✨ A Message of Hope arises from the PULSE Tragedy ✨ Rev. Dr. Bill Young Preaches Sunday ✨ Volunteers Needed ✨ Office Hours w/ Pastor A ✨

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June 13, 2019 - Issue 129

Dear <<First Name>>,

Three years ago yesterday, 49 people were murdered in a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Dozens more were injured. Except for the Las Vegas shooting in 2017, it is the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.

It pains me even to write that sentence. It means that mass shootings have grown in their deadliness.

In the midst of such tragedy and loss, it is easy to only feel despair and anger and fear.

Yet there is a powerful story of change and hope that grew out of the Pulse nightclub shooting, and it involves the pastor of Joy MCC in Orlando, Rev. Terri Steed-Pierce. I invite you to see for yourself how she and Joy MCC stepped into a sacred and prophetic space, and opened hearts and minds of people who had until that point been anti-gay.

View this beautiful video of hope. Out of Tragedy in Orlando, Love Rises with Jay Shetty

Peace,

Sunday Service
at 10:00am
"Reach Out and Touch Someone"

with MCC Austin's Rev. Dr. Bill Young

Can't make our Services?

All are live-streamed on our Facebook Page

Welcome Rev. Dr. Bill Young

This Sunday we welcome guest pastor, Rev. Dr. Bill Young. Pastor Bill has been Assistant Pastor of MCC Austin since his ordination in 2000. He is also Associate Professor of Instruction in the Computer Science department at the University of Texas at Austin.

Pastor Bill lives on five acres outside Manor, Texas with his husband Blake, his chihuahua Coco, and assorted chickens and guinea fowl.

Ministry Volunteers Needed!

Building Care Team
Our building takes regular cleaning care and we have a couple of slots opening up beginning in July. If you can donate a few hours a month to clean the building, Bea in the office (or 719-634-3771) can give you the details of when and what is needed. Many thanks go out to those on the Building Care team for helping to keep our Church clean!

Hospitality Team
Yummy Hospitality is offered twice a month after worship at PPMCC. The Hospitality team is requesting volunteers to help with clean up after the meal. Hospitality is also looking for 2 people who would like to join an existing team to help prepare food. The food prep commitment is once every 2 months; the clean up help can be 1-2x per month or less. Contact Bea (above) for the details.

Office Hours with Pastor Alycia

Pastor Alycia will be available for drop-in conversations at various Coffee & Tea House locations and times around town. Drop by to say hi or catch up — no appointment is necessary. Next Office Hours with the Pastor: Monday, June 17th, 4:30-6:30 PM, The Principle’s Office, at the Ivywild School

Pre-General Conference Congregational Forum

Jonelle Neighbor, PPMCC’s lay delegate, will lead a forum on Sunday, June 23rd after worship, to share the issues that will be discussed and voted on at UFMCC’s General Conference in Orlando, FL.

This will be an opportunity for anyone to learn about the business that will be decided during General Conference’s Business Meeting. Come share your thoughts and ideas with your representative at
General Conference.

Colorado Springs PrideFest

PrideFest is the official Colorado Springs LGBTQ Pride festival and parade. The celebration takes place July 13th and 14th in America the Beautiful Park.

PPMCC will be marching in the parade and have a booth at the park!!!! Please sign up on the sheets at the back of church to volunteer and/or to march. We also need volunteers to make PRIDE necklaces and to stuff bags of candy for handing out at the booth.

Church Office Hours
Monday - Thursday, 10 am - 5 pm
It is always a good idea to call ahead to make sure that someone is available.