult Praise team as well as the Adult Choir. Additionally, Patrice was a Young Adult leader for elementary and middle school children within the church. Patrice found her love of serving the community by helping feed the homeless in the Antelope Valley and helping on skid row in Los Angeles. She has also volunteered at several Senior Centers in the Antelope Valley. She currently attends Founders Metropolitan Community Church in Los Angeles, CA and is active in the Choir, the Young Professionals Ministry, and the Azania (People of African Descent and their Friends/Allies) Ministry. She is also an active part of the LEAD program and has participated in the Young Adult Leadership Retreat. Patrice is currently working on a BA in Religious Studies with plans to pursue a MDiv degree in the near future. Her goal/dream is to become a Pastor and Music Minister.
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kelbyharrisonThe Rev. Dr. Kelby Harrison is a recently ordained minister with the Metropolitan Community Church (December 15, 2013). After having completed her Ph.D. in ethics, gender and sexuality from Northwestern University (2010); she was the post-doctoral fellow in Social Ethics at Union Theological Seminary, where she taught Christian ethics, philosophy of religion, and LGBT social ethics. Rev. Kelby trained as a hospital chaplain at UCLA – Santa Monica Medical Center. Furthermore, she is the author of the book Sexual Deceit: The Ethics of Passing with Lexington Press and co-editor of the anthology Passing/Out: Identity Veiled and Revealed with Ashgate Press. Rev. Kelby is excited to participate in the theological future of MCC. She currently resides in Los Angeles, California and is the proud parent of two toy poodle pups: Anzu and Sakura.
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maxwellreayRev. Maxwell Reay has been a member of MCC since 1989. He was the founding co-pastor of Living Springs MCC, Bath and was licensed as Clergy in 1993. He has also served in a volunteer capacity with MCC North London and MCC Edinburgh. Maxwell initially qualified as a secondary school teacher but moved to working in the HIV voluntary sector in Bath and London. He moved to Edinburgh in 2002 where he gained his Masters in Social Work from Edinburgh University. He worked in the City of Edinburgh Council’s Children and Families Social Work Department until 2007. Maxwell currently works as a mental healthcare chaplain for the Scottish National Health Service in Edinburgh. He also coordinates “Our Tribe” which is the LGBT ministry at Augustine United Church, Edinburgh. This is a joint ministry with The United Reformed Church and MCC. Maxwell is an out gay trans man and has been involved in trans ministry, peer support, advocacy and activism since 1996.
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tombohacheThe Rev. Dr. Thomas Bohache has been clergy in MCC for over 25 years and has served congregations in California, Virginia, Delaware, and New Jersey, where he currently pastors MCC Christ the Liberator. He has graduate degrees in religion from the University of Virginia, Georgetown University, and the Episcopal Divinity School, where his doctorate was in feminist liberation theologies. He is co-editor of and contributor to The Queer Bible Commentary (SCM Press, 2006) and Queering Christianity: Finding a Place at the Table for LGBTQI Christians (Praeger, 2013), and is the author of Christology from the Margins (SCM Press, 2008). For many years he was involved in the educational preparation of MCC clergy and currently teaches the Queer History online course for the Office of Formation and Leadership Development.
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The Rev. Dr. Mona West is the Director of MCC’s Office of Formation and Leadership Development. Originally ordained in the Southern Baptist denomination in 1987, she transferred her ordination credentials to MCC in 1992. Mona holds M.Div. and Ph.D. degrees from Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY. She published Take Back the Word: A Queer Reading of the Bible with Pilgrim Press and is one of four editors of The Queer Bible Commentary published by SCM Press in 2006. Mona’s website can be found at http://www.monawest.com/.
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nancywilsonThe Rev. Dr. Nancy L. Wilson was elected to the position of Moderator of MCC in 2005, following the retirement of the Founder of MCC, Rev. Elder Troy Perry and in July 2010, she was re-elected for a term of six years. Her office is in Sarasota, Florida. Rev. Wilson obtained her B.A. from Allegheny College, her M.Div. from St. Cyril and Methodius Seminary and is a D.Min. from Episcopal Divinity School.
Nancy’s published works include: Outing the Bible: Queer Folks, God, Jesus, and the Christian Scriptures (LifeJourney Press); Outing the Church: 40 Years in the Queer Christian Movement (LifeJourney Press); Nossa Tribo: Gays, Deus, Jesus e a Bíblia(Metanoia); Our Tribe: Queer Folks, God, Jesus and the Bible (Alamo Press); with Fr. Malcolm Boyd, Amazing Grace. Rev. Wilson’s prayers and poems are included in Race and Prayer, edited by Malcolm Boyd and Chester Talton (Morehouse Press). For a full bio see (link).
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The Theologies Team is also served with staff support by Marina Laws.
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Marina Laws
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Previous Team Members
brendanboone jimburns
Rev. Dr. Kharma Amos
Chair 2007-2012 Rev. Brendan Y. Boone
Team Member 2007-2010 Rev. Jim Burns
Team Member 2007-2012 Skip Chasey
Team Member 2007-2012
edgarddanielsenmorales
Rev. Dr. Patrick Cheng
Team Member 2010-2012 Rev. Dr. Edgard
Danielsen-Morales
Team Member 2007-2010 Rev. Dr. Robert Griffin
Team Member 2007-2010
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In addtion to the MCC Core Values (view here), the following guiding principles inform the work of the Theologies Team and the types of Holy Conversations we hope to encourage in local churches:
“Priesthood of All Believers.” We believe that the work of theology belongs to the whole people of God and is not reserved for ordained professional ministers. Both lived experience and theological education are essential resources for this work.
“Sacredness of the Body.” In many parts of Christian tradition, the body has been ignored and denigrated, while other parts of the tradition have been intentional about honoring the sacredness of embodiment. We are committed to re-integrating sexuality and other forms of physical experience with spirituality.
“No Talking About Us without Us.” We aspire to include in our theological conversations the people most directly affected by the work we are doing. For example (and this is by no means a complete list), if we are talking about people of color, people of color will be participants in our conversation. If we are talking about HIV/AIDS, we will actively seek out the personal testimony of people infected/affected with HIV/AIDS. If we are talking about women, we will prioritize the information we hear from women about their lived experiences. If we are talking about transgender issues, we will include transgender persons in our conversation. If we are addressing the concerns of youth or the elderly, we will listen for the voices of children and youth, or older people.
“Global Accountability.” We are a global movement. We will include people from around the world in our theological work. We are aware of the cultural and contextual nature of all theologies.
“In the Margins, We are Blessed.” We learn from the Biblical story of salvation and our own experiences that God is profoundly present in the margins. We commit ourselves to being attentive to where the margins are as they shift according to history and context. We will be aware of the privileges granted to people based on race, sex, gender, and physical ability. We call ourselves to be accountable to the lived experience and needs of society’s most vulnerable and marginalized. The birth of MCC resulted directly from our marginalization as queer people, and our charisms as a movement flow from that experience.
“Personal Ability and Responsibility.” As articulated in MCC’s strategic plan, “We believe in everyone’s holy privilege to work out their own salvation.” We seek to empower every person to engage in intentional theological reflection and discovery that flows from the reality of their own experience of the divine mystery. We will listen to and honor the convictions of one another, believing that we come to know more about God and God’s movement in the world through shared insights than conclusions made in isolation. The willingness to live and worship amidst the tensions of our differing theologies speaks to our desire to encounter the mystery of God and transcends the need to be “right.”
“Respect for Theological Diversity.” MCC’s vision statement proclaims that “While we are a Christian church who follows Jesus, we respect those of other faith traditions and work together with them to free all those who are oppressed by hate, disregard, and violence.” We recognize and affirm that people have many different names for God and many different paths to God that are as true for them as ours are for us. This recognition does not require that we leave behind our own beliefs, identities, or commitments.
“Theological and Practical Integration.” We understand that theology does not exist for its own sake. The fullest measure of our faithfulness lies in how well we put our theologies into practice through our ethical actions and in our relationships with ourselves and one another.
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In addtion to the MCC Core Values (view here), the following guiding principles inform the work of the Theologies Team and the types of Holy Conversations we hope to encourage in local churches:
“Priesthood of All Believers.” We believe that the work of theology belongs to the whole people of God and is not reserved for ordained professional ministers. Both lived experience and theological education are essential resources for this work.
“Sacredness of the Body.” In many parts of Christian tradition, the body has been ignored and denigrated, while other parts of the tradition have been intentional about honoring the sacredness of embodiment. We are committed to re-integrating sexuality and other forms of physical experience with spirituality.
“No Talking About Us without Us.” We aspire to include in our theological conversations the people most directly affected by the work we are doing. For example (and this is by no means a complete list), if we are talking about people of color, people of color will be participants in our conversation. If we are talking about HIV/AIDS, we will actively seek out the personal testimony of people infected/affected with HIV/AIDS. If we are talking about women, we will prioritize the information we hear from women about their lived experiences. If we are talking about transgender issues, we will include transgender persons in our conversation. If we are addressing the concerns of youth or the elderly, we will listen for the voices of children and youth, or older people.
“Global Accountability.” We are a global movement. We will include people from around the world in our theological work. We are aware of the cultural and contextual nature of all theologies.
“In the Margins, We are Blessed.” We learn from the Biblical story of salvation and our own experiences that God is profoundly present in the margins. We commit ourselves to being attentive to where the margins are as they shift according to history and context. We will be aware of the privileges granted to people based on race, sex, gender, and physical ability. We call ourselves to be accountable to the lived experience and needs of society’s most vulnerable and marginalized. The birth of MCC resulted directly from our marginalization as queer people, and our charisms as a movement flow from that experience.
“Personal Ability and Responsibility.” As articulated in MCC’s strategic plan, “We believe in everyone’s holy privilege to work out their own salvation.” We seek to empower every person to engage in intentional theological reflection and discovery that flows from the reality of their own experience of the divine mystery. We will listen to and honor the convictions of one another, believing that we come to know more about God and God’s movement in the world through shared insights than conclusions made in isolation. The willingness to live and worship amidst the tensions of our differing theologies speaks to our desire to encounter the mystery of God and transcends the need to be “right.”
“Respect for Theological Diversity.” MCC’s vision statement proclaims that “While we are a Christian church who follows Jesus, we respect those of other faith traditions and work together with them to free all those who are oppressed by hate, disregard, and violence.” We recognize and affirm that people have many different names for God and many different paths to God that are as true for them as ours are for us. This recognition does not require that we leave behind our own beliefs, identities, or commitments.
“Theological and Practical Integration.” We understand that theology does not exist for its own sake. The fullest measure of our faithfulness lies in how well we put our theologies into practice through our ethical actions and in our relationships with ourselves and one another.
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Meet the Theologies Team
Theologies Guiding Principles
Statement of Purpose
Descriptive Theologies
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Would Jesus Discriminate?
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The Six Questions
1. What is Theology? How does it relate to the Christ Story?
2. What is the Theological Task of the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches (UFMCC)?
3. How do we define the community to which we are called to minister?
4. How might we focus or bring to bear the Christian Gospel on the needs of the community we have defined?
5. How might we reflect or manifest that focusing task in our worship?
6. What is the unique emphasis of the Christian ministry of the UFMCC?
Put simply, “theology” is “God talk.” Since our beginning, MCC has been talking about God as we have claimed that one can be “gay” and Christian. As MCC enters into its fifth decade, the need for theological discussion, both within and outside of the church, has never been greater. While language can never fully capture the mystery of God, careful thinking and speaking about God can increase our understanding.
Metropolitan Community Churches have always been ecumenical in nature, drawing together people from diverse theological backgrounds. We believe that our theological diversity is one of our greatest strengths.
In a world increasingly divided by claims of theological orthodoxy and religious fundamentalism, our ability to intentionally engage our differences within a context of unity is one of the God-given gifts we have to offer the world. In a world increasingly bereft of hope due to indifference and secularism, MCC bears witness to the life transforming nature of God’s inclusive love. Indeed, MCC’s theological mission is to tear down walls and build up hope.
Our founders began MCC’s theological work in the early days of our movement through the Faith Fellowship and Order Commission, which sought to promote theological conversations within MCC and published “The Six Questions” — core questions that dealt with the mission and ministry of MCC.
There is no time like the present for MCC to be engaged in theological work. Because issues of sexuality and spirituality continue to be debated in religious communities worldwide, and because of the increasing interest in the academic study of sexual identities, it is time to renew our call to articulate the many theologies that are present in our lived experience as God’s GLBTQ people.
Ministry Purpose
The MCC Theologies Team seeks to create opportunities and provide resources that will enable “holy conversations” within our denomination about our various beliefs concerning the integration of sexuality and spirituality, the nature of Jesus, baptism, communion, GLBT people’s unique place on the margins of society, and the priesthood of all believers, among other things.
Our experience in MCC is that theological labels and characterizations can be hurtful and misleading. Our hope is to build bridges across our theological differences and empower all people to do theology.
This team will also strive to articulate the unique theologies of MCC to the larger religious world, the academy, and our partners in social justice and human rights action.
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1. What is Theology? How does it relate to the Christ Story?
2. What is the Theological Task of the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches (UFMCC)?
3. How do we define the community to which we are called to minister?
4. How might we focus or bring to bear the Christian Gospel on the needs of the community we have defined?
5. How might we reflect or manifest that focusing task in our worship?
6. What is the unique emphasis of the Christian ministry of the UFMCC?
Put simply, “theology” is “God talk.” Since our beginning, MCC has been talking about God as we have claimed that one can be “gay” and Christian. As MCC enters into its fifth decade, the need for theological discussion, both within and outside of the church, has never been greater. While language can never fully capture the mystery of God, careful thinking and speaking about God can increase our understanding.
Metropolitan Community Churches have always been ecumenical in nature, drawing together people from diverse theological backgrounds. We believe that our theological diversity is one of our greatest strengths.
In a world increasingly divided by claims of theological orthodoxy and religious fundamentalism, our ability to intentionally engage our differences within a context of unity is one of the God-given gifts we have to offer the world. In a world increasingly bereft of hope due to indifference and secularism, MCC bears witness to the life transforming nature of God’s inclusive love. Indeed, MCC’s theological mission is to tear down walls and build up hope.
Our founders began MCC’s theological work in the early days of our movement through the Faith Fellowship and Order Commission, which sought to promote theological conversations within MCC and published “The Six Questions” — core questions that dealt with the mission and ministry of MCC.
There is no time like the present for MCC to be engaged in theological work. Because issues of sexuality and spirituality continue to be debated in religious communities worldwide, and because of the increasing interest in the academic study of sexual identities, it is time to renew our call to articulate the many theologies that are present in our lived experience as God’s GLBTQ people.
Ministry Purpose
The MCC Theologies Team seeks to create opportunities and provide resources that will enable “holy conversations” within our denomination about our various beliefs concerning the integration of sexuality and spirituality, the nature of Jesus, baptism, communion, GLBT people’s unique place on the margins of society, and the priesthood of all believers, among other things.
Our experience in MCC is that theological labels and characterizations can be hurtful and misleading. Our hope is to build bridges across our theological differences and empower all people to do theology.
This team will also strive to articulate the unique theologies of MCC to the larger religious world, the academy, and our partners in social justice and human rights action.
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INTRODUCTION (En español)
Summer 2011 marks the launch of a new MCC Theologies Team project designed to gather information both from our churches and as many individuals as possible affiliated with MCC.
PURPOSE
The Descriptive Theologies subcommittee of the MCC Theologies Team seeks to identify and map the variety of theological practices and beliefs within MCC. This work serves three primary purposes:
1) To provide an accurate picture of practices “on the ground” in our churches around the world;
2) To facilitate our understanding of who we are as a denomination; and,
3) To help us identify areas where the MCC Theologies Team may assist our churches.
BACKGROUND
Anyone visiting a number of MCC churches knows something of the incredible diversity found in our practices. We sing hymns and praise songs, choruses and chants. Some of us baptize by immersion and some sprinkle at the baptismal font. Some of us use written liturgies and some are extemporaneous. Some are very active in issues of social justice and some are ecologically conscious. Some regularly practice gifts of the Holy Spirit and some feel called to a ministry of community service or intercessory prayer. Even within a single congregation our people express a wide range of theological beliefs and commitments.
Until now we’ve never undertaken the monumental task of systematically surveying all of our practices and beliefs. But we believe that what we might find is worth the effort…
PROCESS
We will release two surveys per quarter:
One survey for a single response from each congregation, and
One survey for a response from every individual associated with MCC.
We’ve chosen to start with the practice of Baptism, but will be moving through a range of topics like:
MCC’s Sacraments and Rites (Holy Communion, Ordination, Membership, Holy Union/Holy Matrimony, Funerals, Laying on of Hands, and Blessings)
Theological topics (the Holy Spirit, Trinity, Atonement, etc.)
Spiritual practices (prayer, meditation, Bible study, fasting, etc.), and
Involvement in ecumenical or inter-religious activities.
Questionnaires will be made available on the MCC website and an electronic newsletter will announce new topics as they become available for your responses.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. What kind of personally identifiable information will you collect?
For church surveys we will ask for the name of the church, an email address, and a short description of the membership in terms of numbers, significant trends in gender, nationality/citizenship, age, and any specialized religious education.
For individuals we will ask for an email address, denominational background, congregational role (pastor, board member, lay delegate, staff clergyperson, other member, or friend of the church), education, etc.
Q. Who will have access to the data?
Results from the surveys will be made available publicly in aggregate form. We will not release any email addresses or personally identifiable information to the public.
Q. Who can fill out the questionnaires?
Absolutely anyone associated with MCC, including clergy, members and friends.
Q. Who will fill out the congregational questionnaires?
Ideally, a senior pastor or other staff member of the church with a reasonably long affiliation with the congregation will fill out the congregational questionnaires. In cases where a pastor is new, we encourage cooperation with individuals affiliated with the congregation long enough to have a thorough understanding of local practices.
Q. Can I participate in the surveys without a computer?
If you do not have regular access to a computer with an Internet connection, please contact us to arrange another method for completing the questionnaires.
Q. What if my answers don’t match my pastor’s? My neighbor’s? Yours?
For the purposes of our surveys there are no “right” or “wrong” answers. We are attempting to get a better picture of the diversity in our churches as well as any interesting trends. The best way to do this is to gather as much honest information as we can.
We are aware of the discomfort that can be aroused as we ask questions that probe areas of ambiguity or diversity in our beliefs. But our goal is to frame our questions and the presentation of what we find in a respectful manner.
Q. Who is on the Descriptive Theologies subcommittee?
Three members of the MCC Theologies Team currently serve on the Descriptive Theologies subcommittee: Kharma Amos, Jim Burns, and Bryce Rich. Their biographies, along with the other members of the MCC Theologies Team can be found at: http://mccchurch.org/ministries/mcc-theologies-team/our-team/.
Q. I don’t see my question. How do I get it answered?
Please contact us at theologies@MCCchurch.net and we’ll respond. If your question seems like something others are also asking, we’ll add it to this list.
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Would Jesus Discriminate?
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MCC Theologies Team Home
INTRODUCTION (En español)
Summer 2011 marks the launch of a new MCC Theologies Team project designed to gather information both from our churches and as many individuals as possible affiliated with MCC.
PURPOSE
The Descriptive Theologies subcommittee of the MCC Theologies Team seeks to identify and map the variety of theological practices and beliefs within MCC. This work serves three primary purposes:
1) To provide an accurate picture of practices “on the ground” in our churches around the world;
2) To facilitate our understanding of who we are as a denomination; and,
3) To help us identify areas where the MCC Theologies Team may assist our churches.
BACKGROUND
Anyone visiting a number of MCC churches knows something of the incredible diversity found in our practices. We sing hymns and praise songs, choruses and chants. Some of us baptize by immersion and some sprinkle at the baptismal font. Some of us use written liturgies and some are extemporaneous. Some are very active in issues of social justice and some are ecologically conscious. Some regularly practice gifts of the Holy Spirit and some feel called to a ministry of community service or intercessory prayer. Even within a single congregation our people express a wide range of theological beliefs and commitments.
