Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Bermuda, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Martinique, Puerto Rico, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Trinidad, Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands, Virgin Islands and the U.S. States of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, the District of Columbia (Washington, DC), North Carolina, South Carolina
May 2007
MCC Region 3 - Central Sub-Regional Gathering -- May 19
MCC Washington , DC
$15 per person, includes lunch
The Central Sub-Regional Gathering will be a great opportunity for those in the central part of our region to get together for training, support, and worship. This is will be a wonderful chance to meet and network with others in the Region.
Worship will be celebrated together. We will receive an offering to help with the cost of brining people outside the continental U.S. to MCC gatherings.
Apart from worship, the focus will be three fold: 1) Breaking the Growth Barriers; 2) Conflict Mediation – setting up effective Conflict Resolution Teams within the local church; 3) The Many Faces of Spirituality.
Advance Registration required. Email today to say that you will be attending:
jenniferglass@mccchurch.net .
MCC Region 3 Future Dates- September 8 - Northern Sub Regional Gathering
MCC of the Lehigh Valley , Allentown , PA.
An opportunity for those in the northern part of our region to get together for training, support, and worship.
October 20 - Southern Sub Regional Conference
An opportunity for those in the southern part of our region to get together for training, support, and worship.
List of Region 3 Pacesetter Churches
Participating in MCC's 2007 Easter Offerings for Eastern Europe
Vision of Hope MCC (Lancaster, Pennsylvania)
Rev. Debbie Coggin, Senior Pastor
MCC Fredericksburg (Fredericksburg, Virginia)
Rev. Stephanie Burns, Senior Pastor
MCC New York (New York City, New York)
Rev. Pat Bumgardner, Senior Pastor
MCC Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
Rev. Roberta Dunn, Senior Pastor
MCC Richmond (Richmond, Virginia)
Rev. Dr. Robin Gorsline , Senior Pastor
New Life MCC (Norfolk, Virginia)
Open Pulpit
Open Arms MCC (Rochester, New York)
Rev. Jim Mulcahy, Senior Pastor
New Light MCC (Hagerstown, MD)
Rev. Michael Hydes, Senior Pastor
MCC Winston-Salem (Winton-Salem, NC)
Rev. Joe Cobb, Senior Pastor
This was the latest list of participating churches before Easter. Please take a moment to look over this list -- if you notice any information that needs correcting, or that is missing, please send the changes to info@MCCchurch.net and jenniferglass@mccchurch.net.
Sunshine Cathedral in Jamaica
Thank you to the following for making a contribution to Jamaica:
- Reverend Stephanie Burns & MCC of Fredericksburg - $100.00
- Ms. Tracey Kennedy & Reverend Stephanie Burns - $100.00
- Reverend Belva Boone and St. John's MCC - $1,000.00
- Mr. Stan Kimer (from St. John's MCC) - $200.00
- The Reverend Kharma Amos & MCC NOVA - $500.00
- The Reverend Dr. Robert Taylor & Open Door MCC - $451.00
- Additionally, Reverend Pat Bumgardner & MCC New York $1,100.00 (estimated) with a $100.00 monthly commitment.
To be gay in Jamaica "to be dead" - Tuesday, April 17, 2007 / 10:22 AM
Amnesty International has publicly condemned recent episodes of violence in Jamaica, the latest at a church on Easter Sunday, against people who are perceived to be gay.
READ MORE AT http://www.planetout.com/news/article.html?date=2007/04/17/1
Orgena Rose's "kick-off" concert will take place at Imago Dei MCC
"It's All About Love" Summer Concert Tour
Friday, July 13th - http://www.imagodeimcc.org/
Rev. Karla Fleshman
1223 Middletown Road
Glen Mills, PA 19342 (Just outside of Philly)
(610) 358-1716
To find out more go to http://www.orgenarose.com/
Chi Rho Press, your MCC LGBT Christian publishing house, now carries Solid Sterling Silver MCC crosses and logos!
