A Deep Peace and Compassion to Settle Over Egypt
Agape' MCCNewsletter August 21 2013
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Wed Aug 21:
7pm Self-Acceptance Project
Fri Aug 23:
5:30pm Samaritan House Supper Club
Sun Aug 25:
10:30am Worship Service
11:45am Meet, Greet & Eat - Mexican Potluck!
Mon Aug 26:
6pm Worship Team Meeting
Wed Aug 28:
7pm Bustin' Open the Bible!
Sun Sep 1:
10:30am Worship Service
Mon Sep 2:
Labor Day - Office Closed
Tue Sep 3:
7pm Trans-Cendence
Wed Sep 4:
7pm Self-Acceptance Project
Sun Sep 8:
10:30 Worship Service
Mon Sep 9:
6pm Worship Team Meeting
Wed Sep 11:
7pm Bustin' Open the Bible!
Fri Sep 13:
5:30pm Samaritan House Supper Club
Sat Sep 14:
6pm Progressive Dinner Fundraiser (in Edgecliff Village)!
Sun Sep 15:
10:30am Worship Service
Mon Sep 16:
6pm Worship Team Meeting
Wed Sep 18:
7pm Homosexuality & the Bible
Sun Sep 22:
10:30am Worship Service
11:45am Meet, Greet & Eat!
Mon Sep 23:
6pm Worship Team Meeting
Wed Sep 25:
7pm Homosexuality & the Bible
Fri Sep 27:
5:30pm Samaritan House Supper Club
Sun Sep 29:
10:30am Worship Service
New Members Class (after Worship)
Mon Sep 30:
6pm Worship Team Meeting
August Birthdays
08/01 Finn Jones
08/03 Linda Creglow
08/05 Sherri Spann
08/07 Bryan Campbell
08/08 Kim McElhaney
08/10 Nancy Fudge
08/10 Anette Moss
08/10Lisa O'Grady
08/17 Ashleigh Wolfer-
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08/19 Tammy Scott
08/26 Kris McIntosh
08/31 Barbara Brittain
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Self-Acceptance Project, 2Nite 8/21, 7pm
Session 2:
Curiosity is the Key
Self Acceptance Project
Tonight - Wed, 8/21, 7 p.m.
In the Sanctuary
Come and join us you do not have to have seen session one to plug in to session two! In session 2, Tami Simon speaks with Dr. Harville Hendrix, the creator of Imago Relationship Therapy. Dr. Hendrix is the author of the classic book Getting the Love You Want, and she also speaks with Sounds True - he has created the audio programs Finding and Keeping Love and Marriage as a Path to Wholeness.
Next Meet, Greet and Eat - Sun, 8/25!
Theme - Mexican Food
Meet Greet and Eat Potluck
August 25 after Worship
Your favorite Mexican Dishes!
We would like to invite you tobring your favorite Mexican dishes, salsas, chips,salads,or desserts to share with our Agape' family after worship service.
Progressive Dinner Fundraiser!
Sat, September 14
Mark you calendars! Our next Progressive Dinner fundraiser will be on Saturday, September 14, starting at 6pm (in Edgecliff Village). The Theme:
Dinner and Movie
With the Village Six DykeClones!
$20 per person
Come dressed in your fav 1950's gear, eat some food and watch the movie, "Grease". Contact Cha-Cha (aka: Linda S.) at 817-568-1432 for more information.
Homosexuality and the Bible Classes
Classes in September
On Wednesdays at 7:00 P.M. Sept 18 and 25, classes will be held at Agape' MCC to discuss homosexuality and the Bible.
The LGBT community has faced discrimination from society largely based on 6 verses out of over 30,000 that are used to bash same-sex relationships. In other portions of scripture, the Bible seems to affirm same-sex attraction. The Bible should be interpreted through the life and ministry of Jesus, who never condemned anyone for having same-sex attractions.
These classes will discuss the clobber passages, passages that affirm, and look at resources that will help anyone wanting a better understanding of the Bible and sexual orientation.
New Members Class - Sun Sept 29
Check It Out!
If you have been considering becoming a member of Agape' and want to learn more, please join us and explore the history of Metropolitan Community Churches and Agape' MCC, where we have been and where we are going! No need to RSVP! If you have questions please feel free to email Rev. David at .
Membership Class
Sunday Sept 29
After Worship Service
Recycled Art Materials Needed!
Can You Help?
It's time for another plea for recycled art materials! School is starting and I'll be using all sorts of things with my art students. Things you would normally toss like: magazines, colored plastic lids (no white or clear, please), metal bottle caps of all kinds, fabric scraps, dried or silk flowers, dryer sheets, bubble wrap, net bags that oranges, potatoes, and onions come in, thin sheets of corrugated cardboard, sponges, broken jewelry, broken watches, rusty hardware, springs, eggshells, RANDOM things:-)
If you aren't sure - send me an email (click here) and I will let you know. One HUGE request - used canvases. All of the artwork in the church is on recycled canvas- found in garage sales and flea markets. I'd appreciate all your used/recycled treasures! Thank you!!! - Judy
Cancer Prevention Study
Research today for a cancer-free tomorrow
Join Rev. David in signing up for this study!
To better understand ways to prevent cancer, the American Cancer Society is recruiting men and women across the US and Puerto Rico for a landmark new research study - Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). Enrollment is being made possible in partnership with Tarrant County College from Oct. 29 - Nov. 7, 2013.
