Today I wrote an article on adoption for next month’s G-Scene. When I came back to it I realised that it was exactly what I wanted to say in this Easter message. On Easter Sunday Jesus rose from the dead, bursting forth from the tomb and I believe that he invites us…
Dear Village, Today I look at where we are and I’m so proud that in just a few short months we’ve come so far. Our Sunday worship service flows with a sweet gentle Spirit that, despite all the mistakes that I’m making, binds us together as church. Next week there’s…
Dear Village, One of the projects that we are involved with as a church is the One Voice initiative. Understanding that what affects one community in our town affects all the communities in our town we are working towards better relationships between groups, creating a platform upon which very different…
The mail came this morning, and with a couple of letters I got a bundle of junk mail. By far the largest piece of mail was a political party manifesto. When I opened it up there was a flyer inside it offering a free Domino’s pizza. Wow, I thought, there’s…
If you are a woman I’m talking to you. If you are a young woman, middle aged, or older woman, I am talking to you. Whatever your biology. Whatever your sexuality. If you know in your heart that you are woman, then I am talking to you. You are amazing.…
On Wednesday evening a number of us from The Village MCC staffed a table at the Brighton and Hove LGBT Community Groups Network. The network operates in East Sussex, connecting LGBTQ groups so they can support each other and share resources. The Village MCC already has strong ties with the Older and Out group, Lunch Positive, and…
Photos from our first service at the Somerset Day Center. Adam Betteridge and Chris Baker brought songs for us and the spirit moved! We look forward to seeing you all again. Come and join us! …
Yet another milestone in our journey together; our very first public worship service. It is yet another reminder that we are just at the beginning of our journey together; and another reason to celebrate with one of Simon’s wonderful cakes! MCC Europe News sent out a special notice congratulating…
After spending almost two years in Brighton I have become aware that there is a huge need in the community that isn’t being filled. Yes, there are plenty of LGBTQ welcoming churches, places that someone like me could go and not be censored for my sexuality or gender identity. However,…