A Gay jewelry artist has cast the traditional MCC Chi Rho cross and the newer MCC logo in Solid Sterling Silver for Chi Rho Press.
The traditional MCC Cross with the overlapped Greek letters Chi and Rho in the center (a traditional monogram for Christ, being the first letters in the Greek word Christos) and the Greek letters Alpha and Omega on the cross bar (the first and last letters in the Greek alphabet, signifying the Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end). On the reverse of the cross is the dove of the Holy Spirit. The Solid Sterling Silver crosses are 13/16 inches wide and 1 inch tall, and sell for $19.95 each, plus shipping and handling. Six or more are $14.95 each, plus shipping and handling. Chains are extra.
The new MCC logo on a round pendant with the flame of the Holy Spirit intersecting the stylized globe. The Solid Sterling Silver MCC logos are 7/8 inch in diameter, and sell for $24.95 each, plus shipping and handling. Six or more are $18.95 each, plus shipping and handling. Chains are extra.
We also have 24 inch chains in polished steel for $2.50 each and in Solid Sterling Silver for $10.00 each, plus shipping and handling.
Please see and order your MCC Crosses or MCC Logos at this link: HYPERLINK http://www.chirhopress.com/products/silver_jewelry.html
EASTER AROUND THE REGION
MCC of Christ the Liberator, New Jersey began their journey toward Easter on Ash Wednesday... During this season of reflection and prayer, our simple prayer was for God's Spirit to continue to heal our spirits, hearts and minds... so that we might find wholeness from God's Holiness... to celebrate EASTER!
For the Ash Wednesday service an eight foot high plain wooden cross was placed front and center of our worship space. Worshippers were give pieces of burlap representing sackcloth and passed stones to each repeating the phrase, "I cannot throw stones at you because I, too, have sin in my life." In preparation for communion folks were invited to come forward and place a strip of "sackcloth" on the cross in symbolic confession and offered the imposition of ashes.
Throughout Lent, the cross remained front and center of our worship space, the communion table, draped in purple, also held five sets of candles (and the Christ candle) which were lit in succession each Sunday to mark our Lenten journey. The symbols of sackcloth, stones and nails were offered and available during the response time for each Sunday of Lent.
CTL folks gathered early on Palm Sunday for a Fellowship Breakfast Feast followed by Palm Sunday worship which included a procession and waving of the palms with special music.
On Good Friday, folks gathered to find the cross embedded with mirrors... a visual reminder for whom God's love and forgiveness was intended. A table draped in black fabric and placed in front of the cross holding seven sets of candles and the Christ candle. Instead of a monetary offering, worshippers "received" God's offering with each person being given a nail and a small piece of mirror to hold and on which to "reflect" personally during the service. Communion was by intinction with a common loaf and cup followed by The Tenebrae (including scripture with interludes of special music and the extinguishing of the candles in succession). Worshippers left in silence and darkness.
Our EASTER WORSHIP celebration began with a full choir procession joined by the congregation singing the traditional hymn Christ the Lord Is Risen Today with trumpet accompaniment. Music and fellowship were central to our Easter celebration. The Easter Morning Message (which included "something" for all ages) was entitled: Pink Golf Balls, Purple Forks and a Parable from Winnie the Pooh. The "mirrored" cross was draped with a white cloth and was adorned with a "crown of thorns" holding green English ivy and three live Easter lily blossoms representing the Resurrection. Following worship a buffet Easter lunch was hosted by the CTL hospitality team for everyone.
MCC of Winston-Salem, NC, celebrated Easter Sunday with two musical celebrations designed by the church's music ministry teams. The morning celebration was presented by Voices of Praise, the praise and worship team of the church. The music was compiled by Jeff Cummings, director of the music team. The narration for the musical celebration was written and narrated by Terry Brown, a member of the Board of Directors.
The evening musical celebration, "Above All" was compiled by Gray King, choir director and Tommy Dunn, pianist. The narration was written by Michael Lange, member of the Board of Directors and Rev. Joe Cobb. Roger Wooten served as the narrator.
