26 November 2021

Greetings!

Peace and Greetings to you!

What a wonderful weekend we all had last weekend, as we celebrated FIFTY YEARS at a vibrant, inclusive, progressive, community of faith, being the “oldest” existing LGBTQI+ organization, not only here in Milwaukee, but the entire state of Wisconsin.

Between the wonderful North Central US MCC Network Gathering, our annual “Night of Cabaret” fundraiser, and a beautiful 50th Anniversary Celebration, all who engaged and partook had an awesome time and experience.

This weekend we begin the seasons of Advent. And as we enter into this wonderful season of anticipating and waiting, we will engage in our new sermon series titles: A Who-ville Christmas, Answering the WHO questions of Christmas!

Thousands of years ago, God sent a tiny, human baby, humbly born in an animal’s manger. This baby would grow up to be the Savior of the world, making a way for us to break free from sin and be saved from death and destruction. We paint a picture of who Jesus really was and is, and why He came to earth on that very first Christmas.

Join me this Sunday at 11:00am for In-Person Worship or later Sunday afternoon for our Virtual Worship Service, as we begin our series, asking the first of the “WHO” questions, “WHO is Jesus?”

Don’t forget to stay following worship for our Annual Hanging of the Green and Thanksgiving Leftover Potluck Fellowship. Not sure what to do with all those leftovers you have from making too much Thanksgiving? Well, pack them up and bring them to church Sunday, and share them with everyone, as we have fellowship, along with starting to décor the church for the Christmas season.

Virtual worship can continue be found on our Facebook and YouTube pages, in the later part of the afternoon on Sundays. We ask that you keep watch on these pages for when worship has been uploaded. Due to the high traffic on internet usage on Sundays, and now that all faith communities have started returning to in-person worship, uploads have been taking longer than expected.

For those in our church family, who continue social distancing, and have not returned to in-person worship, we hope you taking advantage of keeping connected through our virtual worship service that is available online Sunday afternoons. We invite you to take advantage and continue to worship with Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Church virtually, until you are ready to resume with us for in-person worship. 

As always, I Invite you to take a moment to scroll down to view these announcements and the many other special announcements, connected to the life of our congregation and community, as we continue to be the vibrant, inclusive, and progressive community of faith that we are.

Regardless of how you continue worshipping with us, and as we move forward, you welcomed in our home and into our community of faith!

May God’s blessings continue to be with each of you!

In Christ!
Scripture: Luke 2:8–14 (The Inclusive Bible)

There were shepherds in the area living in the fields and keeping night watch by
turns over their flock. The angel of God appeared to them and the glory of God
shone around them; they were very much afraid. The angel said to them, “You
have nothing to fear! I come to proclaim good news to you – news of a great joy
to be shared by the whole people. Today in David’s city, a savior – the Messiah –
has been born to you. Let this be a sign to you; you’ll find an infant wrapped in
a simple cloth, lying in a manger.” Suddenly, there was a multitude of the
heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in high
heaven! And on earth, peace to those whom God’s favor rests.”
This Sunday we BEGIN our
Advent/Christmas Series:
Thousands of years ago, God sent a tiny, human baby, humbly born in an
animal’s manger. This baby would grow up to be the Savior of the world,
making a way for us to break free from sin and be saved from death and destruction. We paint a picture of who Jesus really was and is, and why
He came to earth on that very first Christmas.

We begin the series this Sunday with:
"WHO is Jesus?"

REMEMBER ...
You can also connect with us for Virtual Worship on our Facebook Page or YouTube Channel, Sunday afternoons through our
links below to our Facebook and YouTube pages.
After Thanksgiving Leftover Potluck THIS SUNDAY
November 28, 2021

Not sure what to do with all those Thanksgiving Leftovers?

Pack them up and bring them to church this Sunday, to share with our church family at our After Thanksgiving Leftover Potluck Fellowship!
Hanging of the Greens THIS SUNDAY
November 28, 2021

Join us this Sunday after worship and during our Thanksgiving Leftover Potluck, as we begin to transform the church for the Advent/Christmas Season, with our traditional Hanging the Greens.

Bring your creative eye
and help us bring a little Christmas Cheer to Milwaukee MCC!
DON'T FORGET TO HELP Pack the Pantry
THIS Sunday
NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Remember, every Fourth Sunday of the month has been designated as
PACK THE PANTY SUNDAY.

Pack the Pantry Sunday is a time for
you, the people of the church to come together and help support our partnered organizations Food Pantries.

Our Pack the Pantry donations will go towards supporting:
VIVENT Health Care Food Pantries & Courage House MKE

Bring your items THIS SUNDAY and place them on the pantry table
in the Narthex.

Don't have time to shop? No worries! Make a monetary donation toward
Pack the Panty and we'll do the shopping for you!

If you forget to bring something this Sunday, you can bring your items on any other Sundays as well! You can
also make arrangements to drop things off at the church by contacting the church office to set a drop-off time!

Click below to obtain a list of Pack the Pantry items:
Order and Shop with SCRIP and Make it a WIN-WIN for Both You and Our Congregation!

Continue to shop with SCRIP, making it simple and easy to shop virtually.

