What Ms. Gretchen Diez experienced was one of many and daily forms of harassment and discrimination that many transgender persons experience in the Philippines. What transpired was one of the clearest and most evident expressions of discrimination and transphobia in our Philippine Society. LGBTQI+ persons, especially Transgender persons are on the receiving end not only […]
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Deliver!
Reading: Matthew 16:21-28 (NRSV) From that time on, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and undergo great suffering at the hands of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, […]
Parable of the Rich Fool
Reading: Luke 12:13-21 (NRSV) Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” But he said to him, “Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator over you?” And he said to them, “Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; […]
A Letter from Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggleston, MCC Moderator
1 August 2019 Dear People of God: The hope, joy, and excitement from General Conference continue to inspire me as we go forward into our future. Thank you to everyone who ministered to the MCC community during the week and to all the local congregations who shared equipment, resources, and space to create a […]
Want To Resist? Proclaim!
Reading: Matthew 9:35-38 (NRSV) Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful […]