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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Lobby Day at the Roundhouse

By Rev. Judith Maynard on January 31, 2010

Join us along with ACLU-NM and NM Gay and Straight Alliance Network to advocate for domestic partnerships and basic legal protections for same-sex couples. Monday, February 1st. There is training in the morning to teach you  how to advocate for domestic partnership legislation.  Training  at First Christian Church, 645 Weber Street, Santa Fe, 8 am.  We will then go to Roundhouse to talk with legislators.  If you plan on attending this event, please stay in the worship space for a few minutes to discuss car pooling.

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A Lullaby for Ryan

By Neil Macernie on December 3, 2009

Comedy Central comedian Jade Esteban Estrada will perform “A Lullaby for Ryan:  The History of HIV/AIDS in America” at 7 pm on Thursday, December 3rd at MCC of Albuquerque.

“A Lullaby for Ryan” incorporates comedy with a tribute to Ryan White. White was an American teenager who became an HIV/AIDS poster child in the 1980s when he was expelled from school because of his disease, which he contracted from a contaminated blood treatment.

Estrada’s method is particularly interesting because he uses entertainment-education in his shows.  He uses comedy to educate people about HIV/AIDS.  The approach is appealing, particularly to young people.  The audience is entertained and at the same time learning.

Admission is free, a love offering will be received.

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A Light to the World

By Rev. Judith Maynard on November 25, 2009

The nation watched in disbelief as Diane Sawyer reported on American’s children living in poverty in Appalachia in her primetime special, ‘A Hidden America: Children of the Mountains.’
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Vision of Victory

By Rev. Judith Maynard on November 16, 2009

Sometimes the biggest obstacle to overcoming what separates us from doing great things for God is simply our eyesight.

Remember in Numbers 13 when the Israelite spies returned from Canaan and were overwhelmed with the obstacles to God’s promised future?   The obstacles were GIANTS! They were so big that the Israelites felt like grasshoppers.

Corrie Ten Boom, the Dutch Christian woman who survived the Nazi death camps said, Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.

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