Would Jesus Discriminate?

Would Jesus Discriminate?

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Greeting from Archbischop Emeritus Desmond Tutu

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1. Newsletter December 2011
(About us/News)
... and brothers and their families who are exposed to messages of hate. It is the reason that a denomination and church such as ours is important. (Sharon Ludwig) Upcoming Services ... at Zonnebloem ...
2. Newsletter October 2011
(About us/News)
... Jesus Discriminate? The message was short, but effective, especially to our not so inclusive brothers and sisters who greeted us with non-loving messages. On the 24 September, we did it again, ...
... Your people together as one, in this holy season, and in this time of great need in so many places in the earth. Help us to unite in prayer, and in our actions, for those of our brothers and sisters today ...
... and edification in hearing the faith journeys of our brothers and sisters in Christ. (back to top) Churches The Imperial Court in Phoenix, Arizona, will host a fundraiser for Gentle Shepherd MCC ...
5. MCC Impact August 2010 (1)
(About us/News)
... single brothers from New Light MCC (Hagerstown, Maryland) to join them for a pool party, complete with hors d'oeuvres, dinner, and a swim suit contest. (No, we don't have a picture of the winner!) For ...
... of stigma and discrimination that currently block prevention, treatment, care and support services among those most at risk for HIV infection and those living with HIV/AIDS, including our gay brothers ...
7. MCC Impact June 2010 (1)
(About us/News)
... for all our oppressed brothers and sisters in this world." To commemorate the first annual Harvey Milk Day in California, community and LGBT organizations from across Los Angeles joined together for ...
... a world that hungers for genuine love. Our prayers and shouts of protest go out for those arrested in Kenya this weekend. We call for the immediate release of our brothers, in the name of all that is ...
... are under attack. Today I ask your prayerful support for two of our brothers.   On December 26th, two young gay men in love, Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga held a traditional engagement ceremony ...
... and the criminalisation of activists who work in LGBTI organisations. The protest aims not only to send a message of solidarity to our brothers and sisters in Uganda but also to send a message to ...
11. Call Me By My True Names
(Spirituality/Word for Word)
... remembered and beloved today. By actively standing up and giving voice to the victims of hate crimes, by openly naming our beloved sisters, transgender siblings and brothers lost to violence and the ...
12. MCC Impact April 2009 (2)
(About us/News)
... New York City.  We stand and work with our brothers and sisters in Jamaica as they keep fighting for justice.  J-FLAG (Jamaica Forum for Lesbians, All-Sexuals & Gays) response to this boycott ...
13. Conversations at the Tomb
(Spirituality/Sermons)
... to my brothers and say to them, 'I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'"   Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, "I have seen the ...
14. Late - But Not Too Late
(Spirituality/Sermons)
... will not let it be too late for lesbians and gay men in Pakistan, for our brothers and sisters in Jamaica, for kids in small towns and rural places where there is no safe space. . .   Stuart Bermudez ...
... of the Atlanta flagship store for Brooks Brothers.   In 1992, Barry made the decision to leave the AME church and to make his spiritual home at First MCC of Atlanta.  Barry has served on the ...
16. MCC Impact November 2008 (2)
(About us/News)
... another.  At a special evening service the Expressions of Hope Dance Ministry performed, while both the Brothers of Expressions of Hope and the Sisters of Expressions of Hope provided musical renditions.  ...
... our LGBTI sisters and brothers throughout the African continent who suffer abuse and violence not only at the hands of criminals but often also from the institutions of their states. It is our hope that ...
... Together, our prayers transform our memories into our motivation.   Here is how you can honour the lives and commemorate the deaths of our transgender brothers and sisters who have lost their lives ...
... . And also know that I pray daily for you, for our brothers and sisters around the globe, and for peace and goodwill among all people, the gifts Christ came to bring. Faithfully, +Nancy The Reverend ...
... changed the course of human history and our awareness in the United States of both the wrongs we as a nation had inflicted upon brothers and sisters of African descent and the potential we held, as people ...
21. The early church welcomed a gay man. (Acts 8:26-40)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
... but which many modern Christians refuse to apply consistently. Scripture is not what keeps them from accepting their gay and lesbian brothers and sisters; only prejudice does. For if there were some authentic ...
... five years. When he misses two perfect opportunities to come out, his sister takes matters into her own hands and breaks the news to their three older, boisterous brothers– pot-smoking Luke, porn-addicted ...
23. Shaking The Foundations!
(Spirituality/Sermons)
by The Reverend Nancy L. Wilson Delivered at The Fellowship's Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas, on June 25, 2008. Scripture: Acts 16: 25-34 It is my joy and honor to be with brothers and sisters from ...
24. MCC Latin America Update
(About us/News)
... ICM Sao Paolo, Brazil.   I ask for your prayers for Rev. Elder Garner and all of our brothers and sisters in Latin America as they continue to move forward with the inclusive gospel of Jesus Christ! ...
... MCC Sydney spent time learning more about the spirituality and culture of their indigenous brothers and sisters. Karen Brown presented a special Aboriginal dreamtime story. Yee Haw! Rodney Shaw competed ...