Until now we’ve never undertaken the monumental task of systematically surveying all of our practices and beliefs. But we believe that what we might find is worth the effort…
PROCESS
We will release two surveys per quarter:
One survey for a single response from each congregation, and
One survey for a response from every individual associated with MCC.
We’ve chosen to start with the practice of Baptism, but will be moving through a range of topics like:
MCC’s Sacraments and Rites (Holy Communion, Ordination, Membership, Holy Union/Holy Matrimony, Funerals, Laying on of Hands, and Blessings)
Theological topics (the Holy Spirit, Trinity, Atonement, etc.)
Spiritual practices (prayer, meditation, Bible study, fasting, etc.), and
Involvement in ecumenical or inter-religious activities.
Questionnaires will be made available on the MCC website and an electronic newsletter will announce new topics as they become available for your responses.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. What kind of personally identifiable information will you collect?
For church surveys we will ask for the name of the church, an email address, and a short description of the membership in terms of numbers, significant trends in gender, nationality/citizenship, age, and any specialized religious education.
For individuals we will ask for an email address, denominational background, congregational role (pastor, board member, lay delegate, staff clergyperson, other member, or friend of the church), education, etc.
Q. Who will have access to the data?
Results from the surveys will be made available publicly in aggregate form. We will not release any email addresses or personally identifiable information to the public.
Q. Who can fill out the questionnaires?
Absolutely anyone associated with MCC, including clergy, members and friends.
Q. Who will fill out the congregational questionnaires?
Ideally, a senior pastor or other staff member of the church with a reasonably long affiliation with the congregation will fill out the congregational questionnaires. In cases where a pastor is new, we encourage cooperation with individuals affiliated with the congregation long enough to have a thorough understanding of local practices.
Q. Can I participate in the surveys without a computer?
If you do not have regular access to a computer with an Internet connection, please contact us to arrange another method for completing the questionnaires.
Q. What if my answers don’t match my pastor’s? My neighbor’s? Yours?
For the purposes of our surveys there are no “right” or “wrong” answers. We are attempting to get a better picture of the diversity in our churches as well as any interesting trends. The best way to do this is to gather as much honest information as we can.
We are aware of the discomfort that can be aroused as we ask questions that probe areas of ambiguity or diversity in our beliefs. But our goal is to frame our questions and the presentation of what we find in a respectful manner.
Q. Who is on the Descriptive Theologies subcommittee?
Three members of the MCC Theologies Team currently serve on the Descriptive Theologies subcommittee: Kharma Amos, Jim Burns, and Bryce Rich. Their biographies, along with the other members of the MCC Theologies Team can be found at: http://mccchurch.org/ministries/mcc-theologies-team/our-team/.
Q. I don’t see my question. How do I get it answered?
Please contact us at theologies@MCCchurch.net and we’ll respond. If your question seems like something others are also asking, we’ll add it to this list.
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Descriptive Theologies
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Would Jesus Discriminate?
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Holy Conversations: Guidelines For DialogueHoly Conversations: Guidelines For Dialogue
Holy_Conversations-Guidelines_for_Dialogue(2).pdf
Date Updated: 1 July 2010
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Category: Holy Conversations
License: Freeware
Date: 1 July 2010
Holy Conversations: IntroductionHoly Conversations: Introduction
Holy_Conversations-Introduction.pdf
Date Updated: 27 July 2010
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Category: Holy Conversations
License: Freeware
Date: 27 July 2010
Holy Conversations 2: SinHoly Conversations 2: Sin
Holy_Conversations_2-Sin.pdf
Date Updated: 27 April 2015
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Category: Holy Conversations
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Date: 27 April 2015
Holy ConversationsHoly Conversations
HolyConversations.pdf
Date Updated: 1 July 2010
This resource is MCC’s 2010 theological study release, created by the MCC Theologies Team. Download this church group study to enhance the Holy Conversations going on in your church!
Author: MCC Theologies Team
Category: Spiritual Transformation
Date: 1 July 2010
Additional Theological Resources
The following resources are provided from MCC’s archive library and/or from new resources released by individual authors and MCC affiliates.
Homosexuality and the Bible
The Bible and HomosexualityThe Bible and Homosexuality
BibleandHomosexuality.pdf
Date Updated: 20 May 2010
"The word ‘homosexuality’ is a modern term and did not exist during biblical times. Biblical writers had no concept of sexual orientation or sexual development as we understand those today." ~Rev. Dr. Mona West, The Bible and Homosexuality
Author: Rev. Dr. Mona West
Category: Homosexuality
License: GNU General Public License
Date: 20 May 2010
Not a Sin, Not a SicknessNot a Sin, Not a Sickness
NotSinNotSick.pdf
Date Updated: 20 May 2010
A classic essay on homosexuality in the Bible, Rev. Elder Eastman's concise and affirming wisdom is a staple for anyone desiring deeper understanding of what the Bible really says. Originally released in 1990, this resource has been re-edited and re-released for the 2005 audience.
Author: Rev. Elder Don Eastman
Category: Homosexuality
License: GNU Lesser General Public License
Date: 20 May 2010
Our Story Too: Reading the Bible with "New Eyes"Our Story Too: Reading the Bible with "New Eyes"
OurStoryToo.pdf
Date Updated: 22 May 2010
From evaluating cultural influences on Biblical thought, to analyzing the cultural influences on the original texts, to seeking the proofs of same-sex relationships in scripture, Rev. Elder Wilson calls on the GLBT communities to reclaim the Bible! First released in 1992, this resource has been re-edited and re-released for today's (2005) audience.
Author: Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson
Category: Homosexuality
Date: 22 May 2010
Inclusive Language
MCC Inclusive Language Policy - 1981 - Distribution CopyMCC Inclusive Language Policy - 1981 - Distribution Copy
Inclusive Language Policy 1981 Distribution copy.MCC.doc
Date Updated: 1 January 1981
Author: UFMCC
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Category: Inclusive Language
License: Freeware
Date: 1 January 1981
More than Just Words - Inclusive Language in Local ChurchesMore than Just Words - Inclusive Language in Local Churches
More than Just Words - MCC Inclusive Language Resource.docx
Date Updated: 1 January 2002
Author: UFMCC
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Category: Inclusive Language
License: Freeware
Date: 1 January 2002
Queer Theology
The Power of the BibleThe Power of the Bible
PowerofBible.pdf
Date Updated: 22 May 2010
In this essay, Rev. Dr. West examines the influential nature of the Bible and Biblical interpretation. She offers a clear, concise analysis of the powerful effects of current culture on the uses of scripture...especially regarding minorities and GLBT peoples of faith.
Author: Rev. Dr. Mona West
Category: Queer Theology
Date: 22 May 2010
Sexuality and Spirituality
Coming Out as SacramentComing Out as Sacrament
ComingOutSacrament.pdf
Date Updated: 22 May 2010
Rev. Dr. West offers the GLBT community further insight to one of the most important journeys in our lives. Coming Out continues to be a social and familial challenge. In this world, many are forced to keep their sexual orientation hidden to keep a job...or protect their lives. Rev. Dr. West provides a different perspective on the coming out process...reclaiming it as a process of spiritual growth.
Author: Rev. Dr. Mona West
Category: Sexuality & Spirituality
Date: 22 May 2010
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b90 week 12 audio recap – MCCDC - Metropolitan Community Church of Washington DC:
29 March 2015 at 10:41 am
[…] Homosexuality: Romans 1:24-26, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, and 1 Timothy 1:10-11. Some reactions included — shocked and jarred by it, but then there are other passages where Paul says it’s up to God to judge. A handout from MCC entitled The Bible and Homosexuality was handed out (http://mccchurch.org/resources/mcc-theologies/). […]
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[…] Metropolitan Community Church – Resources on Queer Christianity. From their About page, “Since its founding in 1968, […]
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Would Jesus Discriminate?
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Holy Conversations: Guidelines For DialogueHoly Conversations: Guidelines For Dialogue
Holy_Conversations-Guidelines_for_Dialogue(2).pdf
Date Updated: 1 July 2010
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Category: Holy Conversations
License: Freeware
Date: 1 July 2010
Holy Conversations: IntroductionHoly Conversations: Introduction
Holy_Conversations-Introduction.pdf
Date Updated: 27 July 2010
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Category: Holy Conversations
License: Freeware
Date: 27 July 2010
Holy Conversations 2: SinHoly Conversations 2: Sin
Holy_Conversations_2-Sin.pdf
Date Updated: 27 April 2015
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Category: Holy Conversations
License: Freeware
Date: 27 April 2015
Holy ConversationsHoly Conversations
HolyConversations.pdf
Date Updated: 1 July 2010
This resource is MCC’s 2010 theological study release, created by the MCC Theologies Team. Download this church group study to enhance the Holy Conversations going on in your church!
Author: MCC Theologies Team
Category: Spiritual Transformation
Date: 1 July 2010
Additional Theological Resources
The following resources are provided from MCC’s archive library and/or from new resources released by individual authors and MCC affiliates.
Homosexuality and the Bible
The Bible and HomosexualityThe Bible and Homosexuality
BibleandHomosexuality.pdf
Date Updated: 20 May 2010
"The word ‘homosexuality’ is a modern term and did not exist during biblical times. Biblical writers had no concept of sexual orientation or sexual development as we understand those today." ~Rev. Dr. Mona West, The Bible and Homosexuality
Author: Rev. Dr. Mona West
Category: Homosexuality
License: GNU General Public License
Date: 20 May 2010
Not a Sin, Not a SicknessNot a Sin, Not a Sickness
NotSinNotSick.pdf
Date Updated: 20 May 2010
A classic essay on homosexuality in the Bible, Rev. Elder Eastman's concise and affirming wisdom is a staple for anyone desiring deeper understanding of what the Bible really says. Originally released in 1990, this resource has been re-edited and re-released for the 2005 audience.
Author: Rev. Elder Don Eastman
Category: Homosexuality
License: GNU Lesser General Public License
Date: 20 May 2010
Our Story Too: Reading the Bible with "New Eyes"Our Story Too: Reading the Bible with "New Eyes"
OurStoryToo.pdf
Date Updated: 22 May 2010
From evaluating cultural influences on Biblical thought, to analyzing the cultural influences on the original texts, to seeking the proofs of same-sex relationships in scripture, Rev. Elder Wilson calls on the GLBT communities to reclaim the Bible! First released in 1992, this resource has been re-edited and re-released for today's (2005) audience.
Author: Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson
Category: Homosexuality
Date: 22 May 2010
Inclusive Language
MCC Inclusive Language Policy - 1981 - Distribution CopyMCC Inclusive Language Policy - 1981 - Distribution Copy
Inclusive Language Policy 1981 Distribution copy.MCC.doc
Date Updated: 1 January 1981
Author: UFMCC
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Category: Inclusive Language
License: Freeware
Date: 1 January 1981
More than Just Words - Inclusive Language in Local ChurchesMore than Just Words - Inclusive Language in Local Churches
More than Just Words - MCC Inclusive Language Resource.docx
Date Updated: 1 January 2002
Author: UFMCC
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Category: Inclusive Language
License: Freeware
Date: 1 January 2002
Queer Theology
The Power of the BibleThe Power of the Bible
PowerofBible.pdf
Date Updated: 22 May 2010
In this essay, Rev. Dr. West examines the influential nature of the Bible and Biblical interpretation. She offers a clear, concise analysis of the powerful effects of current culture on the uses of scripture...especially regarding minorities and GLBT peoples of faith.
Author: Rev. Dr. Mona West
Category: Queer Theology
Date: 22 May 2010
Sexuality and Spirituality
Coming Out as SacramentComing Out as Sacrament
ComingOutSacrament.pdf
Date Updated: 22 May 2010
Rev. Dr. West offers the GLBT community further insight to one of the most important journeys in our lives. Coming Out continues to be a social and familial challenge. In this world, many are forced to keep their sexual orientation hidden to keep a job...or protect their lives. Rev. Dr. West provides a different perspective on the coming out process...reclaiming it as a process of spiritual growth.
Author: Rev. Dr. Mona West
Category: Sexuality & Spirituality
Date: 22 May 2010
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WJD? Media Around the World (Press, Blog and Media Coverage)
August 2, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Worldwide Faith News - New York, NY, USA
TITLE: Metropolitan Community Churches Participate in XVII International AIDS Conference
EXCERPT: Everywhere we go, we address the still-too-prevalent stigma of HIV, including religion-based stigma, by asking, "Would Jesus discriminate? …
ONLINE LINK: http://www.wfn.org/2008/08/msg00021.html
July 30, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Rainbow Pastor Blog
EXCERPT: and “Would Jesus discriminate?” For you United Church of Christ pastors, I borrowed your denomination’s wonderful phrase: “Never put a period where God has placed a comma.” I didn’t try to address the individual verses (the “clobber …
ONLINE LINK: http://rainbowpastor.blogspot.com/
July 29, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Astronave Blog by fresca
TITLE: The Slash Continuum: Knights, Cops, and… Procurators?
EXCERPT: [at very bottom of the page] I found this at a site with an agenda: Would Jesus Discriminate?. You can find the rest of the story of J/D there. It just so happens, I agree with the WJD agenda, but anyone can read the original source material (the Bible) and make up …
ONLINE LINK: http://gugeo.blogspot.com/search?q=Would+Jesus+Discriminate
July 29, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Next Reformation Blog
TITLE: Christianity Hijacked: A look at the Christian Action League
EXCERPT: Who would Jesus discriminate against? Our religion has been hijacked by these radical right wingers who want to force their twisted and immoral interpretation of the Bible and morality on everybody, even if it means being against a bill …
ONLINE LINK: http://newref.blogspot.com/
July 28, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Gay Boy Slave Blog
EXCERPT: By Gay boys roam bully-free high school hallways, teachers moonlight as Webcam *
Slave <http://www.mygaystories.com/Slave%202.htm > the usual underfed, overworked
slaves one usually sees… TOP OF PAGE — Copyright © My Gay Stories 2006 * Would Jesus Discriminate?…
ONLINE LINK: http://www.mygaystories.com/About%20the%20Site.htm
July 28, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Gay Master and Slave Stories Blog
EXCERPT: Figures of orality: The master, the mistress, the slave mother in between eating
and female sexuality is a familiar Christian story, an apt myth in stories of
slaves stealing food, defying that feeding power; and in tales * Would Jesus
Discriminate? - Jesus affirmed a gay couple the importance of this story for gay …
ONLINE LINK: Expired or broken
July 27, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Born Gay Blog
EXCERPT: I didn’t show that gay men are born that way, the most common
mistake people * Would Jesus Discriminate? - Jesus Said Some Are Born
Gay <http://www.wouldjesusdiscriminate.com/biblical_evidence/born_gay.html&g t; Jesus
said some are born gay. Here Jesus refers to "eunuchs who have been Rather he
lists people born gay …
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July 23, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Living on the Edge Blog by DL Cohort
TITLE: Living on the Edge
EXCERPT: [From the section "Days Ahead"] We will find ourselves at the center of a movement, that asks the 21st century question – would Jesus Discriminate? We will have opportunity to be moved and strengthened by the documentary “For the Bible tells me so”.
ONLINE LINK: http://yesiheardthat.blogspot.com/
July 19, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: International Herald Tribune
TITLE: Anti-pope activists urge safe sex
SYNOPSIS: Article on Pope’s visit to Australia includes mention of protest signs, including those reading, "Would Jesus Discriminate."
ONLINE LINK: http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/07/19/asia/AS-Australia-Pope-Protest.php
July 19, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Website - AngelQueen.org "For Purity and Traditionalism in Catholicism
TITLE: Anti-pope activists urge safe sex, toss condoms
EXCERPT: [from Associated Press story] The demonstrators waved inflated condoms and hoisted signs reading: "Would Jesus discriminate?" and "Bless me Father, for I am a homo." "It’s their right to say these things, and in most of them they are right," said Austrian pilgrim …
ONLINE LINK: http://angelqueen.org/forum
July 19, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - The Deacon’s Bench Blog by Greg Kandra
EXCERPT: [from Associated Press story] The demonstrators waved inflated condoms and hoisted signs reading: "Would Jesus discriminate?" and "Bless me Father, for I am a homo." Photo: Pope Benedict XVI holds the Pastoral Staff as he celebrates a Mass in St. …
ONLINE LINK: http://deacbench.blogspot.com
July 14, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting by Art Fulks
TITLE: Would Jesus Discriminate?
EXCERPT: Would Jesus Discriminate?" Well, with the understanding that He is God, "Would God Discriminate?" Yes! All the time! From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is full of discrimination. The difference is that God does not discriminate on …
ONLINE LINK: http://artfulks.blogspot.com
July 14, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - There Is A Beast In the Rose Garden Blog
A few more pictures of St Pete Pride Festival
By Darlene(Darlene)
MCC of Tampa and MCC King of Peace joined together to do the ‘Would Jesus Discriminate’ Float Rev Dr. Kathy in the cap and white WJD shirt. This is where I got my hard hat. LOL Riding with the Dykes on Bikes was this. …
ONLINE LINK: http://thereisabeastintherosegarden.blogspot.com
Mid to Late June
MEDIA OUTLET: C-SPAN / BOOK TV
SYNOPSIS: C-SPAN carried an interview with Rev. Dr. Cindi Love about her new book, "Would Jesus Discriminate: The 21st Century Question." The TV interview aired several times on C-SPAN.
ONLINE LINK: http://www.c-spanarchives.org/library/index.php?main_page=product_video_info&cPath=18_23&products_id=206252-1
or
http://www.c-spanarchives.org/library/index.php?main_page=product_video_info&products_id=206252-1&showVid=true
July 13, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Medicines & Pharmaceutics Blogspot
TITLE: To Christian homophobes.
EXCERPT: The verses in the bible regarding sickness and disease http://www.godvsthebible.com/node/10#medicine http://www.wouldjesusdiscriminate.com/ . Author: oliverscott2007 Keywords: homophobia gay hate christianity would jesus discriminate
ONLINE LINK: http://30blogs.com/medicines
July 9, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - The Journal of Michael Jordan Jr.
TITLE: Would Jesus Discriminate?
EXCERPT: "Gothics", "Punks", "Preps", "Wierdos", and numberious of other names have been given to certain people on the basis of how they act, dress etc. (outward appearances). Really, who are theses people called by God? …
ONLINE LINK: http://iamemjay.livejournal.com
July 8, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Lagos Nigeria Blogspot
EXCERPT: Lagos Nigeria You are invited to celebrate with House Of Rainbow MCC Lagos Nigeria on its forthcoming Second Year Anniversary themed “Would Jesus Discriminate? on the 7th September 2008. ALL ARE WELCOMED. For details of venue watch this …
ONLINE LINK: http://lagos-nigeria2.blogspot.com
July 4, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Web Posting - Photo Gallery of Shira Golding
EXCERPT: good question - I can’t believe mcc got this url! Shira Golding posted a photo:. good question - I can’t believe mcc got this url! Would Jesus Discriminate?
