| International Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) 20 November 2011
With the International Transgender Day of Remembrance falling on a Sunday this year, we want to encourage each of our churches to participate. Rev. Elder Diane Fisher and Angel Collie have created a new TDOR Liturgy piece for your use in worship and/or in a special service.
Click here for more information and for a list of international events, as well as how to submit your event. |
| Prayers for Latin America
Our churches, members and friends in Latin America have been greatly affected by flooding. Please pray with us:
Dear God, May your Holy Spirit move the hearts of all people to solidarity with our brothers and sisters in El Salvador, Guatemala and Tabasco (Mexico) who are suffering the ravages of the torrential rains. May our solidarity be an example of your blessing and your presence among them during this difficult time in their lives. In your many names we pray, Amen. Querido Dios, Que tu Santo Espíritu mueva los corazones de todas las personas a la solidaridad con nuestros hermanos y hermanas en El Salvador, Guatemala y Tabasco (México), quienes están sufriendo por los desastres ocasionados por la lluvias torrenciales. Que sea nuestra solidaridad un ejemplo de tu bendición y tu presencia entre ellos en este tiempo difícil en sus vidas. En tus muchos nombres oramos. Amén. |
What is that nagging sensation??Is the Holy Spirit urging you to join with others who want to change lives and change history? Are you in need of inspiration and re-direction in your ministry, whether as a layperson or as clergy? Would you enjoy hearing Rev. Elders Nancy Wilson and Don Eastman tell unpublished stories of MCC folklore? Have you always felt a call beyond the local church to connect the global to the local? THEN JOIN US . . .
Click here for details about the 2012 Leadership Mentoring Retreat and to learn how to apply. Application must be received by 14 November 2011. |
| Grant Writing for the Local Church
The Office of Emergence, in partnership with the Office of Development, has designed a series of webinars entitled Grant Writing for the Local Church. This series grew out of an expressed need from church planters and congregations who are germinating the seeds of new ministries within and outside of their walls to secure funding to transform their vision into viable vocation. This four-part series began on Friday, 21 October, with 81 people attending, representing 60 churches, 5 new works and 5 partnering organizations. We understand that not everyone can be available at the time we are offering the webinars live (1:00pm Eastern US time), thus we are making them accessible on demand. Click here for further information. |
| U.S. and Canada
Clergy License Renewal
Dear Clergy in the U.S. and Canada, It is time to renew your License to Practice for 2012. The fee for your 2012 License is $175 USD, which is due, along with your completed form, by 1 December 2011. After 1 December, late fees will apply:
2 December 2011 - 29 February 2012 = $225 USD
1 March 2012 and beyond = $300 USD
This year, you will be able to complete 90% of the license renewal process online! Please click here to begin completion of your form and to pay online. If you wish to pay by check, you can also download and print the form at this link and mail it in with your check.
Peace, Rev. Mona West, Ph.D Director of Formation and Leadership Development |