By purchasing and shopping with SCRIP Cards, you can continue to shop in your normal way, whether in person or virtually, while continuing to support Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Church.

If you're ordering SCRIP Cards as Christmas Gifts, THIS IS THE
ORDER TO GET THEM IN TIME
FOR CHRISTMAS!

Order forms can be obtained by clicking below on the SCRIP ORDER FORM LINK below. You can mail your payment to the church by using one of your tithing envelopes or going online and using our online giving portal, noting in the comments that your payment is for SCRIP Cards. SCRIP Orders will be mailed to you once received.

Our NEXT ORDER DEADLINE is:
Sunday, December 5, 2021

Drop your forms and payment in
the basket on Sunday mornings, or you can send them in the mail to
the church.
Join us for IN-PERSON & ONLINE for our next
Theology-on-Tap
December 2, 2021 at 6:30pm

Join us for IN-PERSON & ONLINE for our next
Theology-on-Tap
November 4, 2021 at 6:30pm
This gathering will be hosted in a Hybrid Fashion

Join us in-person at:
Hamburger Mary's
Hunty's Social Club
(the old Arcade bar)
734 South 5th Street, Milwaukee
starting at 6:30pm

~ or ~

Join us via ZOOM at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86055363676

As in the past, if you're attending in person, the first beverage is on us along with some munchies to feast on, while we gathering. If you're joining us online, then grab your favorite beverage and some snack type foods and join in on the awesome discussion. 

For questions and more information, feel free to contact the church office by calling 414-383-1100
or by email at info@milmcc.org
POZ SPIRIT Gathering
for those infected and affected with HIV/AIDS every Second Tuesday of Each Month

Our Next Gathering will be Tuesday, December 7, 2021
7:00pm to 9:00pm

POZ SPIRIT is a monthly gathering for those infected with HIV/AIDS providing a safe, respectful and supportive environment Friendship, Networking, Resources, Peer Support Education and Spiritual Support. This gathering is open to all men who identify as HIV/AIDS positive. 

The group meets the first Tuesday of each month from 7PM to 9:00PM in the Community Room at Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Church. Light snacks are served, and reservations requested but not required.

Contact the church office
(414-383-1100) or send an email to hivministries@milmcc.org email by the Monday before each gathering!
2021 Christmas Poinsettia Orders are NOW Being Taken!

It's so hard to believe that it's time again to order your Christmas Poinsettias, in honor or memory of our loved ones, as we will once again adorn and bring that Christmas presence to our sanctuary

Poinsettias are $20/each or two for $30. You can place your order by filling out an order form which can be found in your Sunday Bulletin, the Narthex of the church or by click the link below.

Show your appreciation
to our Staff this
Christmas Season

Our staff at Milwaukee MCC does so much for this congregation in the courage of the year. From Worship to being out in the community representing this congregation, our staff works diligently to maintain our presence at a Vibrant, Inclusive, Progressive Community of Faith.

Help us this Holiday Season by showing your appreciation, by contributing to the Staff Christmas Appreciation. Envelopes can be found in the Narthex of the church or seat pockets where regular tithing envelopes are located. You can also contribute online by clocking below. Just indicate Staff Appreciation in the comment:
Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Church Honored for 50 years of Ministry in the Great Milwaukee Area
In case you weren't able to join us for Anniversary Weekend this past weekend, Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Church received many honors and accolade, honoring and praising our 50 years of ministry, here in the Great Milwaukee area.

As the States oldest existing LGBTQ+ organization and the FIRST LGBTQ+ organization to acquire and own property in the state, we take pride as a congregation celebrating these accolades and wanted to share them with you.
If you auto-give, through your financial institution, or already give online, we THANK YOU. But, if you have typically placed your gifts in the offering plate each Sunday, we also offer other options when giving to the church.

There are several ways YOU can make either a one-time donation or even a recurring donation. Here are the ways you can make that happen:
  1. Through our Secure Online Giving Portal, or either of our two PayPal links. You can go to our Secure Online Giving Portal and/or our PayPal Giving Link for your regular offering or one time giving. You can also go through our regular PayPal Link if you’re wanting to start and set-up a recurring monthly giving for your offering. Click on either of the links below to make that happen.
  2. You can mail your offering via check or credit card by using one of the pre-printed offering envelopes that have been distributed to all our members. Simply insert your check in the envelope or complete the information on the inner flap, should you choose to donate by credit card, and return it by mail. If you are in need envelopes, please contact the church, either by leaving us a message or emailing us at info@milmcc.org. We will be happy to send some to you.
  3. You can send your offering via check in a regular addressed envelope to: Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Church, 1239 West Mineral Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204.
  4. You can go to our website at www.milwaukeemcc.org/giving to do your giving.
Click link above to do a regular
offering or one time gift through our Secure Giving Portal
Click link above to do a regular
offering or one time gift
Click link above to set up a monthly recurring gift
As a board, we are praying with you, and for you. We look forward to the day when we can once again gather and worship together. In the meanwhile, please continue to follow the social distancing guidelines outlined by health officials to keep you and your family safe.

Please prayerfully consider making a gift to support your church, so that we can continue to meet the needs of the congregation.

Peace and Blessings,
Milwaukee MCC Board of Directors
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