ONLINE LINK: http://www.flickr.com/photos/boojee
July 4, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - House Of Rainbow Pink News Vol 1 Issue 2 July 08
By Rev Rowland Jide Macaulay
EXCERPT: You are invited to celebrate with House Of Rainbow MCC Lagos Nigeria on its forthcoming Second Year Anniversary themed “Would Jesus Discriminate? on the 7th September 2008. ALL ARE WELCOMED. For details of venue watch this space. …
ONLINE LINK: http://revrowlandjidemacaulay.blogspot.com
July 3, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - The Stroppy Rabbit Blog
TITLE: Christian extremists curse the Archbishop
By Yvonne(Yvonne)
For those who do regard the Bible as an authority, there’s an excellent site called Would Jesus Discriminate explaining that the Bible does not in fact condemn homosexuality. Of course, people who take the Bible as an authority must be …
ONLINE LINK: http://stroppyrabbit.blogspot.com
June 28, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Episcopal Café Blog
TITLE: Gay Kenyans sending message to Lambeth Conference
By Ann Fontaine
EXCERPT: The six million dollar question is; Would Jesus discriminate? Both Kimindu and Makokha and their families have suffered intense persecution in terms of loss of income, threats, hate emails and sms (short message service) and …
ONLINE LINK: http://www.episcopalcafe.com
June 28, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Exploring Our Matrix Blog
TITLE: For The Bible Tells Me So by James F. McGrath
EXCERPT: For more information, try TEACH Ministries, Soulforce, and Would Jesus Discriminate?. If you are a gay person who came here looking for help, try those sites, but most importantly, don’t let a bunch of heterosexuals who never chose to …
ONLINE LINK: http://exploringourmatrix.blogspot.com
June 21, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Rainbow Pastor Blogspot
TITLE: Where’s the Fire?
By Rainbow Pastor(Rainbow Pastor)
EXCERPT: "Tolerance", "Would Jesus discriminate?", "Would God hate?", "For God so loved the world", "Love your neighbor as you love yourself", "Stop Discrimination", "Human Rights for ALL " - each banner was lovingly passed forward and taken by …
ONLINE LINK: http://rainbowpastor.blogspot.com
June 20, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Louisville Courier-Journal (Kentucky)
TITLE: Louisville parade revels in gay pride
Louisville Courier-Journal - Louisville,KY,USA
EXCERPT: Williams was marching with a group from the Metropolitan Community Church of Louisville, whose members sported shirts that read, "Would Jesus Discriminate? …
June 17,2008
MEDIA OUTLET: San Mateo Daily Journal (California)
TITLE: What they said
EXCERPT: … the rights of gays and Lesbians, I and hope someday my nieces and nephews will ring it until all are free of discrimination. Would Jesus discriminate?”
June 15, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Polt’s Place
TITLE: It’s a holiday inside the love parade…
By Polt(Polt)
EXCERPT: This was a rather large group from the MCC (Metropolitan Community Churches), and if you can read around the new photographer in the way, the banner reads: Would Jesus Discriminate? Good point. The guy in the grass skirt, when the truck …
ONLINE LINK: http://poltspalace.blogspot.com/2008/06/its-holiday-inside-love-parade.html
June, 11, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Human Rights Campaign Website
HRC | Would Jesus Discriminate
EXCERPT: Dr. Cindi Love is the Executive Director of the Metropolitan Community Church, HRC Religion Council member, and author of Would Jesus Discriminate? …
June 10, 2008
Paladin Media Group
SYNOPSIS: Conducted interviews with Cindi for their coming film, Rebellion of Thought.
ONLINE LINK FOR INFO ON UPCOMING MOVIE: http://www.paladinpictures.com/press_releases/ROT_Press_Kit1(screen).pdf
June 7, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Third Invert Blog
TITLE: For The Bible Tells Me So
EXCERPT: The Would Jesus Discriminate? website is another excellent resource on the subject. **
ONLINE LINK: http://thirdinvert.blogspot.com
Late May - Early June
Numerous Eastern European mainline newspapers carried excerpts from Rev. Elder Diane Fisher’s open letter to Latvia’s Roman Catholic Cardinal Janis Lujats, who had harshly condemned gays and lesbians. Some papers printed her letter in full. The articles included Diane’s question to the Cardinal, "Would Jesus Discriminate?" Hard copies available through Diane, Florin, or ACCEPT. Most are not available on-line.
June 8, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Angry Grrl’s Rants
TITLE: A Scriptural Answer to "G0d H@tes F@gs "
EXCERPT: Would Jesus Discriminate? It is nothing less than a Christian rebuttal of everything the Phelps clan stands for, a refutation that there is any Biblical basis whatsoever for so many Christians’ hatred and intolerance, and even the "love …
ONLINE LINK: http://angrygrrlrants.blogspot.com
June 2, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Abilene Reporter-News (Texas)
TITLE: Abilene women plan to marry in California
SYNOPSIS: California same-sex marriage article features Cindi Love and Sue Jennings; includes quote by Cindi asking, "Would Jesus discriminate?
ONLINE LINK: http://www.reporternews.com/news/2008/jun/02/abilene-women-plan-to-marry-in-california/
May 29, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: UK Gay News
TITLE: Harsh Protests Promised for Riga Gay Pride by Latvian Nationalists
SYNOPSIS: News article carries excerpts of Rev. Elder Diane Fisher’s open letter to Latvia’s Roman Catholic Cardinal Janis Lujats, who had harshly condemned gays and lesbians. The excerpts included Diane’s question to the Cardinal, "Would Jesus Discriminate?"
May 26, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - GayGeneration.org (Romania)
TITLE: The rainbow was on our side!
EXCERPT: Orthodox Priest: WOULD JESUS DISCRIMINATE? Next year, I hope to see more gay people… The important thing is to be as much people as possible, to get our message of love … [Includes photo of WJD banner.]
ONLINE LINK: http://gaygeneration.blogspot.com/2008/05/rainbow-was-on-our-side.html
May 22, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: HRC Faith and Religion Newsletter
EXCERPT: …Rev. Dr. Cindi Love, HRC Religion Council member and Executive Director of Metropolitan Community Churches, will speak about her recently released book Would Jesus Discriminate? The 21st Century Question.
NOTE: The WJD book is the lead story in this issue.
May 22, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Reflections from a Spiritual Being
TITLE: Would Jesus Discriminate? by ntfree
“Would Jesus Discriminate?” asks us to think about Jesus today, in a very different time and culture. Discrimination is a very modern concept. It is a word with many meanings, but the most common, in our culture, is the act of showing …
ONLINE LINK: http://neilfreeman.blogspot.com
May 21, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Whosoever Podcast #23
By Candace Chellew-Hodge
EXCERPT: "Would Jesus Discriminate?" This is the question Rev. Dr. Cindi Love is asking in her new book - and it’s spurring a worldwide movement. Anthony Venn Brown had a great career in the Assemblies of God church - but there was only one …
ONLINE LINK: http://whosoeverpods.blogspot.com/2008/05/whosoever-godcast-23.html
May 18, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Gay Matthew Blogspot
EXCERPT: The reality is that Matthew * Would Jesus Discriminate? - Jesus Affirmed A Gay
Couple <http://www.wouldjesusdiscriminate.com/biblical_evidence/gay_couple.html >
loved Naomi as Adam loved Eve. Genesis 2:24, Ruth 1:14; Jesus said some are born
gay. Matthew 19 The Greek word that the Roman centurion uses in this …
May 15, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET - Web Posting: gay and lesbian events in Indianapolis
EXCERPT: "Experience the Music" March 28th-30th, 2008 Indianapolis, IN on Friday, a social event after rehearsal Saturday and an * GayWired.com - Indianapolis Hosts $100000 "Would
Jesus Discriminate <http://www.gaywired.com/article.cfm?section=9&id=9700 > (MCC) -
the world’s largest gay and lesbian church group with …
sxrdyhko - May 15, 2008
May 12, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Realatatea Television Network (Eastern Europe)
SYNOPSIS: Visual for news story of Moldova Pride events focused on posters asking, "Would Jesus Discriminate?" Realatatea serves millions of viewers across all of the Eastern European Countries.
May 3, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Shazzerspeak Blog
TITLE: From the Domestic Goddess Dept. by Shazzer
They Sure Seem to Think So; Gay couples more likely to have satisfying relationships; "Outing" Nigel; Sure to get the fundies fuming… Would Jesus discriminate? In Indiana, probably. Idiocy killed the radio star.
ONLINE LINK: http://shazzerspeak.blog-city.com
April 30, 2007
MEDIA OUTLET: YouTube
SYNOPSIS: Video of Sydney, Australia Mardi Gras Festival; includes video of members of MCC Sydney carrying signs asking, "Would Jesus Discriminate?"
April 15, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - DARTH VADER = MY MOM
By Darby
EXCERPT: We’re starting our Would Jesus Discriminate campaign this summer. I need to be here for myself, to get credits, and for my community. I could go back to Houston, get a job, and try and fail to become as obsessed with money as my mother …
ONLINE LINK: http://erislyte.livejournal.com
April 14, 2008
MEDIA Outlet: ABC-TV National News
SYNOPSIS: ABC TV News (national network) is running a national news story today (4/14/08) on the Pope’s upcoming visit to the U.S. At the end of the news story, there is a mention that gays and lesbians are expected to protest the Pope’s visit. There’s a quick background shot of people holding protest signs — the final image cuts to a large "Would Jesus Discriminate?" sign. The sign has white lettering on a black background — it’s close-up shot that fills at least 2/3 or more of the TV screen. The camera lingers on the sign as the story ends.
April 14, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting
TITLE: Like two ships passing
By David E. R. Shaner
EXCERPT: I’m not referring to those people, but those who ask "Would Jesus Discriminate?" referencing Jesus’ rather liberal social policies, yet simultaneously and subconsciously putting people with same-sex attraction in the same category as …
ONLINE LINK: http://gorgonronin.blogspot.com
April 10, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Craig’S Blog
TITLE: Would Jesus discriminate?
Excerpt: A website manufacturing biblical support for homosexuality. Dreadfully contrived exegesis, of course.
ONLINE LINK: http://creative2567.blogspot.com
April 9, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Purgatorio Blog
TITLE: Would Jesus Discriminate?
EXCERPT: From the website:. “Biblical Evidence - As the material on this web site makes clear, there are ways to read the Bible — spiritually, intellectually sound ways — that are gay-affirming. You can hold to an anti-gay interpretation, …
ONLINE LINK: http://purgatorio1.com/?p=680
April 7, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Gay News Bits Online
TITLE: Former Fortune 500 Business Executive Finds A New Calling
EXCERPT: Titled Would Jesus Discriminate? The 21st Century Question, the book combines the transformational community engagement work of Jesus Christ with modern day consumer market adoption theory developed by Dr. Frank [...]
ONLINE LINK: http://gaynewsbits.com/2008/04/07/former-fortune-500-business-executive-finds-a-new-calling/
April 5, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Song of Myselves Blog
EXCERPT: Would Jesus Discriminate? Matthew 8:5-13: “And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him, And saying, Lord, my servant [pais] lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented.[Includes posting of campaign billboards.]
ONLINE LINK: http://songofmyselves.wordpress.com/2008/04/05/pais/
March 30, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: MyOutSpirit.com
TITLE: Would Jesus Discriminate? By Ko
EXCERPT: Would Jesus Discriminate? is the title of an outreach campaign AND the provocative book by Rev. Dr. Cindi Love, HRC Religion Council member and executive director of Metropolitan Community Churches. Harry Knox, Director of HRC’s …
ONLINE LINK: http://gayspirituality.typepad.com/blog/2008/03/would-jesus-dis.html
March 30, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - LGBT Rainbow Links News
TITLE: Would Jesus Discriminate?
EXCERPT: Former Fortune 500 Business Executive Finds A New Calling: Ending religion-based discrimination against gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender persons. Direct link to website.
ONLINE LINK: http://lgbtrainbowlinksnewspage.blogspot.com/
March 29, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: eMediaWire News Service
TITLE: Trafford Publishing Launches Thought-Provoking New Book: "Would …
EXCERPT: "Titled Would Jesus Discriminate? The 21st Century Question, the book combines the transformational community engagement work of Jesus Christ with modern day …"
ONLINE LINK: http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/3/prweb810094.htm
NOTE: In the four months since its release, the eMediaWire press release for WJD has received a total of 155,383 impressions (the total of full page views, PDF downloads, prints, forwards, and RSS headline impressions.
March 27, 2008:
MEDIA OUTLET: Religion News Service
TITLE: Trafford Publishing Launches Thought-Provoking New Book: Would Jesus Discriminate? The 21st Century Question
SYNOPSIS: News release on Rev. Dr. Cindi Love’s new book, "Would Jesus Discriminate?" distributed by Religion News Service.
March 26, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Human Rights Campaign Faith & Religion Newsletter
TITLE: Resources - Rev. Dr. Cindi Love Speaks Out on Religion, Jesus, and LGBT Equality
SYNOPSIS: Promotes Cindi’s book and her appearance on The Agenda Radio Show. Also links Cindi’s book to HRC’s Resources page.
ONLINE LINK: HRC Resource Link: http://www.hrc.org/issues/religion/8180.htm#resources
March 25, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: HRC Backstory Website
SYNOPSIS: Promotes Dr. Cindi Love’s interview on The Agenda Radio Show with host Joe Solomnese.
ONLINE LINK: http://www.hrcbackstory.org/2008/03/new-audio-cli-1.html
March 25, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: GayNet LISTSERV
TITLE: Trafford Publishing Launches Thought-Provoking New Book: Would Jesus Discriminate? The 21st Century Question
SYNOPSIS: GayNet distributed the initial news release on the WJD book
March 25, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Armchair Activist LISTSERV
TITLE: Trafford Publishing Launches Thought-Provoking New Book: Would Jesus Discriminate? The 21st Century Question
SYNOPSIS: GayNet distributed the initial news release on the WJD book
March 25, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: GLB Press and Media LISTSERV
TITLE: Trafford Publishing Launches Thought-Provoking New Book: Would Jesus Discriminate? The 21st Century Question
SYNOPSIS: GayNet distributed the initial news release on the WJD book
March 25, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: QueerNet LISTSERV
TITLE: Trafford Publishing Launches Thought-Provoking New Book: Would Jesus Discriminate? The 21st Century Question
SYNOPSIS: QueerNet distributed the initial news release on the WJD book
March 24, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: The Agenda Radio Show on XM Satellite Radio
SYNOPSIS: Interview with Dr. Cindi Love by host Joe Solomnese.
ONLINE LINK: http://a4.g.akamai.net/f/4/19675/0/newmill.download.akamai.com/19677/anon.newmediamill/theagenda/20080324/love.mp3
March 24, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Hubpapges
TITLE: Would Jesus Discriminate?
SYNOPSIS: Very positive blog posting by someone who visited the WJD? Website.
ONLINE LINK: http://hubpages.com/hub/Would_Jesus_Discriminate
March 23, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Institute for Welcoming Resources Website
SYNOPSIS: WJD book, including cover photo and promotional blurb featured in IFWR’s Resources page.
ONLINE LINK: http://www.welcomingresources.org/theology.xml#Love
March 1, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Lunasa.net - Would Jesus Discriminate
SYNOPSIS: Photo gallery of 2008 Sydney, Australia Mardi Gras Parade. Open page headline asks, "Would Jesus Discriminate?"
ONLINE LINK: http://lunasa.net/?p=Photo&id=2304968149
2006
"A Record 10,000 Fill Streets of Pride"
SYNOPSIS: Story on Rochester, NY Pride; Open Arms MCC won the Stonewall Award (for most original expression of Pride) for wearing tie-dyed t-shirts asking, "Would Jesus discriminate?”
http://www.gayalliance.org/content/view/552/57/
MEDIA OUTLET: Empty Closet (New York)
July 28, 2006
"Interview with Mitchell Gold"
SYNOPSIS: Interview focuses on "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign and includes references to MCC.
http://www.jewsonfirst.org/06b/faith_in_america.html
MEDIA OUTLET: JewsOnFirst.com
July 27, 2006
"Would Jesus Discriminate?"
SYNOPSIS: AP news story posted on WordPress.com, major evangelical Christian book publisher.
http://wordpress.com/tag/would-jesus-discriminate/
MEDIA OUTLET: WordPress.com blog posting
July 26, 2006
"The American Theocracy’s New Symbol"
SYNOPSIS: Opinion/news article includes references to "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign.
http://www.counterbias.com/700.html
MEDIA OUTLET: CounterBias.com
July 25, 2006
"The American Theocracy’s New Symbol"
SYNOPSIS: Opinion/news article includes references to "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign; includes blog responses.
http://onlinejournal.com/artman/publish/article_1024.shtml
MEDIA OUTLET: OnLineJournal.com
July 21, 2006
"The Bill Cunningham Show" - Interview with Dr. Cindi Love
SYNOPSIS: Live radio interview with right-wing talk radio host. Originally booked to discuss the "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign?
http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/CINCINNATI-OH/WLW-AM/willie%207-18%20tuesday%20hour%202.mp3
MEDIA OUTLET: WLW 700 AM Radio (Cincinnati)
July 18, 2006
"Would Jesus Discriminate?"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold. Includes photo of Cindi Love.
http://www.saukvalley.com/news/291068351756160.bsp
MEDIA OUTLET: Sauk Valley News (Illinois)
July 16, 2006
"Religion In The News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.casperstartribune.net/articles/2006/07/16/ap/religion/d8irnms8f.txt
MEDIA OUTLET: Casper Star Tribune (Wyoming)
July 16, 2006
"Indy church seeks talks among gays, conservatives; campaign puts up ads and billboards"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060715/NEWS02/60715004
MEDIA OUTLET: Louisville Courier Journal (Kentucky)
July 15, 2006
"Campaign seeks acceptance of gays"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.ohio.com/mld/beaconjournal/15046856.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: Akron Beacon Journal (Ohio)
July 15, 2006
"Campaign seeks a dialogue between gays, conservative Christians"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
MEDIA OUTLET: Arizona Daily News (Arizona)
July 15, 2006
"Campaign seeks a dialogue between gays, conservative Christians"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.tulsaworld.com/ReligionScene.asp
MEDIA OUTLET: Tulsa World News (Oklahoma)
July 15, 2006
"Would Jesus Discriminate?"
SYNOPSIS: Brief campaign story posted on site for UCC Coalition for LGBT Concerns"
http://www.ucccoalition.org/news/othernews.html
MEDIA OUTLET: UCC Coalition for LGBT Concerns
July 15, 2006
"Jewish Man Funds ‘Christian Tolerance for Gays’ Ad"
SYNOPSIS: Advertising website includes story on "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign; includes photo of yard sign.
http://www.adpunch.org/entry/jewish-man-funds-christian-tolerance-for-gays-ad/
MEDIA OUTLET: Ad Punch (www.adpunch.org )
July 15, 2006
"WWJD on same-sex marriage?"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_4054571
MEDIA OUTLET: Los Angeles Daily News (California)
July 15, 2006
"Discriminating debate: Campaign seeks a dialogue between gays, Christian conservatives"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.kansas.com/mld/eagle/living/religion/15042049.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: Wichita Eagle (Kansas)
July 15, 2006
"Church’s ad drive enlists Bible to fight anti-gay bias"
SYNOPSIS: Abbreviated version of national (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. References MCC and includes photo of campaign yard sign.
http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ci=108&ch=news&sc=glbt&sc2=news&sc3=&id=13523
MEDIA OUTLET: Edge (Boston)
July 15, 2006
"Church joins gay-rights cause, campaign spreads message of inclusiveness"
SYNOPSIS: Abbreviated version of national (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. References MCC and includes photo of campaign yard sign.
