MCC Moderator’s Circle Webinar Rev. Elder Dr. Nancy Wilson 1 November, 2012

A prayer for all our churches and people affected by Hurricane Sandy Welcome A prayer for all our churches and people affected by Hurricane Sandy

First ever Virtual General Conference International Task Force year in review Key events and accomplishments First ever Virtual General Conference International Task Force MCC brand campaign Improved communication pieces International AIDS Conference Elevated MCC’s voice – Huffington Post, Facebook, White House Faith Council

NoWedge Campaign and Marriage Equality New clergy in Germany year in review Key events and accomplishments NoWedge Campaign and Marriage Equality New clergy in Germany Met with Human Rights leaders, expanding our presence in Europe Mentoring young adults Holy Week in Brazil, 10th Anniversary

New approach to church starts Carpenter Grant for Clergy Wellness year in review Key events and accomplishments New approach to church starts Carpenter Grant for Clergy Wellness Began work on a new strategic plan for MCC Gave birth to the Global Justice Institute

Office consolidation, moved key staff Created the Moderator’s Circle! year in review Key events and accomplishments Office consolidation, moved key staff Created the Moderator’s Circle! Worked with churches on tithes and stewardship training

Latin American Institute for training leadership has grown year in review Key events and accomplishments Latin American Institute for training leadership has grown MCC helped organize the first LGBT Christian Conference in Asia Christmas Eve Service at Sydney Town Hall

preview of the year ahead

Pilot and launch brand campaign

MCC Brand campaign There are places in the world where God’s light doesn’t seem to shine for everyone. But MCC is out to change that, transforming the darkness into spiritual light with our brand of radical Christianity. Around the world, MCC Churches work to ensure that all people have a spiritual place to call home. So, come join us. And discover the beauty of a world where God’s light shines on all people, every day. BE THERE. BE MCC Metropolitan Community Churches TRANSFORMING OURSELVES AS WE TRANSFORM THE WORLD

MCC Brand campaign At MCC, we believe marriage equality goes beyond performing a ceremony. That’s why we’ve built and continue to grow a community that serves all of God’s children and their families: straight and LGBT alike. We keep diversity at the core of our community. Because it is our community. So come join us, and discover how radical Christianity can support and serve families everywhere. BE THERE. BE MCC Metropolitan Community Churches TRANSFORMING OURSELVES AS WE TRANSFORM THE WORLD

General Conference To Register: Go to MccChurch.org and click on the General Conference Registration Page Image Or click here to go directly to the registration page http://believe.mccchurch.org/?page_id=17

Preview of the year ahead Special events and opportunities Strategic Plan Hispanic outreach in North America World Council of Churches - Seoul, Korea MCC Leadership Conference in Africa Size Summit, LEAD, LMR in UK Funding for Global Justice Institute MCC planned giving campaign

The Moderator’s Circle made a difference in 2012

Moderator’s Circle helped make it Possible! Special events and opportunities Stabilize staff, avoid reductions Replace staff openings, bringing new skills Elders and Senior Staff – face to face meeting Brand campaign – able to move forward Network Leader training face to face

Moderator’s Circle helped make it Possible! Special events and opportunities Summits and training for churches Complete the work of the ITF Assisting churches in pastoral transition or conflict Train and place Interim Pastors

General Conference Preview

General Conference 2013 MCC Programs and Pre-Conference training events CLM LEAD Global REVM Global Hispanic Leadership training Then the world might believe that you, in fact, sent me. – John 17:23

General Conference 2013 MCC Participation in Chicago Pride Sunday morning service with Rev Troy Perry Then the world might believe that you, in fact, sent me. – John 17:23

General Conference 2013 Dr. James Forbes will preach and teach a preaching seminar Then the world might believe that you, in fact, sent me. – John 17:23

General Conference 2013 Human Rights speaker Outstanding plenaries and workshops, to prepare you and your churches for the future Moderator’s Circle special event Then the world might believe that you, in fact, sent me. – John 17:23

Two ways to register for General Conference 2013 Click on the General Conference Image on the MCC home page: www.MCCchurch.org or Visit the General Conference website by typing the following URL in the address line on your web browser http://believe.mccchurch.org

Final thoughts

Final thoughts What you can do that would be most helpful to me Share news and information about MCC and Moderator’s Circle with folks in your congregations Invite others to join!

Email address for Moderator’s Circle: Final thoughts What you can do that would be most helpful to me Email address for Moderator’s Circle: ModeratorsCircle@MccChurch.net

Thank you!