Metropolitan Community Church of New York's Interests
General
Celebrating the Journey: 36 Years of Love & Service
The doors are open at MCCNY
Location
446 West 36th Street between 9th and 10th Avenues in Manhattan
www.mccny.org
212-629-7440
Sunday Services
9am Traditional Service
11am Celebration Service with ASL interpretation the 1st Sunday of the month and Sunday School for children ages 3-12 taught by Deacon Mel Bryant
7pm Praise and Worship Service
Ministry Areas
Arcoiris Latino/A Cristianos - Join all Latino identified people for "Circulo de Oracion" every 1st Sunday of the month at 12:30pm. Participate in event planning and outreach to our interested community. Be part of celebrating God's love for Everyone! For more information, contact Mikey Vazquez at welcomingteam@mccny.org.
Bible Study - A queer reading of the Bible incorporating art, videos, debates & books. No need to register. Come to one, some or all sessions. Series continues through June 2009. For more information, contact Rev. Edgard Francisco Danielsen-Morales at RevEdgard@mccny.org.
Bread of Life - A dinner for the Trans Community. The next Bread of Life will take place in December. For more information, contact welcomingteam@mccny.org.
Brooklyn Small Group - Become better acquainted with other MCCNY Brooklynites in a small group setting. We meet monthly at various locations in Brooklyn to share our personal stories. Upcoming themes include a multi-cultural celebration & a holiday cookie gathering. For more information, contact Casey Easterling at welcomingteam@mccny.org.
Card Ministry - Make and send "Get Well" or "Thinking of You" cards to fellow MCCNYers. For more information, contact Casey Easterling at welcomingteam@mccny.org.
Christians of African Descent - Part of the overall spiritual environment of MCCNY. There are general meetings open to all on the 2nd Sunday of every month following the 11am Celebration. For more information, contact Deacon Montel Cherry at welcomingteam@mccny.org.
Church Lady Bingo - MCCNY puts the “fun” in “fundraising” with its own gay bingo night featuring entertainment by Sybil Bruncheon, cash & prizes. Food available for purchase. Monthly show starts at 7pm, doors open at 6pm. $20. Volunteers are always needed! For more information, contact Deacon Bradley Curry at info@mccny.org.
Church Office Volunteer - Use your diverse skills to help the Church in a behind the scenes capacity. For more information, contact Deacon Bradley Curry at info@mccny.org.
Community Dinner - Help prepare and then share a meal with the greater community. Takes place on the last Tuesday of every month. Open to all. Volunteers are always needed. For more information, contact welcomingteam@mccny.org.
The Congregation... Revealed - A monthly peek into the personal and not so personal lives of MCCNY members and staffers. Segments are viewable on You Tube by searching for "MCCNY." For more information, contact Richie Torres at welcomingteam@mccny.org.
Creating a Life that Matters - An MCC course that explores ways to rediscover a relationship with the sacred, with yourself, and with your passion. Series integrates art, scripture, music, literature, film and journaling. A new course will begin in Fall 2009. For more information, contact Deacon Mike Gilbertson at welcomingteam@mccny.org.
E-newsletter - The newsletter provides reflections, news and information for members and friends of MCCNY. For more information, contact Rev. Edgard Francisco Danielsen-Morales at RevEdgard@mccny.org.
E-Prayer Ministry - Participants receive a weekly list of prayer concerns about members and friends of our congregation, the wider MCC community, and social justice issues. For more information, contact Deacon Mike Gilbertson at gilbertson@michaelgilbertson.com.
Gallery Night - A exhibition of works by local artists with 25% of all proceeds benefiting MCCNY. Opening nights feature wine & hors d'oeuvres. If you would like to volunteer, or for more information on showing your art, contact Deacon Bradley Curry at info@mccny.org.
GenderPeople - A dynamic and confidential spirituality group of Transgender, Transsexual, Androgynous, Two-Spirit and people with other than man-male or woman-female gender experiences. Meets every Sunday at 12:30pm. For more information, contact Deacon Moshay Moses at welcomingteam@mccny.org.
