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During the month of April, we welcome your contributions for UFMCC's Easter Offering for Global Justice. Let your change make a change. Of course, bills and checks are also welcome! As we give to our denomination in this way, we are participating in a global mission effort for justice. The funds collected throughout the denomination will help make a difference in Eastern Europe, Jamaica, Malaysia, Pakistan, Nigeria, and Latin America, as well as across North America, Western Europe and Australia where we continue to work for equal rights for all of God's children. |
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REMINDER: SEND IN MEMBERSHIP COVENANT!
If you have misplaced the form or lost the email, let us know and we will be happy to send you another copy of the Membership Renewal Covenant. The choice to be an active member of MCCGD is yours! Participate. Support. Get involved! That's what "active" means in active member! Contact office@mccgd.org or 972-243-0761. |
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NIKKI KING ATTENDS YOUTH MISSION TRIP To Dominican Republic
MCC is taking a group of young people to the Dominican Republic to build additional space at the orphanage this church has supported. Each young person is responsible for raising their own expenses for the trip - $2,000. Your donations to support her are appreciated. You may make your donation to MCCGD and mark it for Mission Trip. |
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MARK THESE DATES FOR WOULD JESUS DISCRIMINATE CAMPAIGN PREPARATION SoulForce Training - Saturday, April 26, 7 am (see information in article to the right)
Sunday, May 4, 5 pm Prayer Call Join with people from the 5 MCC's for a conference call prayer time for the "Would Jesus Discriminate?" Campaign. Dial 1-641-715-3715 Enter Pin# 273529 Join in prayer.
Saturday, May 17, 9-5 pm "Would Jesus Discriminate? Would You?"
This is a repeat of the one-day intensive Bible Study. We have offered this in a Genesis Group, at Wednesday Dialogue and in a one-day intensive. This is another opportunity for you to participate in this excellent study. It will be time well spent! $10 covers your lunch, snacks and materials. Register at the church or via 972-243-0761 or office@mccgd.org
Saturday, June 7, 9-5 pm
"Would Jesus Discriminate? - The Campaign, The Issues, The Facts"
This one-day training will help you see the big picture plus the background that not only brought us to this action but underlies the urgency for us to speak out. Hear statistics about hate crimes against LGBT people. Understand the terms people use in talking about our diverse community. Learn to speak effectively about the effects of discrimination. Look further at your own biases, assumptions and prejudices. Learn about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Hear about action events planned and how you can be part of changing attitudes in North Texas! This class will be team taught and will be held at Promise MCC. Please register at office@mccgd.org or 972-243-0761.
Save These Dates!
Saturday, August 23, Suzanne Westenhoffer Performance, Lakewood Theatre. A Fundraiser for the "Would Jesus Discriminate?" Campaign.
Sunday, August 31, GLBT Wedding Expo, Grapevine Convention Center - - A Fundraiser for the "Would Jesus Discriminate?" Campaign. | |
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THIS SUNDAY
Sunday, April 20, 10 am- "Open The Eyes Of My Heart" with Rev. Steven Pace preaching.
April 27, 2008, Guest preacher - Doris Deckard. |
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THIS SUNDAY NIGHT TOUCHSTONE PRESENTS
OPEN MIC NIGHT: 4/20, 6 pm
This welcoming and open environment encourages musicians, songwriters, and poets to share their spiritual side in their latest creation or some past favorites. The evening will be hosted by "The Mercies." Touchstone is an intentional outreach to those under 35 yet with a welcome to everyone! |
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DON'T MISS A SINGLE ISSUE
Recently we asked you to update your profile and indicate your choices for receiving email from the church. You can choose to receive the weekly Enews or only special announcements. You can choose to receive the weekly Spiritual Edge devotion and/or the weekly Prayer List. The choice is yours. Please click on the link at the bottom of this email where it says "Update Your Profile" and make your choices. Don't miss out on these resources! |
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WEDNESDAYS: REFLECTION & PRAYER CALL
Save your fuel costs and travel time. Join us on a conference call for a brief reflection and time of prayer. Simply call in 641-715-3715 and enter pin# 273529. You will be joined to a conference call with Pastor Colleen and others. |
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SOULFORCE TRAINING Saturday, April 26, 7 am
Participate in training by Soulforce, Rev. Mel White and Rev. Jimmy Creech, in non-violent protest. Support GLBT members of the United Methodist Church and the Reconciling movement by being a "silent visible presence" at the United Methodist Church General Convention in Fort Worth. Prepare for the "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign by learning from the experience of Soulforce. Put this date in your calendar and set your alarm for early morning! It will be worth it! More details on this event available at the church. for more details. |
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WOULD JESUS DISCRIMINATE?
CAMPAIGN EVENTS & UPDATES. MCCGD is participating with the 5 area MCC's in planning for a DFW "Would Jesus Discriminate?" Campaign. This Campaign has already been conducted in Indianapolis and Minneapolis and is being planned in many cities across the US as part of celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Metropolitan Community Churches.
The DFW Campaign has already begun our "internal" launch of training and preparation. The "external" or public launch will be in August with events for you to participate in through September and October.
 What Is This All About?
Throughout the history of Christianity, many religious institutions have used their interpretation of the Bible to justify discrimination against women, ethnic minorities, and people with a different sexual orientation and/or identity issues. In particular, the dominant conversations around sexual orientation and gender identity issues have been framed in religious bigotry and intolerance. People in groups that differ from the majority tend to be marginalized in society. People of faith probably would not imagine that Jesus would discriminate, but no one has previously asked the question. Many still maintain discriminatory beliefs, not because they think it is right, but because they have never actually examined their own beliefs closely. This campaign asks the question and initiates the dialog around the question: "Would Jesus discriminate?" Our viewpoint is that discrimination was not a part of Jesus' message, nor is it part of the best of any Christian church's ministry. This campaign seeks to educate people through active dialog and friendly discussion.
This Campaign uses market-tested strategies to increase exposure to the question and resources as well as initiate dialogue at many levels. The DFW Campaign will utilize billboards, T-shirts and bumper stickers as primary vehicles for exposing the public to the question "Would Jesus Discriminate?" We have many opportunities coming for you to learn about this campaign and how you can be involved. Remember this is an election year and many faith based arguments are given for various political positions! We have the opportunity to influence the dialogue in a very important year!
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