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MCC Summits CANCELLATION NOTICE We apologize for the second email; the registration link for the next Stewardship Summit in Florida has been corrected.    The MCC Stewardship Summmit scheduled for 08 and 09 June 2012 in Minneapolis, MN, has regrettably been cancelled due to low registrations.   We apologize for any inconvenience, and hope that you will take advantage of, and attend, the Stewardship Summit in St. Petersberg, FL in September, 2012. To find out more about this summit, click here.    If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact:   Rev. Stedney Phillips - StedneyPhillips@MCCchurch.net or Kay Hale - KayHale@MCCchurch.net

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MCC Stewardship Summit - Minneapolis CANCELLED

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MCC Summits CANCELLATION NOTICE    The MCC Stewardship Summmit scheduled for 08 and 09 June 2012 in Minneapolis, MN, has regrettably been cancelled due to low registrations.   We apologize for any inconvenience, and hope that you will take advantage of, and attend, the Stewardship Summit in St. Petersberg, FL in September, 2012. To find out more about this summit, click here.    If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact:   Rev. Stedney Phillips - StedneyPhillips@MCCchurch.net or Kay Hale - KayHale@MCCchurch.net

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MCC Headline News - Moderator's Europe Trip, Network Gatherings, Marriage Equality, and More!

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Rev. Elder Diane Fisher to be Honored  Rev. Elder Dr. Nancy Wilson will be speaking at the MCC North Central US Network Gathering, which will honor Rev. Elder Diane Fisher and her powerful work around the world. The Gathering will be hosted at the new location of achurch4me? MCC, 1545 W. Morse Ave, Chicago, Illinois (USA) on Saturday, 23 June 2012. This is Pride weekend in Chicago, and there will be an MCC contingent in the parade on Sunday. Everyone is invited to attend! Please RSVP to Rev. Gordon McCoy: grmchitown@aol.com. There is no registration fee. However, donations will be accepted to help offset costs. Lunch will be provided. The Gathering will begin at 10am and end around 3:30pm. IN THIS ISSUE :: NEWS BRIEFS :: EMERGING MINISTRIES :: LEADERSHIP PULSE :: MCC-ERS IN THE NEWS :: MODERATOR CORNER :: UPCOMING EVENTS :: 2013 GENERAL CONFERENCE   NEWS BRIEFS   Did you recently graduate? Will you be graduating soon? Let us know. Whether lay or clergy, we'd like to honor you! Write to RevKharmaAmos@MCCchurch.net with your graduation date, institution, degree, and any special commendations/awards. Click here for press statements from MCC, The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries, and the Global Justice Institute regarding U.S. President Obama's affirmation of marriage equality.     EMERGING MINISTRIES   Did you see the Vacation Bible School resource we sent out last week? It contains a wealth of information about risk management. Email JasonONeill@MCCchurch.net to have the information forwarded to you. The 4th European Transgender Council "Trans Rights Now! Realizing Recognition, Respect and Equality" is being hosted in Dublin, Ireland. Trans* activists from all parts of Europe will gather as delegates and speakers to Dublin City University (DCU) from 6 - 9 September 2012. Early bird registration deadline is 15 June 2012. www.tgeu.org/council2012   LEADERSHIP PULSE   Rev. Elder Mona West is pleased to announce that the new Policy and Process for Discipline of Ministry Leaders in MCC has been implemented. The new process, along with the necessary forms, can be downloaded at http://mccchurch.org/how-we-work/governance/judiciary-process/. Some of the key elements that are different about this new process include a 'Pre-Complaint' stage in which efforts are made to mediate conflict before engaging the Judiciary Process and the inclusion of lay ministry leaders in MCC. The Board of Elders appointed a Judicial Review Team (JRT) in 2008. As part of their work, the JRT surveyed everyone who had been involved in the Disciplinary Process from 2005-2008 for input and to identify concerns. They also reviewed policies