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060715/GPG0406/607150371/1886/GPGlife
MEDIA OUTLET: Green Bay Press Gazette (Wisconsin)
July 15, 2006
"Wouldn’t Jesus love gay people, too? Campaign says Bible teaches acceptance, not intolerance of gays"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.kingcountyjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060715/LIFE/607150320/-1/frontpage
MEDIA OUTLET: King County Journal (Washington)
July 15, 2006
"Campaign seeks dialogue between gays, Christian conservatives"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.sbsun.com/news/ci_4054457
MEDIA OUTLET: San Bernardino Sun (California)
July 15, 2006
"Campaign seeks dialogue between gays, Christian conservatives"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.reporter-times.com/?module=displaystory&story_id=33849&format=html
MEDIA OUTLET: Reporter-Times (Martinsville, Indiana)
July 15, 2006
"Gay clergy cite Bible to counter bias"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.sbsun.com/news/ci_4054457
MEDIA OUTLET: San Bernardino Sun (California)
July 15, 2006
"Discussion about gays central to group’s message, liberal Christians try to engage conservatives"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold - and photos of Rev. Nancy Wilson and Rev. Cindi Love.
http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2006/Jul/15/il/FP607150342.html
MEDIA OUTLET: Honolulu Advertiser (Hawaii)
July 15, 2006
"Church’s ad drive enlists Bible to fight anti-gay bias"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chicago/chi-0607140287jul14,1,2061453.story?coll=chi-newslocalchicago-hed
MEDIA OUTLET: Chicago Tribune (Illinois)
July 14, 2006
"Gay Advertising War: MCC and Mitchell Gold vs. Religion-Based Bigotry"
SYNOPSIS: Story on "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign - contains photo of yard sign.
http://gaylife.about.com/b/a/256866.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: GayLife.about.com
July 14, 2006
"Religion in the News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.startribune.com/484/story/552008.html
MEDIA OUTLET: Minneapolis Star Tribune (Minnesota)
July 14, 2006
"Gay Jew Pays for Jesus Campaign"
SYNOPSIS: Abbreviated version of national (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. References MCC and quotes Mitchell Gold.
http://jta.org/page_view_breaking_story.asp?intid=3573
MEDIA OUTLET: Jewish Telegraphic Agency (New York)
July 14, 2006
"Religion in the News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.forbes.com/home/feeds/ap/2006/07/14/ap2879017.html
MEDIA OUTLET: Forbes.com
July 14, 2006
"Church’s ad drive enlists Bible to fight anti-gay bias; MCC and Jewish gay activist want to create dialogue"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.southernvoice.com/thelatest/thelatest.cfm?blog_id=8128
MEDIA OUTLET: Southern Voice (Atlanta, Georgia)
July 14, 2006
"Group seeks dialogue between gays, conservatives"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.tdn.com/articles/2006/07/15/this_day/news01.txt
MEDIA OUTLET: Daily News (Longview, Washington)
July 14, 2006
"Religion In The News"
SYNOPSIS: Abbreviated version of national (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. References MCC.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/07/14/AR2006071400334.html
MEDIA OUTLET: Washington Post (DC)
July 14, 2006
"Religion In The News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.montereyherald.com/mld/montereyherald/news/breaking_news/15038285.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: Monterey County Herald (California)
July 14, 2006
"Religion In The News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.sunherald.com/mld/sunherald/news/breaking_news/15038285.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: Biloxi Sun Herald (Mississippi)
July 14, 2006
"Religion In The News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/news/breaking_news/15038285.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: Fort Worth Star Telegram (Texas)
July 14, 2006
"Religion In The News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/newssentinel/news/local/15038285.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: Fort Wayne News-Sentinel (Indiana)
July 14, 2006
"Religion In The News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.theledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060714/APA/607140633
MEDIA OUTLET: The Ledger (Lakeland, Florida)
July 14, 2006
"Religion In The News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.nola.com/newsflash/national/index.ssf?/base/national-0/115287567193860.xml&storylist=national
MEDIA OUTLET: Times Picayune (Louisiana)
July 14, 2006
"Religion In The News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.timesdaily.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060714/APA/607140633&cachetime=5
MEDIA OUTLET: Times Daily (Alabama)
July 14, 2006
"Campaign seeks a dialogue between gays and Christian conservatives"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2006/07/14/features/community/iq_3512896.txt
MEDIA OUTLET: Napa Valley Register (California)
July 14, 2006
"Religion In The News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.centredaily.com/mld/centredaily/news/15038285.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: Centre Daily News (Pennsylvania)
July 14, 2006
"Religion In The News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.belleville.com/mld/belleville/news/breaking_news/15038285.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: Belleville News Democrat (Illinois)
July 14, 2006
"Campaign seeks a dialogue between gays, Christian conservatives"
SYNOPSIS: Abbreviated version of national (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. References MCC.
http://www.wishtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=5149521&nav=0Ra7
MEDIA OUTLET: WISH CBS TV 8 (Indianapolis, Indiana)
July 14, 2006
"Church’s ad drive enlists Bible to fight anti-gay bias; MCC and Jewish gay activist want to create dialogue"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.washblade.com/thelatest/thelatest.cfm?blog_id=8128
MEDIA OUTLET: Washington Blade (DC)
July 14, 2006
"Religion News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/news/nation/15038285.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: The State (South Carolina)
July 14, 2006
"CAMPAIGN SEEKS DIALOGUE BETWEEN GAYS, CHRISTIAN CONSERVATIVES"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.outinamerica.com/home/news.asp?articleid=29564
MEDIA OUTLET: Out In America (Online)
July 14, 2006
"Campaign seeks dialogue between gays, Christian conservatives"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.whas11.com/topstories/stories/WHAS11_TOP_discrimination.f6125fe.html
MEDIA OUTLET: WHAS TV (Louisville, Kentucky)
July 14, 2006
"Religion In The News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/newssentinel/15034479.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: Fort Wayne.com (Indiana)
July 14, 2006
"Church’s ad drive enlists Bible to fight anti-gay bias; MCC and Jewish gay activist want to create dialogue"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold. Includes photo of campaign yard sign.
http://www.washblade.com/thelatest/thelatest.cfm?blog_id=8128
MEDIA OUTLET: Houston Voice (Texas)
July 14, 2006
"Would Jesus Discriminate?"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold. Includes photo of campaign yard sign.
http://www.queery.com/q-item2.php?category=News&idx=99902
MEDIA OUTLET: Queery Publications
July 14, 2006
"Religion News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.bradenton.com/mld/bradenton/news/breaking_news/15038285.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: Bradenton Herald (Florida)
July 14, 2006
"WWJD with gays? Indianapolis group takes tolerant tack"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold - and photo of Cindi Love.
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/15046247.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (Indiana)
July 14, 2006
"Campaign appeals for gays to be accepted"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060715/FEAT04/607150316/1022/feat04
MEDIA OUTLET: Clarion Ledger (Mississippi)
July 14, 2006
"Religion News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/breaking_news/15038285.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: Pioneer Press (Minnesota)
July 14, 2006
"Church’s ad drive enlists Bible to fight anti-gay bias; MCC and Jewish gay activist want to create dialogue"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold. Includes photo of campaign yard sign.
http://www.newyorkblade.com/thelatest/thelatest.cfm?blog_id=8128
MEDIA OUTLET: New York Blade (New York)
July 14, 2006
"Campaign seeks a dialogue between gays and Christian conservatives"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2006/07/14/faith/14_12_657_13_06.txt
MEDIA OUTLET: North County Times (California)
July 14, 2006
"Campaign seeks a dialogue between gays and Christian conservatives"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/newssentinel/15034479.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: Fort Wayne News Sentinel (Indiana)
July 14, 2006
"Religion in the News"
SYNOPSIS: Contains national (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.cronkite.newsvine.com/gay
MEDIA OUTLET: Newsvine.com
July 14, 2006
"CAMPAIGN SEEKS DIALOGUE BETWEEN GAYS, CHRISTIAN CONSERVATIVES"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.outinamerica.com/home/news.asp?articleid=29564
MEDIA OUTLET: Out In St. Louis (Missouri)
July 14, 2006
"Campaign seeks a dialogue between gays and Christian conservatives"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/24hour/religion/story/3329878p-12263119c.html
MEDIA OUTLET: Tri-City Herald (Washington)
July 14, 2006
"Campaign seeks a dialogue between gays and Christian conservatives"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.jewsonfirst.org/06b/gr085.html
MEDIA OUTLET: JewsOnFirst.com
July 14, 2006
"Opening The Door: Anti-Discrimination Campaign Gets More Attention"
SYNOPSIS: Blog story based on (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold; lots of reader feedback - includes photo of campaign yard sign.
http://www.takingdownwords.com/taking_down_words/2006/07/opening_the_doo.html
MEDIA OUTLET: Taking Down Words (blog and website)
July 14, 2006
"Campaign seeks a dialogue between gays and Christian conservatives"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/24hour/religion/story/3329878p-12263119c.html
MEDIA OUTLET: Beacon News (Suburban Chicago, Illinois)
July 14, 2006
"Would Jesus Discriminate?
SYNOPSIS: Blog; includes posting of the AP news story and a photo of the yard sign, and includes pro and con postings by bog readers.
http://the522.blogspot.com/2006/07/would-jesus-discriminate.html
MEDIA OUTLET: The 522 Blog
July 14, 2006
"Homosexual ad campaign: ‘Would Jesus discriminate?’"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold; posted on fundamentalist sermon website.
http://www.sermonaudio.com/new_details.asp?ID=21918
MEDIA OUTLET: SermonAudio.com
July 13, 2006
"AP Story on ‘Would Jesus Discriminate?’ Campaign"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://advanceindiana.blogspot.com/2006/07/ap-story-on-would-jesus-discriminate.html
MEDIA OUTLET: Advance Indiana (website)
July 13, 2006
"Campaigns in Indiana dissect discrimination"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/cctimes/news/15027919.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: Contra Costa Times (California)
July 13, 2006
"Would Jesus Discriminate?"
SYNOPSIS: Contains link to national (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2006/128/41.0.html
MEDIA OUTLET: ChristianityToday.com
July 13, 2006
"Gay Friendly Church Ads Suggest Gay Relationships Can Be Moral"
SYNOPSIS: Based on AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign.
http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/usnews/060712b_wire.aspx
MEDIA OUTLET: CBN News (Pat Robertson)
July 12, 2006
"Gay Billboards Target Christians"
SYNOPSIS: Based on AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.365gay.com/Newscon06/07/071206jesus.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: 365Gay.com
July 12, 2006
"Would Jesus Discriminate?"
SYNOPSIS: Discussion of campaign posted on Military.com message boards.
http://forums.military.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/89610255/m/8070095670001/r/5860076670001
MEDIA OUTLET: Military.com
July 9, 2006
"Would Jesus Discriminate? Who Cares – Just Take The Signs Down"
SYNOPSIS: Gay newspaper publisher opposes aspects of "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign, based on misleading reports about the campaign’s yard signs.
http://www.queerty.com/queer/would-jesus-discriminate-who-cares-just-take-the-signs-down-20060628.php
MEDIA OUTLET: Queerty.com
June 28, 2006
"Homosexuals Begin Nationwide "Would Jesus Discriminate?" Campaign"
SYNOPSIS: Right-wing group presents slanted news story on WJD campaign in their national newsletter.
http://www.frc.org/get.cfm?i=WM06F04
MEDIA OUTLET: Watchmen on the Wall Newsletter (Family Research Council)
June 21, 2006
"Media Campaign to End Religion-based Bigotry; ICON member church sponsors a major Indianapolis ad campaign asking the question…"Would Jesus Discriminate?"
SYNOPSIS: Based on campaign press release; references Rev. Nancy Wilson, Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner and Mitchell Gold; includes photo of campaign yard sign.
http://www.indianaequality.org/pressroom/2006/07/000096.php
MEDIA OUTLET: Equality Indiana
June 17, 2006
"Indy Church Asks Would Jesus Discriminate?"
SYNOPSIS: TV coverage of Town Hall Meeting; contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Nancy Wilson, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.wishtv.com/global/story.asp?s=5038576
MEDIA OUTLET: WISH CBS TV 8 (Indianapolis, Indiana)
June 16, 2006
"Would Jesus Discriminate?"
SYNOPSIS: TV coverage of Town Hall Meeting.
http://www.wndy.com/dsp_story.cfm?storyid=45168
WINDY TV (Indianapolis, Indiana)
June 16, 2006
"Indianapolis Church Starts Pro-Gay Campaign"
SYNOPSIS: Based on campaign press release; references Rev. Nancy Wilson, Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-1750.html
MEDIA OUTLET: Pink News (England)
June 16, 2006
"National LGBT Religious Leaders in Indianapolis"
http://www.gaylinkcontent.com/prdetail.cfm?id=9034
MEDIA OUTLET: Gay Link News
June 15, 2006
"Indianapolis Hosts $100,000 "Would Jesus Discriminate?" Campaign"
SYNOPSIS: Based on campaign press release; references Rev. Nancy Wilson, Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.gaywired.com/article.cfm?id=9700§ion=9
MEDIA OUTLET: GayWired.com
June 15, 2006
"Indianapolis Hosts $100,000 "Would Jesus Discriminate?" Campaign"
SYNOPSIS: Based on campaign press release; references Rev. Nancy Wilson, Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner and Mitchell Gold. Includes yard sign photo.
http://www.chicagopride.com/news/article.cfm/articleid/3927681
MEDIA OUTLET: ChicagoPride.com
June 15, 2006
"Indianapolis Hosts $100,000 "Would Jesus Discriminate?" Campaign"
SYNOPSIS: Based on campaign press release; references Rev. Nancy Wilson, Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.247gay.com/article.cfm?section=66&id=9700
MEDIA OUTLET: 247Gay.com
June 15, 2006
National Gay Religious Leaders To Gather In Indiana:
http://www.outinindy.com/home/news.asp?articleid=29316
MEDIA OUTLET: Out In Indianapolis
June 15, 2006
"National LGBT Religious Leaders in Indianapolis"
http://www.wfn.org/2006/06/msg00225.html
Worldwide Faith Network
June 15, 2006
"National Gay Religious Leaders In Indianapolis For Public Town Hall Meeting "
SYNOPSIS: News story on Indianapolis launch of "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. References Rev. Nancy Wilson, Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
MEDIA OUTLET: GayNet and QueerNet.org Listservs
June 15, 2006
"National Gay Religious Leaders In Indianapolis For Public Town Hall Meeting "
SYNOPSIS: News story on Indianapolis launch of "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. References Rev. Nancy Wilson, Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
MEDIA OUTLET: QueerPlanet Listserv
June 15, 2006
"Would Jesus Discriminate?"
SYNOPSIS: AP news story posted on Liberal Serving Newslinks.
http://liberalserving.typepad.com/liberalserving/2006/06/newslinks_would.html
MEDIA OUTLET: Liberal Serving News Links
June 15, 2006
"Indianapolis Hosts $100,000 "Would Jesus Discriminate?" Campaign"
SYNOPSIS: News story on Indianapolis launch of "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. References Rev. Nancy Wilson, Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold; includes yard sign photo.
http://www.mysocalledgaylife.com/usa/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=2365
MEDIA OUTLET: MySoCalledLife.com (LGBT News)
June 15, 2006
"Indianapolis Hosts $100,000 "Would Jesus Discriminate?" Campaign"
SYNOPSIS: News story on Indianapolis launch of "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. References Rev. Nancy Wilson, Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://wfn.org/2006/06/msg00197.html
MEDIA OUTLET: WFN News (WCC and NCC)
June 14, 2006
Radio Interview - "Abdul in The Morning Show:
SYNOPSIS: Rev. Jeff Miner interviewed on conservative talk show in Indianapolis about "Would Jesus Discriminate Campaign;" RAN LIVE FROM 7:05-7:20 AM.
MEDIA OUTLET: WXNT AM Talk Radio 1430 (Indianapolis, Indiana)
June 14, 2005
Radio Interview - Metro Networks
SYNOPSIS: Radio interview with Rev. Cindi Love on "Would Jesus Discriminate? campaign. MetroNetworks feeds news stories to more than 2000 radio and TV stations.
MEDIA OUTLET: Metro Networks (national news syndicate)
June 14, 2005
"Gay Christians In Indianapolis Are Asking: Would Jesus Discriminate?"
SYNOPSIS: News story on Indianapolis launch of "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign.
MEDIA OUTLET: GayNet and QueerNet Listservs
June 14, 2006
"Gay Christians In Indianapolis Are Asking: Would Jesus Discriminate?"
SYNOPSIS: News story on Indianapolis launch of "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign; quotes Dr. Cindi Love and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.townhall.com/News/NewsArticle.aspx?contentGUID=986d228d-5a6c-4c38-b35f-41a1cc8ed4ce
MEDIA OUTLET: TownHall.com
June 14, 2006
"Indianapolis: Hosts $100,000 "Would Jesus Discriminate?" Campaign"
SYNOPSIS: News story on Indianapolis launch of "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. References Rev. Nancy Wilson, Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
MEDIA OUTLET: GLB-Press Listserv
June 14, 2006
"Campaign asks: Would Jesus Discriminate?
SYNOPSIS: News story on Indianapolis launch of "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign.
http://www.theindychannel.com/news/9360343/detail.html
MEDIA OUTLET: WRTV ABC TV (Indianapolis, Indiana)
June 13, 2006
"The fundies’ Jesus was a hard-ass homobigot"
SYNOPSIS: Supportive blog posting based on "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign.
http://www.pamspaulding.com/weblog/2006/07/fundies-jesus-is-hard-ass-homobigot.html
MEDIA OUTLET: Pam’s House Blend…always steaming (blog)
June 17, 2006
"Campaign asks: Would Jesus Discriminate?"
SYNOPSIS: WRTV’s initial news story on the "Would Jesus Discriminate? campaign.
MEDIA OUTLET: WRTV ABC TV (Indianapolis, Indiana)
June 12, 2006
"Would Jesus Discriminate? You Bet He Would"
SYNOPSIS: Article by fundamentalist Christian writer opposing "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign; article for sale to magazines and on-line websites.
http://www.constant-content.com/article/24563/Would-Jesus-Discriminate–You-Bet-He-Would !
MEDIA OUTLET: Constant-Content.com (Fundamentalist Christian)
June 11, 2006
"Indiana MCC begins campaign urging tolerance for gays"
http://www.sovo.com/2006/6-9/news/religion/ribs.cfm
MEDIA OUTLET: Southern Voice Newspaper (Georgia)
June 9, 2006
"Here’s Breaking News on MCC’s "Would Jesus Discriminate?" Campaign"
SYNOPSIS: Posting of Dr. Cindi Love’s campaign update. References Rev. Nancy Wilson, Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, Mitchell Gold and Jesus MCC.
http://www.gaylinkcontent.com/prdetail.cfm?id=8939
MEDIA OUTLET: GayLinkNews.com
June 7, 2006
"Church questions whether Jesus would discriminate"
SYNOPSIS: Columnist write positive column on "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign; quotes Rev. Jeff Miner and references Jesus MCC.
http://www.therepublic.com/main.asp?SectionID=72&SubSectionID=308&ArticleID=98006&TM=51542.23
MEDIA OUTLET: Republic Newspaper (Columbus, Indiana)
June 3, 2006
"CHURCH BEGINS AD CAMPAIGN URGING TOLERANCE FOR GAY PEOPLE"
SYNOPSIS: AP article on "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign carried on OutInAmerica; quoes by Rev. Jeff Miner and references to Jesus MCC.
http://www.outinamerica.com/home/news.asp?articleid=29219
MEDIA OUTLET: Out In America
June 2, 2006
"CHURCH BEGINS AD CAMPAIGN URGING TOLERANCE FOR GAY PEOPLE"
http://www.outinindy.com/home/news.asp?articleID=29219&star=5
MEDIA OUTLET: Out In Indianapolis
June 1, 2006
"Would Jesus Discriminate?"
SYNOPSIS: Right-wing response by the Indiana Family Institute opposing "Would Jesus Discriminate Campaign?"
http://www.hoosierfamily.org/public_policy/WouldJesusDiscriminate.php
MEDIA OUTLET: Indiana Family Institute (Indiana)
June 1, 2006
"CHURCH BEGINS AD CAMPAIGN URGING TOLERANCE FOR GAY PEOPLE"
MEDIA OUTLET: Associated Press
June 1, 2006
"Would Jesus Discriminate ?"
SYNOPSIS: Church marketing website cites creativity of "Would Jesus Discriminate?’ campaign.
http://www.churchmarketingsucks.com/archives/2006/06/would_jesus_dis.html
MEDIA OUTLET: ChurchMarketingSucks.com
June 1, 2006
"Would Jesus Discriminate Against Gays and Lesbians?"
SYNOPSIS: Message board hosted by Indianapolis Star; public feedback posted to campaign.
http://www2.indystar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=150327
MEDIA OUTLET: Indianapolis Star On-Line Message Boards
June 1, 2006
"Church Ads Promote Gay Acceptance"
SYNOPSIS: Based on AP article about "Would Jesus Discriminate? campaign launch; quotes Rev. Jeff Miner and references Jesus MCC.
http://365gay.com/Newscon06/05/053106indivert.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: 365Gay.com
May 31, 2006
"Church For Gays Launches Ad Blitz"
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060531/NEWS01/605310457/1006
MEDIA OUTLET: Indianapolis Star (Indiana)
May 31, 2006
"Would Jesus Discriminate"
SYNOPSIS: Fundamentalist Christian article opposing "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign.
http://thekingdomcome.com/would_jesus_discriminate?PHPSESSID=811b222b120481d41cfbc41e47b5d331
MEDIA OUTLET: KingdomCome.com (fundamentalist Christian)
May 31, 2006
"Church begins ads urging tolerance for gay people"
SYNOPSIS: Based on AP article about "Would Jesus Discriminate? campaign launch; quotes Rev. Jeff Miner and references Jesus MCC. On-line version includes link to Jess MCC website.
http://www.houstonvoice.com/thelatest/thelatest.cfm?blog_id=7161
MEDIA OUTLET: Houston Voice (Texas)
May 31, 2006
"Signs Around Town: Would Jesus Discriminate?"
SYNOPSIS: Indiana LGBT website includes news story on WJD campaign – and an incredible number of positive postings from people who had seen the bumper stickers, yard signs, ads, etc.
http://www.bilerico.com/2006/05/001327.php
MEDIA OUTLET: Bilerico: Voices From The Indiana LGBT Community (bilerico.com)
May 29, 2006
"Jesus Wouldn’t Discriminate Against Gays and Lesbians"
SYNOPSIS: Supportive syndicated article by Deb Price on "Would Jesus Discriminate?"campaign.
http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060522/OPINION03/605220338/1008/OPINION01
MEDIA OUTLET: Detroit News (Michigan)
May 22, 2006
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WJD? Media Around the World (Press, Blog and Media Coverage)
August 2, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Worldwide Faith News - New York, NY, USA
TITLE: Metropolitan Community Churches Participate in XVII International AIDS Conference
EXCERPT: Everywhere we go, we address the still-too-prevalent stigma of HIV, including religion-based stigma, by asking, "Would Jesus discriminate? …
ONLINE LINK: http://www.wfn.org/2008/08/msg00021.html
July 30, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Rainbow Pastor Blog
EXCERPT: and “Would Jesus discriminate?” For you United Church of Christ pastors, I borrowed your denomination’s wonderful phrase: “Never put a period where God has placed a comma.” I didn’t try to address the individual verses (the “clobber …
ONLINE LINK: http://rainbowpastor.blogspot.com/
July 29, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Astronave Blog by fresca
TITLE: The Slash Continuum: Knights, Cops, and… Procurators?
EXCERPT: [at very bottom of the page] I found this at a site with an agenda: Would Jesus Discriminate?. You can find the rest of the story of J/D there. It just so happens, I agree with the WJD agenda, but anyone can read the original source material (the Bible) and make up …
ONLINE LINK: http://gugeo.blogspot.com/search?q=Would+Jesus+Discriminate
July 29, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Next Reformation Blog
TITLE: Christianity Hijacked: A look at the Christian Action League
EXCERPT: Who would Jesus discriminate against? Our religion has been hijacked by these radical right wingers who want to force their twisted and immoral interpretation of the Bible and morality on everybody, even if it means being against a bill …
ONLINE LINK: http://newref.blogspot.com/
July 28, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Gay Boy Slave Blog
EXCERPT: By Gay boys roam bully-free high school hallways, teachers moonlight as Webcam *
Slave <http://www.mygaystories.com/Slave%202.htm > the usual underfed, overworked
slaves one usually sees… TOP OF PAGE — Copyright © My Gay Stories 2006 * Would Jesus Discriminate?…
ONLINE LINK: http://www.mygaystories.com/About%20the%20Site.htm
July 28, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Gay Master and Slave Stories Blog
EXCERPT: Figures of orality: The master, the mistress, the slave mother in between eating
and female sexuality is a familiar Christian story, an apt myth in stories of
slaves stealing food, defying that feeding power; and in tales * Would Jesus
Discriminate? - Jesus affirmed a gay couple the importance of this story for gay …
ONLINE LINK: Expired or broken
July 27, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Born Gay Blog
EXCERPT: I didn’t show that gay men are born that way, the most common
mistake people * Would Jesus Discriminate? - Jesus Said Some Are Born
Gay <http://www.wouldjesusdiscriminate.com/biblical_evidence/born_gay.html&g t; Jesus
said some are born gay. Here Jesus refers to "eunuchs who have been Rather he
lists people born gay …
yojvoynu - Jul 27, 2008 by - 0 message - 0 author
July 23, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Living on the Edge Blog by DL Cohort
TITLE: Living on the Edge
EXCERPT: [From the section "Days Ahead"] We will find ourselves at the center of a movement, that asks the 21st century question – would Jesus Discriminate? We will have opportunity to be moved and strengthened by the documentary “For the Bible tells me so”.
ONLINE LINK: http://yesiheardthat.blogspot.com/
July 19, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: International Herald Tribune
TITLE: Anti-pope activists urge safe sex
SYNOPSIS: Article on Pope’s visit to Australia includes mention of protest signs, including those reading, "Would Jesus Discriminate."
ONLINE LINK: http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/07/19/asia/AS-Australia-Pope-Protest.php
July 19, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Website - AngelQueen.org "For Purity and Traditionalism in Catholicism
TITLE: Anti-pope activists urge safe sex, toss condoms
EXCERPT: [from Associated Press story] The demonstrators waved inflated condoms and hoisted signs reading: "Would Jesus discriminate?" and "Bless me Father, for I am a homo." "It’s their right to say these things, and in most of them they are right," said Austrian pilgrim …
ONLINE LINK: http://angelqueen.org/forum
July 19, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - The Deacon’s Bench Blog by Greg Kandra
EXCERPT: [from Associated Press story] The demonstrators waved inflated condoms and hoisted signs reading: "Would Jesus discriminate?" and "Bless me Father, for I am a homo." Photo: Pope Benedict XVI holds the Pastoral Staff as he celebrates a Mass in St. …
ONLINE LINK: http://deacbench.blogspot.com
July 14, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting by Art Fulks
TITLE: Would Jesus Discriminate?
EXCERPT: Would Jesus Discriminate?" Well, with the understanding that He is God, "Would God Discriminate?" Yes! All the time! From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is full of discrimination. The difference is that God does not discriminate on …
ONLINE LINK: http://artfulks.blogspot.com
July 14, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - There Is A Beast In the Rose Garden Blog
A few more pictures of St Pete Pride Festival
By Darlene(Darlene)
MCC of Tampa and MCC King of Peace joined together to do the ‘Would Jesus Discriminate’ Float Rev Dr. Kathy in the cap and white WJD shirt. This is where I got my hard hat. LOL Riding with the Dykes on Bikes was this. …
ONLINE LINK: http://thereisabeastintherosegarden.blogspot.com
Mid to Late June
MEDIA OUTLET: C-SPAN / BOOK TV
SYNOPSIS: C-SPAN carried an interview with Rev. Dr. Cindi Love about her new book, "Would Jesus Discriminate: The 21st Century Question." The TV interview aired several times on C-SPAN.
ONLINE LINK: http://www.c-spanarchives.org/library/index.php?main_page=product_video_info&cPath=18_23&products_id=206252-1
or
http://www.c-spanarchives.org/library/index.php?main_page=product_video_info&products_id=206252-1&showVid=true
July 13, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Medicines & Pharmaceutics Blogspot
TITLE: To Christian homophobes.
EXCERPT: The verses in the bible regarding sickness and disease http://www.godvsthebible.com/node/10#medicine http://www.wouldjesusdiscriminate.com/ . Author: oliverscott2007 Keywords: homophobia gay hate christianity would jesus discriminate
ONLINE LINK: http://30blogs.com/medicines
July 9, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - The Journal of Michael Jordan Jr.
TITLE: Would Jesus Discriminate?
EXCERPT: "Gothics", "Punks", "Preps", "Wierdos", and numberious of other names have been given to certain people on the basis of how they act, dress etc. (outward appearances). Really, who are theses people called by God? …
ONLINE LINK: http://iamemjay.livejournal.com
July 8, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Lagos Nigeria Blogspot
EXCERPT: Lagos Nigeria You are invited to celebrate with House Of Rainbow MCC Lagos Nigeria on its forthcoming Second Year Anniversary themed “Would Jesus Discriminate? on the 7th September 2008. ALL ARE WELCOMED. For details of venue watch this …
ONLINE LINK: http://lagos-nigeria2.blogspot.com
July 4, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Web Posting - Photo Gallery of Shira Golding
EXCERPT: good question - I can’t believe mcc got this url! Shira Golding posted a photo:. good question - I can’t believe mcc got this url! Would Jesus Discriminate?
ONLINE LINK: http://www.flickr.com/photos/boojee
July 4, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - House Of Rainbow Pink News Vol 1 Issue 2 July 08
By Rev Rowland Jide Macaulay
EXCERPT: You are invited to celebrate with House Of Rainbow MCC Lagos Nigeria on its forthcoming Second Year Anniversary themed “Would Jesus Discriminate? on the 7th September 2008. ALL ARE WELCOMED. For details of venue watch this space. …
ONLINE LINK: http://revrowlandjidemacaulay.blogspot.com
July 3, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - The Stroppy Rabbit Blog
TITLE: Christian extremists curse the Archbishop
By Yvonne(Yvonne)
For those who do regard the Bible as an authority, there’s an excellent site called Would Jesus Discriminate explaining that the Bible does not in fact condemn homosexuality. Of course, people who take the Bible as an authority must be …
ONLINE LINK: http://stroppyrabbit.blogspot.com
June 28, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Episcopal Café Blog
TITLE: Gay Kenyans sending message to Lambeth Conference
By Ann Fontaine
EXCERPT: The six million dollar question is; Would Jesus discriminate? Both Kimindu and Makokha and their families have suffered intense persecution in terms of loss of income, threats, hate emails and sms (short message service) and …
ONLINE LINK: http://www.episcopalcafe.com
June 28, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Exploring Our Matrix Blog
TITLE: For The Bible Tells Me So by James F. McGrath
EXCERPT: For more information, try TEACH Ministries, Soulforce, and Would Jesus Discriminate?. If you are a gay person who came here looking for help, try those sites, but most importantly, don’t let a bunch of heterosexuals who never chose to …
ONLINE LINK: http://exploringourmatrix.blogspot.com
June 21, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Rainbow Pastor Blogspot
TITLE: Where’s the Fire?
By Rainbow Pastor(Rainbow Pastor)
EXCERPT: "Tolerance", "Would Jesus discriminate?", "Would God hate?", "For God so loved the world", "Love your neighbor as you love yourself", "Stop Discrimination", "Human Rights for ALL " - each banner was lovingly passed forward and taken by …
ONLINE LINK: http://rainbowpastor.blogspot.com
June 20, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Louisville Courier-Journal (Kentucky)
TITLE: Louisville parade revels in gay pride
Louisville Courier-Journal - Louisville,KY,USA
EXCERPT: Williams was marching with a group from the Metropolitan Community Church of Louisville, whose members sported shirts that read, "Would Jesus Discriminate? …
June 17,2008
MEDIA OUTLET: San Mateo Daily Journal (California)
TITLE: What they said
EXCERPT: … the rights of gays and Lesbians, I and hope someday my nieces and nephews will ring it until all are free of discrimination. Would Jesus discriminate?”
June 15, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Polt’s Place
TITLE: It’s a holiday inside the love parade…
By Polt(Polt)
EXCERPT: This was a rather large group from the MCC (Metropolitan Community Churches), and if you can read around the new photographer in the way, the banner reads: Would Jesus Discriminate? Good point. The guy in the grass skirt, when the truck …
ONLINE LINK: http://poltspalace.blogspot.com/2008/06/its-holiday-inside-love-parade.html
June, 11, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Human Rights Campaign Website
HRC | Would Jesus Discriminate
EXCERPT: Dr. Cindi Love is the Executive Director of the Metropolitan Community Church, HRC Religion Council member, and author of Would Jesus Discriminate? …
June 10, 2008
Paladin Media Group
SYNOPSIS: Conducted interviews with Cindi for their coming film, Rebellion of Thought.
ONLINE LINK FOR INFO ON UPCOMING MOVIE: http://www.paladinpictures.com/press_releases/ROT_Press_Kit1(screen).pdf
June 7, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Third Invert Blog
TITLE: For The Bible Tells Me So
EXCERPT: The Would Jesus Discriminate? website is another excellent resource on the subject. **
ONLINE LINK: http://thirdinvert.blogspot.com
Late May - Early June
Numerous Eastern European mainline newspapers carried excerpts from Rev. Elder Diane Fisher’s open letter to Latvia’s Roman Catholic Cardinal Janis Lujats, who had harshly condemned gays and lesbians. Some papers printed her letter in full. The articles included Diane’s question to the Cardinal, "Would Jesus Discriminate?" Hard copies available through Diane, Florin, or ACCEPT. Most are not available on-line.
June 8, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Angry Grrl’s Rants
TITLE: A Scriptural Answer to "G0d H@tes F@gs "
EXCERPT: Would Jesus Discriminate? It is nothing less than a Christian rebuttal of everything the Phelps clan stands for, a refutation that there is any Biblical basis whatsoever for so many Christians’ hatred and intolerance, and even the "love …
ONLINE LINK: http://angrygrrlrants.blogspot.com
June 2, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Abilene Reporter-News (Texas)
TITLE: Abilene women plan to marry in California
SYNOPSIS: California same-sex marriage article features Cindi Love and Sue Jennings; includes quote by Cindi asking, "Would Jesus discriminate?
ONLINE LINK: http://www.reporternews.com/news/2008/jun/02/abilene-women-plan-to-marry-in-california/
May 29, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: UK Gay News
TITLE: Harsh Protests Promised for Riga Gay Pride by Latvian Nationalists
SYNOPSIS: News article carries excerpts of Rev. Elder Diane Fisher’s open letter to Latvia’s Roman Catholic Cardinal Janis Lujats, who had harshly condemned gays and lesbians. The excerpts included Diane’s question to the Cardinal, "Would Jesus Discriminate?"
May 26, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - GayGeneration.org (Romania)
TITLE: The rainbow was on our side!
EXCERPT: Orthodox Priest: WOULD JESUS DISCRIMINATE? Next year, I hope to see more gay people… The important thing is to be as much people as possible, to get our message of love … [Includes photo of WJD banner.]
ONLINE LINK: http://gaygeneration.blogspot.com/2008/05/rainbow-was-on-our-side.html
May 22, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: HRC Faith and Religion Newsletter
EXCERPT: …Rev. Dr. Cindi Love, HRC Religion Council member and Executive Director of Metropolitan Community Churches, will speak about her recently released book Would Jesus Discriminate? The 21st Century Question.
NOTE: The WJD book is the lead story in this issue.
May 22, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Reflections from a Spiritual Being
TITLE: Would Jesus Discriminate? by ntfree
“Would Jesus Discriminate?” asks us to think about Jesus today, in a very different time and culture. Discrimination is a very modern concept. It is a word with many meanings, but the most common, in our culture, is the act of showing …
ONLINE LINK: http://neilfreeman.blogspot.com
May 21, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Whosoever Podcast #23
By Candace Chellew-Hodge
EXCERPT: "Would Jesus Discriminate?" This is the question Rev. Dr. Cindi Love is asking in her new book - and it’s spurring a worldwide movement. Anthony Venn Brown had a great career in the Assemblies of God church - but there was only one …
ONLINE LINK: http://whosoeverpods.blogspot.com/2008/05/whosoever-godcast-23.html
May 18, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Gay Matthew Blogspot
EXCERPT: The reality is that Matthew * Would Jesus Discriminate? - Jesus Affirmed A Gay
Couple <http://www.wouldjesusdiscriminate.com/biblical_evidence/gay_couple.html >
loved Naomi as Adam loved Eve. Genesis 2:24, Ruth 1:14; Jesus said some are born
gay. Matthew 19 The Greek word that the Roman centurion uses in this …
May 15, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET - Web Posting: gay and lesbian events in Indianapolis
EXCERPT: "Experience the Music" March 28th-30th, 2008 Indianapolis, IN on Friday, a social event after rehearsal Saturday and an * GayWired.com - Indianapolis Hosts $100000 "Would
Jesus Discriminate <http://www.gaywired.com/article.cfm?section=9&id=9700 > (MCC) -
the world’s largest gay and lesbian church group with …
sxrdyhko - May 15, 2008
May 12, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Realatatea Television Network (Eastern Europe)
SYNOPSIS: Visual for news story of Moldova Pride events focused on posters asking, "Would Jesus Discriminate?" Realatatea serves millions of viewers across all of the Eastern European Countries.
May 3, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Shazzerspeak Blog
TITLE: From the Domestic Goddess Dept. by Shazzer
They Sure Seem to Think So; Gay couples more likely to have satisfying relationships; "Outing" Nigel; Sure to get the fundies fuming… Would Jesus discriminate? In Indiana, probably. Idiocy killed the radio star.
ONLINE LINK: http://shazzerspeak.blog-city.com
April 30, 2007
MEDIA OUTLET: YouTube
SYNOPSIS: Video of Sydney, Australia Mardi Gras Festival; includes video of members of MCC Sydney carrying signs asking, "Would Jesus Discriminate?"
April 15, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - DARTH VADER = MY MOM
By Darby
EXCERPT: We’re starting our Would Jesus Discriminate campaign this summer. I need to be here for myself, to get credits, and for my community. I could go back to Houston, get a job, and try and fail to become as obsessed with money as my mother …
ONLINE LINK: http://erislyte.livejournal.com
April 14, 2008
MEDIA Outlet: ABC-TV National News
SYNOPSIS: ABC TV News (national network) is running a national news story today (4/14/08) on the Pope’s upcoming visit to the U.S. At the end of the news story, there is a mention that gays and lesbians are expected to protest the Pope’s visit. There’s a quick background shot of people holding protest signs — the final image cuts to a large "Would Jesus Discriminate?" sign. The sign has white lettering on a black background — it’s close-up shot that fills at least 2/3 or more of the TV screen. The camera lingers on the sign as the story ends.
April 14, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting
TITLE: Like two ships passing
By David E. R. Shaner
EXCERPT: I’m not referring to those people, but those who ask "Would Jesus Discriminate?" referencing Jesus’ rather liberal social policies, yet simultaneously and subconsciously putting people with same-sex attraction in the same category as …
ONLINE LINK: http://gorgonronin.blogspot.com
April 10, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Craig’S Blog
TITLE: Would Jesus discriminate?
Excerpt: A website manufacturing biblical support for homosexuality. Dreadfully contrived exegesis, of course.
ONLINE LINK: http://creative2567.blogspot.com
April 9, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Purgatorio Blog
TITLE: Would Jesus Discriminate?
EXCERPT: From the website:. “Biblical Evidence - As the material on this web site makes clear, there are ways to read the Bible — spiritually, intellectually sound ways — that are gay-affirming. You can hold to an anti-gay interpretation, …
ONLINE LINK: http://purgatorio1.com/?p=680
April 7, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Gay News Bits Online
TITLE: Former Fortune 500 Business Executive Finds A New Calling
EXCERPT: Titled Would Jesus Discriminate? The 21st Century Question, the book combines the transformational community engagement work of Jesus Christ with modern day consumer market adoption theory developed by Dr. Frank [...]
ONLINE LINK: http://gaynewsbits.com/2008/04/07/former-fortune-500-business-executive-finds-a-new-calling/
April 5, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - Song of Myselves Blog
EXCERPT: Would Jesus Discriminate? Matthew 8:5-13: “And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him, And saying, Lord, my servant [pais] lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented.[Includes posting of campaign billboards.]
ONLINE LINK: http://songofmyselves.wordpress.com/2008/04/05/pais/
March 30, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: MyOutSpirit.com
TITLE: Would Jesus Discriminate? By Ko
EXCERPT: Would Jesus Discriminate? is the title of an outreach campaign AND the provocative book by Rev. Dr. Cindi Love, HRC Religion Council member and executive director of Metropolitan Community Churches. Harry Knox, Director of HRC’s …
ONLINE LINK: http://gayspirituality.typepad.com/blog/2008/03/would-jesus-dis.html
March 30, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Blog Posting - LGBT Rainbow Links News
TITLE: Would Jesus Discriminate?
EXCERPT: Former Fortune 500 Business Executive Finds A New Calling: Ending religion-based discrimination against gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender persons. Direct link to website.
ONLINE LINK: http://lgbtrainbowlinksnewspage.blogspot.com/
March 29, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: eMediaWire News Service
TITLE: Trafford Publishing Launches Thought-Provoking New Book: "Would …
EXCERPT: "Titled Would Jesus Discriminate? The 21st Century Question, the book combines the transformational community engagement work of Jesus Christ with modern day …"
ONLINE LINK: http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/3/prweb810094.htm
NOTE: In the four months since its release, the eMediaWire press release for WJD has received a total of 155,383 impressions (the total of full page views, PDF downloads, prints, forwards, and RSS headline impressions.
March 27, 2008:
MEDIA OUTLET: Religion News Service
TITLE: Trafford Publishing Launches Thought-Provoking New Book: Would Jesus Discriminate? The 21st Century Question
SYNOPSIS: News release on Rev. Dr. Cindi Love’s new book, "Would Jesus Discriminate?" distributed by Religion News Service.
March 26, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Human Rights Campaign Faith & Religion Newsletter
TITLE: Resources - Rev. Dr. Cindi Love Speaks Out on Religion, Jesus, and LGBT Equality
SYNOPSIS: Promotes Cindi’s book and her appearance on The Agenda Radio Show. Also links Cindi’s book to HRC’s Resources page.
ONLINE LINK: HRC Resource Link: http://www.hrc.org/issues/religion/8180.htm#resources
March 25, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: HRC Backstory Website
SYNOPSIS: Promotes Dr. Cindi Love’s interview on The Agenda Radio Show with host Joe Solomnese.
ONLINE LINK: http://www.hrcbackstory.org/2008/03/new-audio-cli-1.html
March 25, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: GayNet LISTSERV
TITLE: Trafford Publishing Launches Thought-Provoking New Book: Would Jesus Discriminate? The 21st Century Question
SYNOPSIS: GayNet distributed the initial news release on the WJD book
March 25, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Armchair Activist LISTSERV
TITLE: Trafford Publishing Launches Thought-Provoking New Book: Would Jesus Discriminate? The 21st Century Question
SYNOPSIS: GayNet distributed the initial news release on the WJD book
March 25, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: GLB Press and Media LISTSERV
TITLE: Trafford Publishing Launches Thought-Provoking New Book: Would Jesus Discriminate? The 21st Century Question
SYNOPSIS: GayNet distributed the initial news release on the WJD book
March 25, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: QueerNet LISTSERV
TITLE: Trafford Publishing Launches Thought-Provoking New Book: Would Jesus Discriminate? The 21st Century Question
SYNOPSIS: QueerNet distributed the initial news release on the WJD book
March 24, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: The Agenda Radio Show on XM Satellite Radio
SYNOPSIS: Interview with Dr. Cindi Love by host Joe Solomnese.
ONLINE LINK: http://a4.g.akamai.net/f/4/19675/0/newmill.download.akamai.com/19677/anon.newmediamill/theagenda/20080324/love.mp3
March 24, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Hubpapges
TITLE: Would Jesus Discriminate?
SYNOPSIS: Very positive blog posting by someone who visited the WJD? Website.
ONLINE LINK: http://hubpages.com/hub/Would_Jesus_Discriminate
March 23, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Institute for Welcoming Resources Website
SYNOPSIS: WJD book, including cover photo and promotional blurb featured in IFWR’s Resources page.
ONLINE LINK: http://www.welcomingresources.org/theology.xml#Love
March 1, 2008
MEDIA OUTLET: Lunasa.net - Would Jesus Discriminate
SYNOPSIS: Photo gallery of 2008 Sydney, Australia Mardi Gras Parade. Open page headline asks, "Would Jesus Discriminate?"
ONLINE LINK: http://lunasa.net/?p=Photo&id=2304968149
2006
"A Record 10,000 Fill Streets of Pride"
SYNOPSIS: Story on Rochester, NY Pride; Open Arms MCC won the Stonewall Award (for most original expression of Pride) for wearing tie-dyed t-shirts asking, "Would Jesus discriminate?”
http://www.gayalliance.org/content/view/552/57/
MEDIA OUTLET: Empty Closet (New York)
July 28, 2006
"Interview with Mitchell Gold"
SYNOPSIS: Interview focuses on "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign and includes references to MCC.
http://www.jewsonfirst.org/06b/faith_in_america.html
MEDIA OUTLET: JewsOnFirst.com
July 27, 2006
"Would Jesus Discriminate?"
SYNOPSIS: AP news story posted on WordPress.com, major evangelical Christian book publisher.
http://wordpress.com/tag/would-jesus-discriminate/
MEDIA OUTLET: WordPress.com blog posting
July 26, 2006
"The American Theocracy’s New Symbol"
SYNOPSIS: Opinion/news article includes references to "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign.
http://www.counterbias.com/700.html
MEDIA OUTLET: CounterBias.com
July 25, 2006
"The American Theocracy’s New Symbol"
SYNOPSIS: Opinion/news article includes references to "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign; includes blog responses.
http://onlinejournal.com/artman/publish/article_1024.shtml
MEDIA OUTLET: OnLineJournal.com
July 21, 2006
"The Bill Cunningham Show" - Interview with Dr. Cindi Love
SYNOPSIS: Live radio interview with right-wing talk radio host. Originally booked to discuss the "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign?
http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/CINCINNATI-OH/WLW-AM/willie%207-18%20tuesday%20hour%202.mp3
MEDIA OUTLET: WLW 700 AM Radio (Cincinnati)
July 18, 2006
"Would Jesus Discriminate?"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold. Includes photo of Cindi Love.
http://www.saukvalley.com/news/291068351756160.bsp
MEDIA OUTLET: Sauk Valley News (Illinois)
July 16, 2006
"Religion In The News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.casperstartribune.net/articles/2006/07/16/ap/religion/d8irnms8f.txt
MEDIA OUTLET: Casper Star Tribune (Wyoming)
July 16, 2006
"Indy church seeks talks among gays, conservatives; campaign puts up ads and billboards"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060715/NEWS02/60715004
MEDIA OUTLET: Louisville Courier Journal (Kentucky)
July 15, 2006
"Campaign seeks acceptance of gays"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.ohio.com/mld/beaconjournal/15046856.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: Akron Beacon Journal (Ohio)
July 15, 2006
"Campaign seeks a dialogue between gays, conservative Christians"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
MEDIA OUTLET: Arizona Daily News (Arizona)
July 15, 2006
"Campaign seeks a dialogue between gays, conservative Christians"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.tulsaworld.com/ReligionScene.asp
MEDIA OUTLET: Tulsa World News (Oklahoma)
July 15, 2006
"Would Jesus Discriminate?"
SYNOPSIS: Brief campaign story posted on site for UCC Coalition for LGBT Concerns"
http://www.ucccoalition.org/news/othernews.html
MEDIA OUTLET: UCC Coalition for LGBT Concerns
July 15, 2006
"Jewish Man Funds ‘Christian Tolerance for Gays’ Ad"
SYNOPSIS: Advertising website includes story on "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign; includes photo of yard sign.
http://www.adpunch.org/entry/jewish-man-funds-christian-tolerance-for-gays-ad/
MEDIA OUTLET: Ad Punch (www.adpunch.org )
July 15, 2006
"WWJD on same-sex marriage?"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_4054571
MEDIA OUTLET: Los Angeles Daily News (California)
July 15, 2006
"Discriminating debate: Campaign seeks a dialogue between gays, Christian conservatives"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.kansas.com/mld/eagle/living/religion/15042049.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: Wichita Eagle (Kansas)
July 15, 2006
"Church’s ad drive enlists Bible to fight anti-gay bias"
SYNOPSIS: Abbreviated version of national (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. References MCC and includes photo of campaign yard sign.
http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ci=108&ch=news&sc=glbt&sc2=news&sc3=&id=13523
MEDIA OUTLET: Edge (Boston)
July 15, 2006
"Church joins gay-rights cause, campaign spreads message of inclusiveness"
SYNOPSIS: Abbreviated version of national (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. References MCC and includes photo of campaign yard sign.
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060715/GPG0406/607150371/1886/GPGlife
MEDIA OUTLET: Green Bay Press Gazette (Wisconsin)
July 15, 2006
"Wouldn’t Jesus love gay people, too? Campaign says Bible teaches acceptance, not intolerance of gays"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.kingcountyjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060715/LIFE/607150320/-1/frontpage
MEDIA OUTLET: King County Journal (Washington)
July 15, 2006
"Campaign seeks dialogue between gays, Christian conservatives"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.sbsun.com/news/ci_4054457
MEDIA OUTLET: San Bernardino Sun (California)
July 15, 2006
"Campaign seeks dialogue between gays, Christian conservatives"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.reporter-times.com/?module=displaystory&story_id=33849&format=html
MEDIA OUTLET: Reporter-Times (Martinsville, Indiana)
July 15, 2006
"Gay clergy cite Bible to counter bias"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.sbsun.com/news/ci_4054457
MEDIA OUTLET: San Bernardino Sun (California)
July 15, 2006
"Discussion about gays central to group’s message, liberal Christians try to engage conservatives"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold - and photos of Rev. Nancy Wilson and Rev. Cindi Love.
http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2006/Jul/15/il/FP607150342.html
MEDIA OUTLET: Honolulu Advertiser (Hawaii)
July 15, 2006
"Church’s ad drive enlists Bible to fight anti-gay bias"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chicago/chi-0607140287jul14,1,2061453.story?coll=chi-newslocalchicago-hed
MEDIA OUTLET: Chicago Tribune (Illinois)
July 14, 2006
"Gay Advertising War: MCC and Mitchell Gold vs. Religion-Based Bigotry"
SYNOPSIS: Story on "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign - contains photo of yard sign.
http://gaylife.about.com/b/a/256866.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: GayLife.about.com
July 14, 2006
"Religion in the News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.startribune.com/484/story/552008.html
MEDIA OUTLET: Minneapolis Star Tribune (Minnesota)
July 14, 2006
"Gay Jew Pays for Jesus Campaign"
SYNOPSIS: Abbreviated version of national (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. References MCC and quotes Mitchell Gold.
http://jta.org/page_view_breaking_story.asp?intid=3573
MEDIA OUTLET: Jewish Telegraphic Agency (New York)
July 14, 2006
"Religion in the News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.forbes.com/home/feeds/ap/2006/07/14/ap2879017.html
MEDIA OUTLET: Forbes.com
July 14, 2006
"Church’s ad drive enlists Bible to fight anti-gay bias; MCC and Jewish gay activist want to create dialogue"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.southernvoice.com/thelatest/thelatest.cfm?blog_id=8128
MEDIA OUTLET: Southern Voice (Atlanta, Georgia)
July 14, 2006
"Group seeks dialogue between gays, conservatives"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.tdn.com/articles/2006/07/15/this_day/news01.txt
MEDIA OUTLET: Daily News (Longview, Washington)
July 14, 2006
"Religion In The News"
SYNOPSIS: Abbreviated version of national (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. References MCC.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/07/14/AR2006071400334.html
MEDIA OUTLET: Washington Post (DC)
July 14, 2006
"Religion In The News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.montereyherald.com/mld/montereyherald/news/breaking_news/15038285.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: Monterey County Herald (California)
July 14, 2006
"Religion In The News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.sunherald.com/mld/sunherald/news/breaking_news/15038285.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: Biloxi Sun Herald (Mississippi)
July 14, 2006
"Religion In The News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/news/breaking_news/15038285.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: Fort Worth Star Telegram (Texas)
July 14, 2006
"Religion In The News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/newssentinel/news/local/15038285.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: Fort Wayne News-Sentinel (Indiana)
July 14, 2006
"Religion In The News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.theledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060714/APA/607140633
MEDIA OUTLET: The Ledger (Lakeland, Florida)
July 14, 2006
"Religion In The News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.nola.com/newsflash/national/index.ssf?/base/national-0/115287567193860.xml&storylist=national
MEDIA OUTLET: Times Picayune (Louisiana)
July 14, 2006
"Religion In The News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.timesdaily.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060714/APA/607140633&cachetime=5
MEDIA OUTLET: Times Daily (Alabama)
July 14, 2006
"Campaign seeks a dialogue between gays and Christian conservatives"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2006/07/14/features/community/iq_3512896.txt
MEDIA OUTLET: Napa Valley Register (California)
July 14, 2006
"Religion In The News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.centredaily.com/mld/centredaily/news/15038285.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: Centre Daily News (Pennsylvania)
July 14, 2006
"Religion In The News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.belleville.com/mld/belleville/news/breaking_news/15038285.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: Belleville News Democrat (Illinois)
July 14, 2006
"Campaign seeks a dialogue between gays, Christian conservatives"
SYNOPSIS: Abbreviated version of national (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. References MCC.
http://www.wishtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=5149521&nav=0Ra7
MEDIA OUTLET: WISH CBS TV 8 (Indianapolis, Indiana)
July 14, 2006
"Church’s ad drive enlists Bible to fight anti-gay bias; MCC and Jewish gay activist want to create dialogue"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.washblade.com/thelatest/thelatest.cfm?blog_id=8128
MEDIA OUTLET: Washington Blade (DC)
July 14, 2006
"Religion News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/news/nation/15038285.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: The State (South Carolina)
July 14, 2006
"CAMPAIGN SEEKS DIALOGUE BETWEEN GAYS, CHRISTIAN CONSERVATIVES"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.outinamerica.com/home/news.asp?articleid=29564
MEDIA OUTLET: Out In America (Online)
July 14, 2006
"Campaign seeks dialogue between gays, Christian conservatives"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.whas11.com/topstories/stories/WHAS11_TOP_discrimination.f6125fe.html
MEDIA OUTLET: WHAS TV (Louisville, Kentucky)
July 14, 2006
"Religion In The News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/newssentinel/15034479.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: Fort Wayne.com (Indiana)
July 14, 2006
"Church’s ad drive enlists Bible to fight anti-gay bias; MCC and Jewish gay activist want to create dialogue"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold. Includes photo of campaign yard sign.
http://www.washblade.com/thelatest/thelatest.cfm?blog_id=8128
MEDIA OUTLET: Houston Voice (Texas)
July 14, 2006
"Would Jesus Discriminate?"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold. Includes photo of campaign yard sign.
http://www.queery.com/q-item2.php?category=News&idx=99902
MEDIA OUTLET: Queery Publications
July 14, 2006
"Religion News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.bradenton.com/mld/bradenton/news/breaking_news/15038285.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: Bradenton Herald (Florida)
July 14, 2006
"WWJD with gays? Indianapolis group takes tolerant tack"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold - and photo of Cindi Love.
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/15046247.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (Indiana)
July 14, 2006
"Campaign appeals for gays to be accepted"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060715/FEAT04/607150316/1022/feat04
MEDIA OUTLET: Clarion Ledger (Mississippi)
July 14, 2006
"Religion News"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/breaking_news/15038285.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: Pioneer Press (Minnesota)
July 14, 2006
"Church’s ad drive enlists Bible to fight anti-gay bias; MCC and Jewish gay activist want to create dialogue"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold. Includes photo of campaign yard sign.
http://www.newyorkblade.com/thelatest/thelatest.cfm?blog_id=8128
MEDIA OUTLET: New York Blade (New York)
July 14, 2006
"Campaign seeks a dialogue between gays and Christian conservatives"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2006/07/14/faith/14_12_657_13_06.txt
MEDIA OUTLET: North County Times (California)
July 14, 2006
"Campaign seeks a dialogue between gays and Christian conservatives"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/newssentinel/15034479.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: Fort Wayne News Sentinel (Indiana)
July 14, 2006
"Religion in the News"
SYNOPSIS: Contains national (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.cronkite.newsvine.com/gay
MEDIA OUTLET: Newsvine.com
July 14, 2006
"CAMPAIGN SEEKS DIALOGUE BETWEEN GAYS, CHRISTIAN CONSERVATIVES"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.outinamerica.com/home/news.asp?articleid=29564
MEDIA OUTLET: Out In St. Louis (Missouri)
July 14, 2006
"Campaign seeks a dialogue between gays and Christian conservatives"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/24hour/religion/story/3329878p-12263119c.html
MEDIA OUTLET: Tri-City Herald (Washington)
July 14, 2006
"Campaign seeks a dialogue between gays and Christian conservatives"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.jewsonfirst.org/06b/gr085.html
MEDIA OUTLET: JewsOnFirst.com
July 14, 2006
"Opening The Door: Anti-Discrimination Campaign Gets More Attention"
SYNOPSIS: Blog story based on (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold; lots of reader feedback - includes photo of campaign yard sign.
http://www.takingdownwords.com/taking_down_words/2006/07/opening_the_doo.html
MEDIA OUTLET: Taking Down Words (blog and website)
July 14, 2006
"Campaign seeks a dialogue between gays and Christian conservatives"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/24hour/religion/story/3329878p-12263119c.html
MEDIA OUTLET: Beacon News (Suburban Chicago, Illinois)
July 14, 2006
"Would Jesus Discriminate?
SYNOPSIS: Blog; includes posting of the AP news story and a photo of the yard sign, and includes pro and con postings by bog readers.
http://the522.blogspot.com/2006/07/would-jesus-discriminate.html
MEDIA OUTLET: The 522 Blog
July 14, 2006
"Homosexual ad campaign: ‘Would Jesus discriminate?’"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold; posted on fundamentalist sermon website.
http://www.sermonaudio.com/new_details.asp?ID=21918
MEDIA OUTLET: SermonAudio.com
July 13, 2006
"AP Story on ‘Would Jesus Discriminate?’ Campaign"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://advanceindiana.blogspot.com/2006/07/ap-story-on-would-jesus-discriminate.html
MEDIA OUTLET: Advance Indiana (website)
July 13, 2006
"Campaigns in Indiana dissect discrimination"
SYNOPSIS: National (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/cctimes/news/15027919.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: Contra Costa Times (California)
July 13, 2006
"Would Jesus Discriminate?"
SYNOPSIS: Contains link to national (US) AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2006/128/41.0.html
MEDIA OUTLET: ChristianityToday.com
July 13, 2006
"Gay Friendly Church Ads Suggest Gay Relationships Can Be Moral"
SYNOPSIS: Based on AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign.
http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/usnews/060712b_wire.aspx
MEDIA OUTLET: CBN News (Pat Robertson)
July 12, 2006
"Gay Billboards Target Christians"
SYNOPSIS: Based on AP story on Indianapolis’ "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. Contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.365gay.com/Newscon06/07/071206jesus.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: 365Gay.com
July 12, 2006
"Would Jesus Discriminate?"
