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 […]
God we cry out to you in times of great distress and chaos, did you cause this? Why is this happening? Why aren’t you stopping all this suffering? You could prevent this, so why don’t you? Lord God, Your Son Jesus, asked these same questions, as have all your prophets, priests and writers of scripture. […]
Let’s celebrate Easter Sunday morning by making a miniature garden! The idea is to have a path leading to the empty tomb where Jesus’ folded grave clothes were left. He is Risen and Mary was the first person to speak to him in the garden. (John 19:38 – 20:17) Begin by choosing a tray, plate […]
Church in Progress is committed to providing spaces in which people can reconnect with God and with one another. The spread of COVID-19 is changing the way we live and how we are as community. We might need to physically distance ourselves but we can certainly stay connected. So … EVERY Sunday at 8pm (NZ […]
Written by Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggleston, Moderator, Metropolitan Community Churches – 11 March 2020 News about the corona virus, COVID-19, is everywhere. As the virus moves from one country to another, governments and other organisations are making decisions on what to do next and how to contain this disease. Advice about no handshaking has even affected royalty. […]
A hopeful message delivered by Neil Hellewell. Oasis Lite MCC, Christchurch, 1st March 2020 It has been a busy week this week within the DHB. Plans have been developed for possible Coronavirus – or what is now known as COVID-19 and made ready. Other work has been paused to ensure that as much preparation has […]
[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 […]
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