Morning edition. November 18, 2018 Sunday News. Questions? VIBRANT INCLUSIVE PROGRESSIVE

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1 November 18, 2018 Sunday News Morning edition VIBRANT INCLUSIVE PROGRESSIVE Fight against transphobia. Help create equal and safe opportunities. Never forget those who were lost. On November 20, 2018 the world will recognize Trans Day of Remembrance (TDoR) in light of recent physical, sexual, and political attacks made on the lives of trans people everywhere, this day has become even more important. With recent news breaking about the Trump administration considering defining gender as a biological, immutable condition determined by genitalia at birth, the transgender community and allies responded with a resounding we will not be erased. Although these threats lie across the border, we in the north are not immune to such harmful attacks on trans lives. Everyday they are faced with difficulties surrounding employment. This may be as a result of discriminatory hiring practices, the difficulties faced when trying to obtain documents in their chosen name (university degrees or a diploma), or the inability to provide references due to safety concerns. Trans persons face not only rejection from general society, but also within the LGBTQ2+ community who often forget that it was the efforts and sacrifices of trans women of colour who made their access to fundamental human rights possible. Let us not stay silent, let us raise our voices for those who can t and leave the door open behind us for those who have not been given a key. On TDoR let us join with trans community, and proclaim that WE WILL NOT BE ERASED. Let us remember those who have been taken from us out of hate and fear, they are forever in our hearts. Questions? office@mcctoronto.com

2 Offertory Performer Order of Service Phoebe Hu & Peter Henderson Phoebe Hu is now a Toronto-based performer/ movement & language coach in Theatre, Musical Theatre and Film/TV. You may have seen her face recently in a casino commercial involving a cat party. Peter Henderson Peter credits his love of music to his mother, who sang around the house in a beautiful, unacknowledged soprano voice as she went about her task of looking after 8 children. Both Phoebe and Peter are happy to be here today to share their talents with MCC Toronto. Please ask the ushers for a Large Print Order Of Service if you wish to read along with today s sacred readings. At the symbol, please rise as you are able. Welcome Hand of Friendship Prelude Ooh Child Moment of Silence Processional Hymn Draw The Circle Wide Opening Prayer Theme Conversation Anthem Psalm 23 Time of Reconciliation Prayer of Reconciliation Affirmation of Freedom Invitation to Anointing Shepherd Of My Heart I Will Pledge This Song To You Sacred Readings Revelation 21:1-6 Matthew 6:26-27, Lesson for Life It s The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) - Rev. Jeff Rock Prayers of the People Jesus Prayer Offertory His Eye Is On The Sparrow - Phoebe Hu & Peter Henderson Gathering Our Gifts Our Journey of Faith Blessing of Gifts Holy Communion Give Us This Day When Peace Like A River On Eagle s Wings Alleluia (Traditional) Because You Live Benediction Closing Words Closing Song All You Need Is Love Follow us at

3 Happening Today Children & Family Ministry 11:00 a.m. Rooms 109 & 111 Thrift Shop All morning Upstairs Social Hall Evening Service 7:00 p.m.. Sanctuary Happening This Week Refugee Orientation Monday 1:00 p.m. Room 109 Meditation Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Room 109 Homosexuality and the Bible Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Thursday 7:00 p.m. Social Hall Christmas with The Choir Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sanctuary A Peek in the Purse Updated statistics as of September 30, 2018, January to September For Enews register at

4 News From the Board of Directors After almost nine months as our Senior Pastor, Jeff shared his desire to partner with us to discern how we need to move forward together as we continue our journey to be the church God calls us to be. We have had financial challenges for the past several years and we need to reconsider our budgeting process: instead of fitting our programs into a budget, we need to consider our budget from both the perspective of what programs we value, and our consistent pattern of income projections not being achieved. On November 4 we held a Town Hall meeting which began this process. To read the minutes from that meeting please visit our website at board.mcctoronto.com Refugee Ministry Says Thank You Our Refugee Ministry has received an amazing amount of donations, and for this we want to say thank you for helping hundreds of refugees. At this time due to the change in weather we are prioritizing fall/ winter coats for our newcomers who are not yet fully prepared for what may be a drastic weather change for some. For more updates please visit board.mcctoronto.com

5 Job Opportunity MCC Toronto has an extraordinary opportunity for an experienced Facility Manager with an interest in social justice issues and serving in a progressive spiritual community. Find out more at Snow Removal Winter is coming and our facilities team has a contract position available for snow removal. If you or anyone you know of, have a snow-clearing business, please contact Ned Yuzefowich at nyuzefowich@mcctoronto.com PLEASE COMPLETE OUR NEW CONGREGATIONAL SURVEY! We expect it may take about 15 minutes to complete. Your input is critical as we seek your thoughts about what you value and prioritize! Get your tickets at

6 Help MCC Toronto bring people and community together in love and awe at this special time of year and Become A Donor. As a donor you receive complimentary tickets and an opportunity to dedicate your gift in memory/in honour/in celebration of loved ones. Donation forms available in Social Hall following service. For more information, contact jfarrell@mcctoronto.com Today in the Social Hall Get your tickets for this year s Christmas Eve Service & Christmas with The Choir. You can also sign up to volunteer for the Christmas Eve service. Christmas Eve Donor Forms available in the Social Hall

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