July 2, 2017

Sunday News Canada Weekend Edition

VIBRANT INCLUSIVE PROGRESSIVE

After a quarter century of opening Pride Sunday in Toronto, Rev. Dr. Brent Hawkes, C.M., preached his final Pride service last weekend.

Thousands joined us in person or watched online. Once again, MCC Toronto demonstrated how we build bridges that transform the world as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Premier Kathleen Wynne and Mayor John Tory joined Pride Executive Director Olivia Nuamah and Toronto Police Superintendent Barbara McLean in the congregation.

Brent’s Lesson for Life was, by many accounts, one of the best

sermons of his career. Widely quoted by media across the country, Brent reminded us that inclusion is the core value of our community:

“I wear a uniform that represents a group that has done the most damage to the LGBTQ+ community—the Christian church. So don’t ban what’s offensive to some, reform it to the benefit of everyone.”

As Brent concluded his final Pride sermon, tears from Heaven mixed with the tears on our faces. The service had to end early due to rain.

We love you Brent - MCC Toronto

MCC Toronto Clergy Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr. Brent Hawkes, C.M. Assistant Pastor: Rev. Deana Dudley Evening Worship Pastor: Rev. Sandra Morris Hispanic Ministries Pastor: Rev. Carmen Llanos

Order of Service

At the symbol, please rise as you are able.

Welcome Prelude This Is The Day

Call To Worship

Processional We Limit Not The Truth Of God

Opening Prayer Anthem Up Where We Belong

Prayers of the People

Sacred Readings Lessons for Life Progressive Christianity - Part 1 - More Light and Truth

Rev. Deana Dudley

Time of Reconciliation I’ll Say Yes Prayer of Reconciliation

Affirmation of Freedom Invitation to Anointing O God Of Second Chances

Like a Healing Stream

Jesus’ Prayer Offertory Constant Craving by Kelly Holiff

Gathering Our Gifts Our Journey of Faith

Holy Communion Give Us This Day

Softly and Tenderly

Lead Me, Guide Me Hallelujah (Cohen)

Because You Live

Benediction

Closing Words Closing Song I Can See Clearly Now

Offertory

Kelly Holiff is a popular Theatre and Cabaret performer and has been the voice for foundations and corporations such as Heart and Stroke, Sick Kids and Tim Hortons. When she is not in the theatre, Kelly can be seen fronting bands at venues like the ACC and The Rogers Centre. Kelly has taken on roles of entertainment icons such as Rosemary Clooney, Janis Joplin and Marie Dressler. Selected theatre credits; Taking The A Train (Soulpepper), Uncovered (Acting Upstage), Ms. Stacy in Anne Of Green Gables (Charlottetown), Hairspray (Port Hope), Sound of Music (Theatre Aquarius), Magenta in Rocky Horror Picture Show x3 (everywhere). Kelly most recently finished her second holiday tour with Colm Wilkinson, and was featured in Angelwalk's production of Everybody's Got A Story.

Music Director: Diane Leah

Micah 6: 6-8 With what shall I come before God, and bow myself before the most high? Shall I come with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? Will God be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?” God has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does God require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

First Reading

Matthew 25: 34-36 “Come, you that are blessed by God, inherit the dominion prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.”

Second Reading

For Your Smiling Spirit

Silence is Golden... The church that I attend had a fundraising dinner with members of the church and community. Before the opening speech, the pastor gave the following announcement, “We kindly ask if you can please put all cell phones and children on vibrate.”

Thrift Shop Social Hall |Upstairs| North Side

Children & Family Ministry 11:00 a.m. |Rm 109 & Triangle A

Evening Elevation Service 7:00 p.m. | Sanctuary

Happening Today Happening This Week

Expansive Spiritual Encounter

Thursday | 11:00 a.m. | Rm 109

Meet Rev. Jeff Rock

Thursday | 7:30 p.m. | Sanctuary

Saturday | 2:00 p.m. | Social Hall

Faith + Pride Supporters & Dedications

In memory of our cousin Roxanne Smith. In honour of our parents. In honour of Rev. Dr. Brent Hawkes. For my Great Cloud of Witnesses. In honour of our parents. In honour of a proud mom, Merrel Berg. In honour of Church on Church St. In memory of Frank. In memory of my family and friends. In memory of Mom. In memory of Olga Strem. In celebration of Tammy Nielson. In celebration of the new location. In celebration of Brent Hawkes. For the older generation of activists. In celebration of Pride. In celebration of Christine, Emily & Luke. For a harmonious Pride for ALL. For our children and grandchildren. In celebration of those who gave us the chance to be who we are today.

Andrew Fleming & Roger Keglevich Brian Brenie John Tory and Barbara Hackett Jim Robertson & Jim Scott Anonymous Helen Wiber Robert Gorham & Lito Pena Neil Mens

Aline & Jack Gulian Lisa Landrey & Claire Lavoie Adriana Nedelcu Brad Thomas Barbara Morton Allister Douglas Mary Seguin Cherrie Payne & Paula Kotva

Rev. D. Dudley & Janet Fitzsimmons Anne Brayley & Nanette Sanson Heather Cartwright Catherine Meade Ken Rose & Pam Coburn Brad Berg & Brian Rolfes Michael & Maurizio Lyn & Gabi Marilyn Byers Michael Dolan & Bryan Boyachuk Brian Strem Denise Campbell & Bentley Springer Anonymous Delia Sinclair Frigault Calvin Mullin Akintan-Carter Family Bradley Hickman Cathy Brown & Patti Gray Gary & Sherrill Pennington Ron Beben & Bill Denison

On the next few pages, we extend our gratitude to all the supporters and volunteers who made Faith + Pride possible.