SYNOPSIS: Discussion of campaign posted on Military.com message boards.
http://forums.military.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/89610255/m/8070095670001/r/5860076670001
MEDIA OUTLET: Military.com
July 9, 2006
"Would Jesus Discriminate? Who Cares – Just Take The Signs Down"
SYNOPSIS: Gay newspaper publisher opposes aspects of "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign, based on misleading reports about the campaign’s yard signs.
http://www.queerty.com/queer/would-jesus-discriminate-who-cares-just-take-the-signs-down-20060628.php
MEDIA OUTLET: Queerty.com
June 28, 2006
"Homosexuals Begin Nationwide "Would Jesus Discriminate?" Campaign"
SYNOPSIS: Right-wing group presents slanted news story on WJD campaign in their national newsletter.
http://www.frc.org/get.cfm?i=WM06F04
MEDIA OUTLET: Watchmen on the Wall Newsletter (Family Research Council)
June 21, 2006
"Media Campaign to End Religion-based Bigotry; ICON member church sponsors a major Indianapolis ad campaign asking the question…"Would Jesus Discriminate?"
SYNOPSIS: Based on campaign press release; references Rev. Nancy Wilson, Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner and Mitchell Gold; includes photo of campaign yard sign.
http://www.indianaequality.org/pressroom/2006/07/000096.php
MEDIA OUTLET: Equality Indiana
June 17, 2006
"Indy Church Asks Would Jesus Discriminate?"
SYNOPSIS: TV coverage of Town Hall Meeting; contains quotes by Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Nancy Wilson, and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.wishtv.com/global/story.asp?s=5038576
MEDIA OUTLET: WISH CBS TV 8 (Indianapolis, Indiana)
June 16, 2006
"Would Jesus Discriminate?"
SYNOPSIS: TV coverage of Town Hall Meeting.
http://www.wndy.com/dsp_story.cfm?storyid=45168
WINDY TV (Indianapolis, Indiana)
June 16, 2006
"Indianapolis Church Starts Pro-Gay Campaign"
SYNOPSIS: Based on campaign press release; references Rev. Nancy Wilson, Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-1750.html
MEDIA OUTLET: Pink News (England)
June 16, 2006
"National LGBT Religious Leaders in Indianapolis"
http://www.gaylinkcontent.com/prdetail.cfm?id=9034
MEDIA OUTLET: Gay Link News
June 15, 2006
"Indianapolis Hosts $100,000 "Would Jesus Discriminate?" Campaign"
SYNOPSIS: Based on campaign press release; references Rev. Nancy Wilson, Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.gaywired.com/article.cfm?id=9700§ion=9
MEDIA OUTLET: GayWired.com
June 15, 2006
"Indianapolis Hosts $100,000 "Would Jesus Discriminate?" Campaign"
SYNOPSIS: Based on campaign press release; references Rev. Nancy Wilson, Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner and Mitchell Gold. Includes yard sign photo.
http://www.chicagopride.com/news/article.cfm/articleid/3927681
MEDIA OUTLET: ChicagoPride.com
June 15, 2006
"Indianapolis Hosts $100,000 "Would Jesus Discriminate?" Campaign"
SYNOPSIS: Based on campaign press release; references Rev. Nancy Wilson, Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.247gay.com/article.cfm?section=66&id=9700
MEDIA OUTLET: 247Gay.com
June 15, 2006
National Gay Religious Leaders To Gather In Indiana:
http://www.outinindy.com/home/news.asp?articleid=29316
MEDIA OUTLET: Out In Indianapolis
June 15, 2006
"National LGBT Religious Leaders in Indianapolis"
http://www.wfn.org/2006/06/msg00225.html
Worldwide Faith Network
June 15, 2006
"National Gay Religious Leaders In Indianapolis For Public Town Hall Meeting "
SYNOPSIS: News story on Indianapolis launch of "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. References Rev. Nancy Wilson, Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
MEDIA OUTLET: GayNet and QueerNet.org Listservs
June 15, 2006
"National Gay Religious Leaders In Indianapolis For Public Town Hall Meeting "
SYNOPSIS: News story on Indianapolis launch of "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. References Rev. Nancy Wilson, Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
MEDIA OUTLET: QueerPlanet Listserv
June 15, 2006
"Would Jesus Discriminate?"
SYNOPSIS: AP news story posted on Liberal Serving Newslinks.
http://liberalserving.typepad.com/liberalserving/2006/06/newslinks_would.html
MEDIA OUTLET: Liberal Serving News Links
June 15, 2006
"Indianapolis Hosts $100,000 "Would Jesus Discriminate?" Campaign"
SYNOPSIS: News story on Indianapolis launch of "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. References Rev. Nancy Wilson, Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold; includes yard sign photo.
http://www.mysocalledgaylife.com/usa/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=2365
MEDIA OUTLET: MySoCalledLife.com (LGBT News)
June 15, 2006
"Indianapolis Hosts $100,000 "Would Jesus Discriminate?" Campaign"
SYNOPSIS: News story on Indianapolis launch of "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. References Rev. Nancy Wilson, Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
http://wfn.org/2006/06/msg00197.html
MEDIA OUTLET: WFN News (WCC and NCC)
June 14, 2006
Radio Interview - "Abdul in The Morning Show:
SYNOPSIS: Rev. Jeff Miner interviewed on conservative talk show in Indianapolis about "Would Jesus Discriminate Campaign;" RAN LIVE FROM 7:05-7:20 AM.
MEDIA OUTLET: WXNT AM Talk Radio 1430 (Indianapolis, Indiana)
June 14, 2005
Radio Interview - Metro Networks
SYNOPSIS: Radio interview with Rev. Cindi Love on "Would Jesus Discriminate? campaign. MetroNetworks feeds news stories to more than 2000 radio and TV stations.
MEDIA OUTLET: Metro Networks (national news syndicate)
June 14, 2005
"Gay Christians In Indianapolis Are Asking: Would Jesus Discriminate?"
SYNOPSIS: News story on Indianapolis launch of "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign.
MEDIA OUTLET: GayNet and QueerNet Listservs
June 14, 2006
"Gay Christians In Indianapolis Are Asking: Would Jesus Discriminate?"
SYNOPSIS: News story on Indianapolis launch of "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign; quotes Dr. Cindi Love and Mitchell Gold.
http://www.townhall.com/News/NewsArticle.aspx?contentGUID=986d228d-5a6c-4c38-b35f-41a1cc8ed4ce
MEDIA OUTLET: TownHall.com
June 14, 2006
"Indianapolis: Hosts $100,000 "Would Jesus Discriminate?" Campaign"
SYNOPSIS: News story on Indianapolis launch of "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. References Rev. Nancy Wilson, Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, and Mitchell Gold.
MEDIA OUTLET: GLB-Press Listserv
June 14, 2006
"Campaign asks: Would Jesus Discriminate?
SYNOPSIS: News story on Indianapolis launch of "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign.
http://www.theindychannel.com/news/9360343/detail.html
MEDIA OUTLET: WRTV ABC TV (Indianapolis, Indiana)
June 13, 2006
"The fundies’ Jesus was a hard-ass homobigot"
SYNOPSIS: Supportive blog posting based on "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign.
http://www.pamspaulding.com/weblog/2006/07/fundies-jesus-is-hard-ass-homobigot.html
MEDIA OUTLET: Pam’s House Blend…always steaming (blog)
June 17, 2006
"Campaign asks: Would Jesus Discriminate?"
SYNOPSIS: WRTV’s initial news story on the "Would Jesus Discriminate? campaign.
MEDIA OUTLET: WRTV ABC TV (Indianapolis, Indiana)
June 12, 2006
"Would Jesus Discriminate? You Bet He Would"
SYNOPSIS: Article by fundamentalist Christian writer opposing "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign; article for sale to magazines and on-line websites.
http://www.constant-content.com/article/24563/Would-Jesus-Discriminate–You-Bet-He-Would !
MEDIA OUTLET: Constant-Content.com (Fundamentalist Christian)
June 11, 2006
"Indiana MCC begins campaign urging tolerance for gays"
http://www.sovo.com/2006/6-9/news/religion/ribs.cfm
MEDIA OUTLET: Southern Voice Newspaper (Georgia)
June 9, 2006
"Here’s Breaking News on MCC’s "Would Jesus Discriminate?" Campaign"
SYNOPSIS: Posting of Dr. Cindi Love’s campaign update. References Rev. Nancy Wilson, Dr. Cindi Love, Rev. Jeff Miner, Mitchell Gold and Jesus MCC.
http://www.gaylinkcontent.com/prdetail.cfm?id=8939
MEDIA OUTLET: GayLinkNews.com
June 7, 2006
"Church questions whether Jesus would discriminate"
SYNOPSIS: Columnist write positive column on "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign; quotes Rev. Jeff Miner and references Jesus MCC.
http://www.therepublic.com/main.asp?SectionID=72&SubSectionID=308&ArticleID=98006&TM=51542.23
MEDIA OUTLET: Republic Newspaper (Columbus, Indiana)
June 3, 2006
"CHURCH BEGINS AD CAMPAIGN URGING TOLERANCE FOR GAY PEOPLE"
SYNOPSIS: AP article on "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign carried on OutInAmerica; quoes by Rev. Jeff Miner and references to Jesus MCC.
http://www.outinamerica.com/home/news.asp?articleid=29219
MEDIA OUTLET: Out In America
June 2, 2006
"CHURCH BEGINS AD CAMPAIGN URGING TOLERANCE FOR GAY PEOPLE"
http://www.outinindy.com/home/news.asp?articleID=29219&star=5
MEDIA OUTLET: Out In Indianapolis
June 1, 2006
"Would Jesus Discriminate?"
SYNOPSIS: Right-wing response by the Indiana Family Institute opposing "Would Jesus Discriminate Campaign?"
http://www.hoosierfamily.org/public_policy/WouldJesusDiscriminate.php
MEDIA OUTLET: Indiana Family Institute (Indiana)
June 1, 2006
"CHURCH BEGINS AD CAMPAIGN URGING TOLERANCE FOR GAY PEOPLE"
MEDIA OUTLET: Associated Press
June 1, 2006
"Would Jesus Discriminate ?"
SYNOPSIS: Church marketing website cites creativity of "Would Jesus Discriminate?’ campaign.
http://www.churchmarketingsucks.com/archives/2006/06/would_jesus_dis.html
MEDIA OUTLET: ChurchMarketingSucks.com
June 1, 2006
"Would Jesus Discriminate Against Gays and Lesbians?"
SYNOPSIS: Message board hosted by Indianapolis Star; public feedback posted to campaign.
http://www2.indystar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=150327
MEDIA OUTLET: Indianapolis Star On-Line Message Boards
June 1, 2006
"Church Ads Promote Gay Acceptance"
SYNOPSIS: Based on AP article about "Would Jesus Discriminate? campaign launch; quotes Rev. Jeff Miner and references Jesus MCC.
http://365gay.com/Newscon06/05/053106indivert.htm
MEDIA OUTLET: 365Gay.com
May 31, 2006
"Church For Gays Launches Ad Blitz"
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060531/NEWS01/605310457/1006
MEDIA OUTLET: Indianapolis Star (Indiana)
May 31, 2006
"Would Jesus Discriminate"
SYNOPSIS: Fundamentalist Christian article opposing "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign.
http://thekingdomcome.com/would_jesus_discriminate?PHPSESSID=811b222b120481d41cfbc41e47b5d331
MEDIA OUTLET: KingdomCome.com (fundamentalist Christian)
May 31, 2006
"Church begins ads urging tolerance for gay people"
SYNOPSIS: Based on AP article about "Would Jesus Discriminate? campaign launch; quotes Rev. Jeff Miner and references Jesus MCC. On-line version includes link to Jess MCC website.
http://www.houstonvoice.com/thelatest/thelatest.cfm?blog_id=7161
MEDIA OUTLET: Houston Voice (Texas)
May 31, 2006
"Signs Around Town: Would Jesus Discriminate?"
SYNOPSIS: Indiana LGBT website includes news story on WJD campaign – and an incredible number of positive postings from people who had seen the bumper stickers, yard signs, ads, etc.
http://www.bilerico.com/2006/05/001327.php
MEDIA OUTLET: Bilerico: Voices From The Indiana LGBT Community (bilerico.com)
May 29, 2006
"Jesus Wouldn’t Discriminate Against Gays and Lesbians"
SYNOPSIS: Supportive syndicated article by Deb Price on "Would Jesus Discriminate?"campaign.
http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060522/OPINION03/605220338/1008/OPINION01
MEDIA OUTLET: Detroit News (Michigan)
May 22, 2006
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Your first and most helpful guide for starting a campaign in your area is the
Would Jesus Discriminate Training Curriculum
Please download and read this curriculum carefully. This curriculum will walk you through the steps of building your core team and training your church to facilitate a community-wide campaign in your area. From choosing the right Campaign Leader to working in your church/organization through hidden issues of racism, sexism, …phobia and other discriminatory topics, this guide will prepare your own group to become Would Jesus Discriminate? Leaders.
You need not spend a lot of time trying to design anything to use for the campaign. We will do all of that for you. Our in-house designer, Joseph Rattan (Email Joe ) will assist you in print-ready image files for bumper stickers, yard signs, t-shirts, even billboards - anything you need to make your campaign work when you’re ready. You may then take the pdf or other image files to your local provider for printing, or place orders through Metropolitan Community Churches’ printers.
You may use your local church logo and name, telephone number and web site or you can use the MCC logo and name, our 1-866-HOPEMCC toll-free number and this web site! We will even provide you with FREE blog space to promote your campaign to the world wide web. Any messages received via telephone will be forwarded to your local area designee.
A note about the Campaign/Workshop Facilitator
This Curriculum is designed for implementation by a local church or organization using volunteers or staff. In most cases, someone on the ministry staff or someone in lay leadership can fulfill the role of workshop facilitator.
The first step is to select a facilitator - that very well may be yourself. The people who successfully complete the workshop and persist in their interest will likely become the core campaign team so
invite everyone to participate, even the unlikely.
Workshop Facilitator Selection
The workshop facilitator does not have to be someone who is currently pastoring or involved in lay leadership. In fact, this is a great opportunity to utilize the skills of someone in the organization who may not be otherwise involved. You should identify a person in your church or organization who is:
• Able to hear strong opinions without responding with judgment or anger
• Comfortable facilitating groups and/or has been an effective classroom teacher
• Someone who is able to listen 80 percent of the time and speak 20 percent and model good active listening skills (can hear an opinion or statement and say, “I hear you saying…”. (reflecting back what is said without judging it))
It is very important for the facilitator to model these skills in order to teach the participants the techniques to use when confronted with negative responses during the campaign.
Final Note
If you wish to begin a campaign in your area, please let us know! We want to be of assistance in any way we can. Though we have provided many campaign materials to help you along and connect campaigns online as best we can, we are always here to offer further guidance and accept your feedback about how we can be more helpful.
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Next…
Your first and most helpful guide for starting a campaign in your area is the
Would Jesus Discriminate Training Curriculum
Please download and read this curriculum carefully. This curriculum will walk you through the steps of building your core team and training your church to facilitate a community-wide campaign in your area. From choosing the right Campaign Leader to working in your church/organization through hidden issues of racism, sexism, …phobia and other discriminatory topics, this guide will prepare your own group to become Would Jesus Discriminate? Leaders.
You need not spend a lot of time trying to design anything to use for the campaign. We will do all of that for you. Our in-house designer, Joseph Rattan (Email Joe ) will assist you in print-ready image files for bumper stickers, yard signs, t-shirts, even billboards - anything you need to make your campaign work when you’re ready. You may then take the pdf or other image files to your local provider for printing, or place orders through Metropolitan Community Churches’ printers.
You may use your local church logo and name, telephone number and web site or you can use the MCC logo and name, our 1-866-HOPEMCC toll-free number and this web site! We will even provide you with FREE blog space to promote your campaign to the world wide web. Any messages received via telephone will be forwarded to your local area designee.
A note about the Campaign/Workshop Facilitator
This Curriculum is designed for implementation by a local church or organization using volunteers or staff. In most cases, someone on the ministry staff or someone in lay leadership can fulfill the role of workshop facilitator.
The first step is to select a facilitator - that very well may be yourself. The people who successfully complete the workshop and persist in their interest will likely become the core campaign team so
invite everyone to participate, even the unlikely.
Workshop Facilitator Selection
The workshop facilitator does not have to be someone who is currently pastoring or involved in lay leadership. In fact, this is a great opportunity to utilize the skills of someone in the organization who may not be otherwise involved. You should identify a person in your church or organization who is:
• Able to hear strong opinions without responding with judgment or anger
• Comfortable facilitating groups and/or has been an effective classroom teacher
• Someone who is able to listen 80 percent of the time and speak 20 percent and model good active listening skills (can hear an opinion or statement and say, “I hear you saying…”. (reflecting back what is said without judging it))
It is very important for the facilitator to model these skills in order to teach the participants the techniques to use when confronted with negative responses during the campaign.
Final Note
If you wish to begin a campaign in your area, please let us know! We want to be of assistance in any way we can. Though we have provided many campaign materials to help you along and connect campaigns online as best we can, we are always here to offer further guidance and accept your feedback about how we can be more helpful.
Please fill out the form below if you are beginning a campaign in your area:
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Would Jesus Discriminate? and Metropolitan Community Churches Present Social Justice Workshop
DFW, Texas Billboards Launched!
Help Pass Inclusive ENDA in the U.S. House
Facing Change: Gay Clergy, Same-Gender Blessings, and the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Act
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- OpEd #1 (.htm)
- OpEd #2 (.doc)
- OpEd #2 (.htm)
Campaign Leader Training
WJD Training Curriculum - Download the WJD? Campaign Training Curriculum to enhance your campaign experience!
Congregational Preparatory Study
WJD Lent Study - Download your copy of the WJD Lent Study developed by Rev. Phyllis Hunt, Rev. Nathan Meckley and Rev. Dr. Mona West!
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WJD? Logo Set - Create your own marketing materials with our professionally created and sized logos.
WJD? Pink! - Download the Pink Logo in GIF files: 650px | 400px | 250px
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The Would Jesus Discriminate? Campaign (WJD) is an important tool for Christians and non-Christians to open up dialogue amongst members of their own faith based and other community organizations about discrimination of all types (racism, sexism, ageism, anti-Semitism, homophobia, Trans phobia). It is also an important tool to encourage this dialogue with broader audiences outside the immediate influence of the participating local churches, synagogues, mosques and organizations.
Overview & Benefits of the Campaign
The campaign is an effective intervention in those places where religious based bigotry is directly linked to endemic discrimination and what can be its outgrowth, violence.
The primary benefit of the campaign is in the opportunity created for interaction and conversation stimulated by the essential question posed on billboards, t-shirts, bumper stickers, radio and television ads, newspaper ads, door hangers, posters, mini-stickers, tattoos, etc.
Other benefits are:
• the invitation for people to come to the local church, synagogue, mosque or community organization for a Town Hall meeting, and;
• the active engagement of members of the faith based or other organizations in the activities of the campaign.
Statistics from Previous Campaigns
1. One participating church campaign reported a 100 percent increase in participation by members of
the church in an annual event over the prior year once the campaign was attached to the event.
2. One church campaign was able to connect the fund raising for this campaign to an over-arching capital campaign and raised $500,000 in a very short period of time.
Campaign Purpose
The campaign was originally designed for implementation in countries where English is the primary language. It can be modified for use in any country where the local church and/or community organization feels it is appropriate to do so. The truth is that hate crimes are on the increase throughout the world and, therefore, any place where Jesus is a recognized source of inclusion and peace, the campaign should be
applicable. We have also granted permission for one city to use the statement, “Would God discriminate?” although our market research indicates that this question is less provocative.
In the Christian tradition, the Bible has been used to support segregation, slavery and oppression of women. WJD reminds people of this history and suggests that some churches are teaching some things that Jesus never taught, particularly regarding homosexuals. WJD asks people to search out answers for themselves rather than blindly follow their religious or political leaders.
