| | NEWS BRIEFS: Click here to watch a message from Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson regarding the International Task Force (ITF) Steering Committee meeting. Click here for the ITF Steering Committee report from that meeting held 30 January - 1 February. STAY TUNED FOR EASTER OFFERING INFORMATION... COMING SOON!
| | GENERAL CONFERENCE 2013
1-5 July / Julio / Juillet / Julho / Juli 2013
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Then the world might BELIEVE that you, in fact, sent me. – John 17:23. We launched the General Conference XXV web page at the beginning of the month, and registrations are going strong. This promises to be the largest General Conference MCC has ever hosted! Mark your calendars and register now to take advantage of the early bird registration rate or the payment plan option.
Don’t have a pastor or lay delegate elected yet, but want to take advantage of the low promotional rate? You can! Register using a name like “MCC of XYZ Future Pastor” or “MCC of XYZ Lay Delegate.” When you elect your pastor or lay delegate(s), you can contact Jennifer Justice at JenniferJustice@MCCchurch.net to change the name. It’s as simple as that! | | | | | | | | | | LEADERSHIP PULSE | Staff Update Many of you have asked about a possible misprint in a previous announcement regarding Rev. Elder Lillie Brock serving half-time as Consulting Pastor for Resurrection MCC, Houston, Texas, USA, in addition to her full-time role as an Elder. This information was correct and a short-term solution. She completed her contract with the church at the end of January. We cannot thank Rev. Brock enough for her dual service to both the denomination and a local church during a transition period. | | | | THANK YOU | From Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggleston Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, I just wanted to say a very heartfelt "Thank you" to each of you that has been holding me in prayer, sent emails or cards since the death of my beloved Monica. It has been wonderful to hear from friends and colleagues from around the world. However, what has been the most astounding and most deeply touching have been the cards and messages from individuals and congregations that I do not know at all. The kindness of strangers truly has been remarkable and has been a great comfort to me. As an Elder, I have often been asked the perfectly reasonable question, "Why should we belong to MCC?" There are, of course, many answers to this question. For me, in this time of grief and journeying in a new landscape, the answer is "so that we don't journey alone." Thank you again for your continued prayers and support. I hope that 2012 is a year of great blessing for each of you. | | | | | | | | | | | MINISTRY FOCUS | | 2012 MEN'S CONFERENCE | | 2012 YOUNG ADULT GATHERING | | 14-16 March 2012
San Diego, California The host church is MCC San Diego (California, USA), and the 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.
Registration is $100 (USD).
To learn more and for updates, click here.
To register, click here. | | 17-21 July 2012
Dallas, Texas The Young Adult Gathering is created by young adults for young adults.
Come experience COMPELLING COMMUNITY, INHERENT HUMANITY and RADICAL HOSPITALITY. We are excited to announce MCC of Greater Dallas (Texas, USA) as our host church this year. Click here for complete information. | | | | | | FORMATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | | BOARD OF DIRECTOR TRAINING | | 2012 REVM Retreat
9-16 August 2012
Berkeley, California The next US REVM Retreat will be held on the campus of the Pacific School of Religion (PSR) in Berkeley, California, USA. This is the first step for those exploring a call to professional ordained ministry in MCC.
Applications are currently being accepted. All paperwork is due by 1 June 2012.
Click here for complete information. | | Best Practices of Effective Boards This training is a continuation of the L.E.A.D. program and is open to anyone. The webinar is scheduled for Saturday, 10 March, and will be hosted by Rev. Elder Arlene Ackerman. Click here for a full description of this MCC event and to register. Space is limited, and registration is required. | | | | | | | | | | CORRECTIONS FROM PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS | - Rev. Dr. Neil Thomas is the current pastor of MCCLA...and will be celebrating 10 years as such next month.
- A big thank you to Mark Hahn for contributing most of the pictures for Rev. Lee Carlton's retirement piece.
- Rev. Elder Dr. Nancy Wilson could not have conducted the Leadership Mentoring Retreat (LMR) without the help of the other LMR staff: Rev. Elder Don Eastman, Stan Kimer, Rev. Dr. Mona West, Rev. Tania Guzman, and Rev. Dr. Robert Griffin. An added opportunity for LMR attendees was dinner and conversation with Governing Board (GB) Vice-Chair Rev. Dr. Robert Griffin and Treasurer Liz Bisordi. Thank you to each of our dedicated LMR Faculty and GB members.
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