Also, for the first time in recent history, the church participated in the denomination-wide Easter offering for MCC's Eastern Europe Initiative. To date, we have received nearly $250. toward the offering.
In Allentown , PA , MCC of the Lehigh Valley 's Holy Week featured spirit-filled gathering after gathering in Room 208 at the Merchants Square Mall.
Starting on Monday, April 2 MCCLV hosted its monthly "Ministry Monday" with a special focus on the church's upcoming Tricky Tray Fundraiser. On Wednesday, April 4 participants gathered for the final class of the "Attitude 101" Lenten Series, with a topic that evening of Envy/Kindness & Gluttony/Temperance. On Thursday, April
April 5 MCCLV gathered together for a Holy Thursday Foot Washing Service, based on John 13. Old feet, young feet and middle-aged feet were washed to follow the example of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples and a special note was made to have warmer water for future foot washings. Then on Friday, April 6 the church assembled for a Good Friday worship service with a closer look at Psalm 22.
MCCLV's Easter Sunday services on April 8 were a celebration of resurrection, renewal and re-creation, with over 150 people gathered at the church for worship. MCCLV's Tejas Women's Group sponsored a pre-service Easter Egg Hunt, with 13 children participating in the search for eggs and a special Kid's Breakfast. At the AM service, MCCLV's Choir led the congregation in song, accompanied by piano, organ and drums, while the PM Service featured hymns from Chalice Hymnal with piano accompaniment. The sermon at both services centered on Luke 24 and an active response to the power of the resurrection.
On a very different note - on Easter Sunday it was announced that there were 10 U.S. deaths in Iraq this weekend. As we praise God for Holy Week at MCCLV, may we also be reminded of a world in need of healing. Let us pray for peace.
On Easter Sunday, New Light MCC of Hagerstown, MD , raised $382.65 for the UFMCC East European appeal. They also brought in 7 new members.
Holy Week at MCC Rehoboth, DE , included blessing of the palms on Palm Sunday, a Good Friday service with reading of the Passion and adoration of the cross, and an Easter celebration service featuring a sung communion liturgy. Our new choir sang on both Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday and was wonderful. Additionally, Rev. Tom Bohache participated in the Easter Sunrise service sponsored by the Lewes-Rehoboth Association of Churches in downtown Rehoboth.
Imani MCC, Durham, NC , along with others, presented the "Once Upon a Tree" on Good Friday. The cantata followed the life of Jesus from Palm Sunday until Resurrection Morning and included the acts of communion and the stripping of the altar performed by pastor, Rev. Wanda Floyd. The wonderful thing and the history making part of the event is the fact that the participants in the cantata were all from various groups in our community: Triangle Gay Men's Chorus, Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, area high schools, a world-renowned bass singer, a narrator from Los Angeles, CA and of course the choir from Imani MCC. It is our desire that more events that crosses over boundaries and faith traditions will be done in the near future.
Imago Dei MCC, Glen Mills, PA , had a full-house for Palm Sunday services, which were led by the Lay Delegate as the pastor was recovering from knee surgery. The message was inspiring, the energy electric, and the music phenominal as we were encouraged to embrace our role as being "guide on bearers" for Christ. Our Good Friday Service was facilitated by our assistant worship coordinator and a team of laity in combining dramatic readings with contemporary images of suffering and hope. Our Easter Service was once again a full-house led by our pastor who posed the question "Will we serve Christ in Love?"
Easter at MCC Baltimore, MD , was a time of looking to response to our call, just as Jesus did. On Good Friday we had a service of Tenebrae with readings, the extinguishing of candles, and a time of reflection as we hammered nails into a wooden cross. On Resurrection Sunday at both services that cross appeared again and members of the congregation were invited to come forward and participate in the Resurrection as they inserted fresh flowers into the netting wrapping the cross. Our praise team provided music for the Praise Celebration Service.
Clergy Conference 2007 - Registration Coming Soon!
