2003 General Conference Program Book

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2003 World Jubilee & General Conference ❙ Dallas, Texas USA ❙ 1 to 6 July 2003

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WelcomeFrom Troy Perry ....................................................................................04Mission, Vision & Core Values ................................................................05From the Conference Team ....................................................................06Hotel Information..................................................................................07General Information ........................................................................08-09

Special EventsHuman Rights Award ......................................................................10-11Jubilee Highlights ............................................................................12-13

ProgramSchedule of Events ..........................................................................14-33Workshops At-a-Glance ....................................................................34-36Institutes At-a-Glance............................................................................37Affinity Groups At-a-Glance....................................................................38Worship Services..............................................................................39-71

Who’s WhoFeatured Guests ..............................................................................72-74Workshop & Affinity Group Leaders ..................................................75-83Board of Administration....................................................................84-85Board of Elders................................................................................86-87Exiting Elders ......................................................................................88MCC Headquarters Staff ........................................................................89

AcknowledgmentsAwards & Appreciation ..........................................................................90Advertising Index ..................................................................................91

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A Special Welcome fromRev. Elder Troy Perry, Founder & ModeratorDear Saints,It is my great joy to welcome you – and MCCers from around the globe – to the very first General Conference andWorld Jubilee following MCC's denominational transition. It is my prayer that this will be a wonderful and life-changing week as we gather together for worship, fellowship, networking and learning, and as we conduct thebusiness of our movement. May this week together prepare us for bold and effective ministry in the days to come.

In Christ,Rev. Troy D. Perry

Amados Santos,Me da mucha alegría darles la bienvenida a esta primera Conferencia General y Jubileo Mundial después deadoptar esta nueva estructura. Pido a Dios que tengamos una gozosa semana con la potencial de cambiar vidasen este momento de unirnos a orar, compartir, intercambiar ideas y aprender al mismo tiempo que manejemosel negocio de nuestro movimiento. Que esta semana nos prepare para llevar un ministerio audaz y efectivo anuestras comunidades.

En Cristo,Rev. Troy D. Perry

Queridos Santos,É um imenso prazer dar as boas vindas a você – e aos metropolitanos ao redor do mundo – para o primeiroJubileu Mundial e Conferência Geral, seguidos da transição denominacional das Igrejas da ComunidadeMetropolitana. A minha oração é que esta seja uma semana maravilhosa e de mudança de vida, estandojuntos e unidos para a adoração, fraternidade, rede de trabalho e aprendizado para como nos conduzir nosnegócios do nosso movimento. Que seja esta semana de união nos preparando para um corajoso e efetivoministério nos dias vindouros.

Em Cristo, Rev. Troy Perry

Chèr(e)s Saint(e)s,C'est avec grand plaisir que je vous souhaite la bienvenue – ainsi qu'aux MCCien(ne)s de tous les coins de laplanète – à la toute première Conférence Générale et au Jubilée Mondial suivant la transition dénominationaldes églises MCC. Je prie afin que cette semaine soit merveilleuse, qu'elle change nos vies tout en nousréunissant en nous rassemblant, afin que se cré des camaraderies, tout en apprenant et en travaillant sur lesdivers dossiers de notre mouvement. Que cette semaine passée ensemble nous prépare pour un ministère sainttenace et efficace pour le jours à venir.

En Dieu,Le Rév. Ancien Troy D. Perry

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Mission StatementThe Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches is a Christian Church founded in and reachingbeyond the Gay and Lesbian communities. We embody and proclaim Christian salvation and liberation, Christianinclusivity and community, and Christian social action and justice. We serve among those seeking andcelebrating the integration of their spirituality and sexuality.

Vision StatementThe vision of the UFMCC is to embody the presence of the Divine in the world, as revealed through Jesus Christ;to challenge the conscience of the universal Christian Church; and to celebrate the inherent worth and dignityof each person. As we move toward this vision, by 2003, the UFMCC will be comprised of at least 70,000members and adherents who are all called and equipped to minister with excellence. This diverse global bodywill be widely recognized as a prophetic light and driving force for an inclusive Christian spirituality, whichcelebrates the integration of spirituality and human sexuality. Through our strengthened local churches, we willmeet the justice and faith needs of people in increasing numbers of countries and cultures.

Core ValuesPRIESTHOOD OF ALL BELIEVERS ❘ 1 Peter 2:5-10UFMCC is committed to mutual collaboration between laity and clergy in ministry.

THE LOST COIN, SHEEP AND CHILD ❘ Luke 15UFMCC recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person.

LOVE ONE ANOTHER ❘ John 13:34-35UFMCC is committed to expressing love for one another by encouraging each individual to develop high self-esteem, being a servant to one another, and showing respect to each person.

NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ❘ Romans 1:16UFMCC is committed to boldness in proclamation and excellence in ministry.

GO INTO ALL THE WORLD ❘ Matthew 28: 19-20UFMCC is passionately committed to reaching all people with the Good News.

RUN THE RACE ❘ Hebrews 12:1-2UFMCC ministers with persistent and enduring faith.

HOUSE OF PRAYER FOR ALL PEOPLE ❘ Isaiah 56:7UFMCC ministry in every arena reflects a commitment to justice and inclusivity, nondiscrimination, andequal access by and opportunity for all.

BEING GOOD STEWARDS ❘ 1 Peter 4:10UFMCC wisely utilizes the gifts God has given to us.

CREATED IN GOD’S IMAGE Genesis 1:27UFMCC is committed to each person’s growth toward wholeness in body, mind, and spirit, and full integration of spirituality and sexuality.

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From the MCC Conference TeamMr. Roman Cardenas, Mr. Carlos Chavez, Rev. Elder Don Eastman,Ms. Heather Huff, Rev. Dr. Jim Mitulski & Rev. Dr. Justin Tanis

Welcome to the 2003 World Jubilee. We’ve been working for years for this conferenceand are thrilled that you are here joining us at last! This year’s conference features anincredible line-up of opportunities to learn, fellowship, pray and celebrate togetherwith people from around the world. We pray that it will be a blessing for you, yourchurch and our community. We invite you to enter the conference with a spirit ofadventure, willing to sing music you’ve not heard before, hear expressions of faith inlanguages other than your own, see the face of Christ in those who are familiar friendsand those who are new to you, and grow in your love and service of God.

Special Thanks

Ms. Beverly Deal Accessibility Coordinator

Ms. Beth Downey Coordinator of Pages & Ushers

Rev. Deb Dysert Chaplain

Mr. Paul Fairley Director of Worship Logistics

Mr. Bill Gallimore American Sign Language Coordinator

Rev. Dan Koeshall Conference Music Director

Rev. Jodi Mekkers 12-Step Program Coordinator

Rev. Dawn Wilder Teen Program Coordinator

& through our partnership withCathedral of Hope MCC (Dallas, Texas USA)Mr. Dan Peeler Coordinator of Children’s Programming

Mr. Paul Taylor Director of Multimedia

We want to extend a special thank you to all those who have worked with us to makethis conference possible, with creativity, dedication, faithfulness and hard work. Youhave helped make this conference an outstanding time of learning, growing andcelebrating the mission and ministry of Metropolitan Community Churches.

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2201 Stemmons FreewayDallas, Texas 75207 USATel 214.748.1200www.wyndhamanatole.com

The Wyndham Anatole is as grand and glorious asTexas itself. From the moment you step inside, it'sclear that this is no ordinary hotel. It's a city toitself — full of many wonders to enjoy and explore.

Marvel at the sweeping spaces richly adorned withantiques and art, including one of the nation'smost extensive private art collections. Escape toyour own private retreat in our guest rooms withspecial details like pillow-top mattresses andcordless speakerphones. After a busy day, relax inthe exclusive Verandah Club and Spa, enjoy anunforgettable massage or play a game of racquetball.Enjoy exceptional cuisine and views from theNana or explore the numerous boutiques that lineour spacious atriums.

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Registration & InformationPlease stop by the Registration & Information desk, located nearthe Chantilly Ballroom, if you have questions or need assistance.

MONDAY ❘ June 30, 12:00pm to 6:00pm

TUESDAY ❘ July 1 to SATURDAY ❘ July 5, 7:00am to 7:00pm

SUNDAY ❘ July 6, 8:00am to 3:00pm

Name BadgesPlease wear your name badge at all times; you will needit to be admitted to all World Jubilee events (exceptworship services, which are open to everyone) and the securitystaff will be checking for them.

Conference Newsletter: The DailyThe World Jubilee and General Conference newsletter,The Daily, will be published each day throughout theconference. Make sure to pick up a copy at MorningWorship or at the Information desk for reports on theevents of the previous day and information onupcoming activities.

All announcements must be submitted in writing tothe Registration & Information desk by 1:00pm to beconsidered for inclusion in the next day’s issue of TheDaily. Priority will be given to announcementsconcerning official events, including General Conferencebusiness, plenary or worship changes, emergency alertsor notices, location and time changes for conferenceevents such as workshops; spontaneous, unofficialmeetings and gatherings; program or Regional eventsor gatherings, calls for volunteers, and MCC resourcespromotion.

TranslationWe recognize the many languages used by MCCmembers which form the rich cultural make up of ourdenomination. At this conference, we have tried a newapproach; rather than doing just a little bit in eachlanguage, we’ve committed to significant programmingand translation for Spanish speakers, who form thelargest language group after English-speakers. Wewanted to concentrate on doing one language well, sothat we can learn from that experience to add otherlanguages at our conferences in the future. There willalso be American Sign Language interpretation at ourWorship Services, plenary sessions and business meeting.

You also will have opportunities at the morningcommunion services to experience the Eucharist in avariety of languages, untranslated. We invite you to hearthe words of Jesus in ways that you have never heardthem before, trusting that the meaning is the same.

Reconocemos que existen muchos lenguajes enICM y esto es algo que enriquece culturalmente anuestra iglesia. En esta conferencia intentaremos unanueva solución, en lugar de tener un poco de cadalenguaje hemos decidido enfocarnos solamente ennuestros miembros de habla hispana que es ellenguaje que mas se habla en ICM después del ingles.Queríamos enfocarnos únicamente en un lenguajepara poder ver cuales son las necesidades y para verde que errores podemos aprender para enriquecer aunmas nuestras conferencias para poder incluir a maspersonas. Tendremos también interpretadores para lossordomudos durante los servicios de adoración,plenarios y reuniones de negocios. En los servicios decomunión tienen la opción de oír la Eucaristía endiferentes lenguajes sin traducción. Les pedimos oírlas palabras de Jesucristo en estos diferenteslenguajes y que confíen que en cualquier idioma elsignificado es el mismo.

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The Chapel & Pastoral CareRev. Deb Dysert is our chaplain for this year’sconference; please see her or contact the Registration &Information desk if you have a pastoral need. Thechapel, located in the Opal Room on the first floor, willbe open for you to go to at any time. Sometimes theexcitement and energy of conference can get a bitoverwhelming. We want to provide a quiet, safe spacefor you to meet God and to get centered.

This year, we are also offering a focused time of prayeravailable in the chapel for those who wish toparticipate. We are instructed in I Thessalonians 5:17to "pray continually giving thanks in all circumstances;for that is God's will for us in Christ Jesus." Prayer is avital part of the Christian's faith journey and it shouldbe a vital part of our journey as a denomination.Therefore we will be offering you the opportunity tovisit the chapel daily as we join our prayers together tochange our world. The suggested prayer topics will be:

TUESDAY ❘ July 1 Prayers for Our World & Peace

WEDNESDAY ❘ July 2 Prayers for Our Regions

THURSDAY ❘ July 3 Prayers for Our Leadership

FRIDAY ❘ July 4 Prayers for Our Local Churches

SATURDAY ❘ July 5 Prayers for Our Local Communities

SUNDAY ❘ July 6 Prayers for Carrying the Word into the World

American Sign LanguageAmerican Sign Language interpretation will beavailable at all Worship Services, business sessionsand the plenary. If you need additional assistance,please contact our ASL Coordinator, Mr. Bill Gallimore.

AccessibilityWe want to be sure that the World Jubilee isaccessible to all of our participants. Our AccessibilityCoordinator is Ms. Beverly Deal and our ASL Coordinatoris Mr. Bill Gallimore. Please see either of them, orstop by the Information desk, if we can be of assistanceto you.

12-Step Meetings12-Step meetings are scheduled daily in the Milan Room;check the Information desk for specific times. Rev. Jodi Mekkerswill be coordinating our twelve-step programs.

Emergency Medical ServicesIn the event of a medical emergency, please see amember of the conference or hotel staff for assistance.We will be available to arrange transportation to anappropriate medical facility or physician’s office.

EvaluationsWe are very committed to making MCC conferencesexciting, relevant and enriching experiences and yourfeedback about what is working well and what wemight add or change to improve the conferences isvery important to us. Please help us by filling out anevaluation form and returning it to the Registration &Information desk or mail it to:

MCC Conference Team8704 Santa Monica Boulevard, 2nd FloorWest Hollywood, California 90069 USA

Human Rights AwardBarbara Gittings & Kay Tobin Lahusen: Recipients of the 2003 MCC Human Rights Awards

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What was it like to be gay in the 1950’s? Ask thisyear’s honorees of the Human Rights Awards – theywill gladly testify to fifty years of gay liberation, towhich they have been not only witnesses but also thepeople behind it.

In 1958, Barbara Gittings founded the New York Citychapter of the Daughters of Bilitis, the first lesbianorganization. One-time editor of the Ladder, the firstlesbian publication, Gittings picketed for gay rights infront of the Independence Hall in the 1960’s, wellbefore Stonewall. Every July 4th from 1965 to 1969 Barbaraand a small band of picketers stood up for our rights:

“It was scary to demonstrate for our rights and equality. Picketingwas not a popular tactic in the 1960’s. Certainly our cause wasn’tpopular. Even most gay people thought our efforts were foolish andoutlandish. Only a tiny handful of us could or would take the riskof being so publicly on view. What if my picture appears in myparents’ hometown paper and causes shock waves? What if abystander throws insults at us – or worse, bricks or stones? Andwhat is the government going to DO with all those photographs andtapes they’re making of us?...We all felt, as one of us put it, ‘Todayit was as if a weight dropped off my soul.’”

In the 1970’s she came to Dallas and organized onbehalf of gay liberation at the convention of theAmerican Library Association. There she staged ahighly publicized “kissing booth,” where you could“Hug-a-Homosexual” and her activism in thatorganization led to the evolution of the public library asa safe source of information for many people comingout. Her pioneering comprehensive bibliographiesbecame the standard source from which libraries andschools selected gay-related material. The next yearshe returned to Dallas for the convention of theAmerican Psychiatric Association. Tired of beingbranded as “sick” for being homosexual, Barbara arrangedfor the convention to hear from a closeted psychiatrist,

“Dr. H. Anonymous,” and a discourse began that led tothe de-patholigizing of homosexuality among mentalhealth professionals. Although not a religious person,her insight about the empowering effect their activismhad sounds like an epiphany:

“The pivot point was, we realized we’d have to wait forever for theresearchers with accepted credentials to do studies that showed weare normal and healthy and then get the public to accept suchunpopular findings. So we stopped deferring to the professionalsand began to speak for ourselves.”

Barbara’s activism has never stopped – on behalf ofgay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and HIV-affectedpeople. She was a charter member of the board of theNational Gay Task Force, and a founding board memberof the Gay Rights National Lobby, a predecessororganization to the Human Rights Campaign. Herrecent activism extends to the American Associationof Retired Persons. She has been featured in the filmsBefore Stonewall: the Making of a Gay and LesbianCommunity and Gay Pioneers. The best essay aboutGittings is penned by her partner of over forty years,Kay Tobin Lahusen, in Before Stonewall: Activists forGay and Lesbian Rights in Historical Context, editedby Vern L. Bullough (Haworth Press, 2002). The FreeLibrary of Philadelphia now features the BarbaraGittings Gay/Lesbian Collection, at its branch near theIndependence Hall. Barbara was also a foundingadvisory board member for the James C. Hormel Gayand Lesbian Center at the San Francisco PublicLibrary. Welcome, Barbara Gittings!

We are also pleased to welcome Kay Tobin Lahusen,the first openly gay photojournalist and author withRandy Wicker of the groundbreaking book, The GayCrusaders (1972). Kay’s most recent touring photoexhibit is called, Opening the Closet Door: Photos ofthe Early Gay Rights Movement. Welcome, Kay!

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ABOVE Randolfe Wicker and Barbara Gittings indemonstration on July 4, 1966 at Independence Hallin Philadelphia. This was the second of five annual“Reminder Day” demonstrations.

BELOW Dr. H. Anonymous listens while Barbara Gittingsexplains to the American Psychiatric Association audiencewhy he must wear a mask and why all his gay peersremain in the closet. Dallas, 1972.

ABOVE “Hug-a-Homosexual” booth run by task force onGay Liberation of the American Library Association/SocialResponsibilities Round Table at ALA annual conferencein June 1971, Dallas. Barbara Gittings (left) withIsabel Miller, author of Patience and Sarah, winner ofthe first Gay Book Award. 1971

BELOW Lige Clarke, Barbara Gittings, Kay Tobin Lahusenand Jack Nichols at the first Philadelphia Gay Priderally in March 1972.

Photograph of Barbara Gittings appearing on the opposite page is by B. Proud Photo, Wilmington, Delaware 2001.All photos appearing on this page are from the collection of Kay Tobin Lahusen.

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Late Nite CatechismChantilly East BallroomTUESDAY, 1 JULY ❘ 7:00PM TO 9:00PM

Call it Loretta Young meets Carol Burnett. This is partcatechism class, part stand-up routine. It’s an interactivecomedy now in its tenth year. It’s written by Vicki Quade& Maripat Donovan. Directed by Marc Silvia.

The New York Times calls it, “hilarious, well-written andinspired.” Jeffrey Lyons from TV’s Sneak Previews callsLate Nite Catechism "something to savor andenjoy....one of the most intimate, rewarding shows intown." Judy Reinert of the Kane County Chronicle states, “Farfunnier than ‘Nunsense,’ Late Nite Catechism is abrilliant production in every way.”

You, the audience member, are part of Sister’s class.She’ll take you back to the days of the Latin Mass,meatless Fridays, and remind you about that good oldruler across the knuckles! Hilarious fun for formerCatholics and non-Catholics alike. Late Nite Catechismcontinues to make people laugh their sins off!

Susan Gaspar (Sister) attended the State University ofNew York at New Paltz, where she earned a BA inTheatre Arts. She spent seven years in New York City andappeared off-Broadway in "Finishing Stroke" at LincolnCenter, "Lady L" at The Actors Playhouse, and in severalindependent films. In addition, Susan studiedimprovisation with Paul Sills, with For Play, and with theComedy Elite and The First Amendment, and developedand taught improvisational workshops at The Actor's Co-op. Since 1992, she has performed with Close CallTheatre, Baird Hall Theatre, Zeitgeist Theatre, The FreeAssociates Theatre Company, and Late Nite Catechism.

Admission to show and fabulous dessert reception is included in theConference Registration. Additional tickets available for $30 each.

Sing for the Cure®

Chantilly East BallroomSATURDAY, 5 JULY ❘ 7:00PM TO 8:30PM

Sing for the Cure® is a musical journey through thediagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. It is toldthrough the personal experiences of breast cancersurvivors, their partners and their loved ones. LibrettistPamela Martin interviewed scores of people whoseunique stories comprise the narration and lyrics for tensongs set to the music of ten composers, each of whomhas been touched by breast cancer in some way. Itseffect is universal: both performers and audiencemembers alike experience the pain of facing death andthe hope of life that is so real for all who make the journey.

Sing for the Cure® will be performed by the Women’sChorus of Dallas, under the direction of Artistic Director,Mark L. Stamper, TWCD performs three subscriptionconcerts each year. In addition to its concert series,TWCD appears at many community events andfundraisers, supporting the fight against AIDS, breastcancer, homeless shelters, arts programs in local schooldistricts, The Women's Museum, and other human concerns.To further its commitment to building awareness aboutbreast cancer, TWCD has formed an alliance with theSusan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, which isbeneficiary of a portion of the proceeds from the OurTurn and Sing for the Cure® CD's.

Admission included in Conference Registration. Additional ticketsavailable for $15 each.

Esera TuaoloChantilly East BallroomSUNDAY, 6 JULY ❘ 1:30PM TO 2:30PM

Esera Tuaolo, openly Gay Former NFL Player andSuper Bowl Participant, will be a guest speaker duringthe conference's closing Worship Service. The formerMinnesota Viking and gay parent, Esera Tuaolo, willperform a song and share his personal journey of faithas an openly gay man. He'll also participate in aseparate conference session during the afternoon.

Jubilee HighlightsFrom Sister to Mister, there is something for everyone at this year's World Jubilee.Come, let us entertain you!

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RETREAT: Somebody’s Calling Your NameChantilly East BallroomWEDNESDAY, 2 JULY ❘ 10:30AM TO 5:00PM

Rev. Barbara Essex is leading a retreat open to all non-delegate Conference Registrants. Rev. Dr. BarbaraEssex will do a book talk and signing about her bookBad Girls of the Bible: Exploring Biblical Women ofQuestionable Virtue (Pilgrim, 2001) and Bad Boys of theBible: Men Who Commit Outrageous Acts (Pilgrim 2002)which are great books for bible studies in churches.

The Tea DanceWedgewood Room & BarSUNDAY, 6 JULY ❘ 5:00PM TO 7:00PM

Join us for a for our final farewell celebration, in theWedgewood Room and bar. The Tea Dance is an MCCtradition. Come and have one last afternoon of fun withyour friends from conference before we head home.

Dance and Tex-Mex snacks included in Conference Registration.Additional tickets available for $15 each.

Troy Perry’s New BookSapphire Room9:30AM TO 11:30AM ❘ ANNOUNCEMENT

MCC announces Troy Perry's newest book — 10 SpiritualLessons for Gays & Lesbians (and everyone else!). Thebook contains the 10 greatest spiritual lessons Troy haslearned during 35 years of ministry to the GLBTcommunities. An autograph party will be held duringGeneral Conference. The book will sell for $12.95 USD!

Vacation Bible SchoolCathedral of Hope8:30AM TO 5:30PM ❘ DAILY

In conjunction with Cathedral of Hope and followingthe Jubilee theme: “Let Your LIght Shine,” the Children’s

Program includes devotion, teaching, crafts, recreation,music, free time, and a midweek field trip. Children's artwill be presented at Conference.

The upBeat! SingersChantilly East BallroomWEDNESDAY, 2 JULY ❘ 8:30PM TO 10:00PM

Marsha Stevens and BALM Ministries invite you toenjoy the music and ministry of emerging musicartists from churches across the country who havesuccessfully completed the upBeat! Music MinistryTraining Program. The evening will feature variousartists who are embarking on their ministry calling andwill be available to sing in your churches.

Young Adults SocialMadrid RoomFRIDAY, 4 JULY ❘ 8:30PM TO 10:00PM

Join hosts Heather Huff and Charles Tigard for aspecial social gathering welcoming all conferenceattendees between the ages of 18-29. Includes dessert— fruits, sorbet, soda, coffee and tea. Don’t miss thistime to connect with others and have a great time!

ACT UPMilan RoomFRIDAY, 4 JULY ❘ 9:30AM TO 11:30AM

MCC is proud to present a screening of JamesWentzy’s new 75 minute documentary on the historyof ACT UP in New York City — remember the activism,remember the anger, remember the rage, rememberthe pride- GUARANTEED to inspire you to action,tears and awe.

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Schedule of EventsTuesday ❚ 1 July

8:30am to 5:30pm

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLFor children at Cathedral of Hope MCC

TEEN PROGRAMRev. Dawn Wilder, CoordinatorManchester Room

9:30am to 10:45am

OPENING WORSHIP SERVICEOF THE WORLD JUBILEERev. Elder Armando Sanchez,Region 2, PreachingChantilly East Ballroom

11:00am to 12:00pm

ORIENTATION TO WORLD JUBILEE& GENERAL CONFERENCEChantilly East Ballroom

11:00am to 5:00pm

SEXUALITY STUDIES COURSEDr. Mona WestCheck Registration Desk for location.You must have pre-registered and completed the onlineportion of the class in order to attend this class. Classwill be continued on other days of the conference. Youwill receive a full schedule at this first session.

1:30pm to 3:00pm

NATIONAL MEETINGSLocations TBDAn opportunity for delegates to gather with othersfrom their country to discuss issues specific to theirnational setting.

3:30pm to 5:00pm

COMMISSION ON THE LAITY MEETINGChantilly East BallroomThe COL leadership will review projects and progressover the past 2 years and discuss the COL replacementbody bylaw proposal. This will also be a time for COLchair candidates to share with the lay delegates. All laypeople are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend.

MINI-RETREAT FOR CLERGY CANDIDATES& FORMATION STUDENTSMadrid RoomAn opportunity for those preparing for ordination to meetwith Rev. Jim Mitulski, Associate Director of LeadershipDevelopment, for a time of prayer and conversation.

CONFERENCE CHOIR REHEARSALEmerald Room We would love to have you be part of this year's JubileeChoir made up of people from all around the world! Wewill rehearse each day and sing each night at our mainConference Celebrations. Come expecting to meet wonderfulpeople and have a great time using your gifts to glorify God.

7:00pm to 9:00pm

OPENING RECEPTION & ENTERTAINMENT:LATE NITE CATECHISMChantilly East BallroomJoin us for this wonderful comedy production with allkinds of desserts and snacks to follow. You don’t wantto miss this hysterically funny evening.

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Schedule of EventsWednesday ❚ 2 July

8:30am to 5:30pm



8:30am to 9:15am

MORNING COMMUNIONChantilly East Ballroom

Homily:Ms. Cindy Acker, MCC of the Redwood Empire(Guerneville, California USA)

Communion:Mr. Steven Harte, MCC Edinburgh (Edinburgh, SCOTLAND)

9:30am to 10:15am

MODERATOR’S ADDRESSRev. Elder Troy D. Perry,Founder & Moderatorof Metropolitan Community ChurchesChantilly East BallroomAddresses the conference.

10:30am to 12:00pm

GENERAL CONFERENCE BUSINESS MEETINGChantilly East Ballroom

RETREAT: SOMEBODY’S CALLING YOUR NAME!Wedgewood BallroomBarbara Essex is a distinguished writer, spiritual director,chaplain, dynamic preacher and expert in leadershipdevelopment. This is the real thing — the author of BadGirls of the Bible and Bad Boys of the Bible knows that

God calls unusual people to do extraordinary things. Shebelieves every Christian has a calling and this retreat isdesigned to help you distinguish God’s call for your life.World Jubilee with a spiritual retreat: center yourself,relax into the scriptures, build new friendships, andlisten for the still, small voice within that reminds you ofwho you are. This space has been created at the heart ofthe Jubilee for all non-delegates to enhance theirexperience of the conference. Somebody’s calling yourname — and has been calling you from your mother’swomb…won’t you answer the call?

1:30pm to 5:00pm

GENERAL CONFERENCE BUSINESS MEETING cont.Chantilly East Ballroom

RETREAT: SOMEBODY’S CALLING YOUR NAME! cont.Wedgewood Ballroom

5:45pm to 7:00pm


7:00pm to 8:30pm

WORSHIP THE LIGHT OF LIFE:FOCUS ON HEALING & WHOLENESSRev. Karla Fleshman, PreachingImago Dei MCC, (Media, Pennsylvania, USA) Chantilly East Ballroom

8:30pm to 10:00pm

UPBEAT! MINISTRY CONCERTChantilly East Ballroom Marsha Stevens invites you to enjoy the music andministry of emerging music artists from churches

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across the country who have successfully completedthe upBeat! Music Ministry Training Program. Theevening will feature various artists who are embarkingon their ministry calling and will be available to singin your churches. Join these exciting performers for anevening of music celebrating faith as only MCCerscan. Featuring the talents of: Sandi Baker, Gena Rose,Michael Jansen, Pat Grant, Carolyn Marshall, Justin Vaughn, JenniClarkson, Terry Lee Ousley, Natalie Phillips, Wayne Shatraw, D'AnnaChance, Vilia Corvison.

HIV SIMPLY SOCIALRev. Joe McMurray, FacilitatorMilan RoomHIV Simply Social — a time for people with HIV toconnect with each other and to meet each other as theWorld Jubilee begins. Open to people who are HIVpositive or who have AIDS.

HEALTH CARE CHAPLAINS AFFINITY GROUPRev. Frank Beard, FacilitatorMing RoomIn this group we will gather together as chaplains fromvarious settings to fellowship and share each other'sministry. We will look at questions that concern us aschaplains, such as: pastoral identity, our connectedness toUFMCC, positive intentions in ministry and theologicalfoundations for our work and self-care. Come withyour questions and concerns and share with otherswho have chosen this ministry.

CONOCIENDO MINISTERIOSHISPANOS/HISPANIC MINISTRY REUNION presentado por Fernando Moreno, Ministerio Hispano,Catedral de Esperanza (Dallas, Texas USA)Miro SalaEvento social para las personas interesadas en MinisteriosLatino americanos, ministerios Hispanos en los EstadosUnidos y celebrando la cultura Hispana dentro de ICM.Esta reunión está dirigida para aquellos que:

❚ Están interesados en conocer más acerca de los ministerios en Latino América y ministerios Hispanos en los EEUU dentro de la Fraternidad.

❚ Quieren conocerce or reestablecer contacto con amigos involucrados en ministerios Latino americanos y minsterios Hispanos en los EEUU.

❚ Estan interesados en iniciar un Ministerio Hispano en los EEUU.

❚ Son Hispanos y que simplemente quieran pasarla bien con amigos.

Informal social for people interested in Latin Americanministry, Hispanic ministries in the United States andcelebrating the Hispanic culture within MCC.

This gathering is for people who:

❚ Would like to know more about ministries in Latin America and United States Hispanic ministries within the Fellowship.

❚ Would like to get acquainted or get reacquainted with friends involved in ministries in Latin Americaand Hispanic ministries in the United States.

❚ Are interested in starting a Hispanic Ministry in their United States church.

❚ Are Hispanic and just want to have a good time with friends.

THE REST OF US AFFINITY GROUPMadrid RoomA gathering for bisexual and transgendered membersof MCC, our families and friends.

REGION 7 GATHERINGMorocco RoomAn opportunity for delegates and conference registrantsfrom Region 7 to gather with Rev. Elder Gill Storey, yourRegional Elder.

CIGAR AFICIONADOS AFFINITY GROUPMr. Jim Birkitt & Mr. Roman Cardenas, HostsIt may be this year's most unusual Affinity Group! Allcigar aficionados are invited to a cigar evening hostedby the MCC Communications Department. The cigarevent will take place on the patio of the Anatole Hotel— appropriately located next to the Gossip Lounge.Bring your favorite cigar and enjoy the fellowship of thisfirst-ever conference event. Are you an aficionado, butarrived without a cigar? A limited number of premium,hand-rolled cigars will be available.

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Schedule of EventsThursday ❚ 3 July

8:30am to 9:15am


Homily:Mr. Keith Apple, MCC of the Redwood Empire,(Guerneville, California, USA)

Communion:Ms. Lucie Forget, Free To Be MCC,(Belleville, Ontario, Canada)

8:30am to 5:30pm



9:30am to 5:00pm

OMNIGENDER INSTITUTEDr. Virginia MollenkottChantilly East BallroomVirginia Ramey Mollenkott, author of the ground-breaking book, Is the Homosexual My Neighbor, turnsher attention to gender and examines the problemsinherent in our society's binary concept of genderidentity. She contends that the common understandingof gender as two opposite sexes is woefully inadequate.In fact, she argues that this “binary gender paradigm” isoppressive and inflicts grave suffering on many people.Identifying ways in which this paradigm is harmful topeople, Mollenkott moves beyond the current genderconstruct to offer vision of a new, more flexible genderparadigm which she terms “omnigender.” In proposinga new paradigm, Mollenkott offers a vision of what suchan omnigendered society might look like and offerssuggestions for the educational, scientific, and politicalsteps it will take to get there. “The binary gender

construct has been and continues to be of life-and-death importance to those who cannot meet society'sunrealistic requirements,” writes Mollenkott. TheOmnigender paradigm seeks to liberate individualsand society. Two genders? Too limiting!

CHURCH PLANTING SUMMITRev. Elder Arlene AckermanMetropolitan BallroomA full day summit focused on the planting of newmulti-celled, healthy churches. We will focus on threeprimary approaches:

❚ Regional church plants

❚ Parent church plants (parish extensions)

❚ The church within the church, creating an indigenous cultural church within the context of anexisting church, i.e., Hispanic congregation.

Rev. Elder Arlene Ackerman will be presenting a plenaryfocusing on church planting theory and practicalapplication and lay the foundation for the rest of theday. Other presenters with field experience in eacharea will then explore each of the planting methods inmore depth. There will be question and answerperiods throughout the day. Much of the summit willbe in both Spanish and English.

CHURCH SYSTEMS IN CONFLICT ❚ PART 1

Mr. Speed Leas, Senator’s HallA two-day seminar on dealing with conflict incongregations. The first day of this course will focus ondealing with conflict between members of a congregation.The course will include use of the inventory DiscoverYour Conflict Management Style, assessment of situationsin which conflict occurs with individuals in a churchand the development of strategies to deal with thoseindividuals. The second day of the course will focus onthe system’s dimensions of conflict. Again, we willfocus on analysis of the congregation and thedevelopment of strategies to deal with the dysfunctionalaspects of the system.

RISK MANAGEMENT FOR BOARDS OF DIRECTORSMr. Bob BrockmanGovernor’s HallRisk Management is a matter of taking care to provideas safe and healthy an environment for ministry as isreasonably possible. This institute will introducemembers of Boards of Directors to some of the most

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common risks faced by churches today and strategiesfor effectively managing those risks. Teaching thisinstitute are two attorneys who specialize in legalissues affecting churches.

9:30am to 11:30am

QUEEREALITIES PERFORMANCE & WORKSHOPRev. Durrell WatkinsTopaz RoomQUEEREALITIES is a one-act play written by DurrellWatkins. The play deals with some of the diverseissues of contemporary queer communities, including:recovery from conservative religious condemnation ofhomosexuality, two sides of the "gay marriage" coin, afew of the complexities of discovering that gender maynot be fixed and can certainly differ from one's biologicalsex, the friendships that can exist between gay andstraight people and the ongoing challenges of livingwith HIV. The characters in the play discuss theirissues frankly, using adult language and a variety ofspiritual views from conservative to liberal to humanistic.

The reading of QUEEREALITIES will be followed by atalk-back time where audience members can dialoguewith the playwright about any of the issues raised inthe Readers' Theatre performance. The play brings tolife queer studies, gender roles, and religiousattitudes, and can be discussed from sociological ortheological perspectives. The play also demonstrates howprogressive theology can be communicated throughcreative art, and can be viewed and discussed as artas ministry or art as activism. No thought, feeling, orquestion raised from the play will be off-limits.

COL MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT CENTREMs. Jude Litzenberger,Second Assistant Chair, COLMorocco RoomThe MCC COL team has developed the "MinistryDevelopment Centre" which is available via the worldwide web. This electronic center has hundreds ofministry resources submitted by various MCC leaders,churches and former districts. In this workshop, wewill demonstrate the various functions of this centerincluding chat and online coaching capabilities.

GOT CLOWNS?PERFORMANCE & DISCUSSION, CLOWN MINISTRYMCC LubbockTopaz RoomAn entertaining workshop covering the whys and howsof clown ministry, including starting a clown ministry,finding material to use for skits, make-up and costumes,presentation, service projects and the importance of aclown ministry.

This workshop will be presented by all members of theMCC Lubbock clown ministry: Miss Minnie-Anne Ray,Clydene-Gail Patton, Curby-Beth Carlberg, Clarence-Reno Entrekin, Luke-Frankie Armstrong, Oggie-Kathy Roe, Wilma-Karen Salo,Noggin-Marge Washam & Skippy-Angie Taylor.

DEVELOPING A SENIOR ADULT MINISTRYFOR YOUR CHURCHMr. T. Patrick ToalMadrid Room Today it is not uncommon to hear middle-aged peoplesay they are looking forward to the day when they canretire. As we begin to approach our senior years,however, we realize that there are many negativeconnotations associated with being old and thatretirement is often characterized in our society by alessened ability to function and participate in allaspects of life. Mainstream heterosexual churcheshave already begun to recognize this problem andhave developed Senior Adult Ministries to serve theirmaturing congregational members and encouragechurch-wide respect and sensitivity to this noblepopulation of people. Our MCC churches can alsocreate a more welcoming environment for olderLesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Christians bydeveloping similar ministries which embrace people ofall ages and encourage sensitivity to those issueswhich effect our own aging population. Our own seniorLGBT’s are a diverse group of people with a wealth ofknowledge, information, resources and creative energythat should be utilized by all church congregations.

BUILDING TRUSTED & TRUSTING TEAMSMs. Cindi LoveSapphire RoomThis workshop is designed to help churches recognizethe great potential for intentional creation or reshapingof "top down" and high burn-out leadership structuresinto dynamic ministry groups or teams. We still tend toorganize ministry according to patterns of hierarchyrather than gift-based teams.This traditional model of

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the minister as ministry provider leads to anorganization which is able to operate at a low level oftrust. People may come to church, but limit theirinvolvement to carrying out simple tasks. The Creatorwants us to operate at a high level of trust within thechurch and with the type of trust that is transformative.This type of trust moves people from counting onsomeone else to carry the responsibility for the missionto shared responsibility. This type of trust leads to highperformance teams which are characterized by the freeexchange of energy, information, ideas and feelings.Trust is the unseen factor that binds diverse individualsinto high performance teams.These teams have clearBiblical roots: Jesus shaped the Twelve into a ministryteam, the church at Antioch had a small leadershipteam, etc. Without this type of organizational energy,many churches of the 21st century cannot replicate thecommunity changing power of the 1st century.

QUE(e)RING ROMANSRev. Tom HanksMilan RoomTranscending the traditional battles over the principalclobber text (Rom 1:26-27), we will seek to develop asubversive and queer perspective on the entire letter,its relationship to its queer author and to the fivehouse churches Paul addressed in Nero's Rome, as hesought to make them more proud and affirming oftheir diversity and more subversive of patriarchy andEmpire. Selections of Tom's chapter on Romans forQUE(e)RING THE BIBLE (edited by Bob Goss, Deryn Guestand Mona West, to be published by Sheffield Academic / Continuumin 2004) will be distributed for study and group discussion.

1:30pm to 3:00pm

BAD GIRLS OF THE BIBLEDr. Barbara EssexSapphire RoomBad Girls of the Bible presents selected women of theBible in a new light, exploring the Bible’s accounts oftraditionally misunderstood or despised women,including Lot’s wife, Delilah, Jezebel, Salome andSapphira — challenging traditional, patriarchalperspectives and offering fresh interpretations.

Book signing to follow workshop.

TUGS OF WAR:USING THE SPIRITUAL WISDOM OF THE AGES TOGET CENTERED WHEN LIFE IS PULLING US APARTRev. Michael NikolausMorocco RoomDespite the assertions of modern day fundamentalists,there are few easy choices in life, particularly moralchoices. This book utilizes the wisdom from many of theworld’s great spiritual traditions, and the best of modernbehavioral science, to help you make your best choicesas you are pulled along by the “tugs of war” of life.


ESCRI@S EN EL CUERPO (Written in the Body)Rev. Roberto GonzalezMilan SalaEl objetivo de este taller es rendir un modesto homenajea nuestras Santas y Santos por medio de los testimoniosque se han hallado de ellas y ellos. Es nuestro interésque el presente taller sea una especie de “aperitivo”para quienes tienen interés en profundizar y crecer en suvida de fe por medio de estos maravillosos ejemplos de vida.

DEVELOPING YOUR INDIVIDUAL MUSIC MINISTRYMs. Marsha Stevens & Ms. Cindy PinoTopaz RoomAre you a singer, songwriter or performing artist with acalling to minister to the GLBT community? BalmMinistries has started a program called "upBeat!"specifically designed to train and equip emerging gayChristian artists for music ministry. Come learn abouthow this program might get you ready for the next stepin realizing your dream.

CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATIONRev. Birte BeuckMadrid RoomSomeone is in crisis — how do you really help? If youwould like to improve the quality of your pastoral carewhile at the same time finding out more about whoyou are as a person and minister, you may want tocheck out Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). CPE isoffered throughout the Unites States and the world.CPE is a program utilizing hands-on experience withpeople in need (i.e. in hospital or prisons) andgroup/individual reflection to teach pastoral educationand formation. People who have taken CPE come frommany faith, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Out ofan intense involvement with persons in need, and thefeedback from peers and teachers, students develop

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new awareness of themselves as persons and of the needsof those to whom they minister. Many denominationsrequire their ministry students to take at least an 11-week basic CPE unit.

In this workshop you will learn:

What is CPE? What are the essential elements of CPE?What does CPE prepare a person to do? A typical dayin CPE: First hand stories from people who have takenCPE and examples of how CPE works.

3:30pm to 5:00pm

EL VIH/SIDA EN LA COMUNIDADES GLTTBLATINOAMERICANAS (HIV/AIDS in Latin America)Rev. Alejandro Soria y Sr. Alberto Najera FloresTopaz Sala

CAMPUS MINISTRYRev. Paul WhitingMilan RoomThe workshop will present a diversity of campusministry concepts including building effectiverelations with university administrations, developingmulti-faith cooperatives, and working with studentorganizations. There will be opportunity to work infocus groups for high schools, small colleges anduniversities and large universities.

BAD BOYS OF THE BIBLEDr. Barbara EssexSapphire RoomCain, Abraham, Adam, Samson, Lot, Jacob, and Jephthahare well-known men of the Bible who were strong andfaithful, yet also weak and challenged. Essex revealsa side of these figures not usually reflected upon oreven considered in most preaching and teaching,presenting the men in the context of their cultures,leadership styles and basic human characteristics asthey attempt to serve God and God’s people. Theirlives were a mixture of curiosity, shame, anger, sadnessand triumph.


THE GIFTS OF ASIAN SPIRITUALITYTO CHRISTIANITYMr. Ji-Sing Norman EngMorocco RoomThis workshop is for those wanting to ask questionsabout and explore Asian and Buddhist spirituality in aChristian context. There will be discussion, as well asactual meditation practice, chanting and mindfulmovement (and even an example of how Christian rites can bedone in such a way as to include elements from the Asian Wisdomtradition and thus be more culturally inclusive). In other words,this workshop will share how mindful practices can bedone in a Christian way and not just in a Buddhist way.

PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE, FOCUS ON TODAYMadrid RoomLearn about planning for retirement through a 403(b)retirement account (this workshop will be directed towards USparticipants).


7:00pm to 8:15pm

WORSHIP LIGHT MY FIRE!:FOCUS ON SEX & THE BODYDr. Justin Tanis, PreachingChantilly East Ballroom

8:30pm to 10:00pm

PEOPLE OF LEATHER AMONG YOU(PLAY) AFFINITY GROUPRev. Kurt Krieger, FacilitatorMiro RoomPeople of Leather Among You (PLAY) is an affinity groupof 12 years that has worked to foster networking ofthose involved in leather. This is a very broad umbrellagroup for those who have some interest in leather, beit a lifestyle or simply a fetish. It also provides aninformation outlet for those who want to better

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understand the Leather community. We invite you toshow your leatherpride by wearing leather and sittingwith the leatherfolk at the Worship service Thursdayevening and/or joining us for the PLAY gatheringafterwards.