Green Team - A group of MCCNYers working to reduce our impact on the environment. Current recycling efforts include collecting refundable bottles & cans and collecting used cell phones, printer cartridges & laser ink cartridges. Programs benefit the Music Ministry & Food Pantry. For more information, contact Deacon Bradley Curry at info@mccny.org or Casey Easterling at welcomingteam@mccny.org.
Men's Group - Committed to creating a loving, trusting space for queer self-identified men to come together and be their true selves in a supportive Christian environment. For more information, contact Mark Gilrain (9am service), Jay Smith (11am service) or John McGee (7pm service) at welcomingteam@mccny.org.
Music Ministry - One of the most popular aspects of Sunday worship services at MCCNY is the talented vocal work of our choir. Each service offers a different style of music providing a space for individual expression. For more information, contact John Fischer (9am & 11am services) or Colleen Sovory (7pm service) at welcomingteam@mccny.org. If you would like to serve as a special musician, contact David Raleigh (11am service), Wan-Chuan Kao (7pm service) or John Fischer at welcomingteam@mccny.org.
The Query - A quarterly newsletter produced by and for MCCNYers and friends covering various aspects of congregational life. For more information, contact Deacon Mel Bryant at welcomingteam@mccny.org.
Rev. Pat’s Finishing School for Tranny Girls - Each session covers a topic that will help prepare trans-identified women for NYC’s work world. Topics include hair & make-up, resumes and interviewing. For more information, contact Deacon Mel Bryant, Board Member Nina Schnell or Daniel Schnorbus at welcomingteam@mccny.org.
Social Justice Organizing Committee - Committee members work closely with the city council and state legislature on issues such as marriage equality, GENDA, and Dignity for All Students Act. For more information, contact Sebastian Maguire at simai77@hotmail.com.
Spiritual Direction Program - A process in which a mentor accompanies one person - the directee - for an extended period of time. Through conversation, prayer, and spiritual exercises, the mentor helps the directee clarify spiritual issues so the individual can move toward a deeper experience with the Divine. For more information, contact Rev. Edgard Francisco Danielsen-Morales at RevEdgard@mccny.org.
Step by Step - Explore the "12 Steps" in a liturgical context. For more information, contact Rev. Edgard Francisco Danielsen-Morales at RevEdgard@mccny.org or Deacon Sophia Pazos at welcomingteam@mccny.org.
Sunday School - MCCNY offers an inclusive curriculum for children ages 3-12 during the 11am Celebration service. For more information, contact Deacon Mel Bryant at welcomingteam@mccny.org.
Sylvia Rivera Food Pantry - The Food Pantry distributes over 550 bag lunches per week in addition to providing groceries to 250 people per week. Learn more at www.mccny.org. For more information, contact Chris Stadmeyer or Marcus Warren at welcomingteam@mccny.org.
Sylvia's Place Shelter for Queer Homeless Youth - Sylvia's Place is NYC's only emergency shelter for LGBTQ youth. Volunteers are always needed to help with cooking, laundry, leading groups, organizing activities, tutoring and more. See the shelter's website at www.sylviasplace.org. William Moran-Berberena is the Director of Metropolitan Community Charities. Lucky Michaels is the Director of Homeless Youth Services. Kate Barnhart is the Drop-in Services Coordinator. Tanino Minecci is the staff Social Worker.
Video Ministry - The Video Ministry records weekly worship services for broadcast and also produces DVD copies of services, which are available for purchase upon request. Volunteers are always needed to help record services and to make DVD copies. For more information, contact Gerald Tucker or Philip Pares at welcomingteam@mccny.org.
Welcoming Team Ministry - The Welcoming Team is dedicated to making initial visits to MCCNY enjoyable for our visitors. We also work to encourage social interaction among all MCCNYers through gatherings, name tags and workshops. Additionally, we represent MCCNY at community functions. For more information, contact Casey Easterling at welcomingteam@mccny.org.
Music
The MCCNY Choir
John Fischer is the Director of Music at MCCNY. Colleen Sovory is the Praise & Worship Director. Every Sunday offers a wide variety of music from classic hymns to gospel.
