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Creating Safe Sanctuaries (Metropolitan Community Churches)

MCC is a movement that believes in transformation, and we also know that this is very hard work that takes intentional and sustained effort. One issue that many (i.e. most, if not all) of our congregations will face is the question of how to include registered sex offenders who wish Read more

By Metropolitan Community Church, 11 yearsJuly 23, 2015 ago

Conflict: A Good Thing! (Metropolitan Community Churches)

Rev. Elder Arlene Ackerman explores different types of conflict, the importance of conflict, and strategies for managing conflict in the local church. REGISTER NOW! When you register for the pre-recorded webinars or events, you will be sent a link and password to view the video. This information is intended only Read more

By Metropolitan Community Church, 11 yearsJuly 23, 2015 ago

Becoming Conflict Wise (Metropolitan Community Churches)

The more we are able to understand the dynamics of conflict and frustration and our options for responding, the more confident communities and leaders can become in transforming conflict healthily. Rev. Pressley Sutherland will be introducing tried and tested industry level resources and assessment tools to assist in overcoming helplessness Read more

By Metropolitan Community Church, 11 yearsJuly 23, 2015 ago

Becoming an Effective Public Speaker (Metropolitan Community Churches)

These three webinars are designed for multiple audiences, including: Participants in MCC’s L.E.A.D. Program. Those who complete all three webinars will fulfill the public speaking requirement for the LEAD program. Preachers who want to hone their skills in the basic fundamentals of public speaking, including effectively analyzing and Read more

By Metropolitan Community Church, 11 yearsJuly 23, 2015 ago

Seven Strategies for Successful Stewardship (Metropolitan Community Churches)

During this FREE webinar, you will: * Gain insights on how you can help to create a culture of generosity in your congregation. * Learn how to develop a highly effective annual stewardship program for your church. * Discover a wealth of resources to support your stewardship efforts throughout the Read more

By Metropolitan Community Church, 11 yearsJuly 22, 2015 ago

MCC Polity (Metropolitan Community Churches)

Facebook is used extensively in this course. Students should obtain and read, prior to the course, the following: Perry, Troy D. with Thomas L.P. Swicegood. Don’t Be Afraid Anymore: The Story of Reverend Troy Perry and the Metropolitan Community Churches. New York: St. Martins Press, 1990. (used copies Read more

By Metropolitan Community Church, 11 yearsJuly 22, 2015 ago

Queer History (Metropolitan Community Churches)

Presenter: Rev. Elder Rachelle Brown Second half 2019 ($150.00) Tuesdays 7:00-9:00 PM Eastern time Mondays, October 7,14,21,28 and November 4, 11 Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queer-history-second-half-2019-registration-52015439580 QUEER HISTORY INDEPENDENT STUDY ($200.00) This is a hybrid course where most work is self-paced. An online independent study with instructor. Timeline to be arranged Read more

By Metropolitan Community Church, 11 yearsJuly 22, 2015 ago

Sexuality Studies (Metropolitan Community Churches)

The Religious Institute works in collaboration with the Office of Formation and Leadership Development of Metropolitan Community and this course meets the MCC requirement for Sexuality Studies “I have greatly enjoyed this course: the way it took on the subject honestly and openly, the resources provided, Read more

By Metropolitan Community Church, 11 yearsJuly 22, 2015 ago

Religious and Spiritual Themes in Film: Gandhi (1982)

Gandhi is a 1982 epic biographical film which dramatises the life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the leader of India’s non-violent, non-cooperative independence movement against the United Kingdom’s rule of the country during the 20th century. The film covers Gandhi’s life from a defining moment in 1893, as he is thrown Read more

By SSOL POP, 11 yearsJuly 22, 2015 ago

Religious and Spiritual Themes in Film: Dogma (1999)

The plot of Dogma revolves around two fallen angels who plan to employ an alleged loophole in Catholic dogma to return to Heaven, after being cast out by God; but as existence is founded on the principle that God is infallible, their success would prove God wrong and thus undo Read more

By SSOL POP, 11 yearsJuly 22, 2015 ago