and processes of other denominations. Under the guidance of Rev. Elder Darlene Garner, the JRT submitted a revised process to the Governing Board for approval in 2011 with a May 2012 implementation. An International Judicial Pool was appointed and trained under the direction of Rev. Elder Mona West in April and May of 2012. The Council of Elders and Governing Board would like to express their gratitude for the time and effort of those who served on the Judicial Review Team:  Rev. Kharma Amos Rev. Paulette Armstead Rev. Robert Clark Rev. Terri Echelberger Rev. Elder Darlene Garner Rev. Elder John Gill Rev. Dr. Robert Griffin Jude Litzenberger Rev. Marty Luna-Wolfe Rev. Jim Merritt Ray Nutter Rev. Gale Rawson Rev. Clay Witt And for the time and willingness of those who have agreed to be appointed to the International Judicial Pool: Cathy Alexander Rev. Paulette V. Armstead Rev. Andy Braunston Gail M. Bumala Jaco du Plessis Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggleston Rev. Ken Ehrke Rev. Paul Eknes-Tucker  Rev. Alycia Erickson Rev. Alberto Nájera Flores Rev. Ron LaRocque Jude Litzenberger Nerisse Karen Kaye M. Pamaran Rev. Dr. Danny Spears Rev. Gavin Ward     MCC-ERS IN THE NEWS     Rev. Mel White's new book, Holy Terror: Lies the Christian Right Tells Us to Deny Gay Equality, is now available. "A must read, consciousness raising book" -- John Shelby Spong.   From Rev. Mel White to MCC: "Stranger at the Gate was written to give hope and healing to those who suffer religion-based oppression. Holy Terror was written to help cut off that suffering at its source. If ever we needed to help this country see how holy terrorism works, that time is now. Holy Terror exposes the Christian right and gives us positive, practical ways to end their campaign to deny us our rights, reverse the advances we've made, and drive us back into our closets."     MODERATOR CORNER   Rev. Elder Dr. Nancy Wilson will be traveling to Germany and Romania in early June with Rev. Pat Bumgardner of The Global Justice Institute. They are scheduled to meet with United Nations representatives. Nancy will also be conducting an ordination, speaking at a University, and visiting our office in Romania. You can keep up with her trip via her facebook page. Check out Rev. Dr. Wilson's latest Huffington Post article: Obama, Marriage and 'VOTE HERE'   UPCOMING EVENTS   L.E.A.D. and REVM (as part of OZ/NZ Network Gathering) 8-11 June 2012 Brisbane, Australia Young Adult Gathering 17-21 July 2012 Dallas, Texas (USA) Led by young adults, this Young Adult Gathering will be an experience of meeting and connecting with your peers, having spirited discussions, and working on strategies for empowering our young adults in their home churches and in MCCs around the world. Some Governing Board members and senior MCC staff will be joining us at the retreat. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with our leadership and provide feedback as to how we can involve young adults throughout MCC. The deadline to reserve a hotel room is 25 June 2012. Call 1-800-THE-OMNI (843-6664) and mention our group name: MCC Young Adult Summit. If you are looking for a roommate, join us in the MCC Young Adult group on Facebook to post for a roommate.   REVM Retreat 9-16 August 2012 Berkeley, California (USA) Application Deadline: 1 June Clergy Retreat 27-30 August 2012 Delray Beach, Florida (USA) Early Registration Deadline: 21 May CLM Train the Trainer 17-20 September 2012 Venice, Florida (USA) L.E.A.D. Retreat (in conjunction with Worship Summit) 21-24 October 2012 Kansas City, Missouri (USA) STEWARDSHIP Summit 8-9 June 2012 Minneapolis, Minnesota (USA) Registration Deadline: 16 May   SIZE Summit 24-25 August 2012 Fort Lauderdale, Florida (USA) STEWARDSHIP Summit 21-22 September 2012 Saint Petersburg, Florida (USA) WORSHIP Summit (in conjunction with L.E.A.D. Retreat) 19-20 October 2012 Kansas City, Missouri (USA) PROGRAMMING Summit 9-10 November 2012 Austin, Texas (USA)   2013 GENERAL CONFERENCE   MCC General Conference XXV 1-5 July 2013 Chicago, Illinois (USA) http://believe.mccchurch.org

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Record-Breaking Numbers for Promotional Registration Rate for MCC's 2013 General Conference!

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General Conference XXV is already breaking records! 1-5 July 2013 Chicago, Illinois, USA     Then the world might BELIEVE that you, in fact, sent me. - John 17:23     Record-Breaking Registration Numbers!   WE HAVE WONDERFUL NEWS TO SHARE! The response to the 2013 General Conference promotional registration rate has far exceeded our expectations, hence our technical difficulties last week prior to the previous 30 April deadline. We are currently at 745 people registered! This number represents a 62% increase in the number of people registered in the same time period for the 2010 General Conference. This is just one more indication this conference will be the largest conference MCC has ever had!!!   Thank you for all who have already registered and helped us exceed this goal! If you haven't registered yet, here's your last chance at the special promotional rate...   Save Almost 50% When You Register TODAY!   TODAY is the last day to register for General Conference at the low promotional rate of $250 USD (reduced to $200 USD if you are SSI/SSDI, a student, or age 65+.). Save up to $200 USD off the regular registration price if you register by the EXTENDED deadline date of 7 May 2012 (11:59pm US Hawaii / 5:59am 8 May 2012 US Eastern / 9:59am 8 May 2012 UTC/GMT).   Visit the 2013 General Conference website for more information: http://believe.mccchurch.org.   If you prefer to register by mail, click here to download a mail-in registration form. Please note that mailed registration forms must be postmarked by 8 May 2012 for the promotional rate to be honored.   ATTENTION CHURCH LEADERS: Don't have a pastor or lay delegate yet but want to take advantage of the low promotional rate? You can! Register using a name like "MCC Church Name Pastor" or "MCC Church Name Lay Delegate." When you elect your pastor or lay delegate(s), email the name change to Jennifer Justice (Conferences@MCCchurch.net). It is as simple as that!    Updates and Questions   Check the 2013 General Conference website at http://believe.MCCchurch.org for details and updates leading up to conference.   You can also contact Jennifer Justice: Conferences@MCCchurch.net 1-213-447-2953

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MCC Headline News - General Conference deadline extended and so much more!

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General Conference Promotional Rate Extended to Monday, 7 May 2012 Good news!  We had great response and very strong volume in the registration system as the deadline approached for the special promotional rate for General Conference XXV!   Better news!  We want to make sure that everyone who was attempting to register during that time period has been able to get into the system and complete registration, so we are extending the deadline for the special low promotional rate through Monday, 7 May 2012!   http://believe.mccchurch.org Take advantage of this deal that is nearly half off the regular registration rate for General Conference, which promises to be our largest conference yet! If you have difficulty registering online, please do not hesitate to call Carlos Chavez (1-310-489-3899) or Jennifer Justice (1-213-447-2953), and they will help you get registered over the phone. You can also email them at Conferences@MCCchurch.net.   IN THIS ISSUE :: NEWS BRIEFS :: LEADERSHIP PULSE :: EMERGING MINISTRIES :: MCC-ERS IN THE NEWS :: MODERATOR CORNER :: UPCOMING EVENTS :: 2013 GENERAL CONFERENCE   NEWS BRIEFS   The Global Justice Institute released a letter to all current MCC clergy regarding the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) on 17 May, including background information and several resources. Click here to access that information.   Are you a 2012 graduate? Write to RevKharmaAmos@MCCchurch.net with your graduation date, institution, degree, and any special commendations/awards. We would like to honor you in the near future.     LEADERSHIP PULSE     Join us for the third U.S. Retreat for L.E.A.D., the Lay Leadership Certificate Program!   The Office of Formation and Leadership Development is pleased to announce that the third United States L.E.A.D. retreat will be on 21-24 October 2012, at The Heartland Center, Kansas City, Missouri (USA), following the Worship Summit. The L.E.A.D. (Laity Empowered for Active Discipleship) Certificate Program provides MCC laity with an opportunity for spiritual growth and the development of leadership skills. Persons who complete the L.E.A.D. Certificate will be available to Elders, Senior Staff, and MCC Clergy for consideration to serve in leadership positions in MCC at the local, denominational, and international levels.   To participate in the upcoming L.E.A.D. Retreat, individuals should complete the program application in the L.E.A.D. manual - click here. The deadline for applications to the program is 1 August 2012.  For more information, contact L.E.A.D. co-coordinators Barry Hundley, barhun@aol.com or Nancy Maxwell, nancy.maxwell@washburn.edu.     EMERGING MINISTRIES   The Office of Emerging Ministries is developing articles and resources to assist  in our mission to develop fully inclusive congregations. Here are 3 new ones:   We hope you have considered using/incorporating the Top 10 Ways to Make Your Church More Trans-Inclusive we included in the previous issue of Headline News.   Are you aware of Micro-inequities? Micro-inequity refers to the ways in which individuals are "either singled out, or overlooked, ignored, or otherwise discounted" based on an unchangeable characteristic such as race or gender. A micro-inequity generally takes the form of a gesture, different kind of language, treatment, or even tone of voice. It is suggested that the perceptions that cause the manifestation of microinequities are deeply rooted and unconscious. The cumulative effect of microinequities can impair a person's performance in the workplace, classroom, or church, damage self-esteem, and may eventually lead to that person's withdrawal in many forms.    The Opportunity Agenda, in their landmark report Recommendations drawn from Public Opinion and Discourse on the Intersection of LGBT Issues and Race, takes a close look at the roles ethnic and new media are playing today in both perpetuating and challenging negative stereotypes of LGBT people of color.     MCC-ERS IN THE NEWS   Congratulations to MCC clergy Rev. Harry Knox for his recent appointment as President & CEO of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice (RCRC). Congratulations to Lynn Jordan, one of the founding members of and historian at MCC San Francisco (California, USA), and Rev. Dr. Penny Nixon, MCC clergy, as two new additions to the LGBT Religious Archives Network (RAN) Oral History Project.   Rev. Dr. Cindi Love, MCC clergy and Executive Director of Soulforce, appeared on Anderson Cooper 360 Keeping Them Honest recently to comment on CNN's coverage of the North Carolina (USA) preacher advising parents to "punch" and "reign in" non-gender conforming children. Click here to learn more. MCC clergy Rev. Jane Emma Newall, in her role as chair of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America's Clergy Advisory Board, participated in drafting an Open Letter on Family Planning with a multi-faith group guided by the Religious Institute. The letter affirms support from the religious community for access to contraceptives and family planning. The letter will be published in August. If you are interested in reproductive justice issues, please contact her at therevjane@charter.net.   MODERATOR CORNER   The difference between the "Young Adult Gathering" and the "Leadership Mentoring Retreat for Young Adults"   Young Adult Gathering Created by Young Adults Custom Content for each Gathering Workshops and Worship Connection and Fellowship Relationship-building Open to All Young Adults (General Registration) Leadership Mentoring Retreat for Young Adults Created by Faculty Defined Structure & Consistent Curriculum High-intensity Teaching & Learning Specific Goals involving Preparation and a Year-long Commitment to Mentoring Self-development Limited Registration (Application Process) Young Adults can go to both! Be watching for information regarding the next Leadership Mentoring Retreat for Young Adults in the next issue of Headline News!   UPCOMING EVENTS   OFLD Virtual Open House 9 May 2012 ONLINE CLM Train the Trainer 21-24 May 2012 Omaha, Nebraska (USA) Registration Deadline: 8 May   Young Adult Gathering 17-21 July 2012 Dallas, Texas (USA)     REVM Retreat 9-16 August 2012 Berkeley, California (USA) Clergy Retreat 27-30 August 2012 Delray Beach, Florida (USA) STEWARDSHIP Summit 8-9 June 2012 Minneapolis, Minnesota (USA) Registration Deadline: 15 May SIZE Summit 24-25 August 2012 Fort Lauderdale, Florida (USA) STEWARDSHIP Summit 21-22 September 2012 Saint Petersburg, Florida (USA) WORSHIP Summit 19-20 October 2012 Kansas City, Missouri (USA) PROGRAMMING Summit 9-10 November 2012 Austin, Texas (USA)   2013 GENERAL CONFERENCE   MCC General Conference XXV 1-5 July 2013 Chicago, Illinois (USA) http://believe.mccchurch.org

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