This year's Clergy Conference is themed 'Care of Self, Care of Souls' and will take place from June 28 to June 30, 2007. Attendees are encouraged to arrive for a 7:00pm start on June 28th. The recommended primary reading is Barbara Brown's, Leaving Church , A Memoir of Faith. More in depth information and registration will be available soon. Stay posted to our website http://www.mccchurch.org/clergyconference or contact Rev. Nori Rost at RevNoriRost@MCCchurch.net.
Be a Gem! MCC General Conference 2007
Another Jubilee is upon us! The global church of Metropolitan Community Churches will gather in Scottsdale , Arizona , USA in just a few months!
If you have never attended a General Conference then you are in for a special treat. If you have, you know what a blessing these gatherings can be.
One of the deepest blessings at a General Conference comes in the opportunity to share with people from around the world. To meet and share in God's love with our communities from Africa, Australia , Europe, New Zealand , Latin America the United States and Asia adds a depth and beauty to the full vision and mission of MCC.
Global travel is costly and full participation of our church is a responsibility and privilege we all share. It takes extra money and giving beyond our tithe to welcome others to share in our global gathering. This year we are asking you and your church to "BE A GEM!" We are asking all of us who can to give from our treasures so more of us have the opportunity to come to conference.
For more information and to donate, go to www.mccchurch.org and click on BE A GEM!
MCC General Conference XXIII Pre/Post-Conference Institutes:
Global Social Justice Institute - July 1, 2007
Cost: $15
Church Planting - July 7, 2007
Cost: $60
Teen Curriculum Institute
Home Grown: The UFMCC Teen Curriculum Project
July 7, 2007
8:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: FREE!
For more information go to http://www.mccchurch.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Institutes
Banners, logos, flyers and other promotional materials for General Conference
For use in your churches you can now upload web banners, logos, flyers and other promotional material to a special webpage called "Media Tools". You can use the linked images and files in your communications to your churches as well as download the logos in many different formats to use in your communications between now and General Conference to help get the word out. Here is the direct link to the webpage:
http://www.mccchurch.org/Content/NavigationMenu/
Events/GeneralConference2007/MediaTools/Media_Tools.htm
Many of the local churches are including the logo and information about the conference in their weekly bulletins and newsletter as well so please feel free to pass this link to your church administrator contacts as a resource. Thanks!
May 31, 2007
Message from Rev. Elder Arlene Ackerman
Greetings Region! I am writing to you from the Board of Elders meeting in West Texas on Thursday, May 24. This week has been focused on planning for 2008 as the Elders all work on our work plans for next year and the focus of where MCC is going based on our MCC Strategic Plan. We also worked on ways to improve how we do the work of the Elders in supporting local churches and leaders. Soon a full report will be coming out with many details.
As you may know I have focused a lot of attention over the past few months on churches going through pastoral transitions. Presently every church in our region either has a pastor, interim pastor or are seriously looking at a candidate. I have also been working with a couple of churches doing assessments to help them look at why their church is stuck on a growth barrier and/or going through a time of conflict.
We are also preparing for General Conference. It looks like it is not only coming together but that it will be an exiting time of renewal and resourcing! Also, I just learned that the church with the most people attending and the church with the highest percentage attending will receive a banner from each region. They will keep the banner until the next regional conference where we will again pass it on to the qualifying churches. I wonder which churches will take home the banner?
Last, I am planning on taking some personal time of rest and reflection this summer. These past four years have been very fast paced and I have taken very little time off. The week following General Conference I will be taking off with my family and then beginning with the last week in July and through August I will be taking off. I pray that you will offer me your support in taking this time. My hope is to return with a refreshed spirit ready again to serve you and the fellowship. While I am away, Rev. Jen will be available in the Region 3 Office and there will be an Elder on call.
I am looking forward to seeing many of you soon at General Conference!
MCC Region 3 Future Dates -
September 8
Northern Sub Regional Gathering
MCC of the Lehigh Valley , Allentown , PA.
