Morning Edition. March 5, 2017 Sunday News. For more news & events visit our website: VIBRANT INCLUSIVE PROGRESSIVE

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1 March 5, 2017 Sunday News Morning Edition VIBRANT INCLUSIVE PROGRESSIVE Hi! I started watching your services online in September and I really like them. The music is wonderful and there s a lot of warmth that is generated from the congregation and the speakers. It s such a diverse, open environment. And you aren t homophobic or sexist! That is a really big thing for me. I started becoming disenchanted with church after I came out as bi. My old church thinks that anyone who isn t straight needs to be fixed and they thought I needed to be fixed too. My Dad called me a freak of nature and said I was denouncing my religion when I came out to him. So, for the longest time, I thought I had to pick between being happy and being in a loving relationship with God. But I really like your church because it shows that you can be both: that I can be what I was made to be and still love God at the same time. I also love how you don t shy away from the struggles people face in their lives, how problems aren t to be ignored and shoved under the carpet but addressed and discussed in order to heal. That s so important, especially for good mental health. I really like how you are so progressive in the ways of equality, especially pertaining to gender and religion. Where I m from, women aren t usually allowed to participate in church services. My Mom s friends go to a church were the women aren t even allowed to speak! Only the men can pray and only the men can act as serving members of the church. When I was in high school, I really wanted to study to become a deacon but my church said that I couldn t learn because I was a woman. I just really like what MCC Toronto is doing. I d come in person to your church if I could but it s really far away. God bless you all! S. M. Online Viewer For more news & events visit our website:

2 Offertory Mary Kelly Mary was delighted when she moved to Toronto from Nova Scotia to find a rich, vibrant folk music community full of talent, big generous personalities and magical stories. People reveal themselves to us through their life histories - inspiring and exhausting, beautiful and ugly, hilarious and terrifying, often all at the same time! Finding enough clarity to share those stories is endlessly fascinating - from open mikes to concert stages, from book musicals to alternative plays, from solo gigs to Broadway (ok, off- Broadway), the aim is the same - to express the spirit of life s truth, if not always its facts! She appears as a recurring character in Schitt s Creek; and in Orphan Black; Saving Hope and Reign. Onstage, she made her New York debut in Living With Henry, originated roles in When All the Slaves Are Free (original musical based on music of Joni Mitchell); Sincerely, a Friend (based on the music of Leonard Cohen); Sophie in Sophie Tucker, the Last of the Red Hot Lovers. Order of Service At the symbol, please rise as you are able. Welcome Prelude The Deer s Cry Call To Worship Processional Bless Now, O God, The Journey Opening Prayer Open Call Process Anthem God Be In My Head Prayers of the People Sacred Readings Lessons for Life Called to a Journey Time of Reconciliation Anointing, Flow Through Me Prayer of Reconciliation MCC Toronto Clergy Affirmation of Freedom Invitation to Anointing We Come To Thee Wind Of The Spirit Jesus Prayer Offertory The Journey performed by Mary Kelly Gathering Our Gifts Our Journey of Faith Holy Communion Give Us This Day Though I May Speak As The Deer Pants Breathe Benediction Closing Words We Are Called Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr. Brent Hawkes, C.M. Morning Worship Pastor: Rev. Deana Dudley Evening Worship Pastor: Rev. Sandra Morris Alternative Worship Pastor: Rev. Carmen Llanos

3 First Reading Genesis 12: 1-4 Now God said to Abram, Go from your country and your kindred and your father s house to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed. So Abram went, as God had told him; and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he departed from Haran. Happening This Week Grace & Gratitude (AA) Monday 7:30 p.m. Triangle B T.R.E.A.T & Greet Wednesday 12:30 p.m. Welcome Centre Expansive Spiritual Gathering Thursday 11:00 a.m. Room 109 The Choir Thursday 7:00 p.m. Social Hall Second Reading Matthew 4: As Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea -for they were fishermen. And he said to them, Follow me, and I will make you fish for people. Immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them. Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed him. Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the dominion of God and curing every disease and every sickness among the people. Happening Today Thrift Shop All morning Social Hall Children & Family Ministry 11:00 a.m. (3-8 yrs.) Rm :00 a.m. (9-11yrs.) Triangle A Evening Elevation Service 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary

4 Cigarette Butt Litter Please help to keep the grounds clean by placing cigarette butts and ashes in the designated receptacles. Do not throw cigarette litter on the ground and refrain from smoking near the building entrances. Please smoke on the sidewalk. Thank you! Senior Pastor Open Call Visit board.mcctoronto.com for details about our Senior Pastor Search! Treats by T.R.E.A.T Fundraising Bake Sale March 12 12:00 p.m. Social Hall For Your Smiling Spirit Typos from Church Newsletters: This evening at 7:00 p.m. there will be a hymn sing in the park across from the Church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin. Town Hall Meeting March 19, :45 p.m. Agenda: 1. Rev. Rachelle Brown on MCC's priorities 2. Senior Pastor transition budget update MCC Conference Grounded In Love! August 3-5, 2017 Join us for the 9th MCC People of African Descent, Friends and Advocates Conference (PAD) in St. Louis! Share in the richness of African American culture, lift your hearts in powerful worship and explore what it means to be Grounded in Love. The MCC PAD Conference is a welcoming space to everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity or nationality. For more information please visit: padconference.mccchurch.org Lenten Sermon Series Please visit our website to view the worship schedule. mcctoronto.com/lent

5 Multimedia Specialist Combine your creative flair and technical skills to broadcast MCCT to the world! It will be amazing to be part of a church where you can watch a service live or recorded from the comfort of your home. Join our vibrant webcasting team! We need camera and soundboard operators! Training will be provided. Please contact Fabricio at webcast@mcctoronto.com volunteer.mcctoronto.com Gift of Art for Easter David Rankine was born in Willowdale, Ontario to Scottish parents. His work can be found in collections throughout North America, Britain, Japan and Germany. The absolute best Easter gift for the artist or designer in your life! See this rare piece of art in the Thrift Shop today!

6 The Walrus Talks: Conversations About Canada Date: March 6, 2017 Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (MST) 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. (EST) Venue: Online Url: Rev. Dr. Brent Hawkes, C.M., will be speaking in Yellowknife, NT, as part of a signature initiative of Heritage Canada for Canada s 150th birthday series. All the events will be streamed live online and will be rebroadcasted by CBC Radio. The tour homepage is thewalrus.ca/canada150 The hashtag is #WalrusTalks The Toronto Trans Coalition Project and T.R.E.A.T are currently conducting community consultations: As input to a possible trans and gender non-binary community needs assessment Exploring the need of a trans community hub and space The Toronto Trans Coalition Project is a new partnership of trans and gender non-binary support and advocacy groups in Toronto. If you are a trans and gender non-binary person and would like to participate, please attend the scheduled focus group: Focus Group Tuesday, March 7, :00 p.m. Room 109

7 Spring registration now open! Monday April 24 Radical Love Come expecting a quick and down-to-earth introduction to Queer Theology in the Christian Tradition, using the structure of the Apostles Creed and Patrick Cheng s book Radical Love. Bring your curiosity, concerns and questions! Visit our new Life Long Learning website for more information about this course and all of our Spring 2017 offerings! learning.mcctoronto.com

8 Easter Flower Fund Each year our Sanctuary is adorned with Easter flowers made possible by the contributions of our congregation. If you would like to contribute to our Easter Flower fund, please compete this form. DEADLINE: Sunday, April 6. Place in offering basket in a sealed envelope or FAX to or scan & to kcoutu@mcctoronto.com. Fill out this form online! mcctoronto.com/easter-flowers I/We wish to make a gift of [ ] $30 or greater $ toward Easter flowers. Name(s): You name(s) will be printed in Sunday News unless anonymous is chosen below. Address: Phone: Please share that this gift is: (to be printed in the News on Easter Sunday.) a) in honour of: OR b) in celebration of: OR c) in memory of: OR d) this gift is anonymous Method of Payment: Cheque / Cash included Charge the TOTAL GIFT amount to the following Credit Card: Card Number: Name on the Card: Expiry: / CVV: Signature: