Pastor Judy Marries Lesbian Couple at County Clerk’s Office

By Neil Macernie on February 14, 2011

In our ongoing effort to support Marriage Equality throughout the United States and around the world Metropolitan Community Churches asks us to become a voice for Marriage Equality, organize Marriage Equality events, meet our elected officials, and donate our time and money to this ministry of justice.  Today, Reverend Judith Maynard and some members of MCC of Albuquerque joined GetEQUAL at Civic Plaza in downtown Albuquerque for a Marriage Equality rally.  Earlier that day Reverend Maynard accompanied two lesbian couples to the Bernalillo County Clerk’s Office for marriage licenses.  Though both couples were denied marriage licenses, Reverend Maynard was allowed to perform a marriage ceremony in the waiting area.

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Our founder The Reverend Elder Troy Perry established Metropolitan Community Churches as a vital part of the effort for Marriage Equality in the United States and around the world.  We are still committed to that effort today.  You can make a difference with your peaceful activism and your commitment to being a voice for Marriage Equality in our denomination, in your community and around the world.

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Christmas Eve Service

By Neil Macernie on December 16, 2010

Friday, December 24
10:00 pm

Join us as we welcome Jesus to our world.  Through Scripture and the familiar Christmas Carols we will welcome baby Jesus into our world, into our lives.

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4th Sunday in Advent

By Rev. Judith Maynard on December 12, 2010

Sunday, December 19
Love…gotta have it.

How can you show love to others during this Christmas?

There are different forms of love and at this time of the year relational expectations are at an all time high.  Whether it is family, romantic or communal love, people want to feel acceptance and reassurance.  God, through Christ, has done just that – accepted humanity and assured it with life that does not end.  Not just any life, but life abundant with the things that matter.  There is no greater love than the love of God.

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Advent 2010

By Rev. Judith Maynard on November 14, 2010

Christmas is a season that is filled with joy and excitement.  In the midst of all the craziness of shopping, parties, cooking, and family visits it is easy we can go through the season and miss out on the experience we had hoped for.

This Advent we invite you to a life-giving Christmas – and to focus on the real, the authentic the things that really matter and the true gift of the season – life.  Not just any life, a meaningful life from a very part of God – God’s own son.  Hope, peace, joy and love are not just candles to be lit around an advent wreath.  They are facets of a living Christ to be ignited in our lives and our communities.

This Christmas invest in yourself and refuel for the New Year ahead as you journey with us through these Advent days.

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National Coming Out Day

By Neil Macernie on October 8, 2010

Monday, October 11th at 7:00 PM
Candlelight Vigil at Morningside Park (map)
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Rev. Judith Maynard will join Albuquerque Pride as one of the key speakers for this event.  National Coming Out Day is an internationally-observed civil awareness day for coming out and discussing gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersexed and questioning (LGBTIQ) issues. Come join our LGBTIQ communities and our allies at Morningside Park in Albuquerque on Monday, October 11th at 7:00 PM for a candlelight vigil.

In light of the recent suicides and bullying of our LGBTIQ youth, it is important for us to encourage all people, of all sexual orientations, to “take your next step” in living openly and powerfully on this October 11th.

We encourage you, on this day, to wear clothing and jewelry that utilizes gay pride symbols and colors. Our goal is to raise awareness of the LGBTIQ community among the general populace in an effort to give a familiar face to our LGBTIQ rights movement.

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