FIRST NATIONS AFFINITY GROUPRev. Elder Diane Fisher &Rev. Elder Jeri Ann Harvey, FacilitatorsMing RoomThis gathering is to provide an opportunity for peopleof First Nations or Native American descent, andmembers of their families of choice, to gather, sharestories and to explore what we would like to do nextwithin MCC.

CAMPUS MINISTERS AFFINITY GROUPRev. Paul Whiting, FacilitatorMilan RoomThe Affinity Group is for people already engaged incampus ministry and will be an opportunity to sharesome of the challenges we face and maybe work towardformalizing our identity.

MUSICIANS AFFINITY GROUPMadrid RoomA gathering open to those engaged in music ministriesin MCC.

REGION 3 GATHERINGTopaz RoomAn opportunity for delegates and conference attendeesfrom Region 3 to gather for fellowship and to connectwith the Regional Elder, Rev. Elder Arlene Ackerman.

8:45pm to 10:45pm

REGION 1 SOCIALSapphire RoomConference registrants and delegates from Region 1are invited to gather for fellowship and a reception,hosted by the Regional Elder, Rev. Elder Debbie Martin.

Schedule of EventsFriday ❚ 4 July

8:30am to 9:15am


Homily:Ms. Kayla Paine, MCC of Northern Virginia, Falls Church(Virginia, USA)

Communion:Sr. Fernando Frontan, Diaconia Cristiana en la Diversidad(Uruguay)

8:30am to 5:30pm



9:00am to 6:45pm

MARKETPLACE & RESOURCE EXPOChantilly West BallroomBrowse! Shop! Explore! Come join us at this year’sMarketplace & Resource Expo with books, churchsupplies, LGBT themed merchandise and informationon seminaries and community groups. Friday & Saturdayonly, so stop by now!

9:30am to 5:00pm

21ST CENTURY WORSHIPRev. Jim BurnsChantilly East BallroomIn his new book, The Great Worship Awakening, RobbRedman says “It is safe to say that there has been moreinnovation and change in Protestant worship in the pasttwenty-five years than in the seventy-five before that.”Many of these changes are in response to the rise ofelectronic media. We now live in a digital age. The

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internet is radically changing the way people receiveand process information. This new information era isproducing a shift in human communications asprofound as that caused by the invention of the printingpress. Yet many churches in North America are stillworshipping just as they did in the 1950’s. They riskfinding themselves speaking an entirely differentlanguage than the people they are called to reach.

This institute will provide an overview of some of thehighly creative worship experiments that are beingtried in churches today. The first session will give asurvey of recent analysis of the effects of the digitalcommunication on human communication patterns,and the implications for preaching and worship.

It will suggest five shifts in response to these changes:

❚ From Performance to Participation

❚ From Isolated to Integrated experience

❚ From Authority to Authenticity

❚ From Stabilization to Subversion

❚ from Verbal to Visual

A worship model will emerge that places equalemphasis on image, music, and word. The three latersessions will each focus on one of these three elements,and will consist of panel discussions of recent workdone by worship planners within MCC. The first willfocus on image (e.g. art, videoscreens, digital storytelling). Thesecond will discuss music (e.g. pop, praise and worship,modern hymnody) and the third will present trends inpreaching (e.g. narrative preaching, drama, multi-cultural issues).

QUEERING THE WORDDr. Ken Stone, Dr. Ted Jennings, Dr. Bob Goss,Dr. Mona West & Dr. Robin Gorsline,Metropolitan BallroomYou’ve seen bibles with the words of Christ in red, butwhat would it like if passages with queer implicationswere highlighted in pink? The question may soundlight, but the fact is, some of the most serious andcritical scholarship in biblical studies are also beingdone in a queer context. Queering the Word meansfinding our own story in the text, using our own lifeexperience to unlayer the meaning of ancient texts, intheir own times and for today. Only those who love andknow the word can queer it with integrity andauthenticity. Come hear an amazing array of biblicalscholars share their insights in an effort to challengeus to make the Word our own. Institute participants

include, Dr. Mona West (editor and contributor, Take Back theWord, contributor to the Mercer Bible Commentary, and pastor of theworld’s largest gay church) and Dr. Bob Goss (author ofQueering Christ and of the predecessor volume, Jesus Acted Up). Byspecial arrangement with Chicago Theological Seminary,Dr. Ken Stone (editor and contributor, Queer Commentary andthe Hebrew Bible) and Dr. Ted Jennings (author, The Man JesusLoved: Homoerotic Narratives from the New Testament) will alsoparticipate. According to Jennings, “The Word of Godmust be released from the imprisoning forms that havemade it serve the interests of the powerful andprosperous so that we may again hear good news for thepoor, the despised, the oppressed, and the brokenhearted. This work of the reformation of Christianteaching does not belong to ‘the experts,’ but to allwho are grasped by the gospel and are called to co-responsibility within the community of faith. In theseminary we provide people with the tools for this taskand a community of mutual accountability thatrespects our diversity and witnesses to our unity in theSpirit.” This is the task of Queering the Word. Theinstitute will be convened by MCC New York’s Dr.Robin Gorsline, an emerging theologian with numerouspublished articles, a particular expertise on theintersection of race and sexual orientation and theinterconnectedness of racism and homophobia.

CONNECT! YOUTH INSTITUTEMr. Carlos Chavez, Ms. Tania Guzman,Mr. Johnathan Jones & Mr. Jon KwongMonet BallroomA day long workshop designed to explore youthministry throughout UFMCC and to encourage thoseworking with youth. Connect! will focus on youth andyouth workers connecting with each other, our Eldersand God. We will share our own stories of youthministry, talk about our visions for youth ministrywithin MCC, speak with our Elders about youthministry and spend time reflecting, praying and inworship. It is hoped that Connect! will produce aninternational network of youth workers/pastors and youthwithin UFMCC, that will be able to raise awareness ofyouth issues within MCC and our wider communities.

CHURCH SYSTEMS IN CONFLICT ❚ PART 2

Mr. Speed LeasSenator’s HallA two-day seminar on dealing with conflict in congregations.Today the course will focus on the systems dimensionsof conflict. Again, we will focus on analysis of thecongregation and the development of strategies todeal with the dysfunctional aspects of the system.

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FUNDRAISING INSTITUTEMr. Jim Birkitt, Rev. Tony Freeman,Rev. Elder Don Eastman, Mr. Gregory Kurdian,Rev. Grant Ford & Ms. Teresa BieryGovernor’s HallThis dynamic institute will feature five areas of practicalinformation you can use in your ministry:

❚ Building A Culture of Generosity, A Workshop of the Strategic Growth Initiative gives a foundation to move beyond the frequent reluctance to talk about money and the difficulty in dealing with financial issues in the church. This comprehensive view of stewardship provides a new and greater context in which to motivate a spirit of generosity.

❚ Creating A Successful Planned Giving Program In Your Congregation. Learn how planned giving and deferred giving models can enhance your church's stewardship program. Create opportunities to fosteryour church's culture of generosity through major gifts, insurance programs, and wills and bequests.And learn ways to reach beyond your congregation and into your community to locate financial supportthrough a planned giving program. Presented with assistance by David Ratcliff of Merrill Lynch.

❚ Establishing A Foundation To Benefit Your Church'sMission. Extend your church's fundraising potentialby establishing a foundation to support your church'smission. Learn both the legal requirements as well as the benefits to your church from MCC leaders whohave established a successful foundation program.

❚ Building For The Future: Launching A Capital CampaignWhat are the unique challenges of raising funds to purchase a new worship facility? And what steps lead to success with a capital campaign? Learn what works — and what doesn't! — from the real life experience of MCC San Diego. Includes practical advice based upon the MCC Benchmarks of Excellence in Stewardship and Guidelines for a Capital Campaign.

❚ Faith-Based Initiative: Locating U.S. Federal Funding for Your Programs. A brief overview and introductionto obtaining federal funding for your church's programs through the Faith-Based Initiative. Discover optionsfor obtaining support and locate sources of funding.Hear the exciting story of the first MCC to obtainfunding for the first-ever federally funded GLBT senior center.

9:30am to 11:30am

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTARMCC AmarilloTopaz RoomJoin members of MCC Amarillo as they present aproduction of Jesus Christ Superstar in American SignLanguage. Deaf and hearing, signers and non-signersalike, will be moved by this powerful performance.The performers say, “Our vision of the message is that it helpsus understand the humanity and suffering of Jesus, which as apath to Jesus’ glory and victory allows us to also share more fully inthe joy.” After lunch, from 1:30pm to 3:00pm, join thecast for a discussion of the production and insight intohow this type of ministry could be used in your church.

PRAYERMs. Meg GlogerMadrid RoomEnthusiasm lacking in the way the church memberspray? Members say they don't know how to pray, ordon't feel worthy to pray or have their prayers heardand answered? Feel restless for something more butdon't know what? Personally having difficulty praying?The way we've always prayed doesn't seem to workanymore? Don't feel that our prayers are answered?Confused about what prayer is? Prayer is vital to our liveswith God and to the church. This workshop addressesthese issues and offers practical solutions andmethods for renewing one's personal life as well asthat of a congregation.

10 SPIRITUAL TRUTHS FOR SUCCESSFUL LIVINGFOR GAYS & LESBIANS (AND EVERYONE ELSE!)Rev. Elder Troy PerrySapphire RoomJoin Rev. Troy Perry for the public launching of his newestbook, 10 Spiritual Lessons for Gays and Lesbians (andeveryone else!). Rev. Perry will discuss the 10 greatestspiritual lessons he has discovered during 35 years ofministry with the GLBT communities — and shareways they can enrich your life. This session includes aquestion-and-answer segment. During the second halfof the workshop, Rev. Perry will participate in thepublication autograph party, and copies of the new bookwill be available for purchase. Don't miss this event!


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INTERNET RESOURCES & OUTREACH MINISTRYFOR THE LOCAL CHURCHRev. David Farrell, Rev. Sandra Bochonok& Ms. Geraldine WrightMorocco RoomAs denominational web manager, Rev. Farrell will focuson the role of both MCC's public website and ourinternal "IntraNet" in the following three areas:

❚ As a principle means of timely and effective communication between MCC denominational headquarters and the general public, all of our Fellowship, our lay and clergy leadership, our Regionsand our local congregations.

❚ As a repository for a large collection of various kindsof Ministry Resources.

❚ As a portal to other Ministry Resources.

With the new Regions, the Internet will be an invaluableoutreach tool. Dr. Bochonok will focus on how pastorsand laity can have a greater Internet evangelismministry in the following three areas:

❚ Empowering congregations to live regionally, yet think globally while reaching seekers with websitesof spiritual hospitality, sanctuary and generosity.

❚ Equipping church staff and volunteers with trainingfor the care of virtual seekers.

❚ Energizing and maximizing outreach by co-partneringwith other websites.

Rev. Bochonok will present a brief narrated soulfoodministry.orgpresentation through PowerPoint, with handout materialsfor attendees. Geraldine Wright will address thetechnical issues of translation, getting documents intoelectronic format and up on the Internet. The discussionwill be accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation,and handouts with more complete explanations andresource listings provided.

ACT UPMilan RoomMCC is proud to present a screening of James Wentzy’snew 75-minute documentary on the history of ACT UPin New York City — remember the activism, rememberthe anger, remember the rage, remember the pride —GUARANTEED to inspire you to action, tears and awe.What would ACT UP UFMCC look like today?

1:30pm to 3:00pm

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTARMCC AmarilloSapphire RoomJoin members of MCC Amarillo as they discuss theirproduction of Jesus Christ Superstar in American SignLanguage. The performers say, “Our vision of the messageis that it helps us understand the humanity and sufferingof Jesus, which as a path to Jesus’ glory and victory allowsus to also share more fully in the joy.” Participate in adiscussion of this production and gain insight intohow this type of ministry could be used in your church.

BRINGING MUSIC MINISTRY TO YOUR CHURCHMs. Marsha Stevens & Ms. Cindy PinoTopaz RoomDo you wish you had ways to do reach out to your city— especially to young people? Do you get dozens ofemails and packets that say, "I'm gay. I'm great. Haveme sing at your church," and wish you knew how tosort through them all? The upBeat! program can helpyou with both. Come learn how you can participate in"training tours" for emerging GLBT Christian artistswho have invested considerable time and effort inupBeat! training, as well as how you can bring qualitymusic presentations to your church that fit with yourcommunity, your theology and outreach.

EL CUERPO SILENCIADO EN LA CELEBRACIÓNDE LA FE (The Body Silenced by the Celebreation of Faith)Rev. Araceli Ezzatti & Sr. Fernando FrontanMilan Sala

INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON WAR & PEACERev. Pressley SutherlandMadrid RoomAs a global Fellowship, we are impacted by the world’sevents. Come and listen to perspectives from aroundthe world on current issues. These sessions grow fromour grassroots and international experience of ethicalquestioning, ministry and creative response during thewars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and in anticipation of thecontinuing ‘war on terrorism.’ The format of the sessionswill not be based in debate. The goal is to create amuch needed opportunity for MCCers from throughoutthe world to share their views with honesty and mutualrespect, envisioning the future with others.

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HIV MINISTRYIN THE LOCAL CHURCH & COMMUNITYRev. Joe McMurrayMorocco RoomWhile many aspects of the HIV/AIDS pandemic canseem overwhelming to us, particularly its global face,there is no cause for paralysis to set in at the local level.Straightforward, feasible programs and communitycollaboration lie at the centerpiece of this seminar onHIV Ministry. We’ll look at the Positive Self-Management Program, an effective curriculum thataddresses all phases of health and wellness for PWAs,as well as support group models, HIV testing, worshipand ritual within the church, and collaborative modelsof participation beyond the congregation. You’ll have anopportunity to listen and share what works in your churchand community with regard to combating HIV/AIDS.

3:30pm to 5:00pm

LOCAL CHURCH RESPONSE TO WAR & PEACERev. Pressley SutherlandMadrid RoomHow can a local church faithfully respond to unfoldingglobal events? How do we help our congregationsunderstand the times in which we live? What is ourresponsibility as people of faith to take a stand on theactions of our governments? This is an opportunity toshare ideas and respond to the state of war and peace inthe world in a spirit of dialogue and respect. Come andexplore these issues with other MCC leaders.

END-OF-LIFE SPIRITUAL CARERev. David GantSapphire RoomWoody Allen once said, “It’s not that I’m afraid to die. I justdon’t want to be there when it happens.” We all know that wewill die eventually, but many of us prefer to avoiddiscussing it and making plans for it. This may be truefor you and/or members of the congregation. Veryoften it is in these precarious times when a person’sspiritual and/or religious beliefs become a concern tothe patient and their families. Often times we becomespiritual companions for the patient who is in transition.Come talk and learn about End-of-Life spiritual care inthe context of faith and cultural competency.

FROM ORIGINAL SIN TO ORIGINAL BLESSINGRev. Pat LangloisMorocco RoomFind the language for what is in our hearts... that weare filled with blessing and not sin. MCC has shiftedChristianity with our fresh look at homosexuality andscripture, however, many have stopped there in challengingthe dogma of our childhood. Join together in thisworkshop as we examine Creation Spirituality, atheology which moves us from "either-or" to "both-and",from sinful to filled with blessing. Creation Spiritualityis a vital way for us as GLBT folk to experience our faithjourney. Learn about the healing and wholeness thatcan take place for us as we reintegrate and re-embodyourselves with one another and with God.

THE LIBERATION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT FORMETROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCHES TODAYRev. Elder Gill StoreyMilan RoomThis workshop will be an exploration of the outpouringof the Holy Spirit within peoples despised by theworld. Following that, we’ll be taking the lessons learnedfrom the visible activity of The Holy Spirit, and applyingthem to the future of Metropolitan Community Churches.

DESDE LA EXPROPIACIÓN A LA REAPROPIACIÓNDEL CUERPO (From the Expropriation to the Re-appropriationof the Body)Sra. Elsa San MartinTopaz Sala


7:00pm to 8:15pm

EVENING WORSHIP OUR LIGHT TO THE NATIONS:A FOCUS ON LIBERATIONRev. Elder Troy D. Perry, PreachingChantilly East Ballroom

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8:30pm to 10:00pm

YOUNG ADULT SOCIALMs. Heather Huff& Mr. Charles Tigard, HostsMadrid RoomWelcoming all conference attendees between the ages of18-29…don’t miss this time to connect with others andhave a great time. Includes dessert — fruits, sorbet,soda, coffee and tea.

HIV SPIRIT SPACERev. Joe McMurray, FacilitatorMilan RoomAn informal spiritual gathering for people with HIV topray for and with each other, with spoken prayers,singing, the laying-on-of hands and sharing the breadand cup. Told by others that our touch is “diseased,”that our blood is “tainted,” that our bodies are “infected,”we know that our touch is sacred, a medium of God’shealing spirit flowing in and through us. Come touchand be touched, and experience healing. Open topeople who are affected by HIV, both HIV positive andHIV negative. All are welcome; the service will be ledby people with HIV.

PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENTRev. Carolyn Mobley, Facilitator Topaz RoomAn affinity gathering for people of African descent withinUFMCC. Join us for conversation and fellowship.

REGION 2 GATHERINGMiro RoomAn opportunity for delegates and conference registrantsfrom Region 2 to gather with your Regional Elder, Rev.Elder Armando Sanchez.

THE PROGRESSIVE CHURCH AFFINITY GROUPRev. Robert Griffin & Rev. Durrell Watkins, FacilitatorsMorocco RoomAn opportunity to gather with others who are passionateabout progressive churches.

Schedule of EventsSaturday ❚ 5 July

8:30am to 9:15am


Communion:Sr. Marcos Gladstone,Igreja da Comunidade Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro

8:30am to 5:30pm

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLFor children at Cathedral of Hope MCC.


9:00am to 1:30pm

MARKETPLACE & RESOURCE EXPOChantilly West BallroomBrowse! Shop! Explore! Come join us at this year’sMarketplace & Resource Expo with books, churchsupplies, LGBT-themed merchandise and informationon seminaries and community groups. Friday & Saturdayonly, so stop by now!

9:30am to 5:30pm

THE CHANGE CYCLE™:A MAP FOR NAVIGATING CHANGE SUCCESSFULLYRev. Elder Lillie Brock & Ms. Wendy FoxworthMetropolitan BallroomTogether, we are going to explore the six predictableand sequential stages of the human cycle of change.Every organization has a system, every organism has asystem, every culture has a system. What we sometimesforget is that humans have a system as well. You willfind it very empowering to discover how the humansystem works when it encounters change, somethingnew and different. Once you have learned how this

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works, then you can develop the skills to navigate easilyand successfully. This will be your opportunity to makechange your friend.

You will learn:

❚ How human being respond to change.

❚ The behaviors and attitudes that accompany every stage of the cycle.

❚ How to navigate the passage from one stage to another.

❚ The skills that are necessary to be effective through each stage.

❚ The organizational dynamics that exist in a changing environment.

❚ The most effective management and leadership practices in a changing environment.

❚ The importance of working in harmony with our “human system” rather than in contradiction to it.

This session will be fun, interactive, and informative.Come prepared to have new awarenesses about yourself,others and your church!

BECAUSE HIV ISN’T OVERMr. Richard Elovich & Mr. Daniel WolfeChantilly East Ballroom2003 is year 22 of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Fewplaces on the globe are unaffected by it. In countrieswhere health care is a basic human right, or incountries where the insured have access to increasinglyeffective HIV drugs, HIV is discussed as a potentiallymanageable chronic illness. In some countries it goescompletely untreated, and is continuing to spread.This much remains the same: it is religiouslystigmatized, and it affects those who are sociallymarginalized or economically disadvantaged, or both,in alarming and disproportionate numbers. Where wecan’t talk about sex, where we don’t talk aboutrecreational drugs, and where we don’t address poverty,HIV continues to flourish. Daniel Wolfe and RichardElovich are health activists who have been at the heartof this struggle for many years. Recently returned fromHIV-organizing in countries in the former SovietUnion, they are prepared to help MCC’ers talk aboutsex and drugs, race and poverty, and to help usidentify potential strategies for planning our responseto the current health crises we face, as well as to

position us for where HIV is going. What would ACTUP MCC look like?

ACTIVISM: THEN & NOWMs. Barbara Gittings & Ms. Kay Lahausen,Institute Special Guests

Rev. Neil Thomas & Rev. Pat Langlois,Institute LeadersMonet RoomThe gay liberation movement in general, and MCC inparticular, emerged at a time of great social change inthe United States, and owes a particular debt to theAfrican American civil rights movement and theWomen’s Liberation movement. What did gay rightsactivism look like in the 1950’s, and 1960’s and1970’s? How has activism changed since then, notonly on gay issues, but on HIV/AIDS issues, and in thestruggles for constitutional equality in countries aroundthe world? What is the next wave of activism likely toinvolve, and likely to demand of MCC? Do we follow ordo we lead? What issues apart from gay issues are ofmost importance to us? MCC embraces the priesthoodof all believers — do we also affirm the activism of allbelievers? These are representative questions to beengaged in a day-long institute convened appropriatelyenough by current pastors from the founding congregationof the MCC movement. A special feature of this institutewill be a talk by Barbara Gittings (see photo pgs.10-11), arecipient of this year’s Human Rights Award. Gittingswas a founder of the first lesbian organization, theDaughters of Bilitis, and picketed for gay rights in frontof Philadelphia’s Independence Hall (see photo p. 11) inthe years before Stonewall. Her presence in Dallasbrings her back to the scene of two of her earlytriumphs — the convention of the American LibraryAssociation in which she staged a highly publicizedand oft-photographed “kissing booth” (see photo p. 11) in1971 and the convention of the American PsychiatricAssociation in 1972, where she arranged to interviewa closeted gay psychiatrist “Dr. H. Anonymous:” (seephoto p.11) in a plenary session. Her activism helpedmake libraries a source of information for gay people,and led to the removal of the pathological designationfor homosexual orientation, impacting the mentalhealth of countless gay people since. She is charming,smart- and she was there — and now she’s here to helpus focus on activism issues for the future. Let’s makehistory by remembering our history!

