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Moderator’s Circle Update – April 2013Dear Friends: Greetings in this Eastertide! It was my honor to attend the Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnership’s presentation last week for our final report to the U.S. President on the urgent subject of human trafficking. We spent time in the West Wing of the White House with the President and participated in a White House Conference with survivors of trafficking, those who work with non-profits, and Cabinet members and other officials working to bring needed change. See MCC’s 10 April press release with full details and links: Moderator of Largest LGBT Church Stands Against Human Trafficking.
I was particularly happy that the report makes the connection between homeless and runaway LGBT youth and the domestic side of the problem. It was so encouraged to be among Catholics, Evangelical Protestants, Mormons, Jews, Buddhists, and those from organizations like United Way, who are coming together in this way to make a difference. See my latest Huffington Post article: Say No to Slave and Sex Trafficking.
On a personal note, I loved having the chance to meet Sister Simone Campbell of Nuns on the Bus, who is a “shero” of mine — I told her she is a rock star! She was familiar with MCC and was very supportive of the Advisory Council’s work . . .
In other MCC Updates:
Last but not least, I want to thank so many of you, literally hundreds of people and churches, who reached out to me and my family when hearing about the death of my brother Dave. This was a sudden loss, and we are still experiencing a lot of shock and grief, including my mother. Your prayers matter to us and have brought us comfort and peace. Thank you! Grace and Peace,
Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson
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Why we give to MCC…
Here are some stories of people like you who contribute regularly to MCC.
 “We each love our local church, yet the denomination offers us a shared history and a common future. Being part of something bigger makes us stronger and gives us a wider focus, beyond our own congregation. How many organisations can you be part of where you know that you are making a difference to the lives of individual people all over the world? Each day MCC worldwide saves a life and gives a person hope. Isn’t that what we are called by Christ to do?”
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 “While there is an increasing visibility and recognition of the spiritual needs of the LGBTQ community in “mainstream” denominations , MCC remains as the foundational organization that not only “affirms” but “celebrates” our lives, including our sexuality. The ability to express our entire, authentic selves in the context of a community that reflects our inherent worth and value makes it incumbent upon all of us who benefit from this movement”
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 “I tithe to my local church, but I also felt called to tithe to the MCC denomination that I work for. Tithing is biblical and I cannot keep taking from the barn if I am not prepared to replenish it with the fruit of my labor. I believe in the mission of MCC, I believe in our global outreach and I believe in our Moderator’s vision.”
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 “ I invite you to join me in becoming a member of The Moderator’s Circle, as the best way MCCers in this generation and in this moment can partner with Nancy to realize our Moderator’s vision for launching new church starts, reaching a new generation of young people, doing justice around the globe, and continuing the vital work of changing the heart and face of Chr”
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 “MCC helped me to reconcile my spirituality with my God-given sexuality. The message and the people of MCC helped me become whole. I am a monthly donor to The Moderator’s Circle because I want others to heal just as I have, and so that others who are still oppressed can become free.”
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 “On the last night of the Leadership Mentoring Retreat in January, we visited with MCC’s Governing Board. As I listened to their calling to serve, I was humbled and inspired. I was humbled by their faithfulness, against so many odds, to be leaders in a movement that continues to invite all into God’s welcoming embrace. And I was inspired by their energy to give: of their wisdom, their gifts, and their tithes to the ministry of MCC.”
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Moderator’s Circle Members
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Adam DeBaugh
Adrian Buganey Aileen Koke and Deborah Wilson
Allan Hauth
Angela and Erica Davis
Ann S. Brown (in Memory of Mildred ‘Millie’ Warren) Ann Craig Ann Perry and Pat Turner Ann Vassilaros and Fran Solitro
Ann Willbrand and Patricia Woody
Anne Atwell
Annette Beall and Carolyn Gay
Anthony Harris
Barb Crabtree
Barbara Mann
Barry Hundley
Bob L. Jones and Jerry L. Giem
Bob Skaggs and Parker Fortier
Bob Whitman and Will Knicely
Bonnie Alberti and Wendy LaChaunce
Brett Doig
Brianna Johnston Bruce Brooks and Charles Kline
Bryan Parker
Camille Jones and Shirley Mould
Carl Krysa
Carlos Chavez and Roman Perez Carol Scherfenberg and Bonnie Dostie
Carol Youngblood Carole Weissman and Bonnie Moore
Cate Bransfield
Cathy Alexander
Charlene and Elizabeth Bisordi
Charlie Blythe and Jeff Smith
Cheri Lyons
Cheryl Stockton and Pat Yates
Christopher Lacharite Chuck Phelan and Steve McIntyre
Clyde W. Proch and Scott K. Farmer Cole P. Williams
Colleen Stuppy and Lisa Thome
Connie Meadows and Haviland Houston
Cynthia A. Marquard and Darlene R. Stille
D. Anne Bruetsch
Dale Schafer
Darlene E. Purugganan and Michelle Gaffron
Dave Dishman
David Chatterton
David Hettinger
David Lord
David Sorey and Donald Johnson
Deb Krusemark
Don Ferrell and Ronn Valent Douglas C Berger & Shawn Cochran
Douglas Reed
Dr. Gail Evans (In memory of Rev. Jean Hart)
Elaine Davis and Lois Clark Eugene A. Metzger
Eve Prang Plews
Frieda E. Smith
Gary Hampshire G C Brafford
Genette Heinz
George Murphy
Glenn Stover
Henry Hueber III and Felix Power H R Nicholson
James Carpenter and Dean Turner James Day and Charles Gallagher
Janet Wiley Jason O’Neill & Thomas Renner
Jerry Small
Jessie Morgan and Carrie Boniek
Jim Birkitt
Joan Higgs and Sandra Carlile
Joe Baker Jr
John Adkins
John and Colleen Foley
John Garcia and Elroy Hahn
John Magisano John Weyersmiller
Jude Litzenberger
Judy Maisonneuve
Justin Ritchie and Jason Beverley
Kareem Murphy and Rev. DeWayne Davis
Karen Ziegler and Randa McNamara
Kathy and Valerie Biderberg
Kathy Hanas Kathy Olejniczak
Kay H. Neill Keith Thompson and Dan Dowd
Keith Waataja
Kelly Mazzei and Karen Dickinson
Kelly Poer Kenneth Theriault and Douglas Furness
Kevin Highfield
Kevin Marik
Kevin Markham and Terry French
Kevin Tuck
Kim Habermann
Linda Brenner-Beckstead and Susie Brenner
Linda Hardy and Phyllis Nelson
Linda Mudd Liz Bupp
Lynda Simmons
M.J. Blackburn
Margaret Rust Maria Lau Marian Schoenwether
Marion G. Cenci Mark and Mittie Dick
Mark Hahn
Mark Kornmann
Mark Roderick
Marsha and Cindy Stevens-Pino
Marsha Warren
Martha Marinara
Marvin Bagwell
Mary L. Warders and Linda K. Price
Noah Seaton
Open Arms MCC [Rochester, NY]
Pam Osborne and Nancy Baca
Pat Boyd and Sharon Sylvester
Patricia Fester and Julie Ramza
Paul Moyer and Mark Mell
Paul Peder Steindal
Phil Griffin
Preston Pulliam R J Hadley
Raquel Benitez and Carmen Llanos
Ray Nutter and Vince Larkin
Ray Robinson and Ashley Smith
Reba Gabel
Redimido en Cristo
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Rev. Aaron Miller
Rev. Anthony Freeman Rev. Barbara Freeman and Rebecca Milam Rev. Carlos Cruz
Rev. Carol Hale Rev. Carol Chambers
Rev. Charley Garrison and Mark Barnett
Rev. Clarence Witt
Rev. Clinton Crawshaw
Rev. Dan Koeshall
Rev. David and David Eichelberger
Rev. David Farrell and Gilbert Caldwell
