25 September 2020
Greetings!

Peace and Greetings to you!

While so much has been happening in our lives, we continue to live in the world of this COVID pandemic. Our lives continue to move forward, as we continue to readjust things in our every changing lives. I invite you to join me this Sunday for Worship ONLINE starting at 11:00AM Central Time, by connecting with us through our YouTube or Facebook links for our SUNDAY WORSHIP WATCH PARTY! This Sunday we conclude our sermon series titled: FIXER UPPER (COVID Edition). Join us as wrap up our exploration on what our relationships have been like with one another, as well as the church, during these times of pandemic! We CONCLUDE with discovering: "Our "Dream" Church!"
 
DON'T FORGET, TOMORROW, September 26, 2020, at noon to join others in our network, as we gather virtually via ZOOM, for our VIRTUAL Network Gathering. This is a don't want to miss virtual event, as this gathering will feature our denomination moderator, Reverend Cecilia Eggleston. Join in on this event and learn more about the moderator of our denomination. More Details below.
 
The board and I hope that you will continue to share your church, Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Church, with your friends and family, by inviting them to join our weekly Virtual Worship Services that are premiered every Sunday on Facebook and YouTube starting at 11:00AM Central Time. Please let us know you’re worshipping with us by leaving a message in the chat box during worship.

 
Blessing and Good Health to you!
Rev. Tory
Scripture: MARK 10:13–16 (The Inclusive Bible)

People were bringing their children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the
disciples scolded them for this. When Jesus saw this he was indignant and said to
them, “Let the children come to me; do not stop them. It is to just such as these
that the dominion of God belongs. The truth is, whoever doesn’t welcome the
dominion of God as little children won’t enter it.” And Jesus took the children in
his arms and blessed them, laying his hand on them. 
JOIN US TOMORROW
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 12:00PM-CST
FOR OUR VIRTUAL NETWORK GATHERING

Join us for this ONE HOUR VIRTUAL GATHERING, tomorrow SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 at 12:00-noon Central time.
 
Our gathering will be via ZOOM, featuring our Moderator, Reverend Cecilia Eggleston. It will be a time to get to know our moderator, hearing her journey and story being MCC, as well as highlights of her last year as moderator of our denomination. We will have a time for Questions & Answers, as well as have
time for some praise music and prayer.
 
We know that you won’t want to miss being a part of this momentous virtual network gathering! Join Zoom Meeting on tomorrow,
September 26, 2020, 12-noon Central time at:
Join Us Sunday for WORSHIP ONLINE
through Facebook and YouTube

We invite you to join us for Sunday Worship, by joining us at our Facebook and YouTube Channels for our
WEEKLY SUNDAY WORSHIP
WATCH PARTY!

Connect with us starting at 11:00AM on our Facebook Page
or YouTube Channel Links to our Facebook and YouTube pages
are below.

THIS SUNDAY WE CONCLUDE OUR SERMON SERIES TITLED:
FIXER UPPER (COVID Edition)

Join us as we wrap up our exploration of what our relationships are with one another, the church, and the world during these times of pandemic!

This week we CONCLUDE with: "Our "Dream" Church!"
AIDS WALK WISCONSIN to take place
THIS SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

AIDS Walk Wisconsin & 5K run returns Saturday, September 26 for its 31st year - and it remains as important as ever. We need your support to take the final Step To Zero new HIV infections in Wisconsin. While we may not be able to attend in person, this year's AIDS Walk Wisconsin & 5k Run will offer new and rewarding ways to help you celebrate the occasion.

As our country grapples with the reality of racial inequality and social justice issues, we are reminded of the impact both play in the lives of individuals affected by HIV.

To Register: Click Here
Don't FORGET
Theology-on-Tap has gone ONLINE the First Thursday of each month!

Don't forget that Theology-on-Tap is back … but ONLINE! Join us for our next gathering, Thursday Evening, October 1, 2020 at 6:30pm via ZOOM to take part in our discussion!

Grab your favorite beverage and some snack type foods for an evening of good 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

Connect with us on October 1st at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86055363676
Join us for our Virtual Fellowship Gathering
October 6, 2020
at 12 NOON

If you missed out in partaking in our Virtual Online Fellowship in September, don't worry!

Rev. Tory and the Board of Directors invite you to join them, once again on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at 12 Noon, immediately following online worship for our virtual get together ans enjoy some congregational fellowship and social time.

We know that we all miss being together with one another, and having that ability to give one another a hug, pass the peace or have that ability to socialize with one another after Sunday Worship each week.

DON'T BE LEFT OUT! Connect with us on October 4th at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82834642928
Save the Date
for our Virtual Congregation Meeting
November 15, 2020
at 12 NOON

If you missed out in partaking in our Virtual Online Fellowship in September, don't worry!

Rev. Tory and the Board of Directors invite you to join them, once again on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at 12 Noon, immediately following online worship for our virtual get together ans enjoy some congregational fellowship and social time.

We know that we all miss being together with one another, and having that ability to give one another a hug, pass the peace or have that ability to socialize with one another after Sunday Worship each week.

Connect to our Annual Meeting on November 15th at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/u/knBcrxslp
As your Board of Directors, we would like to take a moment to acknowledge and thank our Pastor and those on staff for the incredible job they have been doing in coordinating worship online via our Facebook and YouTube outlets. We are extremely grateful for the many long hours, ingenuity and dedication that it has taken to keep our community of faith connected with one another and the world.

Currently, Milwaukee County has an extended Safer-at-Home order in place. However, as a church, while we have minimal funds to sustain us in the short term, our church relies heavily on your gifts each week. Since we have been unable to pass the offering plate during the past month, our giving is tremendously down. If you auto-give, through your financial institution, we THANK YOU. But, if you typically place your gifts in the offering plate each Sunday, we ask that you please consider the options we have available for giving to the church, until we are able to be back in-person again.

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.milmcc.org/donate to do your giving as well.
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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