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LATIN AMERICAN INSTITUTESenator’s HallHace tiempo, un sociólogo caracterizo a la ICM comounas de las comisiones de mayor crecimiento en losEstados Unidos. Nuestra región de mayor crecimientoo que esta teniendo un crecimiento explosivo esLatinoamérica y muchas personas están de acuerdoque esto solo indica el comienzo de lo que vendrá. Eltaller sobre el Ministerio Latinoamericano refleja eltalento extraordinario que es representante de estecrecimiento. Este taller ofrece un pequeño ejemplo detemas de interés de toda nuestra comisión, incluyendolos siguientes talleres:

At one time a sociologist characterized MCC as one ofthe fastest growing denominations in the United States.Now our area of most rapid, almost explosive growthis in Latin America, and most observers agree that weare only at the beginning of this expansion. TheInstitute on Ministry in Latin America reflects theextraordinary talent that is representative of this growth.This Institute offers a sampling of topics of vitalinterest to our entire denomination, including thefollowing workshops:

❚ Plantando Iglesias en Latinoamérica Un foro bilingüesobre como empezar una comunidad e Latinoaméricay en comunidades Latinas en otras partes del mundo.Presentado por Elders Sánchez, Ackermany el Rev.Pablo Navarro.Bilingüe

❚ Conserjería y Dirección Espiritual:Convergencias y diferenciasUn modelo de trabajo para ellos/ellas que busquenayuda en nuestras comunidades espirituales.Rev. Dr. Edgar Danielsen-Morales.En Español

❚ Leyendo la Biblia con lentes LGBTTEl circulo hermenéutico y las minorías sexuales. Participación de hermenéutas de Latinoamérica.Presentado por el Rev. Elder Dr. Armando SanchezEn Español

❚ Lo vi en el cine: la espiritualidad gay y la experienciadel cinema. Mirando la espiritualidad LGBTT desde la perspectiva del cine.Presentado por Rev. Dr. Pablo Navarro Hernández. Bilingüe

❚ Church planting in a Latino context. Bilingual forum

on starting churches in Latin America and in Latino communities in other parts of the world. Elders Sanchez & Ackerman.Rev.Pablo Navarro, FacilitatorBilingual

❚ Counseling and Spiritual Guidance:Convergence and differences.A model for working with those who seek help fromthe Spiritual Community.Dr Edgar DanielsenIn Spanish

❚ Leyendo la Biblia con lentes LGBTTThe hermeneutic circle & sexual minorities.Rev. Elder Armando Sanchez, Facilitator

❚ I saw it in a Movie: Gay Spirtuality in Cinema.Lo vi en el cine: la espiritualidad gay y la experienciadel cinema LGBTT spirituality as seen in cinema.Dr. Pablo Navarro HernandezBilingual/Bilingue

9:30am to 11:30am

SABBATH SEXUALITYDr. Bob GossSapphire RoomThis workshop will examine the recovery of sexual pleasureas a basis for the development of a sexual theology thataims to integrate sexuality and spirituality, connecterotic spirituality to the reclamation of the Sabbathspirituality of Jesus and to the practice of justice-love.

FAITH BASED PUBLIC RELATIONSMs. Robyn MurphyMorocco RoomLearn the difference between public relations, marketingand advertising. What role should any of these play inMCC? How can we forward the mission of UFMCC sothat our members are affirmed, our friends are informedand the community knows who we are? How can weuse public relations to build sustainable and growingcongregations? When is sending a press release not agood idea? Participants will learn about all these pointsplus how to work effectively with the media, giveinterviews, "pitch" news and feature story ideas. Come.Learn. Bring your questions.

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DECREASING THE DRAMA:CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, CHRISTIAN STYLEMs. Kay SeitzMadrid RoomDo you feel like conflict is getting in the way of havingan effective, meaningful relationship? You value thatconnection with your partner, lover, friend, parent, ex,or co-worker and you want to find more effective waysto maintain it or enhance it! Then this is the workshopfor you! We will talk about healthy ways to respect ourloved ones and ourselves through good listening andcommunication skills. Through conversation, brainstorming,role-playing and creativity, learn and practicerelationship skills that help meet the needs of ourGLBT community.

MINISTERING CROSS-CULTURALLYRev. David Pettitt & Rev. Amanda McCulloughMilan RoomNow that we are each a part of a multi-national, multi-cultural region, there will be a heightened interest inmulticultural outreach. Join Revs. Amanda Mc Culloughand David Pettitt as they share their personal testimoniesof Ministering Cross-Culturally. David says, “When I leftHouston, Texas for Mexico, most thought I was crazy. I had a greatjob and a successful business, plus a wonderful home, plenty offriends, and worshiped and participated in the life of an incredibleMCC Church, where I served in numerous leadership capacities.Why? Why would I want to leave all this behind and move to aforeign land where I did not speak the language, let aloneunderstand the culture? In One Single Word; Calling! The day I satstill long enough to hear the gentle voice of the Holy Spirit, was themost profound moment in my life. The journey has not ended…infact, it is just now getting good!”

1:30pm to 3:00pm

THE WARRIOR'S PATH:GAYS IN THE MILITARY FINDING A HOME IN MCCMs. Pat BaillieMilan RoomWithin each MCC are those affiliated with the military,the warrior's path. What do MCC's need to know aboutenlisting, active duty, discharged and retired veteransto create an effective military outreach/inreach? Howcan MCC, with a strong social justice ministry, createa safe, supportive spiritual home for those on thispath. Issues such as "stop loss", "don't ask-don't tell",dishonorable discharges, veterans for peace and thehomeland security act could have considerable impacton your members and your church — is your MCC

prepared? Come learn, share and find ways to connectacross the spectrum of pacifist to warrior in buildingviable ministries.

ITS ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPSMr. Jon KwongTopaz RoomJoin clergy candidate Jon Kwong as we exploretogether how you and your church can apply principlesfrom Process Theology to build deep-rooted relationshipsthat will make an impact in the world. Find out howwe can discuss our various theologies and religioustraditions from a respectful, loving way throughconcepts derived from the works of Alfred NorthWhitehead and Marjorie Hewitt Suchocki. Hopefully,by the end of the workshop, you will be able to feelcloser to God and the rest of creation in new andexciting ways!

LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROMTRANSGENDERED & INTERSEX PEOPLEDr. Carol ScherfenbergMorocco RoomDo you think that MCC people can be Trans-phobic?Who are these Intersex people and how did they getadded to our alphabet soup? Dr. Scherfenberg, a lesbiangynecologist, will share biological, social, and ethicalinformation about Transgender and Intersex peopleand facilitate a discussion between Transgender andLGBS participants.

SEMINARY: WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?Rev. Stephanie BurnsSapphire RoomHave you considered a call to ministry and are lookingfor ways to explore that call and learn about ministry?Would you like to increase your skills in ministry orexplore the Bible, theology and religion? Come to thisworkshop with your questions and learn from a panelof current students and recent graduates about therealities of being MCC and in seminary.

MINISTERING TO THE MENTALLY ILLRev. Dale Chavis & Rev. Sue YarberMadrid RoomMinistering to individuals who are mentally ill can bechallenging to say the least. How do we, as an MCCcongregation, reach out and make our community asafe place for these individuals to find healing andwholeness in the midst of their brokenness? As acommunity of faith we are charged by Jesus to welcome

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those who are hurting and bind up the broken-hearted.This workshop is designed to help congregations providespiritual and emotional support to individuals who havea mental illness. Mental Illness and effective ways ofproviding care and support will be explored in theworkshop

Participants will:

❚ Gain ability to identify individuals who need extra care.

❚ Develop effective skills in dealing with individuals with a mental illness.

❚ Develop ideas for reaching out and providing care to mentally ill individuals in the church setting.

❚ Develop creative ways to assist congregations in reaching out and providing safe and caring places for mentally ill individuals to worship and find wholeness.

❚ Develop creative ways to assist the congregation tostep out of the comfort zone and offer care and support to individuals with a mental illness.

3:30pm to 5:00pm

CRISIS IN YOUR COMMUNITYThe Rev. Catherine HouchinsMorocco RoomIt may come one day...What do you do? Join in a timeof discussing resources you can have in place shouldyou have a hate crime happen in your community. InSeptember 2000 one person was killed and six wereinjured in a shooting in a gay bar in a small southern city.August 2001 a pastor and three church memberswere accosted as they left a Wednesday-evening Biblestudy. How did the MCC community respond to theseevents? How did the greater non-gay community respond?How did the city respond? How did the mediarespond? How can you help prepare to handle allthese responses?

QUEERING CHRISTRev. Dr. Bob GossMilan RoomIn Queering Christ, Bob Goss summarizes a decade ofhis thinking as a queer Christian theologian, sharinghis queering of four critical areas: sexuality, Christ,the Bible and theology. These areas form the quadrants ofhis own spirituality that aims at the queer reconstruction

of Christianity and reflects a life that strives tointegrate the depths of spirituality and sexuality witha practice of justice.

Book signing will follow workshop.

HOW TO KEEP THIS THING GOING& HAVE FUN AT THE SAME TIMEMs. Judy & the Rev. Dee DaleMadrid RoomWhat happens after the first year or after three years?Can we keep the romance in our relationships to thetenth year and beyond? What makes a relationshipwork? Come hear what keeps this couple going after 16years. You'll have the opportunity to share what keepsyour relationship healthy, ask questions, and learn howto have fun together into the future! Singles, couples,and other types of families are all welcome.

THE STRATEGIC GROWTH INITIATIVE:WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED &HOW IT CAN HELP YOUR CHURCHRev. Elder Don Eastman & Rev. Tony FreemanTopaz RoomMembers of the SGI Team will guide a discussion ofchurch leaders who have participated in the consultationprograms of the Strategic Growth Initiative. This interactiveworkshop will consider current challenges faced byparticipants’ churches, and share ideas and optionsfor growth and renewal.

TRANSGENDERED MINISTRY,THEOLOGY & COMMUNITIES OF FAITHRev. Dr. Justin TanisSapphire RoomCome and learn about faith issues by and for gender-different people. We’ll examine scripture passages thataddress issues of gender and how they relate to 21stcentury trans people and churches. We’ll also discusstheological issues raised by the presence of trans peopleand trans bodies.


CONFERENCE CHOIR REHEARSALEmerald Room We would love to have you be a part of this year'sJubilee Choir made up of people from all around theworld! We will be rehearsing each day and singingeach night at our main Conference Celebrations.Come expecting to meet wonderful people and have agreat time using your gifts to glorify God.

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7:00pm to 8:30pm

SING FOR THE CURE®

THE WOMEN’S CHORUS OF DALLASChantilly East BallroomDon’t miss this beautiful & inspiring performance!

8:45pm to 10:00pm

POLYAMORY AFFINITY GROUPRev. Fran Mayes, FacilitatorMilan RoomPolyamory group meeting: for all those who love morethan one, lovers, partners, friends, interested bystanders,anyone willing to share and/or listen with respect tojoys and concerns of non-monogamous families.

ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER AFFINITY GROUPMs. Michele Horn Davis& Ms. Jennifer Nguyen, FacilitatorsTopaz RoomThis affinity group is open only to Asian Pacific islandersinterested in a discussion about their experiences inMCC as such.

WOMEN IN MINISTRYRev. Elder Lillie Brock, FacilitatorMiro RoomCome and meet women from all over the world who areinterested in and involved in MCC ministry. This willbe an opportunity to network, fellowship and learn fromother women in ministry. There will be informationabout the January 2003 Women in Ministry Conference,the opportunities for distance education, the processfor becoming ordained, new ideas and strategies for layleaders, and information about each of the eight newregions. The greatest bonus will be the experience andstories of all the women who attend, so make sure youare there!

All women in MCC who are in Ministry and/or Leadership areinvited!

MUSICIANS AFFINITY GROUPMing Room

THE CHARISMATIC CHURCH AFFINITY GROUPMadrid RoomAn opportunity to gather with others who share a passionfor the charismatic church.

REGION 1 HEALTH & WELLNESS MINISTRYRev. Joe McMurray, FacilitatorMorocco RoomThis gathering for all people from Region One willexamine the needs, scope, and practicality of whatwholeness means from the perspective of health andwellness in our broad and diverse geographic region.Come and share your ideas and suggestions aboutwhat you feel this ministry could and should be.

9:00pm to 10:00pm(or whenever its done!)

HEALING SERVICERev. Elder Jeri Ann HarveyChantilly East BallroomA powerful tradition at MCC conferences and a time togather for prayer, healing, hope and faith.

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Schedule of EventsSunday ❚ 6 July

8:30am to 9:00am


Homily:Ms. Bonnie Ott,Cathedral of Promise MCC (Sacramento, California USA)

Communion:Rev. Rodney Staples,Aloha MCC Maui, (Wailuku, Hawaii USA)

9:15am to 10:45am

CHILDREN’S GATHERINGMilan RoomA time for all children to connect one more time withothers from around the Fellowship for fun and faith!

TEEN PROGRAMManchester RoomFinal session.

LEADERSHIP: FROM INTENT TO IMPACTMs. Cindi LoveMorocco RoomThis workshop is designed to help churches learn howto move from leadership intent to leadership impactby leading from the collective soul of the churchcommunity. "There is no power for change greater than acommunity discovering what it cares about. You must be thechange you want to create in the world." (Ghandi). The workshopdefines leadership as influence and guides theparticipants through an understanding of the influencethat the GLBT community now wields and mustcontinue to nurture. The workshop compares thistrend in the broader community to the growth of MCCand leads the participant to consider his/her role inthat movement and within the group. The final task ofthe workshop is to write a personal impact statement.

VIDEO CON TESTIMONIOS DEL ENCUENTRO DEGRUPOS CRISTIANOS GLTTB del ConoSur(Video with testimonies from the Uruguay South American Conference)Rev. Alejandro SoriaICM Buenos Aires, (Argentina)Rev. Roberto GonzalezICM del Centro, (Argentina)Rev. Aracelli EzzattiDiaconia Cristiana de la Diversidad, (Uruguay)Mr. Fernando FrontanDiaconia de la Diversidad, (Uruguay)

Governor SalaUn espacio para mostrar el video de testimonios de losparticipantes del segundo Encuentro de Grupos CristianosGLTTB del ConoSur.

WHY JESUS HEALED & HOW HE DID ITRev. Stephen MooreMiro RoomDevils, demons, unclean spirits, demonic possession?These were common day-to-day experiences for thepeople of Palestine, in the time of Jesus. Biblical scholars,archeologists, psychiatrists and anthropologists haveconcluded that the historical Jesus of Nazareth,among other things, was considered to be an "exorcist"and a "faith-healer". Some in our modern culture viewthe idea of devils and demons as nothing more thanold superstitions from an ancient, unenlightened age.Other moderns have embraced this world view, but atthe same time, have altered and changed theseconcepts from their original meaning and context.This exciting study will explore the world of firstcentury Palestine, to understand faith-healing andexorcism in its his-torical and her-storical context. Wewill study how exorcism and healing was a centralcomponent for Jesus and the itinerant disciples hetrained for the "Dominion of God."

WOW & WORKING ECUMENICALLYRev. Wanda Y. Floyd, Co-FacilatatorMadrid RoomA workshop that will discuss WOW2003 which is anecumenical conference for welcoming and affirmingchurches within the US and Canada. The history of theWelcoming Church Movement will be presented andhow this movement affects UFMCC. Other items ofdiscussion will include how we can get involved in thismovement and how we can get involved in theupcoming conference which will be held August 14-17in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There will be registrationforms and contribution forms also available.

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PURPOSEFUL CHURCH FACILITIES:CREATING A FUNCTIONAL ENVIRONMENTFOR MISSIONRev. Elder Don Eastman & Rev. Tony FreemanTopaz RoomThis workshop provides an introduction to Benchmarksof Excellence for church buildings and facilities. Thisinteractive workshop will bring a helpful perspective tothe issues surrounding development and use of thebuilding facilities needed to effectively carry out yourchurch’s mission. This presentation will include a seriesof diagnostic questions for church self-assessment.

THE CHILDREN ARE FREE:REEXAMINING THE BIBLICAL EVIDENCEON SAME-SEX RELATIONSHIPSRev. Jeff MinerSapphire RoomThis book examines the passages historically usedagainst gay, lesbian and bisexual people and explore thebiblical stories and passages that affirm loving same-sexrelationships. Did you know Jesus once met a gay person?Jesus’ loving response is just one of the stories presented.Book signing to follow workshop.

11:00am to 12:30pm

HUMAN RIGHTS BRUNCHChantilly West Ballroom Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson, HostHonoring our Human Rights Award Recipients, Ms.Barbara Gittings and Ms. Kay Tobin Lahausen, pioneersof gay civil rights. We’ll also be recognizing theaccomplishments and faithfulness of others from aroundthe denomination.

This is a ticketed event. Tickets are available for purchase at theInformation desk.

12:30pm to 1:30pm

CONFERENCE CHOIR REHEARSALEmerald Room We would love to have you be a part of this year's JubileeChoir made up of people from all around the world! Wewill be rehearsing each day and singing each night at ourmain Conference Celebrations. Come expecting to meetwonderful people and have a great time using your giftsto glorify God.

1:30pm to 2:30pm

PLENARY SESSION WITH MR. ESERA TUAOLOChantilly East BallroomTuaolo, who was a member of the NFL for 9 years, andhis partner, Mitchell Wherley, adopted twin infantsfollowing his retirement from football. Since retiringthree years ago, Tuaolo and Wherley have settled inMinneapolis, where they raise their two-year-olds, a sonand daughter. Tuaolo will share his “coming out” storyand speak about his experiences as a gay parent at thisafternoon Plenary Session of the MCC conference. Hewas raised in a large family himself; Esera was born theyoungest of 8 children and raised in a Christian familyof Samoan and French heritage in Hawaii.

3:00pm to 4:30pm

CLOSING WORSHIP SERVICECARRY THE TORCH!Chantilly East BallroomRev. Elder Don Eastman, PreachingDon’t miss this exciting opportunity to be re-energizedfor your ministry as we close this World Jubilee.

5:00pm to 7:00pm

TEA DANCEWedgewood Room & BarC’mon, it’s a cultural tradition in our community! Comeand have one last afternoon of fun with your friendsfrom conference before we head home.

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Workshops At-a-GlanceFor a detailed description of Workshops please see the Schedule of Events section.

QUEERIALITIESTopaz Room

COL MINISTRYDEVELOPMENT CENTREMorocco Room

DEVELOPING A SENIOR ADULTMINISTRY FOR YOUR CHURCHMadrid Room

BUILDING TRUSTED& TRUSTING TEAMSSapphire Room

QUE(e)RING ROMANSMilan Room

THURSDAY ❘ 2 JULY ❘ 9:30AM TO 11:30AM

BAD GIRLS OF THE BIBLESapphire Room

TUGS OF WAR:Using the spiritual wisdom of theages to get centered when life ispulling us apart.Morocco Room

ESCRIS EN EL CUERPOMilan Sala

DEVELOPING YOUR INDIVIDUALMUSIC MINISTRYTopaz Room

CLINICAL PASTORALEDUCATIONMadrid Room

THURSDAY ❘ 2 JULY ❘ 1:30PM TO 3:30PM

EL BIH/SIDA EN LACOMUNIDADES GLTTBLATINO AMERICANASTopaz Sala

CAMPUS MINISTRYMilan Room

BAD BOYS OF THE BIBLESapphire Room

THE GIFTS OF ASIANSPIRITUALITY TOCHRISTIANITYMorocco Room

PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE,FOCUS ON TODAYMadrid Room


PRAYERMadrid Room

10 SPIRITUAL TRUTHSFOR SUCCESSFUL LIVINGFOR GAYS & LESBIANS(& EVERYONE ELSE!)Sapphire Room

INTERNET RESOURCES &OUTREACH MINISTRY FORTHE LOCAL CHURCHMorocco Room

FRIDAY ❘ 4 JULY ❘ 9:30AM TO 11:30AM

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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTARSapphire Room

BRINGING MUSIC MINISTRYTO YOUR CHURCHTopaz Room

EL CUERPO SILENCIADO ENLA CELEBRACION DE LA FEMilan Sala

INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVESON WAR & PEACEMadrid Room

HIV MINISTRY IN THE LOCALCHURCH & COMMUNITYMorocco Room

FRIDAY ❘ 4 JULY ❘ 1:30PM TO 3:00PM

LOCAL CHURCH RESPONSETO WAR & PEACEMadrid Room

ED-OF-LIFE SPIRITUAL CARESapphire Room

FROM ORIGINAL SIN TOORIGINAL BLESSINGMorocco Room

THE LIBERATION OF THE HOLYSPIRIT FOR MCC TODAYMilan Room

DESDE LA EXPROPIACIONA LA REAPROPIACION DELCUERPOTopaz Sala


SABBATH SEXUALITYSapphire Room

FAITH BASEDPUBLIC RELATIONSMorocco Room

DECREASING THE DRAMA:Conflict Management,Christian StyleMadrid Room

GOT CLOWNS?Topaz Room

SATURDAY ❘ 5 JULY ❘ 9:30AM TO 11:30AM

THE WARRIOR’S PATHMilan Room

IT’S ALL ABOUTRELATIONSHIPSTopaz Room

LESSONS WE CAN LEARNFROM TRANSGENDERED& INTERSEX PEOPLEMorocco Room

SEMINARY:

WHAT’S IN IT FOR MESapphire Room

MINISTERING TO THEMENTALLY ILLMadrid Room

SATURDAY ❘ 5 JULY ❘ 1:30PM TO 3:00PM

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QUEERING CHRISTMilan Room

HOW TO KEEP THIS THINGGOING & HAVE FUNAT THE SAME TIMEMadrid Room

THE STRATEGICGROWTH INITIATIVETopaz Room

TRANSGENDERED MINISTRYSapphire Room


SUNDAY ❘ 6 JULY ❘ 9:15AM TO 10:45AM

LEADERSHIP:

FROM INTENT TO IMPACTMorocco Room

VIDEO CON TESTIMONIOSDEL ENCUENTRO DE GRUPOSCRISTIANOSGovernor Sala

WHY JESUS HEALED& HOW HE DID ITMiro Room

WOW & WORKINGECUMENICALLYMadrid Room

PURPOSEFUL CHURCHFACILITIES: Creating a FunctionalEnvironment for MissionTopaz Room

THE CHILDREN ARE FREE:Reexamining the BiblicalEvidence on Same-SexRelationshipsSapphire Room

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Institutes At-a-GlanceFor a detailed description of Institutes please see the Schedule of Events section.

OMNIGENDER INSTITUTEChantilly East

CHURCH PLANTING SUMMITMetropolitan Ballroom

CHURCH SYSTEMSIN CONFLICT ❚ PART 1

Senator’s Hall

RISK MANAGEMENT FORBOARDS OF DIRECTORSGovernor’s Hall

THURSDAY ❘ 2 JULY ❘ 9:30AM TO 5:00PM

21ST CENTURY WORSHIPChantilly East

QUEERING THE WORDMetropolitan Ballroom

CONNECT! YOUTH INSTITUTEMonet Ballroom

CHURCH SYSTEMS INCONFLICT ❚ PART 2

Senator’s Hall

FUNDRAISING INSTITUTEGovernor’s Hall

FRIDAY ❘ 4 JULY ❘ 9:30AM TO 5:00PM

THE CHANGE CYCLE™:A Map for NavigatingChange SuccessfullyMetropolitan Ballroom

BECAUSE HIV ISN’T OVERChantilly East Ballroom

ACTIVISM:Then & NowMonet Room

LATIN AMERICAN INSTITUTESenator’s Hall

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HIV SIMPLY SOCIALMilan Room

HEALTH CARE CHAPLAINSMing Room

CONOCIENDOMINSTERIOS HISPANOSMiro Sala

THE REST OF USMadrid Room

CIGAR AFICIONADOSPatio

WEDNESDAY ❘ 2 JULY ❘ 8:30PM TO 10:00PM

CAMPUS MINISTERSMilan Room

FIRST NATIONSMing Room

PEOPLE OF LEATHERAMONG YOUMiro Room

MUSICIANSMadrid Room

REGION 1Morocco Room


HIV SPIRIT SPACEMilan Room

PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENTMiro Room

YOUNG ADULT SOCIALMadrid Room

THE PROGRESSIVE CHURCHMorocco Room


POLYAMORYMilan Room

WOMEN IN MINISTRYMiro Room

THE CHARISMATIC CHURCHMadrid Room

REGION ONEHEALTH MINISTRYMorocco Room

ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDERTopaz Room

MUSICIANS AFFINITY GROUPMing Room


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What an exciting opportunity we have as we gather with people from all over the world to celebrate and worshipthe God who loves and saves us, coming together as a bright beacon of hope. We continue to pray, as we haveall through the planning process, that this time will be one of spiritual growth, wonder, healing and joy for you.

We'll start on Tuesday morning rejoicing that we are able to come home and to reconnect with one another infellowship and we'll close on Sunday blessed and energized to return home to let the light of God's love shinein our communities. During the week in between, we'll lift up three central themes that are part of the gift thatMCC has brought to the Christian church-healing and wholeness, the sacredness of the body and sexuality, andsocial justice. It is our prayer that these services will be liberating, challenging, joyful times of worship thatcelebrate and expand our experiences of God and of this community.

In the mornings, you'll have the chance to gather for a communion service where every day you'll hear the wordsof the consecration in a different language or accent, with celebrants from some of the many cultures that makeup MCC. We invite you to listen for the words of Jesus, with understanding, that comes through even languagesthat are unfamiliar to you.

You're going to come in contact this week with familiar hymns rooted in our Christian heritage and music that'snew and quite different, you'll hear words of faith that have stood the test of centuries and things we wrote justfor this occasion, and you'll sit in the pews with friends you've known for a long time and share the peace withpeople who were strangers but become friends in the midst of this gathering. It's going to be an adventure . andthat's part of what makes MCC the exciting spiritual community that we know and love.

Worship ServicesLet Your Light ShineA very special thanks to all of our Preachers, Communion Celebrants, WorshipLeaders and Volunteers.

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422003 MCC World Jubilee & 21st General Conference ❚ LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE ❚ CCLI#599527

PRELUDE

WELCOME

INVOCATION & PASTORAL PRAYER

MUSIC ❘ “FOR THE HEALING OF THE NATIONS”FRED KAAN ©1965 ❘ THE NEW CENTURY HYMNAL #576 ❘ PUBLISHED BY PILGRIM PRESS ©1986

As we gather to open conference, we light this candle for peace among the nations, remembering God’s promise that all peoples shalllive in peace. Candle will be lit by Sam Rost.

TUESDAY ❘ 9:30am to 10:45am ❘ Chantilly Ballroom

JULY 1 Opening Worship

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SPECIAL MUSIC ❘ Rev. Delores Berry

FIRST READING ❚ Peter 2:9-10But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaimthe mighty acts of the One who called you out of the shadows into God’s marvelous light. Once you were not apeople, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.

ACCLAMATION ❘ “SIYAHAMBA”ZULU SONG ©1991 ❘ BOOSEY & HAWKES ❘ ARR. DOREEN RAO

Siyahamb’ ekukhanyeni kwen khos, siyahamb’ ekukhanyeni kwen khos.Siyahamb’ ekukhanyeni kwen khos, siyahamb’ ekukhanyeni kwen khos.Siyahamba, siyahamba, siyahamba ekukhanyeni kwen khos.Siyahamba, siyahamba, siyahamba ekukhanyeni kwen khos.

Caminamos en la luz de Dios, caminamos en la luz de Dios.Caminamos en la luz de Dios, caminamos en la luz de Dios.Caminamos, caminamos, caminamos en la luz de Dios.Caminamos, caminamos, caminamos en la luz de Dios.

We are walking in the light of God, we are walking in the light of God.We are walking in the light of God, we are walking in the light of God.We are walking, we are walking, we are walking in the light of God.We are walking, we are walking, we are walking in the light of God.

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SECOND READING ❚ Isaiah 56:5-8For thus says your God: To the eunuchs who keep my Sabbaths, who choose the things that please me and holdfast my covenant, I will give, in my house and within my walls, a monument and a name better than daughtersand sons; I will give them an everlasting name that shall not be cut off. And the foreigners who join themselvesto God, to minister to Her, to love the names of God, and to be His servants, all who keep the Sabbath, and donot profane it, and hold fast my covenant – these I will bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in myhouse of prayer; their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house shall becalled a house of prayer for all peoples. Thus says God, who gathers the outcasts, I will gather others to thembesides those already gathered.

SPECIAL MUSIC ❘ Louis Ramirez

SERMON ❚ God’s Marvelous Light ❘ Rev. Elder Dr. Armando Sanchez, Region 2

MUSIC ❘ “CANTEN AL SEÑOR/SING UNTO THE LORD”Sing unto the Lord a new songSing unto the Lord all the earthSing unto the Lord a new songSing unto the Lord all the earth

For God is great [*,*]And greatly to be praised [*,*]For God is great [*,*]And greatly to be praised!

Canten al Señor con gozoCante todo ser al SeñorCanten al Señor con gozoCante todo ser al Señor

Pues grande es Dios [*,*]Y digno de loor [*,*]Pues grande es Dios [*,*]Y digno de loor [*,*]

LIFE & WORKS OF THE WORLD JUBILEE

OFFERTORY ❚ “LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE” ❘ Ms. Marsha Stevens

COMMUNION

CONSECRATION

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MUSIC ❘ “LET US BE BREAD”THOMAS J. PORTER ©1990 ❘ GIA PUBLICATIONS ❘ GATHER HYMNAL #816

REFRAIN

Let us be bread, blessed by the Lord,Broken and shared, life for the world.Let us be wine, love freely poured.Let us be one in the Lord.

VERSES

1. I am the bread of life, broken for all.Eat now and hunger no more.

2. You are my friends if you keep my commands,No longer servants but friends.

3. As God has loved me, so I have loved youGo and live on in my love.

MUSIC ❘ “SPIRIT OF THE LIVING GOD”Spirit of the Living Godfall fresh on me!Spirit of the Living Godfall fresh on me!Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me!Spirit of the Living Godfall fresh on me!

MUSIC ❘ “I SURRENDER ALL”JUDSON W. VANDEVENTER & WINFIELD S. WEEDEN 1896 ❘ HOPE PUBLISHING

REFRAIN

I surrender all I surrender allAll to Thee my blessed SaviorI surrender all

VERSES

1. All to Jesus I surrenderAll to Thee I freely giveI will ever love and trust TheeIn Thy presence daily live

2. All to Jesus I surrenderMake me, Savior, wholly ThineMay Thy Holy Spirit fill meMay I know Thy pow’r divine

3. All to Jesus I surrenderChrist, I give myself to TheeFill me with Thy love and powerLet Thy blessing fall on me

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MUSIC ❘ “LET US BREAK BREAD TOGETHER”AFRICAN-AMERICAN SPIRITUAL ❘ MCC SAN FRANCISCO HYMNAL #557

REFRAIN

When I fall on my kneeswith my face to the rising sunO God, have mercy on me.

VERSES

1. Let us break bread togetheron our kneeslet us break bread together on our knees

2. Let us share the cup togetheron our kneeslet us share the cup togetheron our knees

3. Let us praise God togetheron our kneesLet us praise God togetheron our knees

MUSIC ❘ “WE SEE YOU, GOD”

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MUSIC ❘ “WE ARE THE CHURCH ALIVE”JACK HOGGATT-ST.JOHN & DAVID PELLETIER ©1980 ❘ MCC SAN FRANCISCO HYMNAL #176

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INVOCATION

MUSIC ❘ “THIS IS THE DAY”FIJI ISLANDS FOLK MELODY ❘ ANONYMOUS 20TH CENTURY ❘ MCC SAN FRANCISCO HYMNAL #228

This is the day, this is the dayThat our God has made, that our God has madeLet us rejoice, let us rejoiceAnd be glad in it, and be glad in it!This is the day that our God has madeLet us rejoice and be glad in it!This is the day, this is the dayThat our God has made!

FIRST READING ❚ Peter 2:9-10But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaimthe mighty acts of the one who called you out of the shadows into God’s marvelous light. Once you were not apeople, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but not you have received mercy.

SECOND READING ❚ Isaiah 56:5-8For thus says your God: To the eunuchs who keep my Sabbaths, who choose the things that please me and holdfast my covenant, I will give, in my house and within my walls, a monument and a name better than daughtersand sons; I will give them an everlasting name that shall not be cut off. And the foreigners who join themselvesto God, to minister to Her, to love the names of God, and to be His servants, all who keep the Sabbath, and donot profane it, and hold fast my covenant – these I will bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in myhouse of prayer; their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house shall becalled a house of prayer for all peoples. Thus says God, who gathers the outcasts, I will gather others to thembesides those already gathered.

HOMILY ❘ Ms. Cindy Acker, MCC of the Redwood Empire (Guerneville, California USA)

SPECIAL MUSIC

COMMUNION ❘ Mr. Stephen Harte, Holy Trinity MCC (Edinburgh, Scotland, UK)

WEDNESDAY ❘ 8:30am to 9:15am ❘ Chantilly Ballroom

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MUSIC ❘ “SURELY THE PRESENCE”LANNY WOLFE ©1977 ❘ MCC SAN FRANCISCO HYMNAL #265

Surely the presence of our God is in this place,I can feel your mighty power and your grace,I can hear the brush of angels’ wings,I see glory on each face,Surely the presence of our God is in this place.

MUSIC ❘ “ONE BREAD, ONE BODY”RORY COONEY ❘ GIA PUBLICATIONS ❘ GATHER COMPREHENSIVE #427

REFRAIN

One bread, one body, one God of all,One cup of blessing which we bless.And we, though many, throughout the earth,We are one body in this one God.

VERSES

1. Gentile or Jew, servant or free, Woman or man, no more.

2. Many the gifts, many the works, One in the God of all.

3. Grain for the fields, scattered and grown,Gathered to one, for all.


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PRELUDE

WELCOME

SPECIAL MUSIC ❘ “FOR THOSE TEARS I DIED” ❘ Ms. Marsha StevensYou said You'd come and share all my sorrows,You said, You'd be there for all my tomorrows;I came so close to sending You away,But just like You promised You came there to stayI just had to pray!

REFRAIN

And Jesus said, "Come to the water,Stand by My side,I know you are thirstyyou won't be denied;I felt every tear dropWhen in darkness you cried,And I strove to remind youthat for those tears I died."

Your goodness so great I can't understand,And dear Lord I know that all this was planned;I know You're here now and always will be,Your love loosed my chains and in You I'm freeBut Jesus, Why me?

REFRAIN

Jesus, I give You my heart and my soul!I know that without God I'd never be whole;Savior, You opened all the right doors,And I thank You and praise You from earth's humble shores,Take me, I'm Yours!

REFRAIN

WEDNESDAY ❘ 7:00pm to 8:30pm ❘ Chantilly Ballroom

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CALL TO WORSHIPPRAYERS FOR A THOUSAND YEARS ❘ ARCHBISHOP DESMOND TUTU ❘ SOUTH AFRICA

One: Look back from where we have come.Many: The path was at times an open road of joy,

at others a steep bitter track of stones and pain.One: How could we know the joy without the suffering?Many: And how could we endure the suffering

but that we are warmed and carried on the breast of God?

MUSIC ❘ “BREATHE”MICHAEL W. SMITH ❘ ADAPTED

This is the air I breatheThis is the air I breatheYour holy presence living in me

This is my daily breadThis is my daily breadYour very word spoken to me

And your life, your life is my lightAnd your light, your light is my life

And I, I’m strong in your pow’rAnd I, I’m whole by your love.

READING ❚ Revelation 21:1-4Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the seawas no more. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared asone prepared for their beloved. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “See, the home of God is amongall people. God will dwell with us; we will be God’s peoples, and God’s very self will be with us; God will wipeevery tear from our eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the firstthings have passed away.”

TESTIMONIES

MUSIC ❘ “BREATHE”

SERMON ❚ Rev. Karla Fleshman, Imago Dei MCC (Media, Pennsylvania, USA)

SPECIAL MUSIC ❘ “THERE IS A BALM IN GILEAD”AFRICAN-AMERICAN SPIRITUAL ❘ NEW CENTURY HYMNAL #553

PASTORAL PRAYER

CALL TO OFFERING

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SPECIAL MUSIC ❘ “FOR THOSE TEARS I DIED” ❘ Ms. Marsha StevensYou said You'd come and share all my sorrows,You said You'd be there for all my tomorrows;I came so close to sending You away,But just like You promised You came there to stayI just had to pray!

REFRAIN

And Jesus said, "Come to the water,Stand by My side,I know you are thirstyYou won't be denied;I felt every tear dropWhen in darkness you cried,And I strove to remind youThat for those tears I died."

Your goodness so great I can't understand,And dear Lord I know that all this was planned;I know You're here now and always will be,Your love loosed my chains and in You I'm freeBut Jesus, Why me?

REFRAIN

Jesus, I give You my heart and my soul!I know that without God I'd never be whole;Savior, You opened all the right doors,And I thank You and praise You from earth's humble shores,Take me, I'm Yours!

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INVOCATION

MUSIC ❘ “O LOVING GOD, WHEN I IN AWESOME WONDER”CARL BODBERG 1885 V.1&2 ❘ TR. STUART K. HINE 1949 V. 3-5 ❘ TR. E. GUSTAV JOHNSON ©1973

O Loving God, when I in awesome wonderConsider all the works Thy hand hath madeI see the stars, I hear the rolling thunderThy pow’r throughout the universe displayed

REFRAIN

Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to TheeHow great Thou art! How great Thou art!Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to TheeHow great Thou art! How great Thou art!

When thro’ the woods and forest glades I wanderAnd hear the birds sing sweetly in the treesWhen I look down from lofty mountain grandeurAnd hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze

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When Christ shall come with shout of acclamationAnd take me home what joy shall fill my heartThen I shall bow in humble adorationAnd there proclaim: My God how great Thou art!

REFRAIN

READING ❚ Revelation: 21:1-4Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the seawas no more. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared asone prepared for their beloved. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “See, the home of God isamong all people. God will dwell with us; we will be God’s peoples, and God’s very self will be with us; Godwill wipe every tear from our eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, forthe first things have passed away.”

HOMILY ❘ Mr. Keith Apple, MCC of the Redwood Empire (Guerneville, California, USA)

SPECIAL MUSIC

THURSDAY ❘ 8:30am to 9:15am ❘ Chantilly Ballroom


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COMMUNION ❘ Ms. Lucie Forget, Free To Be MCC (Belleville, Ontario, Canada)

MUSIC ❘ “HELP US ACCEPT EACH OTHER”FRED KAAN 1974 ALT. ❘ THE NEW CENTURY HYMNAL #388

Help us accept each otherAs Christ accepted usTeach us as sister, brotherEach person to embraceBe present God among usAnd bring us to believeWe are ourselves acceptedAnd meant to love and live

Teach us O God your lessonsAs in our daily lifeWe struggle to be humanAnd search for hope and faithTeach us to care for peopleFor all not just for someTo love them as we find themOr as they may become

Let your acceptance change usSo that we may be movedIn living situationsTo do the truth in loveTo practice your acceptanceUntil we know by heartThe table of forgivenessAnd laughter’s healing art

God for today’s encountersWith all who are in needWho hunger for acceptanceFor righteousness and breadBring us new eyes for seeingNew hands for holding onRenew us with your spiritGod! Free us, make us one!


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MUSIC ❘ “CANTEN AL SEÑOR/SING UNTO THE LORD”Sing unto the Lord a new songSing unto the Lord all the earthSing unto the Lord a new songSing unto the Lord all the earth

For God is great [*,*]And greatly to be praised [*,*]For God is great [*,*]And greatly to be praised!

Canten al Señor con gozoCante todo ser al SeñorCanten al Señor con gozoCante todo ser al Señor

Pues grande es Dios [*,*]Y digno de loor [*,*]Pues grande es Dios [*,*]Y digno de loor [*,*]

CALL TO WORSHIPWALT WHITMAN ❘ FROM “I SING THE BODY ELECTRIC”

One: I sing the body electricMany: and if the body were not the Soul,

what is the Soul?One: I have perceived that to be with those I like is enough

To stop in company with the rest at evening is enough,Many: To be surrounded by beautiful, curious,

breathing, laughing flesh is enoughOne: To pass among them, or touch any one,

or rest my arm ever so lightlyround his or her neck for a moment—what is this then?

Many: I do not ask any more delight—I swim in it, as in a sea.

One: The man’s body is sacred, and the woman’s body is sacred;Many: No matter who it is, it is sacred.One: Each has his or her place in the procession.

(All is a procession;Many: The universe is a procession, with measured and beautiful motion.)One: Have you ever loved the Body of a woman?

Have you ever loved the Body of a man?

THURSDAY ❘ 7:00pm to 8:30pm ❘ Chantilly Ballroom


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Many: Do you not see that these are exactly the same to all,in all nations and times, all over the earth?

One: If anything is sacred, the human body is sacred,Many: O my Body! I dare not desert the likes of you

in other men and women,nor the likes of the parts of you;

One: O I say, these are not the parts and poems of the Body only,but of the Soul,

Many: O I say now these are the Soul!

MUSIC ❘ “I SING THE MIGHTY POWER OF GOD”ISAAC WATTS 1715 ALT. ❘ THE NEW CENTURY HYMNAL #12

I sing the mighty power of GodThat made the mountains riseThat spread the flowing seas abroadAnd built the lofty skiesI sing the wisdom that ordainedThe sun to rule the dayThe moon shines full at God’s commandAnd all the stars obey

I sing the goodness of our GodThat filled the earth with foodGod formed the creatures with a wordAnd then pronounced them goodOh now your wonders are displayedWhere’er I turn my eyeIf I survey the ground I treadOr gaze upon the sky.

On earth there’s not a plant or flowerBut makes your glory knownThe clouds arise and spread their showersBy order from your throneAll life is but a gift from youAnd ever in your careWherever people gatherYou, O God, are present there.

READING ❚ John 11:1-44

SERMON ❚ Rev. Dr. Justin Tanis, Director of Leadership Development

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PRAYERS FOR THE MOMENTWALT WHITMAN ❘ FROM “I SING THE BODY ELECTRIC”

O my Body! I dare not desert the likes of you in other men and women, nor the likes of the parts of you;I believe the likes of you are to stand or fall with the likes of the Soul, (and that they are the Soul;)I believe the likes of you shall stand or fall with my poems—and that they are poems,Man’s, woman’s, child’s, youth’s, wife’s, husband’s, mother’s, father’s, young man’s, young woman’s poems;

Head, neck, hair, ears, drop and tympan of the ears,Eyes, eye-fringes, iris of the eye, eye-brows, and the waking or sleeping of the lids,Mouth, tongue, lips, teeth, roof of the mouth, jaws, and the jaw-hinges,Nose, nostrils of the nose, and the partition,Cheeks, temples, forehead, chin, throat, back of the neck, neck-slue,Strong shoulders, manly beard, scapula, hind-shoulders, and the ample side-round of the chest.