Rev. Dee and Judy Dale
Rev. Donna Twardowski and Marilyn Kane
Rev. Dr. B.K Hipsher
Rev. Dr. Candace Shultis and Barbara Tyner
Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
Rev. Dr. Danny Spears
Rev. Dr. Jim Merritt and Al Leach
Rev. Dr. Joan Saniuk and Sharilyn Steketee
Rev. Dr. Keith J. Phillips
Rev. Dr. Kharma Amos and Kala Payne
Rev. Dr. Lea Brown and Sarah-Helen Land
Rev. Dr. Mark Lee and Ivan Loy
Rev. Dr. Michael Diaz
Rev. Dr. Mona West
Rev. Dr. Neil Thomas
Rev. Dr. Renee DuBose and Dondi Vickers DuBose
Rev. Dr. Renee McCoy
Rev. Dr. Robert Griffin and Rev. Dr Durrell Watkins
Rev. Dr. Robin Gorsline
Rev. Dr. Robin Provis
Rev. Dr. Sherry Kennedy
Rev. Dr. Stephan Scoggins
Rev. Dr. Stephanie Burns and Tracey Kennedy
Rev. Dr. Thomas Bohache and Tom Laughingwolf Simmons
Rev. Dr. Tony Thieman-Somora and Tony Somora
Rev. Dr. Troy Perry and Phillip De Blieck
Rev. Dr. William Knight
Rev. Dr. Y. M. Dozier
Rev. Dwayne Johnson
Rev. Elder Arlene Ackerman
Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggleston
Rev. Elder Charlie Arehart and David Black
Rev. Elder Darlene Garner and Rev.Candy Holmes
Rev. Elder Diane Fisher
Rev. Elder Dr. Nancy Wilson and Dr. Paula Schoenwether
Rev. Elder Hector Gutierrez
Rev. Elder Kenneth Martin
Rev. Elder Lillie Brock
Rev. Eva O’Diam
Rev. Fern Gaffey and Laura Dalton
Rev. Fr. Kevin Kinsel Rev. Fran Mayes
Rev. Gail Hicks Rev. Gale Rawson and Dr. Gail Atchison
Rev. George McDermott
Rev. Gordon R. McCoy and Dr. Eugene M. Thomas
Rev. Harry Knox and C. Michael Bozeman
Rev. Houston Burnside
Rev. Jake Kopmeier and Sandra T. Stewart
Rev. Jane Carl and Rev. Susan Deitrick (in Memory of Rev. Elder Jean White) Rev. Jane Nelson and Gay Fritzemeier
Rev. Janet Pierce and Cindy Stratman
Rev. Janice Bowker and Marina Laws
Rev. Joan Wakeford
Rev. Joe Cobb
Rev. John McLaughlin
Rev. John Ransom
Rev. John Torres
Rev. Joy Etwell
Rev. Kay Seitz
Rev. Lisa Heilig and Tammy Johnson
Rev. Lori Dick
Rev. Lori Rivera and Darlene Hatch
Rev. Lorraine Brock
Rev. Lu Johnson
Rev. Margarita Sanchez de Leon and Frida Kruijt Rev. Marian Cavagnaro
Rev. Mark Beckett
Rev. Maxwell Reay and Lewis Reay Rev. Melanie Martinez and Tammy Erwin
Rev. Mike Hydes
Rev. Onetta Brooks
Rev. Pat Bumgardner and Mary Jane Gibney
Rev. Peter Trabaris
Rev. Renae Phillips and Terrie Bennett
Rev. Renwick Bell
Rev. Rich Hendrick Rev. Robert Life
Rev. Robin White and Barry Christensen
Rev. Ron LaRocque
Rev. Ruth and Elizabeth Jensen-Forbell
Rev. Sandy Williams
Rev. Sky Anderson and Ofelia Fay Anderson
Rev. Steve Torrence and John Hernandez
Rev. Suzie Chamness
Rev. Terri and Marilyn Miller
Rev. Terri Echelbarger and Eileen McCree
Rev. Terri Steed Rev. Thomas Emmett III
Rev. Tim Hamilton
Rev. Victor H. Floyd and Lou Grosso
Richard Henry Robert Cooley
Robert Landry and Donald Kinghorn
Robert Ochoa
Robert W. Pope and Lawrence Konrad
Ron Reeser and Vince Olivier
Russell Murphy
Samuel Ramirez
Sara Sills and Kay Hedgepeth
Scott Strickler
Sharon and Christine Henry
Sharon Cox Ludwig
Sherrill Parmley
Sir Robin Hixson O.B.E.
Stan Kimer
Steven Robertson Sue Schwerin
Susan Lukwago
Thomas O’Bryant
Thomas Ray Coe
Tim Mitchell and Randy McGuire Toby Bishop and Kevin Downer
Toni Smith
Vickey Gibbs and Cassandra White
Wallace F. and Eva R. Ratliff
Walter Weiss
Walter Wilson
Warren L. Smith
Wayne Davis
Webster P. Phillips William Tucker
Yew-Hoe Tan
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