e-news from MCCLV

50 Years: Babs & Shirl

This October, MCCLV Members Babara Dutton & Shirley Swett celebrate their 50th anniversary (they are pictured above throughout the years). All praises to God for a long and happy marriage! Along with fellow church members Jamie Balliet & Meghan Murray, Babs & Shirl will be renewing their vows at MCCLV's Blessing of Relationships coming up THIS Saturday, October 1 at 6pm in the Sanctuary (located at 1401 Greenview Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18018). Have you been married for a while? All couples are welcome to renew their vows and people in newer relationships are also warmly invited to receive a blessing. Cake will be served after the service and be sure to join in the LGBTQ+ Dance Party, held in the Social Hall from 7-11pm. 

Dance Party

MCCLV can't wait to see you at a fun Fall dance coming up THIS Saturday, October 1 from 7-11pm. All are warmly welcome to this LGBTQ+ Dance Party in the church's Social Hall, located at 1401 Greenview Drive in Bethlehem, PA 18018. It's free and open to the public (anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian).

Blessing of Relationships

Don't forget MCCLV's Blessing of Relationships event on Saturday, October 1 @ 6pm at the church (1401 Greenview Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18018). All warmly welcome. 

Blessing of Transgender Journeys

MCCLV's annual Blessing of Transgender Journeys is coming up THIS Sunday, October 2 at 11:30am during worship. MCCLV celebrates the wholeness and holiness of transgender people with a spiritual blessing. People in all stages of transition and all ages are warmly invited to participate. 

Property Research

MCCLV's next Property Research gathering takes place Wednesday, October 5 at 6pm via Zoom. Contact Rev. Goudy for more information at 484-202-0149 or RevBethGoudy@mcclv.info. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84905142846 or Meeting ID: 849 0514 2846. 

Property Research

Prize basket donations continue to be accepted for MCCLV’s Tricky Tray Basket Raffle. All families in the MCCLV community are asked to contribute one gift basket for the event, if able. Baskets start at $25 in value and donations are accepted through Sunday, October 9. For ideas see the bulletin board in the foyer after worship or see the website at http://www.mcclv.org/tricky-tray.html

"A League of Their Own" Panel Discussion

Hear from a panel of queer media advocates and aficionados THIS Thursday, September 29th at 7:30pm ET to discuss Amazon Prime's new A League of Their Own TV series. Hosted by the LGBTQ+ Film Series curators of SteelStacks. The event is on Zoom and is free and open to the public though you must register in order to attend: https://www.steelstacks.org/event/13236/tv-talk-a-league-of-their-own-virtual-program/ (click on the green "Free Tickets" button).

Film Festival

Lehigh Valley GreenFaith Circle is sponsoring a Faiths for Climate Justice Action Month 2022. Included in the month is a Mini Film Festival hosted by three local faith communities. 

This Week @ MCCLV

Online Centering Prayer 
TONIGHT Tuesday, September 27 @ 5pm ET
To receive the Zoom information, contact RevBethGoudy@mcclv.info

Online Adult Spiritual Formation
TONIGHT Tuesday, September 27 @ 6pm ET
Join online for a Bible Study facilitated by Rev. Goudy. Use this Zoom link: http://us02web.zoom.us/j/87606248826
Meeting ID: 876 0624 8826

In-Person Adult Spiritual Formation
TONIGHT Tuesday, September 27 @ 7pm
Join in-person for a Bible Study facilitated by Rev. Goudy. Meet in the church's Social Hall.

In-Person Blessing of Relationships
Saturday, October 1 @ 6pm
Join in the Sanctuary to celebrate vow renewals and relationships

In-Person Dance Party
Saturday, October 1 @ 7pm
All warmly invited to this LGBTQ+ Dance Party in the church's Social Hall

Online Adult Spiritual Formation
Sunday, October 2 @ 10am ET
Join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85112503116
Meeting ID: 851 1250 3116
Join in a sermon discussion led by Karl Steiner

In-Person & Online Inspirational Worship
Sunday, October 2 @ 11:30am ET
Join on site or via the church's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/MCCLehigh

In-Person Blessing of Transgender Journeys
Sunday, October 2 @ 11:30am ET
All welcome to participate

In-Person & Online Fellowship
Sunday, October 2 @ 12:30pm ET
Join in the church's entryway or, if online, stay on the broadcast and chat via the comments