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National Coming Out Day (Oct 11)

Neil Macernie — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:10:09 +0000

Join NM GetEQUAL, elected officials, National & Local Advocates, and others for National Coming Out Day 2011!

When: Tuesday, October 11th, 2011 @ 7:30PM
Where: Morningside Park (map)

We continue to see a rise in bullying in our public school system, youth being terrorized for coming out of “the closet” and more awareness being brought to teen suicides. As a community we can not forget this historic day “National Coming Out Day.” We are seeing many strides, we are coming together, yet so much more needs to be done.

Even here in Albuquerque and all of New Mexico people are afraid to be who they are. Let’s once again come together and show the state, that New Mexico has not and will not forget this amazing community!

Pastor Judy Marries Lesbian Couple at County Clerk’s Office

Neil Macernie — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 02:40:31 +0000

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.

Lobby Day at the Roundhouse

Rev. Judith Maynard — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:00:10 +0000

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.

A Lullaby for Ryan

Neil Macernie — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:12:36 +0000

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.

A Light to the World

Rev. Judith Maynard — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:00:03 +0000

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.’

Make no mistake, her story depicted real, unimaginable obstacles children face in isolated pockets of Appalachia. But also in the hills of Appalachia sandwiched between two mountains with the babbling creek winding through the property, you’ll find the Hindman Settlement School. On a school day the mountains echo the sounds of laughter of school children and the occasional rumble of a car crossing the wooden bridge entrance. It’s a school of heritage. A school of promise. A school of hope.

Upon arrival visitors will be introduced to the school via a video entitled: Hindman Settlement School: A Light In The Mountains. It tells the vision of a barefoot mountain man, affectionately known as Uncle Sol, who dreamed of more for his people. He wanted to be taught a better way of life, not filled with fighting and feuding. His vision led him to Hazard, Kentucky where he heard of women who came from the big city to set up tents during the summer and taught sewing, cooking, kindergarten, Bible classes, home nursing, temperance and all sorts of social activities. He invited them to Hindman, where eventually, in 1902 the first permanent rural social settlement school in the US was begun. A century later, the purpose of the school remains the same as they strive to provide educational opportunities for boys and girls of the region, always keeping them mindful of their Appalachian heritage.

This little school in the mountains has touched the world through sharing and preserving Appalachian history and heritage; mainly due to the vision of an old, barefoot mountain man who wanted more for his people. We’re a whole lot more sophisticated than what a small piece of Kentucky was in 1902, but some things haven’t changed. The world is still fighting and feuding, and Jesus is still the only answer to a better way of life. Our church is a shining beacon in this community – she offers hope for a new life for individuals facing their own unimaginable obstacles and our church always keeps us mindful of our spiritual heritage in Christ Jesus. Our vision to reach the unchurched population of our area can be a reality as we step forward in faith.
Our prayer is that we will continue to be a light, not only in our community, but to the outermost parts of the world.