2012 Is Our 20th Anniversary Celebration Year
It will be a year filled with celebrations, old friends, visioning, guest preachers, workshops, and the beginning of the next exciting twenty years in our history!
During 2012, four recognized leaders in church development will come to share their knowledge and experience in building vital and dynamic churches.
- June 24th - Reverend Elder Arlene Ackerman, MCC's Director of Church Development, will share her expertise in identifying and developing characteristics of a healthy and thriving church.
- August 12 - Reverend Doctor Jim Burns and MCC of the Rockies Praise Band will share the role of music and community service in transforming a congregation.
- September - Reverend Tom Emmett, who reignited the church in Omaha, will share how community involvement can completely change a church.
- TBD - Reverend Elder Nancy Wilson, our denomination's leader, will share the amazing social justice work of MCC in transforming lives around the world and how we can become more connected to this important work.
Visioning Retreat
Our Visioning Retreat was a great day to dialogue about where our church is headed. We will continue the discussion with a series of small group discussions on various specific topics.
Mission
- Honor God, serve and strengthen each other in the spirit of Christ.
- Provide a safe place to find hope, healing, and community.
- Inspire members to serve others.
Vision
As members of the Metropolitan Community Church Family In Christ, we strive to be Christ-like in our support of each other and in our outreach to the community.
We provide a safe and affirming place where all
- Come together to worship God.
- Experience hope, acceptance, and a sense of belonging.
- Are supported as they heal and grow.
Sharing the love we have been given by God, we reach out to the community offering resources for hope and healing.
Announcements
- Our Wednesday Night Bible Study meets at 7:30. We are studying the New York Times Best Seller Heaven Is For Real by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent. Contact Pastor Ken for additional details.
- Our Book Club is reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak as its next selection. Set in World War II, this is an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul. We'll meet Monday evening, July 2nd, at Gary's. home. Contact Pastor Ken for additional details.
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