Events
MCC to Hold Its 24th General Conference in Acapulco, Mexico, June 28 - July 2Abilene, Texas, June 23, 2010 – Metropolitan Community Churches’ (MCC) global conference will take place from June 28 through July 2, 2010 in Acapulco, Mexico. Since its founding in 1968, MCC has been at the vanguard of civil and human rights movements by addressing important issues such as racism, sexism, homophobia, ageism, and other forms of oppression. MCC has been on the forefront in the struggle towards marriage equality in the US and other countries worldwide and continues to be a powerful voice in the LGBT equality movement. MCC’s ministry reaches more than 43,000 members in 22 countries around the world. This marks MCC’s first Global Conference in Latin America and the denomination anticipates more than 900 attendees. Participants in the conference will take part in daily worship services, workshops, plenary sessions, networking opportunities, and more. Some of the highlights of the conference will include internationally recognized speakers, leaders, and performers such as:
This year’s conference will also be a momentous occasion as it welcomes The Fellowship. The Fellowship is a multi-denominational group of primarily African American Christian leaders and laity representing churches and faith-based organizations from the USA, Africa, and Mexico. These churches range from ultra-conservative backgrounds to more liberal, independent churches. For more information about The Fellowship, visit www.RadicallyInclusive.com. Metropolitan Community Churches, founded in 1968, is a human-rights movement and ministry operating as a Christian denomination in 22 countries around the world. MCC is an international advocate for vulnerable people in places where religious orthodoxy, sexism, and homophobia can result in violence and death. MCC’s promise is stated in its tagline “Tearing Down Walls, Building Up Hope.” For more information about MCC visit www.MCCchurch.org. Twelve People from St. John’s MCC to Attend General ConferenceRaleigh, NC, June 24, 2010 – Twelve people from St. John’s MCC in Raleigh, NC, will attend Metropolitan Community Churches’ (MCC) global conference from June 28 through July 2, 2010 in Acapulco. Those people include the Rev. B. Y. Boone, Senior Pastor; the Rev. Carlton Rutherford, Pastor for Congregational Care; Lay Delegates Stan Kimer and Edward Smith; and Jim Whalen, Clergy Candidate; and Fred Cannady, Tony Crisp, Lisa Geib, Jay Kelderman, Heather Malobisky, Tara Marten, and Sandra Whittington. St. John’s MCC began as a small group of individuals who came together on the last Sunday in February 1976, to study the Gospel of John. Facilitated by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary graduate, Rev. Willie White and his partner, Robert Pace, the church voted to affiliate with the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches in June of 1976. In July of 2001, St. John’s called The Rev. B. Y. Boone to serve as its fourth Pastor. Committed to “living out loud in our worship, our work and in our witness,” Rev. Boone is leading St. John’s into a new vision for ministry in, with, and among God’s people. St. John’s MCC is a Christian church where all services and activities are open to all people, regardless of religious affiliation, background, sexual orientation or beliefs. For more information visit www.StJohnsMCC.org, or call (919) 834-2611. |
Revival and Homecoming Videos with Rev. Terri Steed
Videos Saturday’s 7:00 pm Kick-Off Healing service Audio only Podcasts Saturday’s 7:00 pm Kick-Off Healing sermon July 4th Picnic!
July 4th Picnic!
Volunteers are welcome to bring their fabulous, delicious, delectable delicacies to share with everyone or to help set up and tear down. We welcome and appreciate all the help you can give! Signup sheets for volunteers and to let us know which items you would like bring are located near the Sanctuary entrances. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, contact Scott Driver. This Is Why We Love Pastor Terri Steed So Much
You see, Terri was one of the women who earned her Master of Divinity degree with Languages from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in nearby Wake Forest in 1991 – a time shortly after power-hungry religious politicians first took over the school. She was one of hundreds of gifted and Spirit-filled women who were told that they could only serve a church as a pastor’s wife or children’s Sunday school teacher. There was absolutely no way that she would be granted a place in any church’s pulpit. That didn’t make any sense to Terri, because she knew she still loved Jesus and Jesus still loved her. Terri grew up in a progressive and very active Southern Baptist church in northeast Charlotte called Midwood. Active as an infant because her parents were so involved, Terri became a vibrant part of the youth program and everyone liked her.
On the third Sunday in November of 1994, someone invited her to see what was going on at St. John’s MCC. She summoned all her courage and walked inside the church’s doors. You know what happened then. She fell in love with the place, and she fell even more in love with Jesus. Over the years and just as she did at Midwood, Terri became more and more involved in the life and work of St. John’s. She established and taught the original Topics at Ten Sunday morning bible study class beginning in January 1998. Terri was a noted facilitator in that class who was never afraid to let silence fill the room when people needed to think. During those classes, Terri continued to feel a tug from the Holy Spirit who continued to tell her, “There is more for you, my child!”
