A few days ago Lucy posted the image above to facebook with the following quote … Friendly reminder that “doing your best” does not mean working yourself to the point of a mental breakdown. – Mindful Christianity Today It certainly resonated with lots of people! Why do we do it? If you are anything like […]
Have you heard the story of when Jesus tears up the temple? It’s a bit of favourite of mine as it reminds me that Jesus was human too. Jesus got frustrated and angry. It also confirms my leaning towards taking part in direct action protests. As we journey towards Easter this story pops up today. […]
I hesitate telling people I’m a Christian sometimes as I’m concerned I’ll be thrown into some sort of stereotype… not fun, boring, not allowed to do this, anti-(just about everything) and sometimes, sadly, pro-(insert harmful stuff here). ‘Follower of Christ’ is my preferred term as at least it indicates that there is some sort of […]
I’m trying my best to write something for Church in Progress every Sunday. For the last few days I’ve been hoping that the reading for the first Sunday in Lent could somehow be linked with the Pride celebrations currently happening in Auckland. Finally, I opened Text this Week, held my breath and clicked on the […]
Announcement from MCC HEADLINE NEWS – Global Edition 21 January 2018 With gratitude for her long fruitful and faithful service, Metropolitan Community Churches announces the retirement of Reverend Elder Darlene Garner from the staff of MCC, effective January 1, 2018. She also retired her active clergy credentials on the same day. At this time, all concerns regarding her role […]
Media release: Church leaders seek urgent meeting with PM on Manus From: Reverend Emily Worman, leader of Church in Progress MCC Date: Friday, 22 December 2017 “In the spirit of Christmas, Christian leaders are today seeking an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to discuss New Zealand’s response to the refugees on Manus […]
A Year of Activism, Faith and Gatherings Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.” Mark 10:27 (New Living Translation) It is only a few days before end of 2017! I am writing to share with you a few of the wonderful ways YOU have helped to change the […]
MEDIA RELEASE DATE: 21 December 2017 Contact: Linda Brenner, lindabrenner@mccchurch.net, +1 941-321-7886 Ann Craig, craignewyork@gmail.com, +1 917-280-2968 Faith Leaders Must Reject ‘Trans-Denying’ Religious Coalition Letter “The statement . . . denies God’s power and authority in the creation of a beautifully diverse humanity.” Rev. Elder Rachelle Brown, MCC Interim Moderator Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) leaders joined other LGBTQ faith leaders by signing […]
God of Connection, We give You thanks for 2017 and for the faith community that is Church in Progress. You continue to provide us with the people, the spaces and the opportunities to be a positive presence. We are unsure what next year will bring. We ask that you help us be prepared, open and […]
Church in Progress is all about providing spaces to reconnect with God and with each other. Focusing on … Community Spiritual Formation Activism Celebrancy Services Want to get more involved? You can! Church in Progress values it’s online family. The internet is a gift as it allows us to connect even when meeting in person […]
