| The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is now embraced in churches all over the world and is traditionally celebrated between 18-25 January (in the northern hemisphere) or at Pentecost (in the southern hemisphere). MCC by our nature is a very ecumenical church since many of our members came to MCC from a wide diversity of faith backgrounds and traditions. If your church would like to add an element of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity to your liturgy later in January or for Pentecost, the two links below provide a host of resources, including some in a variety of languages. The theme for 2012 is "We are all changed by the victory of our Lord Jesus Christ" – I Corinthians 15:51-58. From the World Council of Churches From the Graymoor Ecumenical and Interreligious Institute, a ministry of the (Roman Catholic) Franciscan Friars of the Atonement | | 2-5 February 2012
Sarasota, Florida
Church of the Trinity MCC, in partnership with Metropolitan Community Churches and The Fellowship, presents the 2012 Women's Conference - Holy Trust: Together in the Struggle for Justice. The focus is women empowering women to assume leadership roles in their communities by developing the trusting relationships essential to achieving social justice. This conference is open to women, transwomen and those who identify themselves as women who are interested in improving their leadership skills and connecting with others in the common pursuit for social justice.
Keynote speakers are Rev. Dr. Elder Nancy Wilson and Bishop Yvette Flunder. For more information and to register, click here. | | 14-16 March 2012
San Diego, California Join us for the Men's Conference at our host church, MCC San Diego. Our theme is Holy Trust: Building A Lasting Bond! It has been five years since the men of MCC gathered, and the Design Team has organized a wonderful gathering which will allow each of us an opportunity to re-connect or connect, share, bond and grow. There are networking opportunities for both clergy and laity to share together, as well as safe space to share separately in breakout session.
Early registration is $75 (USD) through 31 January 2012 and $100 (USD) thereafter.
To learn more and for updates, click here.
To register, click here. |
The Office of Formation and Leadership Development is accepting applications for the second L.E.A.D. retreat, 17-20 February 2012. The L.E.A.D. Certificate Program provides MCC laity with an opportunity for spiritual growth and development of leadership skills. Persons who complete the L.E.A.D. Certificate will be placed on a Leadership List available to Elders, Senior Staff, and MCC Clergy for the purpose of creating a leadership pool from which to choose trained laity to serve in leadership positions in MCC at the local, denominational, and international levels.
