MCC Bylaws Article V.E.2 states: "b. DISCIPLINE OF THE MODERATOR: Complaints about the Moderator must be
submitted to the Governing Board in written form and must be signed by a
minimum of one (1) member of the clergy from each of ten (10) different churches
and by the Lay Delegates representing the majority of the Lay Delegate votes from
each of ten (10) different churches, and may be initiated by either the clergy or Lay
Delegates. The Governing Board shall establish and publish its procedure for
considering complaints about the Moderator."
We MCC Clergy and Lay Delegates call upon the Governors to both follow their legal responsibility according Article V.E.2.b and act on item 6 below. Furthermore, we request in the same spirit the governors consider and act on items 1-5 to avoid a constitutional crisis wherein the bylaws do not speak to how we as a body might otherwise resolve this crisis and begin to heal our Fellowship and rebuild trust.
We support the 5 Elders in their letter requesting the following:
1. The Governing Board request support from MCC members who are experts in finance and accounting to advise and give direction on necessary and immediate measures to rectify any potentially illegal actions and to establish a stable course forward.
2. The Special General Conference be postponed, and a clear and unabashed presentation of funds and accounts be presented, documenting verifiable financial information.
3. The Council of Elders develop a pastoral support plan for MCC staff and the denomination in general as we move through the present crisis.
4. Volunteers be identified who can work with denominational leadership in repairing trust and rebuilding a sense of community.
5. All proposals for staff terminations be thoroughly and honesty reviewed to insure no one is terminated for “whistle blowing.”
6. The Governing Board rescind the appointment of the current Interim Moderator, and in conjunction with the Council of Elders consider the formation of a Leadership Team to serve in the place of Interim Moderator until the General Conference can duly elect a new Moderator.
Updates
August 11, 2018
The silence from the Governing Board continues to be deafening while our Fellowship waits for basic accountability. I have been spending my time connecting with colleagues who are just as concerned about the lack of transparent financial information as I am. This process is exhausting but we refuse to let the future of our church be decided in the shadows.
August 11, 2018
Seeing this level of support confirms that so many of us are deeply weary of the silence regarding our shared future. We are proving that our voices hold weight when we refuse to look away from these financial questions. This momentum gives me hope that we can finally secure the transparency we deserve.
7 Comments
Metro Community Church still has God’s work to do. Given the current political climate especially in the United States of America where Christianity has been hi jacked by racist, homophobic, transphobic, sexist, xenophobic, anti-education and white supremacy, MCC is still a refuge church for those who are marginalized and those who truly seek to be in communion with the Christ Spirit. Though some churches claim to be “open and affirming” many of them are not completely. People are dying spiritually and the thought of Troy Perry’s Church and his vision collapsing breaks my heart. My prayers are with the denomination’s leaders as they discuss not only the future for MCC but also God’s children.
Thank you council of elders - we need to all know the truth especially about the financial picture of MCC
Yes I agree
I support the actions of the Elders.
I pray our leadership can hear the cries of so many, and respond with care, respect, honesty, and integrity.
I support the proposal put forth by the UFMCC Council of Elders.
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MCC Bylaws Article V.E.2 states: "b. DISCIPLINE OF THE MODERATOR: Complaints about the Moderator must be
submitted to the Governing Board in written form and must be signed by a
minimum of one (1) member of the clergy from each of ten (10) different churches
and by the Lay Delegates representing the majority of the Lay Delegate votes from
each of ten (10) different churches, and may be initiated by either the clergy or Lay
Delegates. The Governing Board shall establish and publish its procedure for
considering complaints about the Moderator."
We MCC Clergy and Lay Delegates call upon the Governors to both follow their legal responsibility according Article V.E.2.b and act on item 6 below. Furthermore, we request in the same spirit the governors consider and act on items 1-5 to avoid a constitutional crisis wherein the bylaws do not speak to how we as a body might otherwise resolve this crisis and begin to heal our Fellowship and rebuild trust.
We support the 5 Elders in their letter requesting the following:
1. The Governing Board request support from MCC members who are experts in finance and accounting to advise and give direction on necessary and immediate measures to rectify any potentially illegal actions and to establish a stable course forward.
2. The Special General Conference be postponed, and a clear and unabashed presentation of funds and accounts be presented, documenting verifiable financial information.
3. The Council of Elders develop a pastoral support plan for MCC staff and the denomination in general as we move through the present crisis.
4. Volunteers be identified who can work with denominational leadership in repairing trust and rebuilding a sense of community.
5. All proposals for staff terminations be thoroughly and honesty reviewed to insure no one is terminated for “whistle blowing.”
6. The Governing Board rescind the appointment of the current Interim Moderator, and in conjunction with the Council of Elders consider the formation of a Leadership Team to serve in the place of Interim Moderator until the General Conference can duly elect a new Moderator.
Updates
August 11, 2018
The silence from the Governing Board continues to be deafening while our Fellowship waits for basic accountability. I have been spending my time connecting with colleagues who are just as concerned about the lack of transparent financial information as I am. This process is exhausting but we refuse to let the future of our church be decided in the shadows.
August 11, 2018
Seeing this level of support confirms that so many of us are deeply weary of the silence regarding our shared future. We are proving that our voices hold weight when we refuse to look away from these financial questions. This momentum gives me hope that we can finally secure the transparency we deserve.
7 Comments
Thanks for standing up for the Body of Christ in the midst of these ego-driven actions by the moderator and certain elders.
Metro Community Church still has God’s work to do. Given the current political climate especially in the United States of America where Christianity has been hi jacked by racist, homophobic, transphobic, sexist, xenophobic, anti-education and white supremacy, MCC is still a refuge church for those who are marginalized and those who truly seek to be in communion with the Christ Spirit. Though some churches claim to be “open and affirming” many of them are not completely. People are dying spiritually and the thought of Troy Perry’s Church and his vision collapsing breaks my heart. My prayers are with the denomination’s leaders as they discuss not only the future for MCC but also God’s children.
Thank you council of elders - we need to all know the truth especially about the financial picture of MCC
Yes I agree
I support the actions of the Elders.
I pray our leadership can hear the cries of so many, and respond with care, respect, honesty, and integrity.
I support the proposal put forth by the UFMCC Council of Elders.
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Thanks for standing up for the Body of Christ in the midst of these ego-driven actions by the moderator and certain elders.