... against LGBT Jamaicans that too often go unprosecuted by civil authorities and under-reported by the Jamaican press. Will you speak out for our brothers and sisters in Jamaica?    Here's what ...
... an interfaith service and provided a workshop so that people could learn more about their transgender brothers and sisters.   Rev. Rikki Chunn was the guest preacher at MCC in the Valley (North Hollywood, ...
... of SA Fri 2nd 6.45pm Holding Trevor 6.30pm East Side Story   8.45pm Feast of Love 8.30pm The Witnesses   11pm Brothers of the Head 11pm Glue Sat ...
29. No Place Like Home
(Spirituality/Sermons)
... and horrified. But Mr. Oike talked about forgiveness, and about letting go of the past, and his love for his church and country. I was in awe of him and his wife.   My brothers and I bought our Christmas ...
30. My Sheep Hear My Voice
(Spirituality/Sermons)
... Christ, who can heal us of unnecessary shame and guilt and fear.   You can believe today that God will speak through your sisters and brothers, through this worship service.   So, draw near ...
... for the Episcopal Church as it continues to wrestle with the question of inclusion. Pray with me for all our brothers and sisters across faith lines, to have the courage to honestly examine the issues ...
... called his earliest disciples to love as he had loved. We cannot ignore that call now. As people of faith, we must demonstrate our care and concern for our brothers and sisters in Jamaica. Their courage ...
... yet another war, with yet more hostages and threats and counter-threats. A world where homophobia and AIDS-phobia kill our brothers and sisters in Jamaica, and in many places in the world.   We need ...
... and identities: It is because some of our brothers and sisters in Christ insist that we are an aberration, call for our virtual elimination from the human race, and advocate "unapologetic support" ...
... five minutes - you can help make a difference in the lives of our LGBT brothers and sisters in Jamaica. Won't you take two simple steps right now? First, write a brief e-mail directly to Jamaica's ...
... homosexuals and non-sexuals. I share the pain, struggles, joy and hope of my LGBT sisters and brothers.   "I had over the last five years given serious thoughts to returning to Lagos, Nigeria, ...
... support those who are struggling for human and civil rights in Jamaica.   The lethal combination of homophobia and AIDS-phobia must stop. We cannot stand by and watch as our sisters and brothers are ...
38. Cape Town Pride 2007
(About us/News)
... the Unitarians, the Jewish faith and a few of our inclusive brothers and sisters from other Christian denominations. In our Gallery are some impressions from last year's Interfaith Service. The Good ...
39. The Revelation to John
(Bible/New Testament (World English Bible))
... (11) A long white robe was given to each of them. They were told that they should rest yet for a while, until their fellow servants and their brothers, who would also be killed even as they were, should ...
40. John's Third Letter
(Bible/New Testament (World English Bible))
... when brothers came and testified about your truth, even as you walk in truth. (4) I have no greater joy than this, to hear about my children walking in truth. (5) Beloved, you do a faithful work in whatever ...
41. John's First Letter
(Bible/New Testament (World English Bible))
... has most certainly been perfected in him. This is how we know that we are in him: (6) he who says he remains in him ought himself also to walk just like he walked. (7) Brothers, I write no new commandment ...
42. Peter's Second Letter
(Bible/New Testament (World English Bible))
... sins. (10) Therefore, brothers, be more diligent to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never stumble. (11) For thus you will be richly supplied with the entrance ...
43. Peter's First Letter
(Bible/New Testament (World English Bible))
... loving as brothers, tenderhearted, courteous, (9) not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing. (10) For, ...
44. The Letter from James
(Bible/New Testament (World English Bible))
  James Chapter 1 (1) James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are in the Dispersion: Greetings. (2) Count it all joy, my brothers , when you fall into various ...
45. The Letter to the Hebrews
(Bible/New Testament (World English Bible))
... not ashamed to call them brothers , (12) saying, "I will declare your name to my brothers. In the midst of the congregation I will sing your praise." (13) Again, "I will put my trust in ...
46. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy
(Bible/New Testament (World English Bible))
... Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers. (22) The Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Grace be with you. Amen.  ...
47. Paul's First Letter to Timothy
(Bible/New Testament (World English Bible))
... good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it is received with thanksgiving. (5) For it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer. (6) If you instruct the brothers of these things, you will be a good ...
48. Paul's Second Letter to the Thessalonians
(Bible/New Testament (World English Bible))
... Lord Jesus Christ. (3) We are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers, even as it is appropriate, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of each and every one of you towards one ...
49. Paul's First Letter to the Thessalonians
(Bible/New Testament (World English Bible))
... Christ, before our God and Father. (4) We know, brothers loved by God, that you are chosen, (5) and that our Good News came to you not in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and with ...
50. Paul's Letter to the Colossians
(Bible/New Testament (World English Bible))
  Colossians Chapter 1 (1) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, (2) to the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace ...

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