$15 per person, includes lunch
The Northern Sub-Regional Gathering will be a great opportunity for those in the central part of our region to get together for training, support, and worship. This is will be a wonderful chance to meet and network with others in the Region.
Worship will be celebrated together. We will receive an offering to help with the cost of brining people outside the continental U.S. to MCC gatherings.
Apart from worship, the focus will be three fold: 1) Breaking the Growth Barriers; 2) Conflict Mediation – setting up effective Conflict Resolution Teams within the local church; 3) The Many Faces of Spirituality.
Advance Registration required.
Email today to say that you will be attending:
October 20
Southern Sub Regional Conference
MCC Charlotte , NC
An opportunity for those in the southern part of our region to get together for training, support, and worship. There will be a SPECIAL Guest Presenter. More details coming soon! Mark your calendars now!
Prayer Request
As you may know, Rev. Jim Martin in is the new Interim Pastor of MCC Charlotte, NC. Pastor Jim and his partner Bryan have just recently moved from St. Louis to Charlotte . Bryan recently had a heart attack. They found two blockages in his heart. Bryan is now home recovering. Both blockages have been opened. Please keep Bryan and Rev. Jim in your prayers.
ICM Cristo Sanador Installs New Pastor
Rev. Margarita Sanchez De Leon was installed Sunday, April 29 at ICM (MCC) Cristo Sanador, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Over 200 people attended this historic service including clergy from over 15 other churches, together with an official representative from the Anglican church. The service was held outside because their building was simply too small. Rev. Elder Arlene Ackerman officiated the service. The leaders of the church put together not only an amazing and moving service but put together a fiesta with incredible music following. And, all this followed a morning Sunday service with over 75 in attendance. ICM Cristo Sanador is now a church averaging 90 per week and growing. The congregation is now beginning to talk about how to reach out to the whole island and reaching out to assist throughout the Caribbean . Margarita is also the Director of Amnesty International for Puerto Rico .
CHURCHES COLLABORATE ON DANCE BENEFIT FOR RIGA , LATVIA
On May 5, under stormy skies, individuals from MCCs in Laurel , Hagerstown , and the District of Columbia traveled to MCC NOVA, in Fairfax , VA , for a night of dancing, fellowship, and community service . Approximately fifty-sixty attendees and their churches raised $2000 to help Rev. Elder Diane Fisher, MCC's Eastern European Inititiative leader, plant a church in Riga , Latvia , where the LGBT community faces persecution. The people need somewhere to safely gather, build a community, and worship.
News from MCC New York , NY
Boon Lin Ngeo was ordained at MCC New York on Sunday, May 27th at 11am. He will be staff clergy until there is an opportunity for him to begin ministry in Malaysia . MCC NY will begin a once-monthly Mandarin language service on June 3rd in the afternoons, and an English-Mandarin newsletter. For more information, contact MCC NY , 212-629-7440, MCCNewYork@aol.com
Rev. Fleshman to Participate in 8th Annual Prevention and Outreach Summit
Rev. Karla Fleshman, pastor of Imago Dei MCC and Church Planting Program Specialist for MCC will be a part of a round table discussion entitled, "Youth sexuality, HIV, and Religion" and is intended to explore how religion or spirituality affects young people in terms of conceptions of sexuality and how this in turn relates to discussions about STDs and HIV.
The Prevention and Outreach Summit is one of the biggest events during AIDS Education Month sponsored by Philadelphia FIGHT . Last year over 350 people came to the event. The Summit traditionally has several tracks and this year's workshops fall under the following tracks: Faith-based, Women's, Youth, Substance Abuse, Out of Care, Research, and Policy. There are 39 workshops going on this year, more than ever before! Here is a link to the website that provides a bit more information: http://www.fight.org/aem/view_entry.php?id=170&date=20070620
Ministry Position
St. Jude's MCC in Wilmington , NC is seeking a Director of Congregational Life and Congregational Care. This is a full time or part time shared position which will be responsible for coordinating pastoral care. Salary to be negotiated. Please submit a resume with a statement of calling and statement of faith to : stjudes@stjudesmcc.org or mail to : Personnel Committee, 19 N. 26th Street , Wilmington , NC 28403 by May 31, 2007. Full job description is available at www.stjudesmcc.org .
