Church in Progress is all about creating spaces to connect with God and with one another. So, providing celebrant services is simply an extension of what Church in Progress is about. Rev Emily Worman is a registered New Zealand celebrant who has experience in facilitating a range of family gatherings. Weddings & Commitment Ceremonies Church […]
Church in Progress aims to create spaces to connect with God and with one another. All Church in Progress events are open to all – no matter how you identify or what your age or status might be. ALL are welcome and affirmed. Keep scrolling down the end of the page for details of events […]
Explore Church in Progress’s Statement of Faith. It was prepared by a group of MCC people from around the globe and affirmed at the General Conference in Canada in 2016. Preamble Metropolitan Community Churches is one chapter in the story of the Church, the Body of Christ. We are people on a journey, learning to […]
[Image Description: Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggleston receives the blessing of MCC Founder, Rev. Troy Perry (front row, center) and those attending the celebration of MCC’s 51st anniversary. MCC of Washington DC hosted the event. Rev. Perry also presented personal artifacts to the Smithsonian Museum during the service. (photo by dbking)] Moderator’s Reflection Written by Rev. […]
Church in Progress MCC – End of Year Review 2018 God of Connection, Church in Progress gives You thanks for 2019. Thank You for providing us, once again, with the people, the spaces and the opportunities to be a positive presence. 2020 is still a mystery to us. Help us be prepared, open and willing […]
People Against Prisons Aoteroa organised ‘Rally to End Armed Police Patrols‘ on Saturday 2nd November 2019. Church in Progress were asked to be there and to speak. Below is what we shared… (Here’s the petition you can sign to support the work to end armed police patrols in Aoteroa – https://our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/police-put-your-guns-away) ++ Kia ora e […]
Letter from the MCC Governing Board 4 October 2019 Dear Friends: The Governing Board and Moderator have spent the first two months of our time together in assessing and evaluating the current realities of Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC). As with our local churches, it is both healthy and challenging to recognize areas where we […]
God of Diversity, Universal One, All our cultures and nations are created in Your image We cry out to you in languages spoken, signed, and written, We cry out to you in the painted image and the sound of music, And you receive it all in love. Grant that we may see You in everyone […]
A message from Church in Progress which was written by Rev Dale Yardy who is the pastor of our partnership church MCC Sydney. “We are deeply saddened by the release of the new gender theory document from the Vatican which dehumanises yet again the incredible courage, resilience, and life experiences of our transgender, intersex, and […]
Early on Friday afternoon our country and city were broken apart. New Zealanders attending prayers at the Linwood Islamic Centre and at the Al Noor Mosque in Christchurch were attacked in ways that are indescribable. The MCC community in Christchurch remains devastated and shocked by the loss of their 49 neighbours. The victims, many who […]
The strongest use of the word “take” that immediately comes to mind are Jesus’ words on his journey toward the cross: “Take this cup from me.” Even Jesus did not want the cup he was given. He accepted it, but he did not want it according to this plea. So why did Jesus give as he […]
God of Love, this Pride season may we see You in each person we meet and embrace them as they are. God of Connection, help us make friends with those whose journey looks different to our own. God of Change, empower us to make our world a place in which everyone is affirmed, accepted and […]
On the 20th January 2019, Church in Progress member Naomi, share the message with her home congregation at Ōtāhuhu Methodist Church. Alan and Emily went to support and were so glad they did! Last week our Minister Alipate talked about the season of Epiphany essentially being when the coming of Christ is revealed to all […]
