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A Prayer for You
MCCLV's prayer for you this week is that you feel the breath of God providing you with sustenance and peace. Where you are overloaded, may you experience an unburdening. Where you are anxious, know that the Spirit is bestowing assurance. Where you are unhealed, trust that the living Christ has given reconciliation. There is joy ahead and wisdom within you, alleluia. Amen.
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Minister Noriega Receives Award
MCCLV is pleased to announce that Minister for Outreach & Justice, Bam Noriega, is the recipient of the Rev. Walter H. Wagner Intercultural Award at Moravian Seminary. This award provides assistance to a student who has been exemplary in working with the wider community in interfaith and intercultural activities.
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WELD with MCCLV
Do you want to be more closely welded to God and to your siblings in Christ? Join in the WELD New Member process at MCCLV! WELD will meet via Zoom on October 5, 12 & 19 at 7pm and will conclude with a dinner gathering on October 26. To register, email MCCLV's Pastor at RevBethGoudy@mcclv.info
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Tricky Tray Basket Donations
Prize basket donations are being accepted for MCCLV’s Tricky Tray Basket Raffle through October 9. All families in the MCCLV community are asked to contribute 1 gift basket for the event, if able. Baskets start at $25 in value. For ideas, see the bulletin board in the foyer after worship or see the website: http://www.mcclv.org/tricky-tray.html
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Blessing of Relationships
On Saturday, October 1 @ 6pm MCCLV will offer a "Blessing of Relationships." Been married for awhile? Have your vows renewed. In a new relationship? Start it off with a blessing. Invite friends and family to the service which is followed by a dance from 7-11pm with DJ Maggie Mayy. All warmly welcome - both events held at MCCLV, 1401 Greenview Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18018.
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Dance Party
Are your dancing shoes ready? Join MCCLV for a fun Fall dance from 7-11pm on Saturday, October 1. All are warmly welcome to this LGBTQ+ Dance Party in the church's Social Hall.
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World Views
Imagine the world through the lens of someone else’s experiences, values, culture, and religion. Join the Institute for Religious and Cultural Understanding at Muhlenberg College for the 2022 Fall World Views series, featuring MCCLV's Rev. Goudy.
Tuesday, September 20 @ 7:00pm
Ukrainian Orthodoxy with Fr. Richard Jendras
In this conversation, the beliefs and practices of Ukrainian Orthodoxy will be discussed, along with the impact of the war on the local Ukrainian community and the resulting refugee crisis.
Tuesday, October 18 @ 7:00pm
Tibetan Buddhism with Tim Loftus
Being both a practitioner and scholar of Tibetan Buddhism, Tim Loftus will discuss intersections of race and ethnicity with Tibetan Buddhism and the practice of the tradition in the local context. Having also served as a chaplain in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, we will have the opportunity to discuss wellness, sickness, and death from that perspective.
Tuesday, November 15 @ 7:00pm
Contemporary Paganism with Lauren Testa
A member of the Hills and Rivers Local Council, Lauren Testa will speak to her experience as a pagan practitioner as well as discuss the unity and diversity of belief and practice within local pagan communities.
Tuesday, December 6 @ 7:00pm
The Metropolitan Community Church with Rev. Beth Goudy
Rev. Goudy serves as the pastor of the Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley, a church built on radical inclusivity that serves a majority LGBTQ congregation. In this conversation, we will discuss conceptions and misconceptions about Christianity and its role in social justice and inclusion.
Location will be at Seegers Union Event Space, Muhlenberg College, 2400 Chew St. Allentown, PA 18104.
All sessions will also be livestreamed at this link: https://muhlenberg.zoom.us/j/93107109686?pwd=bTMreXRnSlluUjhNTnltUDBJMzQ2QT09#success
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This Week @ MCCLV
Online Centering Prayer
TONIGHT Tuesday, September 13 @ 5pm ET
To receive the Zoom information, contact MCCLV's Minister for Administration, Ray Joseph, at RayJoseph@mcclv.info
Online Adult Spiritual Formation
TONIGHT Tuesday, September 13 @ 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 13 @ 7pm
Join in-person for a Bible Study facilitated by Rev. Goudy. Meet in the church's Social Hall.
Online Adult Spiritual Formation
Sunday, September 18 @ 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, September 18 @ 11:30am ET
Join on site or via the church's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/MCCLehigh
In-Person Children's Sunday School
Sunday, September 18 @ 11:30am ET
All children warmly welcome
In-Person & Online Fellowship
Sunday, September 18 @ 12:30pm ET
Join in the church's entryway or, if online, stay on the broadcast and chat via the comments
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