Thank You Faith + Pride Event Partners

Thank You Faith + Pride Volunteers

Emily Adanje Adegbemi Adeniyi-Adele Adeola Adeyi Tariq Ahmed Isoken Ahunwan Sidikat Ajidagba Grace Akkerman Akinlade Akinyemi Obioma Aike Benny Ajakaiye Faith Akabueze Wallace Akomode Monica Akosua Victoria Akran Murray Akwenyu Kimba Amey Agnes Amonogho Faith Amusudzu Njoku-Kalu Anthonia Ozor Ziba Anwulika

Isoken Precious Attun Nurureen Arigun Oluwafemi Ayorinde Charles Ayeobore Bridget Babirye Abayomi Idris Bankole James Beattie Abosede Elizabeth Bisiriyo Diyaolu Busayo Nicole Borthwick Lori Boyce Allan Brody Marlyn Byers Jules Chiasson Daniel Isreal Chinedu Apsalu Billass Cole Denise Campbell Bengisu Darga Tymara Mara Desir Obioma Dike

Mike Dodds Hemamali Thilaka Dona Monica akosua Duah Dennis Edogiawerie Oyamienlen Ehinomhen Frank Elawure Mercy Erinle Linda Fairley Oluwashayo Fapohunda Janet Fitzsimmons Andrew Fleming Abolupe Gabriel Mark Gangaprashad Mokunya Geoffrey John Gordon Mark Guiler Duffy Gwinnett Teresa Harvey Chris Higgins Oluwabusola Ilori

Thank You Faith + Pride Volunteers

Aineoh Jairus Inbolo Daniel Israel Joy Iyasele Bright Omanjie James Ikponmwosa Joshua Sarah Yako Kachiro Joseph Kalu Roger Keglevich Ernie Kelly Karen Kelly Paul Kinene Theresa Lau-Mitchell Angelina Love Murcy Madibo Pat Martin Chris Matthews Lyn McAllister Lucy McGuire Wendy McGuire Barb McIntosh Jeannita McKay Vincent McKenzie Sandra Millar Madibo Mercy Adeniyi Femi Michael Fabricio Moraes Asimiyu Morakinyo Tunde Murphy Lynn Mvganzi Jessica Nakakande Dianah Nakibuuka Carol Newman

Patrick Newman Brenda Ngure Asindi NkomaKonamdame Nnamdi Nwartkino Tudyo Obayagbona Samuel Odatola Gladys Odidhili Olutobi Odudumlami Abiemwense Joy Ogbebor Darlington Ogbolu Betty Ann Szalai Janitha Szalai Miki Szalai Taiwo Ogunleye Rosemary Ohimai Godday Ojemen Abimbola Oladipupo Enoch Olushola Abduliasak Oluwasun Florence Omoloye Ejeata Onogho Oghenechuko Onogho Edebire Osagiodawa Ikechukinu Orazulike Akimsola Oyetunde Caroline O’Reilly Alida O’Reilly-Morris Endurance Osayande Stephen Oyekumli Akinsola Oyetunde Fasusi Kayode Patrick

Sheryl Pollock Mark Purcell Aundraya Rivera Tonisha Roberts Sylvia Irene Saibu John Scarfe Bobby Schisler Richard Scott Immanuel Shabwe Edbiri Osagioduwa Sharon Olabisi Smart Abidemi Sowemimo Bentley Springer Joan St. Croix Lyzandra St. Croix Tamas Szucs Jarphet Tendo Nalutaaya Theresa Daphine Tokamuhebwa Sahra Tulay Susan Tumusiime Benedict Twijukye Jerry Ubaka John Vigna Ibrahim Ajibola Waheed

It takes many volunteers for our Pride activities: a booth at the street fair, our worship service, and our parade contingent.

Thank you everyone!

Life Long Learning - Summer Alive!

Meditation Practices for Spiritual Growth Tuesdays—July 11 to August 29 10:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m. Location: Social Hall Instructor: Barb McIntosh

City Labyrinth Journey Tuesday July 4 in the Social Hall Thursday August 17 at Trinity Square (Behind Eaton Center) Thursday Aug. 24 at High Park. Grenadier Café: 200 Parkside Dr. 7:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. Instructor: Katie Marshal Flaherty

Finding Our Center through Movement and Writing Monday August 21 Monday August 28 Location: Social Hall Instructor: Katie Marshall Flaherty

All classes only $10 each. Register at learning.mcctoronto.com

Toronto Fringe Festival

Our very own Cory Bertrand! Tickets: fringetoronto.com

Join us for a whole week of rockin’ events with our Senior Pastor candidate, Rev. Jeff Rock! Visit our website for the full itinerary and RSVP for the events that you can attend. Next Sunday, July 9, there will be a special meeting to vote for our Senior Pastor at 1:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. All voting members are invited to attend this historic election.

Your vote is so important. After many months of planning, asking questions, considering your feedback, inviting applications and carefully interviewing a diverse range of candidates, this is your opportunity to confirm the unanimous recommendation of the Senior Pastor Search committee and Board of Directors. Did we choose the right candidate? Will he guide our future? This is your opportunity to decide Yes or No.

Most importantly, this vote is how our community will affirm the next Senior Pastor and give that person the support they need to deliver our unifying message of love to the world around us, while reflecting that same love back to us. It’s up to you. www.mcctoronto.com/upon-this-rock

With today’s technology, the Board will allow Voting Members who are able to watch the webcast of the meeting to vote online. Contact us at SeniorPastorSearch@mcctoronto.com. We’d like to hear from you by July 6.

Upon This Rock...

Housing Help Needed

A family in our community is facing a housing crisis and has an immediate need to find short-term or permanent accommodation. Finding accommodation will enhance their personal safety and security. If you can help, please send an email to communications with your contact information. communications@mcctoronto.com