When we needed a worship coordinator to help organize our worship services, Terri was a logical choice. She knew everybody and actually enjoyed recruiting people to serve. Even then, the Spirit kept saying, “You should be on the other side Terri was given more opportunities to share her story, and more and more of her trusted friends affirmed her calling to pastor and preach. She finally gave in and admitted her calling to the Gospel ministry. On the first Sunday of 2005, she turned over her Topics duties to me – of all people, since I was such an infant in my spiritual journey at the time – and began exploring that call. Terri did her Administration training at St. John’s and got more experience in preaching and ministry during her internship at New Life MCC of Hampton Roads in Virginia from October of 2005 through June of 2007. During the summer of 2007 and in obedience to God’s demand, St. John’s MCC ordained Terri as a Minister of the Gospel through Metropolitan Community Churches. Since September of that year, the Rev. Terri S. Steed has served as Senior Pastor for MCC Charleston in South Carolina.
When you come to the Praise Service that is a part of our Revival and Spiritual Awakening Weekend on Friday, June 18th, you’ll see Pastor Terri seated very near a box of tissue. Her gratitude for God’s love and power in her life will flow from her inmost being.
When you come to the Healing Service that Saturday evening at 7:00 in the St. John’s MCC Sanctuary, you’ll feel God’s love pouring out through Pastor Terri directly into you. And when you hear her story and God’s amazing message to us at the 8:45 and 11:00 Worship Services on Sunday morning, June 20th, you’ll know – without any doubt – why we have a Tissue Ministry at St. John’s. We will also have a Potluck Lunch immediately following the 11:00 service. All of Pastor Terri’s friends will be there. We hope you’ll be there too. Don’t miss it. Invite a friend! Welcome home, Terri!
To make sure ALL of Terri’s friends know about her homecoming this month, It’s Time to Go Bowling Again!
If you have not purchased a ticket for the bowling event, you can still join us. There is no cost if you are not planning to bowl. If you would like to bowl, the cost is $5.50 per game (each game approximately 15 minutes) and $4.50 for shoe rental.
Even if you don’t bowl, this is going to be one of the most fun events of the summer. Come and share in the friendship and fun. But, if you’re a bowler, let’s see what you’ve got! Click here to add the Party to your Outlook calendar. See you there! St. John’s MCC Included in The QList 2010, Best of the LGBT Carolinas
You may review all the honorees included in The QList 2010 by visiting this link. A pdf version of the print edition is available by clicking on the issue cover on the right or by visiting the GoQNotes.com website. Thank you for your faith in us to keep spreading the message of God’s love to all people as we Live OUT Loud in our worship, our work, and our witness. Events for Spiritual Renewal and Revival Weekend SetRev. Terri Steed is Coming Home!
On Friday, June 18th, we will start the weekend with a special music service beginning at 7:00 in our Sanctuary. On Saturday from 1:00 until 3:00, we’ll go bowling at the AMF Pleasant Valley Lanes, 5501 Commercial Avenue in Raleigh. The alley is close to the intersections of Glenwood Avenue with Duraleigh and Millbrook Roads. Tickets for 2 hours of bowling for $10 (which includes shoe rental) are available beginning Sunday, March 30th. Tickets for the event must be purchased by June 13th. Please see David Ray or Fred Cannady for tickets and more details.
Then on Sunday at 8:45 and again at 11:00, Pastor Terri will preach at both worship services. A pot luck lunch follows the 11:00 service. Make plans now to be at all of the weekend’s events. Rev. Elder Ken Martin Reveals New MCC PlanMorning Workshop: “Reconciling Sexuality and Spirituality”
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Come join us for our Fourth of July picnic after the Sunday Worship service. St. John’s will have a picnic full of food and fun immediately following the 11:00 am worship service. We will have hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, all the fixings, chips, potato salad, slaw, etc. and drinks provided for all.

Everybody knows just how much our Senior Pastor loves bowling. Our Revival guest speaker, Terri Steed, has been known to roll a ball or two as well. This Saturday, June 19th, we’re going to find out just how much fun a bowling party with all of Pastor B’s and Pastor Terri’s friends can be! The Party will be at the AMF Pleasant Valley Lanes from 1:00 until 3:00.
The AMF Pleasant Valley Lanes are at 5501 Commercial Avenue in Raleigh. That is close to the intersections of Glenwood Avenue with Duraleigh and Millbrook Roads. 
rom Friday through Sunday, June 18th through 20th.
Later, on Saturday evening beginning at 7:00, Rev. Terri Steed will lead in a revival healing service in the Sanctuary.


