David Raleigh, well-known in New York City's hottest spots of entertainment, is MCCNY's 11am accompanist.
Wan-Chuan Kao and The Little Big Band serve as MCCNY's Sunday evening accompanists.
Movies
Queer Streets is short documentary that takes a hip, gritty look at the reality of life on the street for kids at Sylvia's Place. For more information, visit www.queerstreets.com.
Television
The 11am Celebration Service is aired Sundays at 1:30pm on Time Warner channel 57 and on RCN channel 109. Also view past services on WebTV at www.mccny.org.
Books
Shelter youth photographed by Lucky Michaels
Shelter, by MCCNY member Lucky Michaels, tells the story of the residents of Sylvia's Place through photos and personal stories. Email WelcomingTeam@mccny.org for more information.
Heroes
Sylvia Rivera
The food pantry & homeless youth shelter are named in honor of Stonewall veteran, trans-activist, and MCCNY member, Sylvia Rivera.
Metropolitan Community Church of New York's Details
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About me:
Hear Rev. Edgard talk about MCCNY!
Metropolitan Community Church of New York provides a spiritual home for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community and all who choose to join us, through practicing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in worship, prayer, social action, education and fellowship, so that all people might experience God's liberating love, wholeness and justice; come to live in right relationship with God and all creation; and have the courage to change the world.
Rev. Pat Bumgardner, Senior Pastor
Rev. Pat Bumgardner is the Senior Pastor of MCCNY. She is a well-known advocate for social justice and leads MCC's Global Social Justice Campaign. Rev. Pat has also led MCCNY in its mission to serve the community through our Food Pantry and Homeless Youth Shelter.
Rev. Edgard Danielsen-Morales, Assistant Pastor for Congregational Life
Rev. Edgard Danielsen-Morales is the Assistant Pastor for Congregational Life. A scholar, activist and excellent preacher, he brings a range of gifts to MCCNY's expanding ministry and outreach. He is the Director of MCCNY's Religious Education and Membership program.
Rev. Boon Lin Ngeo is the Staff Pastor at MCCNY. An excellent and entertaining preacher, he also conducts the Mandarin Celebration on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month at 3pm. Rev. Boon is a Facilitator for MCCNY's Religious Education and Membership program.
MCCNY is a member of The Center for Progressive Christianity
Metropolitan Community Church of New York is part of the worldwide Christian denomination of Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC). MCC serves all people, with a special outreach to the world's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities.
Rev. Elder Troy Perry, Founder of Metropolitan Community Church
Founded in 1968 in Los Angeles by the Rev. Elder Troy Perry, MCC has more than 32,000 members in more than 370 churches in 22 countries throughout the world. The Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson is the Moderator.
MCC is the world's largest and oldest LGBT organization.
Who I'd like to meet:
MCCNYers, MCCers from other churches and anyone who belives in the inclusive love of God for all people.
People come to Metropolitan Community Church of New York from all walks of life and for many different reasons. Some people come to find a spiritual refuge. Others come to connect with people in the community. And, still others come to get involved in changing the world. Whatever your reason, you are welcome at MCCNY.
If you have any questions about the Church, social activities, membership or how to get involved in a ministry area, or if you are thinking about visiting MCCNY for the first time, please email WelcomingTeam@mccny.org and a member of the Welcoming Team will contact you.
Metropolitan Community Church of New York's Calendar
Hi Pat, Edgard and MCC, Happy New Year! Thanks for the good vibes of your add. Each member of MCC is invited to mail a 'leap of faith' prayer or intention for 2009 to the OpenPaths Postcard Project. Thank-you for sharing the inspiration of your joy and journey. May liberating love, wholeness and trust continue to work its fullness in your community. With an open heart, Cordelle.
About this page: I have been very active in Domestic Violence causes all of my adult life. I noticed a need in the world pertaining to Same Sex Domestic Violence. It happens more than people know. Unfortunately there is a number of gay people who barely consider themselves worthy or valued as a gay person much less a Domestic Violence Victim. There is also very limited resources, statistics, or information, for Same Sex Domestic Violence. Hopefully through empowerment and education we can change some of this. :D
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