MCC Washington , DC Fundraiser – Dominican Republic
Howdy Ya'll! The Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, DC ( MCC-DC ) would like to invite you to a Country Hoedown at Remingtons on Saturday, June 2 from 5-8pm to benefit our work with underprivileged children in the Dominican Republic .
A team of 22 people from MCC-DC will be headed to the DR for two weeks this summer to work at an orphanage school located in the town of El Tamarindo with a long history of serving those in need in the community around it. The group will present a Summer Bible Camp for students from pre-K to 8th grade, distribute much-needed school supplies and cash contributions, as well as perform major renovations and repairs to the school building. MCC-DC sent a group of 25 people in 2006 on a similar trip and experienced overwhelming success. This year is sure to be even more effective in touching the lives of those less fortunate than us.
Live entertainment will include a Special Guest Appearance by the DC Cowboys Dance Company! Check out the Cowboys' website; you don't want to miss their performance! ( www.dccowboys.org ).
Again, the event will be held at Remingtons on Saturday, June 2 from 5-8pm. Admission is just $10; all admission proceeds will go directly towards our costs this summer in the DR.
Aside from great entertainment, we'll also be holding an auction with these (and other) exciting items up for bid:
-One (1) round-trip ticket on American Airlines*
-Two (2) pairs of Washington Nationals Baseball Tickets
-A weekend in a DC Digs Guest Apartment
-Other exciting items to be added…
Remingtons staff will be working the bar and DJ booth as usual. This promises to be a fun event and an easy way for you to support a great cause. Doors will open to the general public at 8:00pm, so everyone can stay and enjoy a night at Remingtons after the event. Remingtons is located at 639 Pennsylvania Ave, SE (Eastern Market Metro).
Please come out and support us! See you there!
**For more information, or if you are unable to attend the event but would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please contact mccdcmissions@gmail.com or mail your donation to:
Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, DC
474 Ridge St, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Please indicate DR Mission on your check.
*Voucher can be used for round-trip airfare on American Airlines within the 48 contiguous United States, Bahamas , Bermuda , Canada or Mexico .
Installation Service for New Pastor at MCC Winston-Salem , NC
MCC Winston-Salem will hold Installation Service for t he Reverend Joseph L. Cobb on Sunday, June 24, 2007 at 3pm. A celebration reception will follow the service.
2007 Graduates
Congratulations to the following graduates:
Rev. Marian Humphrey, Pastoral Assistant at MCC Washington, DC - Master of Divinity, Wesley Theological Seminary.
Rev. Tom Bohache, Pastor of MCC Rehoboth , DE - Doctor of Ministry in Feminist Liberation Theologies, Episcopal Divinity School . His thesis title was "Heterocolonialism Queered: Eros Comes to Church," dealing with how MCC might live into our strategic goal of integrating sexuality and spirituality.
If you or someone you know is graduating from high school or an institution of higher education, please email the Region 3 Office so that we can include this information in a future E-Newsletter. Thanks!
Amanda Ackerman to Sing “National Anthem” at Lancaster Barnstormers Game
On Sunday, August 19, Amanda Ackerman will be singing the “National Anthem” before the Lancaster Barnstormers baseball game in Lancaster , PA. Vision of Hope MCC, Mountville , PA , is taking a group to the game. If you are interested in going to the game, you may inquire about purchasing an $8 ticket by emailing jenniferglass@mccchurch.net . There are also fireworks after the game.
"Now, faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."
-Hebrews 11:1
Worship! Bible Study!
Workshops! Plenaries!
Regional Gatherings!
Awards Ceremony!
Healing Service!
Dive-In Movie!