Upper-arm, arm-pit, elbow-socket, lower-arm, arm-sinews, arm-bones,Wrist and wrist-joints, hand, palm, knuckles, thumb, fore-finger, finger-balls, finger-joints, finger-nails,Broad breast-front, curling hair of the breast, breast-bone, breast-side,Ribs, belly, back-bone, joints of the back-bone,Hips, hip-sockets, hip-strength, inward and outward round, man-balls, man-root,Strong set of thighs, well carrying the trunk above,Leg-fibres, knee, knee-pan, upper-leg, under leg,Ankles, instep, foot-ball, toes, toe-joints, the heel;All attitudes, all the shapeliness, all the belongings of my or your body, or of any one’s body, male or female,

The lung-sponges, the stomach-sac, the bowels sweet and clean,The brain in its folds inside the skull-frame,Sympathies, heart-valves, palate-valves, sexuality, maternity,Womanhood, and all that is a woman—and the man that comes from woman,The womb, the teats, nipples, breast-milk, tears, laughter, weeping, love-looks, love-perturbations and risings,

The voice, articulation, language, whispering, shouting aloud,Food, drink, pulse, digestion, sweat, sleep, walking, swimming,Poise on the hips, leaping, reclining, embracing, arm-curving and tightening,The continual changes of the flex of the mouth, and around the eyes,The skin, the sun-burnt shade, freckles, hair,The curious sympathy one feels, when feeling with the hand the naked meat of the body,The circling rivers, the breath, and breathing it in and out,The beauty of the waist, and thence of the hips, and thence downward toward the knees,The thin red jellies within you, or within me—the bones, and the marrow in the bones,The exquisite realization of health;O I say, these are not the parts and poems of the Body only, but of the Soul, O I say now these are the Soul!

CALL TO OFFERING

SPECIAL MUSIC ❘ Conference Choir

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MUSIC ❘ “SONG OF THE SOUL”CRIS WILLIAMSON ❘ BIRD ANKLES MUSIC BMI ©1975 ❘ MCC SAN FRANCISCO HYMNAL #167

Open my eyes, that I may seeGlimpses of truth thou hast for meOpen my eyes illumine meSpirit divine

VERSES

Love of my life, I am cryingI am not dying, I am dancingDancing along in the madnessThere is no sadnessOnly a song of the soul

CHORUS

And we’ll sing this songWhy don’t you sing alongAnd we can sing for a long, long timeWhy don’t you sing this songWhy don’t you sing alongAnd we can sing for a long, long time!

What do you do for your livingAre you forgiving, giving shelterFollow your heart, love will find youTruth will unbind youSing out a song of the soul

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Come to your life like a warriorNothing will bore yer, you can be happyLet in the light, it will heal youAnd you can feel youSing out a song of the soul

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MUSIC ❘ “O YOUNG AND FEARLESS PROPHET”S. RALPH HARLOW 1933 ALT. ❘ MCC SAN FRANCISCO #482

O young and fearless prophet of ancient GalileeThy life is still a summons to serve humanityTo make our thoughts and actions less prone to please the crowdTo stand with humble courage for truth with hearts uncowed

O help us stand unswervingAgainst war’s bloody wayWhere hate and lust and falsehoodHold back Christ’s holy swayForbid false love of countryThat blinds us to your callWho lifts above the nationThe neighborhood of all

Create in us the splendorThat dawns when hearts are kindThat knows not race nor stationAs boundaries of the mindThat learns to value beautyIn heart, or brain, or soulAnd longs to bind God’s childrenInto one perfect whole.

READING ❚ John 11:1-44

HOMILY ❘ Ms. Kala Payne, MCC of Northern Virginia (Fairfax, Virginia, USA)

SPECIAL MUSIC

COMMUNION ❘ Sr. Fernando Frontan, Diaconia Cristiana en la Diversidad (Montevideo, Uruguay)

FRIDAY ❘ 8:30am to 9:15am ❘ Chantilly Ballroom


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MUSIC ❘ “ES LA VIDA DE MI ALMA”ANONYMOUS 20TH CENTURY ❘ MCC SAN FRANCISCO HYMNAL #463

Es la vida de mi almaMi Cristo, mi CristoEs la ida de mi almaEs Jesús, mi SalvadorCristo, Cristo, Cristo, CristoEs la vida de mi alma

MUSIC ❘ “WE ARE STANDING ON HOLY GROUND”GERON DAVIS ©1983 ADAPT ❘ BOB CROCKER ©1991 ❘ MCC SAN FRANCISCO HYMNAL #410

We are standing on holy groundAnd I know that there are angels all aroundLet us praise Jesus nowWe are standing in your presenceOn holy ground.


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MUSIC ❘ “LET THE WALLS FALL DOWN”BILL BATSTONE, DON & ANNE BARBOUR ❘ MARANATHA MUSIC

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Let the walls fall downLet the walls fall downLet the walls fall downBy your loveLet the walls fall down

One by one we’re drawn togetherOne by one and side by sideOne in you, we’ll live foreverStrangers you have reconciled

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In your loveNo walls between usIn your loveA common groundSee each other as you see usAll our pride comes tumbling down

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CALL TO WORSHIPNADJA AWAD, AGE 15, YEMEN ❘ FROM “PRAYERS FOR A THOUSAND YEARS”

One: I want to be free like the riverMany: uncontrollable and wild.One: I want to be fast and dangerousMany: like the rapids and currents in the river.One: I want to be like a riverMany: with its different shades and colours.One: I want to be naturalMany: like a river in its savagery.

FRIDAY ❘ 7:00pm to 8:30pm ❘ Chantilly Ballroom


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MUSIC ❘ “AND THE RIVER WILL RISE”

READING ❚ Isaiah 42:5-9Thus says God who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes fromit, who gives breath to the people upon it and spirit to those who walk in it: I am the Almighty, I have calledyou in righteousness, I have taken you by the hand and kept you; I have given you as a covenant to the people,a light to the nations, to open the eyes that are closed, to bring out the prisoners from their shackles, from theprison those who sit in despair. I Am, that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to idols. See,the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth, I tell you of them.

MUSIC ❘ “SONG OF THE NATIONS”

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SPECIAL MUSIC ❘ “GLORY HALLELUJAH/UNDIVIDED” ❘ Imani Ensemble

SERMON ❚ Rev. Elder Troy D. Perry, Founder & Moderator

CALL TO OFFERING

OFFERTORY ❚ Conference Choir


MUSIC ❘ “WHERE JUSTICE ROLLS DOWN”

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MUSIC ❘ “WHEN MORNING GILDS THE SKIES”KATHOLISCHES GESANGBUCH 1828

When morning gilds the skies, my heart awaking cries may Jesus Christ be praised!A like at work and prayerone purpose I declaremay Jesus Christ be praised!

All ye of human kind,in this your concord find,may Jesus Christ be praised!Let all the earth aroundring joyous with the soundmay Jesus Christ be praised!

Sing suns and stars of spacesing ye that see God’s facemay Jesus Christ be praised!God’s whole creation o’erfor aye and evermoremay Jesus Christ be praised!

READING ❚ Isaiah 42:5-9Thus says God who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes fromit, who gives breath to the people upon it and spirit to those who walk in it: I am the Almighty, I have calledyou in righteousness, I have taken you by the hand and kept you; I have given you as a covenant to the people,a light to the nations, to open the eyes that are closed, to bring out the prisoners from their shackles, from theprison those who sit in despair. I Am, that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to idols. See,the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth, I tell you of them.

HOMILY ❘ Rev. Tessie Mandeville Cathedral of Hope MCC, (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma USA)

SPECIAL MUSIC

COMMUNION ❘ Sr. Marcos Gladstone, Igreja da Comunidade Metropolitana (Rio de Janeiro, Brasil)

SATURDAY ❘ 8:30am to 9:15am ❘ Chantilly Ballroom


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MUSIC ❘ “LET US BE BREAD”THOMAS J. PORTER ©1990 ❘ GIA PUBLICATIONS ❘ GATHER HYMNAL #816

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Let us be bread, blessed by the Lord,Broken and shared, life for the world.Let us be wine, love freely poured.Let us be one in the Lord.

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1. I am the bread of life, broken for all.Eat now and hunger no more.

2. You are my friends if you keep my commands,No longer servants but friends.

3. As God has loved me, so I have loved youGo and live on in my love.

MUSIC ❘ “SURELY THE PRESENCE”Lanny Wolfe ©1977 ❘ MCC San Francisco Hymnal #265



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MUSIC ❘ “IN THE MIDST OF NEW DIMENSIONS”JULIAN B. RUSH ©1985 ❘ NEW CENTURY HYMNAL #391

In the midst of new dimensions,In the face of changing ways,Who will lead the pilgrim peoplesWandering in their separate ways?

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God of rainbow, fiery pillar,Leading where the eagles soar.We your people, ours the journey,Now and ever, now and ever, Now and ever more.

As we stand a world dividedBy our own self-seeking schemesGrant that we, your global villageMight envision wider dreams

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We are man and we are womanAll persuasions, old and youngEach a gift in your creation, Each a love song to be sung!

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READING ❚ Matthew 5:14-16You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under abushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shinebefore others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to God in heaven.

HOMILY ❘ Ms. Bonnie Ott, MCC of Sacramento: The Cathedral of Promise (Sacramento, California USA)

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SUNDAY ❘ 8:30am to 9:15am ❘ Chantilly Ballroom


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COMMUNION ❘ Rev. Rodney Staples, Aloha MCC Maui (Wailuku, Hawaii USA)

MUSIC ❘ “EAT THIS BREAD, DRINK THIS CUP”ADAPT. ROBERT J. BATASTINI & THE TAIZE COMMUNITY ©1984 ❘ MCC SAN FRANCISCO HYMNAL #546

Eat this bread, drink this cupCome to me and never be hungryEat this bread, drink this cupTrust in me and you will not thirst.

MUSIC ❘ “SONG OF THE BODY OF CHRIST/CANCION DEL CUERPO DE CRISTO”CHORUS

We come to share our storiesWe come to break the breadWe come to know our rising from the dead

Venimos de decir del ministerioY partir el pan bebidaVenimos a saber y nuestra eternidad

We come as your peopleWe come as your ownUnited with each otherLove finds a home

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We are called to heal the brokenTo be hope for the poorWe are called to feed The hungry at our door

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You will lead and we shall followYou will be the breath of lifeLiving water we are thirsting For your light.


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MUSIC ❘ “LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH”SY MILLER & JILL JACKSON ©1955 ALT ❘ MCC SAN FRANCISCO HYMNAL #488

Let there be peace on earth,and let it begin with me;let there be peace on earth,the peace that was meant to be.With God our creator,neighbours all are we.Let us walk with each otherin perfect harmony

Let peace begin with me;let this be the moment now.With every step I take,let this be my solemn vow;to take each moment and live each momentin peace eternally.Let there be peace on earth,and let it begin with me.

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MUSIC ❘ “EN SANTA HERMANDAD”En santa hermandad vamos a cantarAl Creador cantemos que Dios nos dio su graciaTú eres Cristo el redentor, llénanos de amorTú eres nuestro Salvador y Libertador

United by God’s love, let us sing togetherSing praise to our Creator, God of grace and mercyYou are the one Redeemer Christ, fill our hearts with loveYou are the Savior, Jesus Christ, Liberator God

WELCOME

INVOCATION

MUSIC ❘ “JOYFUL PEOPLE, COME & WORSHIP”

SUNDAY ❘ 3:30pm to 5:00pm ❘ Chantilly Ballroom

JULY 6 Closing Worship

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SPECIAL MUSIC ❘ Conference Choir

READING ❚ Matthew 5:14-16You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under abushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shinebefore others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to God in heaven.

One: This is the Gospel of ChristMany: Praise to you Creator, Christ and Holy Spirit.

MUSIC ❘ “GLORIA”Glory to God in the highest, and to all creation peaceO God Almighty we thank you and give praise to you for your gloryJesus Christ, Lamb of God, you take away our sinFor you alone are the Holy One, you alone are Most HighTo Jesus Christ, at God’s right hand and Holy Spirit evermoreBe blessing and honor and gloryBe all blessing and honor and gloryAmen, Amen, Amen

TESTIMONY IN WORD & SONG ❘ Mr. Esera Tualo

SERMON ❚ Walk in the Light ❘ Rev. Elder Don Eastman

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MUSIC ❘ “JESUS, LIGHT OF THE WORLD”

CALL TO OFFERING

OFFERTORY ❚ MCC San Diego Celebration Choir

PRAYER

SPECIAL MUSIC ❚ MCC Austin Children’s Choir

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COMMUNIONOne: God is with you.Many: And also with you.One: Lift up your hearts.Many: We lift them up to God.One: Let us give God thanks and praise.Many: It is a good and joyful thing to do.

MUSIC ❘ “SURELY THE PRESENCE”LANNY WOLFE ©1977 ❘ MCC SAN FRANCISCO HYMNAL #265


MUSIC ❘ “ONE BREAD, ONE BODY”RORY COONEY ❘ GIA PUBLICATIONS ❘ GATHER COMPREHENSIVE #427

REFRAIN

One bread, one body, one God of all,One cup of blessing which we bless.And we though many throughout the earth,We are one body in this one God.

VERSES

1. Gentile or Jew, servant or free, woman or man, no more. 2. Many the gifts, many the works, one in the Lord of all.3. Grain for the fields, scattered and grown, gathered to one, for all.

MUSIC ❘ “AMAZING GRACE”JOHN NEWTON 1779 ALT. ❘ NEW CENTURY HYMNAL #547

Amazing grace! How sweet the soundThat saved a soul like me.I once was lost, but now am found,Was blind, but now I see.

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,And grace my fears relieved.How precious did that grace appearThe hour I first believed.

Through many dangers, toils and snaresI have already come;'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus farAnd grace will lead me home.

When we've been there ten thousand yearsBright shining as the sun,We've no less days to sing God's praiseThan when we've first begun.

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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING


MUSIC ❘ “ON HOLY GROUND (Do You Believe in Freedom)”

Let heaven and earth sing praiseto the one who from death was raised.Let hearts utter words profoundin proclaiming this holy ground.

Bless earth, water, fire and wind.Bless your people without, within.Let beauty and birth surroundin reclaiming this holy ground.

La historia de los Pueblossera libre por la verdad.La causa es justificada.Santa tierra nuestra sera.

United we join the light.We are born of the same right.We’ve come to release what’s bound,for we are on holy ground.

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Richard ElovichBecause HIV Isn’t Over, Metropolitan BallroomSATURDAY ❘ 5 JULY ❘ 9:30AM TO 5:00PM

Richard Elovich is a nationally recognized trainer and program evaluation consultant in substance use and HIV,and the author of New York State OASAS curriculum on harm reduction counseling for addiction professionals.A founding member of the NYC Mayor's HIV Planning Council, he chaired its Substance Abuse Services WorkGroup and designed a number of new interventions and treatment strategies for active and relapsing drug usersat risk for or living with HIV. He was an organizer of needle exchange in New York City and is the former directorof HIV prevention at Gay Men's Health Crisis. He is currently a doctoral candidate in sociology and public healthat Columbia University, and a professor of public health at Hunter College in New York City. His writing hasappeared in many publications, including the Village Voice, POZ, the Advocate, and Yale University's AIDS andPublic Policy.

Rev. Barbara J. EssexSpiritual Growth Retreat: Somebody’s Calling Your Name,Wedgewood BallroomWEDNESDAY ❘ 2 JULY ❘ 10:30AM TO 5:00PM

The Rev. Barbara J. Essex serves as Minister and Coordinator of Community Life at PacificSchool of Religion in Berkeley, (California, USA) and is an ordained minister of the UnitedChurch of Christ. In addition, she teaches classes in Womanist Theology, Preaching, and

Congregational Leadership.

She has served as the Administrative Director and Co-Convener for the Pacific School of Religion/HartfordSeminary National Religious Leadership Program, a three year initiative that brought together 75 religiousleaders to explore issues of leadership and institutional renewal.

She also serves as Adjunct Faculty for the Hartford Seminary Women's Leadership Institute. Her mission is towork with laypeople and clergy to be more effective leaders and stewards; to assist congregations in developingstrong programs for all members; and to work with other agencies and organizations to provide quality resourcesfor effective ministry.

She has pastored and served on the staff of several dynamic churches in the Chicago area. She is the authorof several church education resources and books, and a sought after preacher and speaker. Her books, Bad Girlsof the Bible: Exploring Biblical Women of Questionable Virtue and Bad Boys of the Bible: Men who CommitOutrageous Acts are making a difference in how we study the bible.

Featured GuestsWe are indeed honored to welcome such esteemed guest speakers...whether theymake us think or make us smile, inspire or motivate us, the benefits of their insightsand wisdom are endless. MCC proudly introduces this year's Featured Guests.

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Barbara GittingsActivism, Then & Now, Monet RoomSATURDAY ❘ 5 JULY ❘ 9:30AM TO 5:30PM

For forty years Barbara Gittings and her partner, Kay Tobin Lahusen, photo journalist andco-author of The Gay Crusaders (1971), have been in the forefront of Gay Liberation. In1958, Barbara started the New York City chapter of the Daughters of Bilitis. In 1965 shepicketed for homosexual rights at Philadelphia’s Independence Hall. And in 1971 she

staged a public kissing booth in Dallas at the American Library Association Convention.

Meet this pioneer of the Gay Rights movement, and hear her reflections on Activism Then & Now. Also, join hostRev. Elder Nancy Wilson to celebrate activism with Barbara Gittings and Kay Lahusen and to honor Gittings atthe Human Rights Brunch on Sunday, July 6, at 11:00am.

Theodore W. JenningsQueering the Word, Metropolitan BallroomFRIDAY ❘ 4 JULY ❘ 9:30AM TO 5:00PM

Professor Jennings served as a local pastor and taught for three years at the MethodistSeminary in Mexico City. He currently serves as a consultant with the United MethodistChurch on issues related to commitment to the poor. He also helped initiate the gay andlesbian studies program at CTS and has traveled and lectured extensively in Latin

America, Asia and Africa.

Jennings’ research interests include Christian doctrine, biblical theology, gay studies, contemporary late modernphilosophy, especially that represented by Jacques Derrida and "deconstruction." He also writes, particularly inSpanish, on Wesleyan theology.

Speed LeasChurch Systems in Conflict, Senator’s HallTHURSDAY ❘ 3 JULY ❘ 9:30AM TO 5:00PM

Dr. Leas is a Senior Consultant for the Alban Institute and Visiting Professor ofCongregational Leadership at Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, California.

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Ken StoneQueering the Word, Metropolitan BallroomFRIDAY ❘ 4 JULY ❘ 9:30AM TO 5:00PM

Professor Stone, a Lambda Literary Award winner, focuses his research on therelationship between biblical interpretation and matters of gender, sexuality and food.

“People of faith engage their religious traditions, including the biblical traditions, to find resources for survivaland transformation. In a world of conflict and diverse perspectives, however, I try to convey to students the necessity of taking into accountmultiple ways of understanding and using those same texts. Thus, I always encourage students to question their own assumptions aboutthe content and interpretation of the Bible. Such a process of questioning need not be destructive, but rather creates a space for the pursuitof a two-fold goal. On the one hand, we must obtain a thorough knowledge of both the surprising diversity of the biblical writings and theirhistorical and socio-cultural contexts. On the other hand, we must reflect critically on the difficult process of interpreting and teachingfrom those writings in a manner that will help us transform our own world toward greater justice and mercy.”

Esera TuaoloPlenary Session, Chantilly East BallroomSUNDAY ❘ 6 JULY ❘ 1:30PM TO 2:30PM

Esera Tuaolo, who was a member of the NFL for 9 years, and his partner, Mitchell Wherley,adopted twin infants following his retirement from football. Since retiring three years ago,Tuaolo and Wherley have settled in Minneapolis, where they raise their two-year-olds, ason and daughter.

Following performances of the U.S. national anthem at numerous college and NFL venues in the 1990’s, Tuaolohas also enjoyed a burgeoning singing career. He has two pop albums under his belt.

Since coming out last year, Tuaolo has been an active speaker on gay issues, becoming a role model to youthsand members of the gay community who draw inspiration from reading his story.

Daniel WolfeBecause HIV Isn’t Over, Metropolitan BallroomSATURDAY ❘ 5 JULY ❘ 9:30AM TO 5:00PM

Daniel Wolfe is a Community Scholar at the Columbia University School of Public Health,and the author of the acclaimed, Our Bodies, Ourselves-inspired Men Like Us: The GMHCComplete Guide to Gay Men’s Sexual, Physical, and Emotional Well-Being (Ballantine Books).He was the longtime Director of Communications for Gay Men's Health Crisis in New York

City, and served as the editor of the "White Paper" on gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender health publishedby Columbia University and the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association. He is the author of a recent survey ofHIV and primary care in the former Soviet Union, and his writing has appeared in publications including theNew York Times Book Review, the Guardian, POZ, the Advocate, OUT, and the Village Voice.

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Workshop & Affinity Group LeadersMCC extends our thanks to this year's incredible group of Workshop & Affinity GroupLeaders. More information on specific Workshops or Affinity Groups can be found inthe schedule of events section.

Ms. Pat BaillieThe Warrior’s Path, Milan RoomSATURDAY ❘ 5 JULY ❘ 1:30PM TO 3:00PM

Ms. Pat Baillie, Major USAF (retired), active in MCC since1987, Pat is a highly decorated survivor of two militaryinvestigations. She now uses skills she learned in themilitary to be a community activist. Residing inAlbuquerque (New Mexico, USA) she is a frequent speakeron military issues impacting the GLBT community.More of her story can be found on the HRC "DocumentingCourage" http://www.hrc.org/documentingcourage/stories/baillie.aspand in the Veterans Oral History Project of the Libraryof Congress. Her story is woven with MCC from herdeclaration of UFMCC as her religious preference to a2 year investigation based on her relationship with anMCC pastor.

Rev. Frank BeardHealth Care Chaplian’s Affinity Group,Ming RoomWEDNESDAY ❘ 2 JULY ❘ 8:30PM TO 10:00PM

Rev. Frank Beard is the Protestant Chaplain at RoseMedical Center in Denver (Colorado, USA). Rev. Beardwas ordained in the United Methodist Church in 1977and has served United Methodist Churches in theMemphis Annual Conference and the Rocky MountainAnnual Conferences. In 1988, Rev. Beard transferredto the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Churcheswere he has served as Associate Pastor of MCC of theRockies and Senior Pastor of MCC Greenville and MCCNew Haven. Rev. Beard is a graduate of the Universityof Tennessee, received his Master's of Divinity Degreefrom Candler School of Theology, Emory Universityand completed his Clinical Pastoral Education at TheUniversity of Colorado Hospital.

Rev. Birte BeuckClinical Pastoral Education, Madrid RoomTHURSDAY ❘ 3 JULY ❘ 1:30PM TO 3:00PM

Rev. Birte Beuck, an ordained MCC minister, grew upas a Lutheran in Germany and has lived in the SanFrancisco Bay Area for 8 years. She is a Chaplain andACPE Supervisory Candidate at UCSF Medical Centerin San Francisco (California, USA). She has worked as achaplain and CPE supervisor at several Bay Areahospitals for five years. She considers motorcycling asone of her spiritual practices.

Rev. Dr. Sandra BochonokInternet Resources & Outreach Ministryfor the Local Church, Morocco RoomFRIDAY ❘ 4 JULY ❘ 9:30AM TO 11:30AM

Rev. Dr. Sandra Bochonok is the nontechnical founder ande-pastor of www.soulfoodministry.org (a special ministry of MCCDC).She brings to this workshop 5 years of accumulatedexperience in multilingual, international, multiculturalInternet outreach as a "technically challenged pastorwho works with technically gifted laity."

Rev. Stephanie BurnsSeminary: What’s In It for Me?Sapphire RoomSATURDAY ❘ 5 JULY ❘ 1:30PM TO 3:00PM

Rev. Stephanie Burns is a graduate of Wesley TheologicalSeminary (Washington, DC USA), where she completed herMaster of Divinity in May 2003. She has served asInterim Co-Pastor of MCC Richmond and is currentlyworking towards establishing a new MCC church plantin Fredericksburg (Virginia, USA).

Rev. Dale ChavisMinistering to the Mentally Ill,Madrid RoomSATURDAY ❘ 5 JULY ❘ 1:30PM TO 3:00PM

Rev. Dale Chavis, MSW, M.Div.; is the Director of PastoralCare at Metropolitan Community Church of Greater St.Louis (St. Louis, Missouri USA) and Counselor Resident atCare and Counseling. Rev. Chavis received his Mastersof Social Work from Washington University in St. Louisin May 2002 and his Masters of Divinity fromSoutheastern Seminary in Wake Forest, (North Carolina USA)in December 1989. Dale worked in hospice andhospital ministry for ten years providing spiritual andemotional care and support to individuals and familiesdealing with trauma, grief, loss and transition. He alsohas experience in working a psychiatric unit providingindividual and group support. He currently is on staffat MCCGSL where he provides pastoral care andsupport to the congregation and the community.

Rev. Judy & Rev. Dee DaleHow to Keep This Thing Going & HaveFun at the Same Time, Madrid RoomSATURDAY ❘ 5 JULY ❘ 3:30PM TO 5:00PM

The Rev. Dee Dale will celebrate her 20th Anniversaryas Pastor of MCC Louisville (Kentucky, USA) in December.Judy is a member of the MCC Board of Administration.

Ms. Michele Horn DavisAsian Pacific Islander Affinity Group,Ming RoomFRIDAY ❘ 4 JULY ❘ 8:30PM TO 10:00PM

Ms. Michele Horn Davis has been a member of theaccounting staff at since just before our last GeneralConference 2001. She also manages the MCC OnlineStore and is in charge of the maintenance of theHeadquarters building in West Hollywood. She is theproud partner of a Trans-person and is very active inorganizing in the Los Angeles Trans Community.

Mr. Ji-Sing Norman EngThe Gifts of Asian Spirituality toChristianity, Morocco RoomFRIDAY ❘ 4 JULY ❘ 8:30PM TO 10:00PM

Mr. Ji-Sing Norman Eng is the new "Minister of BuddhistSpirituality" at MCC San Francisco (California, USA) anda long-distance member of Cathedral of Hope (MCCDallas). He is also a musician, ritual artist, spiritualcounselor and meditation coach; in the past he hasserved in various churches as a youth minister,children's director and religious education director.He was born and raised in Texas and has a B.A. inReligion and M.A. in Spirituality. His main spiritualteacher is Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay), and he will beordained by Thay into the "Order of Interbeing" (UnifiedBuddhist Church) in September 2003. In the past, he hascollaborated on several rituals and retreats with BayArea spiritual teachers Matthew Fox (Creation Spirituality)and Christian de la Huerta (Q-Spirit). He has been aretreat leader for the California Men's Gathering (CMG)three years in a row, and he founded the former GayYoung Spirit (GYS) in 1995 and the current NewGeneration Sangha (NGS) in 2001. His vision for futureministry is of a "United Spiritual Community" that willfocus on Buddhist, Christian and Earth-basedspiritualities in an Interfaith context with emphasis onmusic and the arts.

Dr. Barbara J. EssexRetreat: Somebody’s Calling Your Name,Wedgewood BallroomWEDNESDAY ❘ 2 JULY ❘ 10:00AM TO 12:00PM

Dr. Barbara J. Essex is an ordained United Church ofChrist minister and teaches at the Pacific School ofReligion in Berkeley (California, USA). She is the authorof Bad Girls of the Bible: Exploring Women ofQuestionable Virtue, Bad Boys of the Bible: ExploringMen of Questionable Virtue, Bread of Life: LentenReflections for Individuals and Groups, and Women inthe Bible (Insights: Bible Studies for Growing Faith).

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Pastora Lic. Araceli EzzattiEl Cuerpo Silenciado en la

Celebración de la Fe, Milan RoomFRIDAY ❘ 4 JULY ❘ 10:00AM TO 12:00PM

Pastora Lic. Araceli Ezzatti: Ordenada en la IglesiaMetodista del Uruguay. Psicóloga. Lic. en Teología,graduada en el Instituto Superior Evangélico deEstudios Teológicos ISEDET. Candidata al Doctorado.Discípula de Paulo Freire, posee una basta formacióny experiencia pedagógica. Profesorado de nivel terciarioen Educación y Teología, Filosofía. Ha coordinadoprogramas, publicaciones, capacitación y proyectosde educación a distancia, tanto en el Uruguay a nivelnacional, como en prestigiosas instituciones del exterior.Miembro Consultor permanente de diversas y variadascomisiones del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias. Ha sidoDecana del Instituto de Psicología del Uruguay. Autorade infinidad de trabajos de investigación en camposde psicología, pedagogía y religión. Es Pastora y co-fundadora de la Diaconía Cristiana en la Diversidad deMontevideo, Uruguay.

Rev. David FarrellInternet Resources & Outreach Ministryfor the Local Church, Morocco RoomFRIDAY ❘ 4 JULY ❘ 9:30AM TO 11:30AM

Rev. David Farrell is the creator and web manager ofthe MCC public website www.MCCchurch.org and MCC'sinternal "IntraNet." He brings to this Workshop hisexperience as an Internet pioneer and as pastor (for 21years) of MCC San Diego (California, USA).

Sr. Alberto Najera FloresEl VIH/SIDA en la Comunidades

GLTTB LatinoAmericanas, Topaz RoomTHURSDAY ❘ 3 JULY ❘ 3:30PM TO 5:00PM

Sr. Alberto Najera Flores, Pastoral Leader, ICM Paz yAlegria, Managua, Nicaragua.

Rev. Wanda Y. FloydWOW & Working Ecumenically,Madrid RoomSUNDAY ❘ 6 JULY ❘ 9:15AM TO 10:45AM

Rev. Wanda Y. Floyd became a member of St. John’sMCC in 1987, and in 1997 she founded Imani MCCof Durham (North Carolina, USA). Rev. Floyd was ordainedin 1999, and has served the Fellowship in the variouscapacities including as chair of the Regional EldersNominating Committee for Region 7 and coordinatorof the 3rd conference for people of African Descentwithin UFMCC. She has also served on the Board ofDirectors for the Lesbian and Gay Health Project,Resource Center for Women in the Ministry in theSouth, North Carolina Lambda Youth Network and forTriangle PFLAG. She has been awarded OutstandingLGBT person in 1997, was MC for the North CarolinaLeather Contest in 2000 and was awarded the “BestFriend of the Leather Community” in 2001. Currently,Rev. Floyd is serving as co-chair of WOW 2003, anecumenical conference for open and affirmingchurches in the USA and Canada and on theCommittee for the “Black Church Week of Prayer forthe End of AIDS 2003”.

Rev. Tony FreemanPurposeful Church Facilities:Creating A Functional Environmentfor Mission, Topaz RoomSUNDAY ❘ 6 JULY ❘ 9:15AM TO 10:45AM

Rev. Tony Freeman is the Pastor of MCC San Diego(California, USA) and the chair of the Strategic GrowthInitiative.

Sr. Fernando FrontánEl Cuerpo Silenciado en la

Celebración de la Fe, Milan RoomFRIDAY ❘ 4 JULY ❘ 10:00AM TO 12:00PM

Sr. Fernando Frontán: Cursó estudios en la Facultadde Teología del Uruguay Mons. Mariano Soler y actualmentecursa en la Universidad Bíblica Latinoamericana.Escritor y periodista, columnista en el diario La Repúblicay autor de cuatro libros, — dos de poemas y dos

ensayos - Es reconocido en toda la República Orientaldel Uruguay por su activismo en favor de los derechosde la comunidad glttb. Es uno de los organizadores dela Marcha del Orgullo de Ser, coordinador deactividades del grupo de Padres y Familiares. Ha sidomiembro de Homosexuales Unidos y de numerososgrupos, entre los cuales figura Amnistía Internacional,Sec. Uruguay. Fundó el Encuentro Ecuménico para laLiberación de las Minorías Sexuales. Es representante dela Iglesia de la Comunidad Metropolitana enMontevideo, Uruguay y es candidato a ordenacióncomo clérigo. Allí coordina la Diaconía Cristiana en laDiversidad de la cual es co-fundador.

Rev. David GantEnd-of-Life Spiritual Care, Sapphire RoomFRIDAY ❘ 4 JULY ❘ 3:30PM TO 5:00PM

Rev. David Gant is an ordained pastor in UFMCC whoworks as a chaplain, doing Clinical Pastoral Education(CPE) at St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco,(California USA). While at St. Mary's, David's focus hasbeen on Death and/or End-of-Life experiencesculminating in a Pastoral Specialization Project entitled“Multi-faith Responses to Death and/or End-of-LifeExperiences in Pastoral Care.” Most recently Davidwas the Director of Congregational Life at MCC SanFrancisco (California USA).

Ms. Meg GlogerPrayer, Madrid RoomFRIDAY ❘ 4 JULY ❘ 9:30AM TO 11:30AM

Ms. Meg Gloger is a member of the Cathedral of HopeMCC in Dallas (Texas, USA). Her main area of service isto facilitate retreats and workshops for Cathedralmembers. She has degrees in Pastoral Studies andDivinity from Loyola University Chicago and the desireto serve the GLBT community, not only at theCathedral, but wherever else she is called.

Rev. Roberto GonzalezVideo con testimonios del Encuentro

de Grupos Cristianos GLTTB delConoSur, Governor SalaSUNDAY ❘ 6 JULY ❘ 9:15AM TO 10:45AM

Rev. Roberto Gonzalez — Graduado en el InstitutoSuperior Evangélico de Estudios Teológicos ISEDETen 1987, es fundador de la Iglesia de la ComunidadMetropolitana en Argentina y el primer clérigo de esadenominación ordenado en América Latina. Fue integrantede numerosos grupos religiosos GLTTB. Co-fundadordel primer grupo de trabajo voluntario sobre VIH-SIDAen Argentina en el año 1986. Fue pastor de ICMBuenos Aires hasta 1995, pastor de ICM Cristo Rey,en la ciudad de Nueva York durante 1996. Es pastordel Centro Cristiano de la Comunidad GLTTB - ICM delCentro en Buenos Aires, y posee una reconocida trayectoriaen el activismo por nuestros Derechos Religiosos.

Dr. Bob GossQue(e)ring Romans, Milan RoomTHURSDAY ❘ 3 JULY ❘ 9:30AM TO 11:30AM

Dr. Bob Goss is chair of the Department of ReligiousStudies at Webster University. He earned the Th.D.from Harvard University, is co-chair of the Gay Men’sIssues in Religion Group of the American Academy ofReligion, serves on the National Advisory Board of theCenter for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion andMinistry of the Pacific School of Religion, and is amember of the Interfaith Commission of the NationalCouncil of Churches. He is the author of Jesus ACTEDUP: A Gay and Lesbian Manifesto and Our Families,Our Values: Snapshots of Queer Kinship, and is co-editor of A Rainbow of Religious Diversity and TakeBack the Word: A Queer Reading of the Bible (ThePilgrim Press, 2000). Goss lives in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Rev. Robert GriffinThe Progressive Church Affinity Group,Morocco RoomFRIDAY ❘ 4 JULY ❘ 8:30PM TO 10:00PM

Rev. Robert Griffin is pastor of New Light MCC inHagerstown (Maryland USA).

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Rev. Dr. Tom HanksQue(e)ring Romans, Milan RoomTHURSDAY ❘ 3 JULY ❘ 9:30AM TO 11:30AM

The Rev. Dr. Tom Hanks (Presbyterian) has served as amissionary in Latin America since 1963, first with theLatin America Mission as professor of Hebrew Bible atthe Latin America Biblical Seminary (now University) inSan José, Costa Rica (1963 to 1985), then in BuenosAires, Argentina (1986-2003) with UFMCC and as executivedirector of Other Sheep. He is the author of God SoLoved the Third World (Orbis, 1982), a study ofoppression in Biblical theology, and The SubversiveGospel (Pilgrim 2000), focusing on the poor, women andsexual minorities in each book of the New Testament.He has completed the manuscript for a similar workon the Hebrew Bible and is preparing the chapter onRomans for Que(e)ring the Bible, edited by Bob Goss,Deryn Guest and Mona West, to be published bySheffield Academic / Continuum in 2004.

Rev. Catherine HouchinsCrisis in Your Community, Morocco RoomSATURDAY ❘ 5 JULY ❘ 3:30PM TO 5:00PM

Rev. Catherine Houchins has been involved in MCCsince 1982 when she became involved in New LifeMCC in Norfolk (Virginia, USA). She pastored in Ventura,California 1986-1990 and has been the pastor ofMCC of the Blue Ridge in Roanoke, Virginia sinceNovember 1998. She and her partner Charlotte arevery involved in the GLBT community of Roanoke.

Mr. Jon KwongIt’s All About Relationships, Topaz RoomSATURDAY ❘ 5 JULY ❘ 9:30AM TO 5:00PM

Mr. Jon Kwong is a clergy candidate at MCC San Diego(California USA).

Rev. Pat LangloisFrom Original Sin to Original Blessing,Morocco RoomFRIDAY ❘ 4 JULY ❘ 3:30PM TO 5:00PM

Rev. Pat Langlois is the Minister of CongregationalLife with MCC Los Angeles, (California USA). Prior to thatshe served as pastor of Emmanuel MCC inAlbuquerque and earlier was on staff at MCC SanFrancisco and MCC San Jose. Currently a student inthe Doctorate of Ministry program at University of CreationSpirituality, she is passionate about experiencing theDivine fully and completely.

Ms. Jude LitzenbergerCOL Ministry Development Centre,Morocco RoomTHURSDAY ❘ 3 JULY ❘ 9:30AM TO 11:30AM

Ms. Jude Litzenberger is the Vice Chair for Resourcesfor the Interim Lay Ministry Team and team leader forthe MCC Ministry Development Centre (MCCMDC). Judecreated the idea for an interactive website to helpbuild mutual ministry, garnered the funding, andcoordinated the technical development of thisinnovative online resource centre. Ms. Litzenbergerhas served as lay delegate and as a member of theBoard of Directors and Pastoral Search committees ather home church, MCC San Diego (California USA). Shehas coached the Ministry Development Team andserved in a variety of ministries there over the thirteenyears that she has been a member. From 1995 to2002, Jude served the Southwest District as theAssistant District Coordinator. Having retired from acareer in the U.S. Navy, Ms. Litzenberger now has herown law practice in San Diego where she fulfills herpassion for seeking justice in state, federal andmilitary courts.

Ms. Cindi LoveBuilding Trusted & Trusting Teams,Sapphire RoomTHURSDAY ❘ 3 JULY ❘ 9:30AM TO 11:30AM

Ms. Cindi Love is a member of MCC’s Board of Administration.

Rev. Fran MayesPolyamory Affinity Group, Miro RoomSATURDAY ❘ 5 JULY ❘ 8:45PM TO 10:00PM

Rev. Fran Mayes is the pastor of Tree of Life MCCYpsilanti (Michigan, USA).

Rev. Joe McMurrayRegion One Health & Wellness Ministry,Morocco RoomSATURDAY ❘ 5 JULY ❘ 8:45PM TO 10:00PM

Rev. Joe McMurray is Pastor of Congregational Lifeand Coordinator of HIV/AIDS and Wellness Programsfor the Metropolitan Community Church of SanFrancisco. He has created and nurtured supportsystems for survivors of cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other lifethreatening illnesses, and developed a compassionateministry of support for those affected by issues of griefand loss both inside and outside the MCCSFcommunity. He appeared on www.HIVStopsWithMe.org as afeatured guest contributor with an article on HIV andReligion in March, 2003. He earned his M.Div. at PacificSchool of Religion and the Graduate TheologicalUnion, Berkeley, California in 2001. He has alsoserved as chaplain at California Pacific MedicalCenter/Davies Campus. He can be reached [email protected].

Rev. Jeff MinerThe Children are Free:Reexamining the Biblical Evidence onSame-Sex Relationships, Sapphire RoomSUNDAY ❘ 6 JULY ❘ 9:15AM TO 10:45AM

Rev. Jeff Miner is the pastor of Jesus MetropolitanCommunity Church in Indianapolis, (Indiana, USA). Hewas raised in fundamentalist independent Baptistchurches, and received his undergraduate degree fromBob Jones University. Jeff attended Harvard LawSchool, graduating with honors in 1983. Several yearslater, he discovered MCC. There, Jeff realized hecould fulfill his call to ministry. He completed hisclergy training and was ordained in 1997. He is amember of MCC’s Board of Administration. Before hisordination, Jeff worked as an attorney for 13 years,last serving as a Deputy Chief Council for a federal

banking agency. Jeff lives with his spouse, David Zier.They were joined in Holy Union on September 8, 1990.

Rev. Stephen MooreWhy Jesus Healed & How He Did It,Miro RoomSUNDAY ❘ 6 JULY ❘ 9:15AM TO 10:45AM

Rev. Stephen Moore is pastor MCC of Baton Rouge,(Louisiana, USA). Stephen is an Associate Member of the"Jesus Seminar", and has served our denomination forover 12 years as Clergy in pastoral ministry. He isdedicated to bringing the insights of modern criticalscholarship and biblical literacy to everyday people,with particular emphasis on the search for thehistorical Jesus and the historical Paul.

Ms. Robyn MurphyFaith Based Public Relations, Morocco RoomSATURDAY ❘ 5 JULY ❘ 9:30AM TO 11:30AM

Ms. Robyn Murphy is a marketing evangelist. She hasbeen teaching nonprofit organizations about marketingand organizational effectiveness for over twenty years.As a former stand-up comic she guarantees herworkshops to be fun and practical. Robyn is anaffiliate consultant with the National Association forNonprofit Boards, specializing in fundraising andmarketing communications. As a 2003 graduate ofPacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley,(California USA). Robyn is pleased to be enteringcandidacy in UFMCC.

Ms. Jennifer NguyenAsian Pacific Islander Affinity Group,Ming RoomFRIDAY ❘ 4 JULY ❘ 8:30PM TO 10:00PM

Ms. Jennifer Nguyen has worked for the fellowship fora little over a year as the coordinator of MCC’s database.She is in a committed relationship with a white girl,eats everyone's leftovers, and loves carne asada tacos.

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Rev. Michael NikolausTugs of War: Using the Spiritual Wisdomof the Ages to Get Centered When Life isPulling Us Apart, Morocco RoomTHURSDAY ❘ 3 JULY ❘ 1:30PM TO 3:30PM

Rev. Michael Nikolaus has been a pastor withMetropolitan Community Churches for more than 15years. He holds a Competent Toastmaster Certificatefrom Toastmasters International and is a giftedspeaker and author.

Rev. Elder Troy D. Perry10 Spiritual Truths for Successful Livingfor Gays & Lesbians (and Everyone Else!),Sapphire RoomFRIDAY ❘ 4 JULY ❘ 9:30AM TO 11:30AM

Rev. Elder Troy D. Perry is the Founder and Moderatorof Metropolitan Community Churches. He is the authorof several books including, The Lord is My Shepherdand He Knows I’m Gay.

Ms. Cindy PinoBringing Music Ministry to Your Church,Topaz RoomFRIDAY ❘ 4 JULY ❘ 1:30PM TO 3:00PM

Ms. Cindy Pino is a Certified Management Accountantwith a Master's in Business Administration and workedfor 10 years at Johnson & Johnson implementingnumerous training programs for employees therebefore starting her own computer consulting companyfor financial systems support. She worked withMarsha Stevens, four MCC Elders and other staff toorganize the first program to train emerging GLBTChristian music artists for ministry. Cindy recentlyserved as executive producer for a praise and worshipalbum written and recorded by and for the GLBTcommunity. She served on the King of Peace MCCBoard of Directors before leaving to do concertscheduling and bookkeeping for Balm Ministries.

