Human Rights & the National Prayer Breakfast

Some of the coordinators of the National Prayer Breakfast have also been involved in working against LGBT rights in Uganda. Here are two short videos that explain the situation and tell how you can get involved. The first video is in English, the second one is in Spanish.

For more information, please visit the American Prayer Breakfast website.

Introduction to our 2010 Transgender Sermon Series

Please click below to watch “Nothing is Concealed that will not be Revealed,” Rev. Sky Anderson’s introduction to MCC San Jose’s 2010 Transgender Sermon Series.

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Why we have a Transgender Sermon Series

Please click below to watch a short video in which our former senior pastor, Rev. Michael Patrick Ellard, explains why MCC San Jose has a Transgender Sermon Series every year.

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By the Grace of God, I am what I am…

Please click the video below to see “By the Grace of God, I am what I am,” a meditation by Karl Vidt from our January 10, 2010 worship service.

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2010 Transgender Speaker Series at MCCSJ

Please join us for “Transcending Barriers,” our 2010 Transgender Speaker Series at MCC San Jose.  This is our fourth annual Transgender Speaker Series, with five extraordinary speakers!

Here’s the schedule for our 2010 series:

Introduction to the Series – January 10, 2010
Presentation at MCC San José’s Sunday Service at 6:00pm.  All are welcome.

Pastor Bran Scott & Pastor Elane O’Rourke – January 17, 2010
Bran is the first out transperson to be ordained in the United Church of Christ. Elane is his wife. They serve together at the Campbell United Church of Christ.
Speak at MCC San José’s Sunday Service at 6:00pm.  All are welcome.

Reverend Sky Anderson – January 24, 2010
First out transperson to serve as a pastor in the United States.  First out transperson to serve on the board of directors of a council of churches.  Senior Pastor of MCC San Jose from 1978-1982.
Speaks at MCC San José’s Sunday Service at 6:00pm.  All are welcome.

Drew House – January 31, 2010
Graduate Intern at San José State University’s LGBT Resourch Center.  Drew is a practicing Mormon, an out transperson, and an advocate for LGBT rights.
Speaks at MCC San José’s Sunday Service at 6:00pm.  All are welcome.

The Honorable Rev. Victoria Kolakowski – February 7, 2010
First person to have a trans-friendly article published in an academic theological journal.  First out transperson to be appointed as a judge.  Speaks at MCC San José’s Sunday Service at 6:00pm.  All are welcome.

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MCCSJ’s Holiday Schedule

As Christmas and New Year’s Eve approach, here is some information about our holiday schedule:

Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
We will have our annual Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 10:00pm on December 24

Sunday Services
Sunday Services will occur on their usual schedule

Reiki Clinics
There will be no Reiki clinic on December 21
We will have a Reiki Clinic on January 4 as per our usual schedule

“A Course in Miracles” Study Group
Our ACIM group will meet on its usual schedule all through the holidays

Choir
We will have choir rehearsals as usual all through the holidays

HIV Support Group
There will not be an HIV Support Group meeeting on December 24 or 31.

Fun & Fundraising Team
Our Fun & Fundraising Team will meet as usual through the holidays

Coming Out in Faith Group
The “Coming Out in Faith Group” will not meet on December 25 .
Update: The group will meet as usual on January 1.

Board Meetings
Our December Board Meeting has been moved from its usual time to December 19 at 2pm.

Publicity Team
Our Publicity Team meeting for December has been cancelled

Worship Planning Team
Our Worship Planning Team meeting for December has been moved to January 3.

Candlelight Christmas Eve Service – 10pm, Dec. 24

Please join us for MCC San Jose’s annual Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 10pm on December 24. Our Christmas Eve service will feature lots of Christmas carols, including a chance to sing “Silent Night” by candlelight. We will also have some special solo performances, Marge Burns will play Grace Baptist’s organ before the service, and Rev. Mike will share a short Christmas reflection.

Our friends from Grace Baptist Church will be joining us for this service – everyone is welcome!

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