Don't Miss It!
www.mccchurch.org
Clergy Conference 2007 - Registration Coming Soon!
This year's Clergy Conference is themed 'Care of Self, Care of Souls' and will take place from June 28 to June 30, 2007. Attendees are encouraged to arrive for a 7:00pm start on June 28th. The recommended primary reading is Barbara Brown's, Leaving Church , A Memoir of Faith. More in depth information and registration will be available soon. Stay posted to our website http://www.mccchurch.org/clergyconference or contact Rev. Nori Rost at RevNoriRost@MCCchurch.net.
Be a Gem! MCC General Conference 2007
Another Jubilee is upon us! The global church of Metropolitan Community Churches will gather in Scottsdale , Arizona , USA in just a few months!
If you have never attended a General Conference then you are in for a special treat. If you have, you know what a blessing these gatherings can be.
One of the deepest blessings at a General Conference comes in the opportunity to share with people from around the world. To meet and share in God's love with our communities from Africa, Australia , Europe, New Zealand , Latin America the United States and Asia adds a depth and beauty to the full vision and mission of MCC.
Global travel is costly and full participation of our church is a responsibility and privilege we all share. It takes extra money and giving beyond our tithe to welcome others to share in our global gathering. This year we are asking you and your church to "BE A GEM!" We are asking all of us who can to give from our treasures so more of us have the opportunity to come to conference.
For more information and to donate, go to www.mccchurch.org and click on BE A GEM!
MCC General Conference XXIII Pre/Post-Conference Institutes:
Global Social Justice Institute - July 1, 2007
Cost: $15
Church Planting - July 7, 2007
Cost: $60
Teen Curriculum Institute
Home Grown: The UFMCC Teen Curriculum Project
July 7, 2007
8:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: FREE!
For more information go to http://www.mccchurch.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Institutes
Banners, logos, flyers and other promotional materials for General Conference
For use in your churches you can now upload web banners, logos, flyers and other promotional material to a special webpage called "Media Tools". You can use the linked images and files in your communications to your churches as well as download the logos in many different formats to use in your communications between now and General Conference to help get the word out. Here is the direct link to the webpage:
Many of the local churches are including the logo and information about the conference in their weekly bulletins and newsletter as well so please feel free to pass this link to your church administrator contacts as a resource. Thanks!
Regional Elder Schedule
May
1 – 2 Days off
3 Office
4 Travel Day
5 – 6 MCC Fredericksburg
7 Travel Day
8 – 9 Days off
10 – 11 Office
14 – 18 Office
19 Central Sub-Regional Gathering
20 Travel Day
21 – 25 Board of Elders Meeting, Albany , Texas
26 Travel Day
27 – 29 Days Off
30 – 31 Office
Regional Elder Schedule
June
1 Office
3 Vision of Hope MCC
4 – 8 Office
11 – 14 Office
15 Day off
18 – 21 Office
22 Travel Day
23 – 24 Winston-Salem MCC
25 Travel Day
26 Office
27 Travel / Clergy Conference
28 – 30 Clergy Conference
July
2 – 6 General Conference
7 Church Planting Institutes
9 – 13 Days off
16 – 19 Office
20 Travel Day
21 – 22 MCC of the Upstate
23 Travel Day
24 – 31 Days off
While traveling Elder Ackerman can be reached via cell phone, instructions are given by calling the office phone.
The Administrative Assistant, Rev. Jennifer Glass is normally in the office from 9:30 - 2:30 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays.
Rev. Elder Arlene J. Ackerman
UFMCC Regional Elder
Region 3
PO Box 276
Landisville, PA 17538
Phone: 717 898-3713
Fax: 717 898-3714
E-mail: arleneackerman@mccchurch.net
MCC HEADQUARTERS MAILING ADDRESS!
MCC Headquarters
P. O. Box 691728
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Please update your mailing lists and files. Please begin using this new address, effective immediately. Please share this information with your church staff and your church treasurer, in your church's newsletter, and with anyone who may need to contact MCC Headquarters.