Sra. Elsa San MartinDesde la Expropiación a la

Reapropiación del Cuerpo, Topaz SalaFRIDAY ❘ 4 JULY ❘ 3:30PM TO 5:00PM

Co-coordinadora del Grupo de Lesbianas del CentroCristiano de la Comunidad GLTTB. Fue integrante delcolectivo La Urdimbre de Aquehua, organización que sededicó a la difusión y formación en teología feministay ecofeminista. Perteneció a la organización LasLunas y Las Otras, grupo de lesbianas feministas,fundadoras de la primera casa para lesbianas enBuenos Aires. Actualmente se halla completando susestudios en el ISEDET, Facultad de Teología, enBuenos Aires, Argentina.

Dr. Carol ScherfenbergLessons We Can Learn fromTransgendered & Intersex People,Morocco RoomSATURDAY ❘ 5 JULY ❘ 1:30PM TO 3:00PM

Dr. Carol Scherfenberg, M.D., is a lesbian gynecologistwho works at Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center. Sheis very active in LGBT health education at Kaiser andin the community. She is a member of MCC LosAngeles (California USA).

Ms. Kay SeitzDecreasing the Drama:Conflict Management, Christian Style,Madrid RoomSATURDAY ❘ 5 JULY ❘ 9:30AM TO 11:30AM

Ms. Kay Seitz is a clergy candidate from First MCC ofAtlanta (Georgia, USA)

Rev. Alejandro SoriaVideo con testimonios del Encuentro

de Grupos Cristianos GLTTB delConoSur, Governor SalaSATURDAY ❘ 5 JULY ❘ 9:15APM TO 10:45AM

ICM Buenos Aires, Argentina

Ms. Marsha StevensupBeat! Ministry Concert,Chantilly East BallroomWEDNESDAY ❘ 2 JULY ❘ 8:30PM TO 10:00PM

Ms. Marsha Stevens has been in music ministrysinging and writing songs for 34 years. She is stillperhaps best known for authoring For Those Tears IDied (Come to the Water). Marsha has written themesongs for MCC General Conferences since 1985 andhas released 12 CD's of queer Christian music in thattime on her BALM (Born Again Lesbian Music) Ministrieslabel. She has toured full-time in outreach to theGLBT community for the past 10 years presenting over1,500 concerts. Besides calling her the "Mother ofContemporary Christian Music", Christian Centurymagazine has said, "She's conservative Christianity's worstnightmare – a God-fearing, Bible-believing, Jesus-loving lesbianChristian." Marsha worked with Cindy Pino and others tobegin the upBeat! program to train and equip GLBTChristian artists for music ministry.

Rev. Elder Gillian J. StoreyThe Liberation of the Holy Spirit forMetropolitan Community ChurchesToday, Milan RoomFRIDAY ❘ 4 JULY ❘ 3:30PM TO 5:00PM

Reverend Elder Gillian J. Storey became a member ofMCC in 1984, since then she has ministered in manyareas around the Fellowship. In her current service asElder for region 7, she is able to focus on equipping &resourcing all people to participate in The GreatCommission, and to bring her international experiences& theological insights to how we can be a healthy andrelevant church today, and how we can remain true toGod's calling on us to be the cutting edge ChristianChurch of tomorrow. Gill is probably best known forher many workshops which take a current topic forChristians and explore the Biblical, Historical &Sociological lessons which can inform our Christianpractices of today.

Rev. Pressley SutherlandInternational Perspectives onWar & Peace, Madrid RoomFRIDAY ❘ 4 JULY ❘ 1:30PM TO 3:00PM

Rev. Pressley Sutherland is the pastor of MCC NorthLondon (London, UK)

Dr. Justin TanisTransgendered Ministry, Theology &Communities of Faith, Sapphire RoomSATURDAY ❘ 5 JULY ❘ 3:30PM TO 5:00PM

Dr. Justin Tanis, M.Div, D.Min. is the Director ofLeadership Development for Metropolitan CommunityChurches, a position he has held since 1996. Prior tothat, he served as the Interim Pastor of MCC Boston,(Massachusetts USA), Pastor of Ke Anuenue O Ke AlohaMCC, Honolulu (Hawaii USA) and Associate Pastor ofMCC San Francisco (California USA). His book, Trans-Gendered Theology, Ministry and Communities ofFaith, was published in May 2003 by Pilgrim Press.

Mr. T. Patrick ToalDeveloping a Senior Adult Ministryfor Your Church, Madrid RoomTHURSDAY ❘ 3 JULY ❘ 9:30AM TO 11:30AM

Mr. T. Patrick Toal, MSW, is a recent graduate in socialwork from the University of North Carolina at ChapelHill (North Carolina, USA). Patrick has been an agingadvocate for more than ten years spending themajority of his career working with Alzheimer’spatients and their families. He has served as theExecutive Director of an Adult Day Care Center at oneof the largest Methodist churches in North Carolina.He came out while serving on the Senior Adult Counciland in doing so, assisted in coordinating a church-wide study of homosexuality and the bible. He is acontributor to the publication, You Are One of Us:Successful Clergy/Church Connections to Alzheimer’sFamilies and is the co-author of the book, PressurePoints: Alzheimer’s Disease and Anger.

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Rev. Durrell WatkinsQue(e)realities, Performance& Workshop, Topaz RoomTHURSDAY ❘ 3 JULY ❘ 9:30AM TO 11:30AM

Rev. Durrell Watkins is the pastor of MCC of Christ theLiberator and holds a Master of Arts degree in TheatreStudies from Goddard College. He worked for twoseasons as the Public Relations Director for a collegetheatre in Texas and has started and supervisedCreative Arts programs at 4 churches. Durrell haswritten and performed dramatic and poetic readingsand Cabaret shows in Texas, Maryland and Vermontand has won acting and oral interpretation awardsfrom Speech & Theatre festivals in Arkansas and Texasand is a member of two national theatre organizations.His one-act play, QUEEREALITIES, has had stagedreadings in Dallas, New Jersey and Chicago. He iscurrently the director of MCC/CTL's "LiberationPlayers" and he writes weekly spiritual essays that areread by over a thousand email subscribers.

Rev. Paul WhitingCampus Ministry, Milan RoomTHURSDAY ❘ 3 JULY ❘ 3:30PM TO 5:00PM

Rev. Paul Whiting has been involved with CampusMinistry Cooperative (Gainesville, Florida USA) for six years.CMC makes spiritual and pastoral support available to65,000 students through fourteen faith organizations.

Ms. Geraldine WrightInternet Resources & Outreach Ministryfor the Local Church, Morocco RoomFRIDAY ❘ 4 JULY ❘ 9:30AM TO 11:30AM

Ms. Geraldine Wright is the multilingual "mischief-maker" of http://soulfoodministry.org, responsible forobtaining translations of the documents and postingthe non-English articles on the website. She is therecipient of the 2001 General Conference DistinguishedCommission of the Laity Award for her visionarymultilingual Internet work.

Rev. Sue YarberMinistering to the Mentally Ill,Madrid RoomSATURDAY ❘ 5 JULY ❘ 1:30PM TO 3:00PM

Rev. Sue Yarber, M.Div.; Director of CongregationalLife at Metropolitan Community Church of Greater St.Louis (Missouri, USA). Rev. Yarber received her Master ofDivinity at Union Theological Seminary in New York inMay of 2000. Sue worked with developmentally disabledadults in a job-training program for four years. Shecounseled court ordered adolescents and their familiesfor seven years. Sue works in the area of Religiouseducation and facilitates bible studies and small groups.Sue feels that one of personal calls is to minister toLGBT people who have been abused within theirchurches of origin. She authored and facilitates asmall group Recovering from Homophobic Religionwhich she explores in an in-depth way the issue ofhomosexuality and the Bible.

Judy Dale

Judy Dale served as the GreatLakes District Coordinator foralmost thirteen years. She was amember of the General Council,the Finance Team, the Core Teamand the Program and Budget

Division. She was also on the Steering Committee tocreate The Women's Secretariat, the Elders' Ministryof Evangelism, the Management Team and Board ofTrustees for Samaritan in the USA, as well as a facultymember for that institution. She is a graduate ofRhodes College and the Southern Baptist TheologicalSeminary. She has also served as the InternationalPresident of the Council for Exceptional Children.Judy is a member of MCC in Louisville, Kentucky inthe USA. Judy is the Chair of the Risk ManagementTeam and member of the Finance and Governance Teams.

Stephen Harte

Stephen Harte is a solicitor(attorney) practicing intellectualproperty and anti-trust law witha Scottish commercial law firm.Stephen was a founding memberof Holy Trinity MCC in Edinburgh,Scotland. After serving as

Treasurer of the Edinburgh congregation for 7 years,Stephen now devotes his energy to preaching, socialjustice work and the congregation’s communicationsministry. Stephen serves as Chair of the Board ofAdministration's Governance Team and has beenworking to set up a charitable trust for thedenomination in the United Kingdom. Stephen is theChair of the Governance Team.

Gregory Kurdian

Gregory Kurdian is the owner andpresident of Sunbound/BahamaFantasies, a world-recognized leaderin incentive travel operations,which extends throughout Floridaand the Bahamas. Previously,

Gregory has been a police administrator, serving as aMajor in the Police Department of Wichita, Kansas inthe USA. He has served on the boards of a number ofnational and international art museum, historicalmuseums and cultural centers. He has served forseveral years on the board of directors and as Presidentof the Sunshine Cathedral Foundation, which providescapital funding for the Sunshine Cathedral MCC, inFort Lauderdale Florida USA. Gregory is the BOASecretary/Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Team.

Cindi Love

Cindi Love is a professionaleducator, presently serving asan Executive Dean in the DallasCounty Community College Districtand formerly faculty at Hardin-Simmons University. She was a

therapist/diagnostician for grades K-12. Dr. Love is adeacon at Exodus MCC in Abilene, Texas USA, andshe is a team leader for communications andcommunity outreach. She is a student pastor (scheduledto complete at UFMCC World Jubilee!). She also served aspastoral counselor for the First Baptist Ministry ofCounseling from 1980-1983. Cindi is the BOAVice-Chair and Chair of the Communications &Development Team.

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Rev. Jeff Miner

Rev. Jeff Miner has served as Pastorof Jesus MCC, Indianapolis,Indiana, USA, since his ordinationin 1997. Jesus MCC has grownto a congregation of over 350 inworship attendance. Prior to

ordination, Jeff spent 13 years practicing law inWashington, D.C. He last served as a Deputy ChiefCounsel for Legislation in an office of theU.S.Department of the Treasury. He is a graduate ofBob Jones University and Harvard Law School, andobtained his MCC credentials through the Samaritanprocess. Jeff is co-author of The Children Are Free, anew book that examines recent scholarship onhomosexuality and the Bible. Jeff serves as a Memberat Large on the BOA.

Jerry Small

Jerry Small worked with IBM asa manager and executive for aperiod of 25 years. Upon retirementfrom his executive positions inIBM in 1990, Jerry worked as aconsultant in the fields of Total

Quality Management, Organizational Developmentand Career Dynamics. Jerry is active in the King ofPeace MCC, St Petersburg Florida USA, where he hasserved on the Board of Directors for a period of 5 yearsand Treasurer for 4 plus years. Jerry is the BOA Chairand Chair of the Human Resources Team.

Marsha Warren

Marsha Warren is an Audit TeamLeader with the Internal RevenueService of the U.S. Government.Marsha is a Certified PublicAccountant. She is an activemember of MCC San Antonio,

Texas USA, where she serves as a member of theBoard of Directors and Treasurer. She also serves as aBoard Member and Treasurer of the San Antonio Gayand Lesbian Community Center. Marsha has served fortwo years on the General Council’s Finance Team.She is currently the Chair of the BOA Audit Team.

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Founder & Moderator

As the Founder and Moderator of MCC, Rev. Elder TroyD. Perry has been a visionary to its members for 35years. In that time he has proclaimed that God’shouse shall be called a house of prayer for all people.Rev. Perry unveils his newest book at this year’sGeneral Conference, entitled 10 Spiritual Truths forGays and Lesbians…(and everyone else!).

Second Vice Moderator

Rev. Elder Don Eastman, a former Pastor with theAssemblies of God, came into MCC Des Moines (IowaUSA) as it was beginning in 1974 and soon afterbecame its first Pastor. In 1978 he became SeniorPastor in Dallas where he served for eight and a halfyears. Elected to the Board of Elders in 1983, hebecame a full-time Elder in November of 1986.

Region 1

Rev. Elder Debbie Martin lives in Santa Rosa, California.She was ordained as a minister in MCC in October of1999, going on to earn her Master of Divinity degreeat Pacific School of Religion in May 2000. She spentfour and a half years as Assistant District Coordinatorfor MCC's Northwest District, followed by a year and ahalf as District Coordinator of the Northwest District.She was Associate Pastor of MCC of the RedwoodEmpire (Guerneville, California USA) for 2 years and is anactive member of that church. Rev. Martin is currentlyserving MCC as the Elder for Region 1.

Region 2

Rev. Elder Armando Sanchez is the Co-Founder of ICMPaz y Alegria de Nicaragua and currently serves as theSenior Pastor there. He has been the MCC Ecumenical

Board of EldersMCC proudly introduces our Board of Elders (clockwise top left): Rev. Elder Troy D. Perry,Rev. Elder Arlene Ackerman, Rev. Elder Don Eastman, Rev. Elder Darlene Garner, Rev.Elder Diane Fisher, Rev. Elder Lillie Brock, Rev. Elder Debbie Martin, Rev. ElderArmando Sanchez, Rev. Elder Gillian Storey and Elder Cecilia Eggleston.

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Officer for Central America since July, 2001, and hasbeen the Representative of the ICM (MCC) at the LatinAmerican Council of Churches since September,2001. Armando is fluent in Spanish, English andPortuguese. He has taken the initiative on his owntime to translate hundreds of MCC documents on theFellowship Intranet into Spanish. Since enteringformation for clergy and religious consecration in theRoman Catholic Church in 1983, his pastoral andmissionary experience has taken him to Panama,Honduras, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Belize,Mexico, Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba.

Region 3

Rev. Elder Arlene Ackerman joined MCC in 1974 andserved for 11 years as the District Coordinator of theMid-Atlantic District. Since the early 1980's, Arlenehas been an ardent student of church growth anddevelopment studies and in turn has lecturedthroughout MCC on the subject. She also serves onthe UFMCC Strategic Growth Initiative Team. Hersecond passion is in the area of church planting. Shebelieves that strengthening our existing churches andplanting new healthy multiple celled churches holdsthe future for UFMCC.

Region 4

Elder Cecilia Eggleston was the first woman and firstlayperson to be elected District Coordinator in theformer European District. She was a founding trusteeof Samaritan Education in Europe and served as chairof the Board of Trustees. In 1990, Cecilia became aco-founder and co-pastoral leader of Living SpringsMCC (Bath , ENGLAND). She now serves on the Board ofElders, Communications and Appointments Teams.

Region 5

Rev. Elder Diane Fisher has experience as a counselor,public speaker, advocate, facilitator, volunteer boardmember, consultant, pastor, group work developer,administrator, teacher, executive director, medicalprofessional and a mother. At the Fellowship level,Rev. Fisher has been the Ecumenical Liaison forCanada, Chair of the Women's Secretariat, Vice-Chair

of the Board of Ordained Ministries in EasternCanada, and Student Liaison for Samaritan Educationin Canada.

Region 6

Rev. Elder Darlene Garner served MCC DC as ChurchTreasurer and Lay Delegate and later served the Mid-Atlantic District as Assistant District Coordinator. Shereceived her MCC clergy credentials in 1988. Garnerhas been a member of the Board of Elders since1993. Darlene Garner currently serves UFMCC asClerk of the Board of Elders. In that capacity, she isresponsible for overseeing the processes of GeneralConference, General Council, and the Board of Eldersand is Chair of the General Council Corporate andLegal Team.

Region 7

Rev. Elder Gillian Storey has served as the SeniorPastor of MCC Richmond (Virginia USA) since June of1997. Before coming to the United States, Rev.Storey was Senior Pastor of MCC of North London forseven years and was active in the European District asChair of the European Board of Ordained Ministry andthe European District Clergy Review Committee. Inaddition, she was a member of the London EcumenicalHIV & Faith Group, a tutor at Samaritan College inEurope, and both Spiritual Director and Team Memberfor EXCEL of the British Isles.

Region 8

Rev. Elder Lillie Brock was ordained into professionalministry in June, 2000. After her ordination, shebecame the Pastor of Congregational Life and later,the Pastor of National Ministry at the Cathedral ofHope. Since January of this year, Lillie has been servingin her role as the Elder for Region 8. Prior to enteringthe credentialing process, Lillie served in many MCCchurches and in many lay positions. She has been adeacon, lay delegate, the chair of the Council ofMinistries, choir member and led outreach efforts.

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Rev. Elder Mel Johnson

Rev. Elder Mel Johnson joinedMCC in 1987 and has been amember of Sunrise MCC (Palmdale,California USA), MCC of the Redwoodsin Marin County, (California USA) andMCC San Francisco (California USA).

He has served on several Boards of Directors, as aTreasurer, Lay Delegate, on countless committees,and numerous projects and events over the years. In1994, Mel was elected as Lay Representative for theNorthwest District. He served two terms as well as threeyears on the COL Facilitating Council's ExecutiveCommittee and in 1999, was elected as Chair of theUFMCC COL. In 2001, Mel was elected to the UFMCCBoard of Elders and was appointed to the GeneralCouncil’s Finance Team. Mel currently serves on theUFMCC USA Board of Pensions, and the Board of

Elders Governance Team.

Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson

Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson joinedMCC as Associate Pastor of MCCBoston. She served as Pastor ofMCC Detroit from 1975 to 1979and was elected Elder in 1976.In 1979, she moved to Los Angeles

and became Clerk of the Board of Elders, where shestayed for 10 years. In 1986 she became Pastor ofMCC Los Angeles where she served for 14 years. Shebecame UFMCC’s first Chief Ecumenical Officer,representing UFMCC to the World Council of Churchesas its official observer in Canberra and Hanere,Zimbabwe. Nancy has served as Vice-Moderator of theBoard of Elders since 1993.

Rev. Elder Hong Tan

Rev. Elder Hong Tan is passionateabout our mission for "heaven onearth" not only among the LGBTcommunities but for all of God'screation. As he retires from theBoard of Elders after 10 years as

Elder, and after being the first European DistrictCoordinator, the first Asian ordained clergyperson, thefirst Asian senior pastor, he is aware that God calls us tobe the "first" always. May MCC continue to always dareto risk the greatness that God calls us to, and may Godalways bless us as we fulfill our faithfulness! He says “Iam so thankful for all of your love and support andhonored to be part of this Easter movement!"

Rev. Elder Nori Rost

Rev. Elder Nori Rost was electedto serve on UFMCC’s Board ofElders at the 1999 GeneralConference in Los Angeles. Shebecame a licensed clergypersonin UFMCC in July 1989 and wasordained in July 1993. Since

January 9, 1994, she has been the solo pastor atPike’s Peak MCC in Colorado Springs (Colorado USA).Under her leadership the church has grown from 25 to125 members and purchased a new church facility, withits annual budget growing from $30,000 to $100,000.

Exiting EldersIn Appreciation for Distinguished Service we are deeply grateful for the dedication ofthese four servant-leaders who have brought extraordinary gifts to guide all of us in MCCon our journey of liberation. We know that they will continue to inspire our ministry inwonderful ways in the years ahead. We pray God's richest blessings on each of them.

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ROMAN CARDENASAssociate Dir. of Comm.’s& Financial Development

CARLOS CHAVEZAssistant for Leadership

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MICHELEHORN DAVIS

Bookkeeper

REV. DAVID FARRELLWeb manager & Coordinator

of Tech Ministry

HEATHER HUFFAdministrative Assistant

MARGARET MAHLMANChief Financial Officer

DAVID MARTINSenior Accountant

REV. JIM MITULSKIAssociate Director.of

Leadership Development

JENNIFER NGUYENAdmin Assistant

MARC OAKDENAccounts Receivable Clerk

REV. JUSTIN TANISDirector of

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CHARLES TIGARDExecutive Assistant

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FRANK ZERILLIConfidential

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MCC Headquarters StaffMCC Headquarters Staff would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to this year'sWorld Jubilee and General Conference. We hope that this conference is a blessing to you,filled with opportunities to learn, celebrate, network and pray. We look forward tomeeting you!

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Human Rights Award Barbara GittingsKay Tobin Lahusen

Edith Allen Perry AwardMrs. Nan McGregor

Kerry Brown AwardDistinguished Lay LeadershipMr. Stan Kimer

Phoenix AwardLeadership in Church Renewal Rev. Marty Luna

John H. Hose AwardDedicated & Faithful Service Rev. Ivor Holmans

Ecumenical AwardsMr. Stan KimerRev. Joan Saniuk

Founder’s AwardsRev. Birte BeuckRev. David MundyRev. Jennifer RankinRev. Steven Torrence

Rev. Arlene J. AckermanRev. Judy DahlMs. Judy DaleMs. Cecilia EgglestonRev. M. Diane FisherRev. John FowlerRev. Todd GoeweyElder Mel JohnsonMr. Rob L’Anson

Rev. Debbie MartinMCC New YorkRev. Dr. Pablo NavarroRev. Jay NeelyMr. George OldsRev. Ed PaulRev. Donald PedersonRev. Ken PilotRev. Elder Nori Rost

Rev. Barb SagatRev. Sharon StoverRev. Elder Hong TanMr. Ian TaylorRev. Paul TaylorRev. Dr. Ana VargasRev. Elder Nancy Wilson

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Dr. Marcos GladstoneRev. Paul GraetzRev. Gail HicksRev. Mick HinsonDiacono Osbaldo Acevedo Maltes

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Awards & RecognitionMCC recognizes the achievements the following people for their excellence in MCC andtheir service in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Communities. Congratulations!

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