Individuals may choose to participate if they are willing to make a long-term commitment to the study (which involves completing follow-up surveys periodically over the next 20-30 years), are between the ages of 30 and 65 years old and have never been diagnosed with cancer.
CPS-3 will help researchers better understand the genetic, environmental and other factors that may cause or prevent cancer.
For more information, visit or call 1-888-604-5888.
Please Excuse Our Mess
Thanks for Your Patience
Just a note to thank the community for your patience with the messy social hall as we work to finish our classroom build out. Once construction is complete we will be stripping and waxing our floors, painting, and de-cluttering, please bear with us for a bit longer and help us inform our visitors that from the chaos will come new life! :-)
Summer Reminder
Online Donations
Greetings! As we all journey about enjoying the summer, the Board of Directors of Agape' wants to remind everyone that we are set up to receive your offerings through our website, :-). (This is also a great way to give even if you are in town)
Your generosity is inspiring and makes it possible to keep our message of love and radical welcome flowing to the world.Have safe journeys and a beautiful summer.
Fair Housing Survey
For the City of Fort Worth
The City of Fort Worth is currently conducting a Fair Housing Survey, as part of an on-going study regarding impediments to fair housing choice. Known as the "Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice," this study is being conducted to fulfill regulatory requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The goal of the study is to determine whether any local barriers or adverse policies exist to fair housing choice by Fort Worth residents, in housing matters such as rental, sales, lending, insurance, development of new housing, or preservation of existing housing.
Part of the study involves collecting the opinions and experiences of people who are involved in all aspects of the housing industry, including renters, owners and a wide spectrum of residents and community representatives.
A convenient online survey is located at the below link:
Fair Housing Survey
Completing the survey will take less than 10 minutes, and your comments will remain anonymous.
Please feel free to forward this email and the online survey link to any other Fort Worth community members that you believe may be interested in participating in this important survey on Fair Housing issues in our community.
Life PantryNeeds Your Contributions!
May We Have Some More Please?
The Agape' Family has been so generous in bringing in non-perishable items for our Life Pantry and it has been a blessing for so many! We are beginning to run a bit low and wanted to just remind you to continue donating as you can...let's feed the people! You can find a list of suggestions and guidelines at this Agape' MCC website link.
Prayers for
- A deep peace and compassion to settle over Egypt.
- Healing, strength and heart health for MJ.
- Preparation, centered-ness, and peace for everyone getting ready to return for a new school year.
- A Spirit of Abundance to continue to fill our community and our homes.
- Ministry begins with rest...may we practice the soul care that prepares us for our callings.
- Deep peace and leaning in, for those dealing with addiction.
- Pregnancy peace and health for Cynthia.
- A joy and peace that passes understanding for the healing journeys of Grace and Nancy. Comfort and strength for Linda and Rayne.
- Continued healing for Jaci's father.
- Rev. David's dad's shoulder - continued healing and relief from pain.
- Kathy's sister, Lee Ann - fast recovery from last week's knee replacement surgery.
- Tender care and rest for the caregivers among us.
- Those who are struggling with employment and finances, may doors open and rivers flow.
- Those who wait...may we know the presence of Spirit always.
- Tony - who passed through Agape' this week on his journey, blessings on your path.
Praises for
- Linda S. - whose creative spirit is transforming our former altar and her supervisor Ms. Loretta :-)
- Judy H. - her artist's spirit is feeding our community.
- Joe R. - prepping for the texture in our classrooms.
- The deep connection found within our community of love.
- Denise P., Momma Jo, and all of those who feed the people.
- Friends who show up, right on time!
- Jane R. and partner Vicki C. - congratulations on your recent marriage in California.
- Chelsea & Danielle - congratulations on your recent wedding in New York.
- Our Board and their time, wisdom, and vision in crafting next year's budget.
Psalms 40:4
Worship Service This Sunday - Aug 25
Introit - Native Flute - Leigh Wolfer
The Welcome -Rev. David Wynn
Song of Greeting - "Welcome" - TGFM
Time with Our Children - Trish Penland-Ashton
A Response - "Siyahamba (We Are Walking in the Light of God)" - Community
Call To Sacred Space - Tibetan Bowl
The Call to Worship - (Draw the Circle) - Rev. David Wynn
The Reading - Mark 14:3-7 - Lynne Fratt
Centering in Presence - "Word of God Speak" - Community
Time of Teaching - Rev. David Wynn
"There's No Denying That Jesus Practiced Boundaries"
Time of Centering - Native Flute - Leigh Wolfer
Community Prayer -Rev. Teresa Mallott
Prayer Response-"All Who Are Thirsty"- Community
A Time of Offering - Cassy Batts
Celebration of Holy Communion- Rev. Robert Myers
Song of Sending Forth - "Lifesong"- Community
The Sending Forth - Rev. David Wynn
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Governing Board Vacancy
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New Director of Church Life and Health - Rev. Tony Freeman
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MCC Press Release
Moderator Calls for Prayer & Personal Discernment - Zimmerman Trial Verdict Released
Community News and Events
AIDS Outreach Center (AOC)
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
National Gay andLesbian Task Force Update
Samaritan House
Tarrant County Gay Pride Week Association
Transgender Education Network of Texas
Our Mission - With open hearts, open minds, and open arms, Agape' MCC is a nurturing faith community seeking God's will by celebrating inclusive worship, redefining family, and providing a voice for justice.
Our Core Values - We believe that a sacred space: Welcomes and affirms all people; Does not "stand idly by" in the face of inequity and injustice: Communicates the unconditional love of God for all; Improves the spiritual connections between each person and God as she or he understands God.