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Bravissimo 2010
Sunshine Community Foundation Hosts Musical Extravaganza with Broward's own Symphony of the Americas and exceptional vocal talent from South Florida, singing Broadway favorites under the direction of acclaimed tenor, Kurt Litzenberger, with Gordon Roberts at the piano.
The performance is titled: "Symphony & Song." In Act I, everyone will enjoy the sounds of the Symphony of the Americas as members play music familiar to all. You'll tap your foot to Pop & Broadway tunes in Act II.
Performance Tickets are VIP Reserved Seating $100, $30 General Admission and balcony seating $20. A VIP package for $200 includes the VIP performance seating, plus a VIP reception/dinner, 6:30-8:00 with open bar and valet parking included as well as a post performance champagne reception to meet the performers.
BRAVISSIMO! benefits the Sunshine Community Foundation, Inc., which owns the our campus is also home to more than 25 other organizations and groups that support a broad spectrum of needs and activities in the GLBT community.
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Loaves and Fishes - Lent
This Lenten season, the Loaves and Fishes ministry of the Sunshine Cathedral will be collecting food for the needy every Sunday, rather than only on the first Sunday of the month. The additional food collections will be donated to The Pantry of Broward, which benefits the elderly and grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. And yes, as always there will still be a drawing prize awarded after the first Sunday of every month. So, if you have been wondering what to "do" for Lent, please consider giving to the Loaves and Fishes ministry. Every item donated makes a difference in someone's life. |
Relief Effort in Haiti Continues
The Sunshine Cathedral has established a disaster relief fund for those affected by the earthquake in Haiti. To date we have received $1,465.00. All of these funds have been sent to UFMCC for disbursement to those directly affected by this disaster. If you would like to make a donation please visit the Cathedral's website www.sunshinecathedral.org |
Interfaith Pridefest Celebration
As part of the Pridefest 2010 festivities, Sunshine Cathedral will be hosting "Celebrating You: An Interfaith Celebration" to be held on Wednesday March 10th at 7pm in the Walt Lawrence & Stephen Lewis Center for Worship and the Arts. A dozen faith communities will be represented, and the service will feature our own Cathedral Choir and Music Ministry. You won't want to miss this exciting service of hope and celebration as we celebrate the Divine in all of us. |
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MCC Churches around the Globe
Congratulate Washington D.C. on this
Historic Day of U.S. Marriage Equality
"Metropolitan Community Churches worldwide offer our hearty thanks to God and congratulations to the Mayor and City Council of Washington D.C. as Marriage Equality becomes law in the Capital City of the United States of America," said The Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson, Moderator of Metropolitan Community Churches. On Wednesday morning, 3 March 2010, at 12:00AM, the new marriage equality law became effective.
"Leaders from throughout the community contributed to this amazing success, furthering the cause of Marriage Equality throughout the land," said Pastor Dwayne Johnson of Metropolitan Community Church in Washington, D.C. Many members of MCC DC played significant roles in making this effort successful, including Clergy Candidate DeWayne Davis who offered testimony before the City Council.
"As a person of faith and a minister, it is my firm belief that legalizing same-sex marriage is the right thing to do," said Mr. Davis. "It reaffirms this nation's historic commitment to guaranteeing religious freedom while extending and protecting basic civil rights for all."
The City Council overwhelmingly approved the bill and on 18 December 2009, Mayor Adrian Fenty signed the bill into law.
"We look forward to the day," added The Rev. Jim Merritt, Marriage Equality Coordinator for the Moderator's Global Justice Team, "when every jurisdiction across this land will follow the lead of our Capital City and honor America's foundational principle of equality for all."
This statement prepared in conjunction with the Moderator's Global Justice Team,
The Rev Pat Bumgardner, Chair and The Rev. Jim Merritt, Coordinator for Marriage Equality. | |