In regards to homosexuals, for instance, WJD asks people to consider, “What if we are wrong about the issue of gay people’s place in society and in our churches? What if we offered them full citizenship and life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness? How would our country improve if we simply stopped oppressing at least ten percent of our best and brightest people? WJD can also be an effective counter-point to intense rhetoric and media focus by the Christian Right on the “homosexual agenda.” Some churches have used the campaign as a way to open dialogue about marriage equality for LGBTQ people.
The quality of life of millions of people depends on our individual willingness to confront discrimination each and every time we see it or experience it. This Campaign offers each one of us a way to do our part.
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Would Jesus Discriminate? and Metropolitan Community Churches Present Social Justice Workshop
DFW, Texas Billboards Launched!
Help Pass Inclusive ENDA in the U.S. House
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The Would Jesus Discriminate? Campaign (WJD) is an important tool for Christians and non-Christians to open up dialogue amongst members of their own faith based and other community organizations about discrimination of all types (racism, sexism, ageism, anti-Semitism, homophobia, Trans phobia). It is also an important tool to encourage this dialogue with broader audiences outside the immediate influence of the participating local churches, synagogues, mosques and organizations.
Overview & Benefits of the Campaign
The campaign is an effective intervention in those places where religious based bigotry is directly linked to endemic discrimination and what can be its outgrowth, violence.
The primary benefit of the campaign is in the opportunity created for interaction and conversation stimulated by the essential question posed on billboards, t-shirts, bumper stickers, radio and television ads, newspaper ads, door hangers, posters, mini-stickers, tattoos, etc.
Other benefits are:
• the invitation for people to come to the local church, synagogue, mosque or community organization for a Town Hall meeting, and;
• the active engagement of members of the faith based or other organizations in the activities of the campaign.
Statistics from Previous Campaigns
1. One participating church campaign reported a 100 percent increase in participation by members of
the church in an annual event over the prior year once the campaign was attached to the event.
2. One church campaign was able to connect the fund raising for this campaign to an over-arching capital campaign and raised $500,000 in a very short period of time.
Campaign Purpose
The campaign was originally designed for implementation in countries where English is the primary language. It can be modified for use in any country where the local church and/or community organization feels it is appropriate to do so. The truth is that hate crimes are on the increase throughout the world and, therefore, any place where Jesus is a recognized source of inclusion and peace, the campaign should be
applicable. We have also granted permission for one city to use the statement, “Would God discriminate?” although our market research indicates that this question is less provocative.
In the Christian tradition, the Bible has been used to support segregation, slavery and oppression of women. WJD reminds people of this history and suggests that some churches are teaching some things that Jesus never taught, particularly regarding homosexuals. WJD asks people to search out answers for themselves rather than blindly follow their religious or political leaders.
In regards to homosexuals, for instance, WJD asks people to consider, “What if we are wrong about the issue of gay people’s place in society and in our churches? What if we offered them full citizenship and life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness? How would our country improve if we simply stopped oppressing at least ten percent of our best and brightest people? WJD can also be an effective counter-point to intense rhetoric and media focus by the Christian Right on the “homosexual agenda.” Some churches have used the campaign as a way to open dialogue about marriage equality for LGBTQ people.
The quality of life of millions of people depends on our individual willingness to confront discrimination each and every time we see it or experience it. This Campaign offers each one of us a way to do our part.
This page has the following sub pages.
•StartCampaign
•FindCampaign
•Campaign Materials
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About - Would Jesus Discriminate?
The Would Jesus Discriminate? Campaign is the catalyst for articulating our message helping our churches be more directly involved in acts of justice and compassion, expanding our outreach and access to our message.
In addition, the campaign is designed to:
•Create a dynamic and safe opportunity for dialogue about homosexuality and the Bible in local neighborhoods, in churches and in the places where neighbors meet;
•Drive traffic to local and national Metropolitan Community Church web sites for further exploration of the alternative view of scripture regarding homosexuality and the Bible;
•Resource local MCC churches and other open and affirming churches with high quality materials with which to engage in the dialogue; Invite non-MCCers into local MCC churches for town hall meetings;
•Energize local MCC congregations in a new and exciting and engaging project in which every member can participate in some way.
The Indianapolis Campaign – WJD?’s Inaugural Launch
The purpose of the launch in Indianapolis was to explore whether public opinion could be influenced by an intense, multifaceted, faith-based campaign in a major metropolitan area. (Approximately 1.5 million people live in the Indianapolis metropolitan statistical area.)
Our Indianapolis Campaign began on May 28, 2006—the day of the Indianapolis 500 Race (the world’s largest single-day sporting event)— and ran for approximately 6 weeks. The Campaign featured the following components:
Four ¾ size newspaper ads similar to those featured on Faith In America’s website (www.faithinamerica.com) appeared in Sunday editions of The Indianapolis Star. (These ads compare current discrimination against LGBT people to past examples of discrimination, such as slavery, voting rights for women, and interracial marriage.)
Twelve billboards proclaiming “Would Jesus Discriminate?” and inviting viewers to a web site discussion of that question at www.jesusmcc.org, www.mccchurch.org and www.faithinamerica.com.
The MCC site also carried a survey and respondents received a DVD with further discussion of the question. Two thousand yard signs (placed by members of the local congregation) featuring the same message.
Twenty thousand door hangers featuring the same message and inviting people to a Town Hall Meeting. A Town Hall Meeting discussing the religious roots of discrimination and what the Bible really says about homosexuality. Rev. Jeff Miner, Senior Pastor of Jesus MCC, Moderator Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson, Rev. Dr. Cindi Love and Mitchell Gold were members of the panel.
Results
Approximately 400 people attended the Town Hall Meeting. Significant free media coverage that spun off of the foregoing efforts, including local TV news and radio stories and interviews—and a national Associated Press story that appeared in major media across the nation, including the Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, The Miami Herald, The Christian Broadcasting Network, and the Moody Radio Bible Network. Jim Birkitt, Director of Public Relations for MCC, indicates that the resulting coverage was the highest in MCC history.
To measure impact, a pre-poll was taken on May 24, 2006, and a follow-up poll was taken on August 24, 2006. Both polls were conducted by Public Policy Polling, Raleigh, North Carolina, a professional public opinion research company. Both polls asked the same list of questions (to provide a reliable before/after comparison) and were directed exclusively at self-identifying Christians in Marion Country, Indiana (where Indianapolis is located). In the first poll, 392 adult Christians were surveyed. In the second, 463 adult Christians were surveyed. Results of the post-polling indicate a 16 percent improvement in attitudes toward LGBT people.
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Would Jesus Discriminate? and Metropolitan Community Churches Present Social Justice Workshop
DFW, Texas Billboards Launched!
Help Pass Inclusive ENDA in the U.S. House
Facing Change: Gay Clergy, Same-Gender Blessings, and the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Act
MCC Affirms Lifting of Episcopal Moratorium on Ordination of Gay Clergy, Election of Gay Bishops
Recent Comments
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About - Would Jesus Discriminate?
The Would Jesus Discriminate? Campaign is the catalyst for articulating our message helping our churches be more directly involved in acts of justice and compassion, expanding our outreach and access to our message.
In addition, the campaign is designed to:
•Create a dynamic and safe opportunity for dialogue about homosexuality and the Bible in local neighborhoods, in churches and in the places where neighbors meet;
•Drive traffic to local and national Metropolitan Community Church web sites for further exploration of the alternative view of scripture regarding homosexuality and the Bible;
•Resource local MCC churches and other open and affirming churches with high quality materials with which to engage in the dialogue; Invite non-MCCers into local MCC churches for town hall meetings;
•Energize local MCC congregations in a new and exciting and engaging project in which every member can participate in some way.
The Indianapolis Campaign – WJD?’s Inaugural Launch
The purpose of the launch in Indianapolis was to explore whether public opinion could be influenced by an intense, multifaceted, faith-based campaign in a major metropolitan area. (Approximately 1.5 million people live in the Indianapolis metropolitan statistical area.)
Our Indianapolis Campaign began on May 28, 2006—the day of the Indianapolis 500 Race (the world’s largest single-day sporting event)— and ran for approximately 6 weeks. The Campaign featured the following components:
Four ¾ size newspaper ads similar to those featured on Faith In America’s website (www.faithinamerica.com) appeared in Sunday editions of The Indianapolis Star. (These ads compare current discrimination against LGBT people to past examples of discrimination, such as slavery, voting rights for women, and interracial marriage.)
Twelve billboards proclaiming “Would Jesus Discriminate?” and inviting viewers to a web site discussion of that question at www.jesusmcc.org, www.mccchurch.org and www.faithinamerica.com.
The MCC site also carried a survey and respondents received a DVD with further discussion of the question. Two thousand yard signs (placed by members of the local congregation) featuring the same message.
Twenty thousand door hangers featuring the same message and inviting people to a Town Hall Meeting. A Town Hall Meeting discussing the religious roots of discrimination and what the Bible really says about homosexuality. Rev. Jeff Miner, Senior Pastor of Jesus MCC, Moderator Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson, Rev. Dr. Cindi Love and Mitchell Gold were members of the panel.
Results
Approximately 400 people attended the Town Hall Meeting. Significant free media coverage that spun off of the foregoing efforts, including local TV news and radio stories and interviews—and a national Associated Press story that appeared in major media across the nation, including the Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, The Miami Herald, The Christian Broadcasting Network, and the Moody Radio Bible Network. Jim Birkitt, Director of Public Relations for MCC, indicates that the resulting coverage was the highest in MCC history.
To measure impact, a pre-poll was taken on May 24, 2006, and a follow-up poll was taken on August 24, 2006. Both polls were conducted by Public Policy Polling, Raleigh, North Carolina, a professional public opinion research company. Both polls asked the same list of questions (to provide a reliable before/after comparison) and were directed exclusively at self-identifying Christians in Marion Country, Indiana (where Indianapolis is located). In the first poll, 392 adult Christians were surveyed. In the second, 463 adult Christians were surveyed. Results of the post-polling indicate a 16 percent improvement in attitudes toward LGBT people.
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Would Jesus Discriminate? and Metropolitan Community Churches Present Social Justice Workshop
DFW, Texas Billboards Launched!
Help Pass Inclusive ENDA in the U.S. House
Facing Change: Gay Clergy, Same-Gender Blessings, and the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Act
MCC Affirms Lifting of Episcopal Moratorium on Ordination of Gay Clergy, Election of Gay Bishops
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Welcome
The 21st Century Question is upon us… Would Jesus Discriminate? Do You?
Whoever you are, whatever you do, if you live, work or play in this 21st Century world, you experience discrimination of some sort.
Each one of us has a personal story of dealing with the painful feeling aroused by exclusion or rejection.
If each of us were to begin listening carefully to our neighbors’ stories of rejection, then our attitudes toward our fellow citizens would begin to shift in a positive way.
The Would Jesus Discriminate? Campaign and program is designed to engage people of all backgrounds and in all communities in the important topic of discrimination in order to spur this shift. For millennia, societies and religions have participated in discrimination against their members in overt and subtle ways. From perspectives of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity to the more subtle ongoing oppression regarding health, age and language (to name but a few).
Join in this discussion. Even better…join a campaign! But don’t let the question "Would Jesus Discriminate?" pass you by!
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Dallas Texas - MCC of Greater Dallas Launches Billboards!
Read the September 13, 2010 coverage by the Dallas Voice here.
Quote: Dallas Pride must be getting close, because the Metropolitan Community Church of Greater Dallas has again taken out billboards on area interstates saying that “Jesus loves gays!” Read more!
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Would Jesus Discriminate? and Metropolitan Community Churches Present Social Justice Workshop
DFW, Texas Billboards Launched!
Help Pass Inclusive ENDA in the U.S. House
Facing Change: Gay Clergy, Same-Gender Blessings, and the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Act
MCC Affirms Lifting of Episcopal Moratorium on Ordination of Gay Clergy, Election of Gay Bishops
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Welcome
The 21st Century Question is upon us… Would Jesus Discriminate? Do You?
Whoever you are, whatever you do, if you live, work or play in this 21st Century world, you experience discrimination of some sort.
Each one of us has a personal story of dealing with the painful feeling aroused by exclusion or rejection.
If each of us were to begin listening carefully to our neighbors’ stories of rejection, then our attitudes toward our fellow citizens would begin to shift in a positive way.
The Would Jesus Discriminate? Campaign and program is designed to engage people of all backgrounds and in all communities in the important topic of discrimination in order to spur this shift. For millennia, societies and religions have participated in discrimination against their members in overt and subtle ways. From perspectives of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity to the more subtle ongoing oppression regarding health, age and language (to name but a few).
Join in this discussion. Even better…join a campaign! But don’t let the question "Would Jesus Discriminate?" pass you by!
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Local Campaign News
Dallas Texas - MCC of Greater Dallas Launches Billboards!
Read the September 13, 2010 coverage by the Dallas Voice here.
Quote: Dallas Pride must be getting close, because the Metropolitan Community Church of Greater Dallas has again taken out billboards on area interstates saying that “Jesus loves gays!” Read more!
.
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Progressive Christian Reflections
Progressive Christian Reflections is an Emerging Ministry of MCC. Begun in February of 2011, this blog offers weekly reflections for progressive Christians in MCC, the broader church, and beyond the walls of any church. Longtime activist and author Rev. Chris Glaser posts every Wednesday morning on a variety of topics with the hope of enhancing readers’ spirituality. Visiting the site and subscriptions are free. This ministry is funded solely by your tax-deductible donations. Readers are encouraged to use the reflections for personal devotions, contemporary readings in worship, and conversation starters in classes.
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Racial Reconciliation
Transgender TRANSformative Church Ministry Program
Trans* Day Of Remembrance
Transgender Youth
Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Children and Youth
Stop Trans Pathologization
Creating a Life that Matters
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L.E.A.D. Program Plan
Local Church Resources
Church Treasurer’s Manual
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Annual Reporting
Ministries Leadership Development
Global Justice Ministry Center GJ Vision and Mission
MCC Theologies Team Teologías Descriptivas
About the Theologies Team
Meet the Theologies Team
Theologies Guiding Principles
Statement of Purpose
Descriptive Theologies
Team Resources
PAD Conference 2014 Atlanta
Progressive Christian Reflections
Transgender Ministries
Would Jesus Discriminate?
Youth Ministries
Give to MCC Moderator’s Circle Testimonials
Moderator’s Circle Sign Up
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Planned Giving
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How to Give to MCC
UFMCC is a 501(c)3 Religious Organization. Contributions or gifts to Metropolitan Community Churches are tax deductible as charitable contributions.
There are many ways to make a gift to MCC. You can write a check, use a credit card, or give appreciated securities to MCC. You can make a one-time gift or set up a monthly (recurring) gifts charged to a credit card. MCC also has a Cause page on FaceBook! Below are details for how to make a gift using different means.
Online
It’s easy to give to MCC on-line. Due to enhanced security, MCC accepts Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover cards through PayPal. NOTE: You do NOT have to have a PayPal account to give!
Give by Shopping!
MCC is a registered iGive beneficiary. iGive allows you to give a percentage of any online purchase – at no cost to you – at participating vendors. Sign up for iGive today and start giving as you shop! Click the image to get started…
By Mail
Write a check made out to “Metropolitan Community Churches” and send it to our main office. If you intend the gift to be used for a particular ministry, write that in the check’s memo line. Otherwise, the gift will be used where it is most needed.
Metropolitan Community Churches
PO Box 50488
Sarasota, FL 34232
By Phone (One-time and Recurring Gifts)
If you would like to discuss your gift, ask a question, or arrange a recurring gift, contact MCC’s Development Office by email or phone.
Marina Laws – Development Office
(484) 885-8842
donate@MCCchurch.net
Gifts of Securities
MCC is able to accept gifts of stock using the services of Smith Barney. If you would like to give appreciated securities to MCC, please call or email the Development office:
Marina Laws – Development Office
(484) 885-8842
donate@MCCchurch.net
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UFMCC is a 501(c)3 Religious Organization. Contributions or gifts to Metropolitan Community Churches are tax deductible as charitable contributions. ©2013 Metropolitan Community Churches, All Rights Reserved | PO Box 50488 | Sarasota, FL 34232 USA | MCCchurches@gmail.com Phone: (310) 360-8640 | Fax: (310) 388-1252
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Home Inside MCC Who We Are History of MCC Human Rights Protocol
MCC and Marriage Equality
ARCHIVED: Board of Administration
Video Archive
Moderator’s Corner
Our Churches
Press Releases
Press Kit
How We Work Boards & Teams
Finances
Governance Judiciary Process
Board of Pensions
Governing Board
Council of Elders
Events Resources Emerging Churches in MCC
Diversity & Inclusion Inclusivity Film Series
Worship Resources
Racial Reconciliation
Transgender TRANSformative Church Ministry Program
Trans* Day Of Remembrance
Transgender Youth
Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Children and Youth
Stop Trans Pathologization
Creating a Life that Matters
Church Summits Church Summit Resources
L.E.A.D. Program Plan
Local Church Resources
Church Treasurer’s Manual
Theological Resources
Annual Reporting
Ministries Leadership Development
Global Justice Ministry Center GJ Vision and Mission
MCC Theologies Team Teologías Descriptivas
About the Theologies Team
Meet the Theologies Team
Theologies Guiding Principles
Statement of Purpose
Descriptive Theologies
Team Resources
PAD Conference 2014 Atlanta
Progressive Christian Reflections
Transgender Ministries
Would Jesus Discriminate?
Youth Ministries
Give to MCC Moderator’s Circle Testimonials
Moderator’s Circle Sign Up
Be A Gem
Planned Giving
Disaster Relief
How to Give to MCC
MCC Travel Partners
Judy Dale Scholarship Fund
Connect Now! Job Listings
Staff Directory
Subscribe to Newsletter
Networks
How to Give to MCC
UFMCC is a 501(c)3 Religious Organization. Contributions or gifts to Metropolitan Community Churches are tax deductible as charitable contributions.
There are many ways to make a gift to MCC. You can write a check, use a credit card, or give appreciated securities to MCC. You can make a one-time gift or set up a monthly (recurring) gifts charged to a credit card. MCC also has a Cause page on FaceBook! Below are details for how to make a gift using different means.
Online
It’s easy to give to MCC on-line. Due to enhanced security, MCC accepts Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover cards through PayPal. NOTE: You do NOT have to have a PayPal account to give!
Give by Shopping!
MCC is a registered iGive beneficiary. iGive allows you to give a percentage of any online purchase – at no cost to you – at participating vendors. Sign up for iGive today and start giving as you shop! Click the image to get started…
By Mail
Write a check made out to “Metropolitan Community Churches” and send it to our main office. If you intend the gift to be used for a particular ministry, write that in the check’s memo line. Otherwise, the gift will be used where it is most needed.
Metropolitan Community Churches
PO Box 50488
Sarasota, FL 34232
By Phone (One-time and Recurring Gifts)
If you would like to discuss your gift, ask a question, or arrange a recurring gift, contact MCC’s Development Office by email or phone.
Marina Laws – Development Office
(484) 885-8842
donate@MCCchurch.net
Gifts of Securities
MCC is able to accept gifts of stock using the services of Smith Barney. If you would like to give appreciated securities to MCC, please call or email the Development office:
Marina Laws – Development Office
(484) 885-8842
donate@MCCchurch.net
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UFMCC is a 501(c)3 Religious Organization. Contributions or gifts to Metropolitan Community Churches are tax deductible as charitable contributions. ©2013 Metropolitan Community Churches, All Rights Reserved | PO Box 50488 | Sarasota, FL 34232 USA | MCCchurches@gmail.com Phone: (310) 360-8640 | Fax: (310) 388-1252
Content and Maintenance by MCC Online Ministries | Site design by Donald B. Harris
http://mccchurch.org/give-to-mcc/how-to-give-to-mcc/
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