Article IV By Laws of MCCPhilippines (Septermber 11, 2005)

4.1 CRITERIA FOR MEMBERSHIP. Any baptized Christian who has a membership class may become a member by participating in the Rite of Membership.  A member in good standing is a Member who registers his/her attendance, provides identifiable financial support, makes definite service contributions and demonstrates interest and loyalty.

4.2 FRIENDS OF THE CHURCH. A person who, for one reason or another, feels unable to become a member but who supports the goals of the church and wants to be a part of the work of the church maybe designated as “Friends of the church”.

4.3 DISCIPLINE OF MEMBERS AND FRIENDS. The church cannot condone disloyalty or unbecoming conduct on the part of any member or  friend.  The Board of Directors is empowered to remove by majority vote any member or friend or take other appropriate disciplinary action.

• IPL & Moderator: Bro. Jose “Art” Ventayen
• Email: mccph.ipl@gmail.com
• Mobile: +639285548898

• Vice Moderator:  Bro. Allan Entona
• Email: mccph.vm@gmail.com
• Mobile: 0915.285.30.58

• Secretary:  Bro. Van Dofitas
• Email: mccph.secretary@gmail.com
• Mobile: 0919.309.66.04

• Finance Officer:  Bro. Elmer “Vinz” Madolid
• Email: mccph.finance@gmail.com
• Mobile: 0908.218.84.46

• Lay Delegate: “Vacant”
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SUNDAY WORSHIP INFORMATION

• Time: 5:00 pm
• Contact: IPL Bro. Jose “Art” Ventayin
  
• Location: 2580 A. Bonifacio St. Bangkal Evangelista, Makati City

WHAT TO EXPECT @ MCCPH’S SUNDAY WORSHIP:

• Songs
• Prayers
• Bible Readings
• Homily
• Sacraments
• Offerings
• Testimonies
• Fellowship
• Kiss of Peace

THIS SUNDAY’S SCRIPTURAL READINGS

• First Reading
• Responsorial Psalm
• Second Reading
• Gospel Readings
• Catholic Liturgical Readings
• Online Bible
• Free Bible for your PC

DOWNLOAD THIS SUNDAY MISALETTE

• “Wisdom” August 16, 2009
  

• FROM BACLARAN – Ride a Bus going to Edsa and go to Evangelista St. crossing the overpass.
• FROM QUEZON CITY – Ride a Bus going to Baclaran and go to Evangelista St.

DOCTRINE: Christianity is the revelation of God in Jesus Christ and is the religion set forth in the Scriptures. Jesus Christ is foretold in the Old Testament, presented in the New Testament, and proclaimed by the Christian Church in every age and in every land.

Founded in the interest of offering a church home to all who confess and believe, the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches moves in the mainstream of Christianity.

Our faith is based upon the principles outlined in the historic creeds: Apostles and Nicene.

We believe:

1. In one triune God, omnipotent, omnipresent and omniscient, of one substance and of three persons: God, our Parent-Creator; Jesus Christ, the only begotten son of God, God in flesh, human; and the Holy Spirit, God as our Sustainer.
2. That the Bible is the divinely inspired Word of God, showing forth God to every person through the law and the prophets, and finally, completely and ultimately on earth in the being of Jesus Christ.
3. That Jesus…the Christ…historically recorded as living some 2,000 years before this writing, is God incarnate, of human birth, fully God and fully human, and that by being one with God, Jesus has demonstrated once and forever that all people are likewise Children of God, being spiritually made in God’s image.
4. That the Holy Spirit is God making known God’s love and interest to all people.  The Holy Spirit is God, available to and working through all who are willing to place their welfare in God’s keeping.
5. Every person is justified by grace to God through faith in Jesus Christ.
6. We are saved from loneliness, despair and degradation through God’s gift of grace, as was declared by our Savior.  Such grace is not earned, but is a pure gift from a God of pure love.  We further commend the community of the faithful to a life of prayer; to seek genuine forgiveness for unkind, thoughtless and unloving acts; and to a committed life of Christian service.
7. The Church serves to bring all people to God through Christ. To this end, it shall arrange for regular services of worship, prayer, interpretation of the Scriptures, and edification through the teaching and preaching of the Word.

SACRAMENTS: This Church embraces two holy Sacraments:

1. BAPTISM by water and the Spirit, as recorded in the Scriptures, shall be a sign of the dedication of each life to God and God’s service. Through the words and acts of this sacrament, the recipient is identified as God’s own Child.
2. HOLY COMMUNION is the partaking of blessed bread and fruit of the vine in accordance with the words of Jesus, our Sovereign: This is my body…this is my blood. (Matthew 26:26-28). All who believe, confess and repent and seek God’s love through Christ, after examining their consciences, may freely participate in the communal meal, signifying their desire to be received into community with Jesus Christ, to be saved by Jesus Christ’s sacrifice, to participate in Jesus Christ’s resurrection, and to commit their lives anew to the service of Jesus Christ.

RITES: The Rites of the Church as performed by its duly authorized ministers shall consist of the following:

1. The RITE OF ORDINATION is the setting apart of duly qualified persons for the professional ministry of this Church. It is evidenced by the laying on of hands by authorized ordained clergy or UFMCC Elders, pursuant to these Bylaws.
2. The RITE OF ATTAINING MEMBERSHIP IN THE CHURCH shall be conducted by the Pastor or Interim Pastoral Leader before a local congregation at any regular worship service. In accordance with criteria established by the local church, a baptized Christian may become a member in good standing of the local church group through a letter of transfer from a recognized Christian body or through affirmation of faith.
3. The RITE OF HOLY UNION/RITE OF HOLY MATRIMONY is the spiritual joining of two persons in a manner fitting and proper by a duly authorized clergy, Interim Pastoral Leader of the church, or UFMCC Elders.  After both persons have been counseled and apprised of their responsibilities one toward the other, this rite of conferring God’s blessing may be performed.
4. The RITE OF FUNERAL OR MEMORIAL SERVICE is to be fittingly conducted by the ministers of the Church for the deceased.
5. The RITE OF LAYING ON OF HANDS or prayer for the healing of the sick in mind, body or spirit is to be conducted by the ministers of the Church, at their discretion, upon request.
6. The RITE OF BLESSING may be conducted by the ministers of  the Church for persons, things and relationships, when deemed appropriate by the minister.  This includes the dedication of a church building to the glory of God.

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June 28-29, 2009 – The leaders and members of MCCPhilippines based in Makati went to Baguio City to join the 3rd Baguio GLBT Pride March.

MCCPhilippines Worship Service held in Baguio City

The newly elected Interim Pastoral Leader of MCCPhilippines, Bro. Joey “Art” Ventayen lead the celebration.

MCC Members who attended the event

MCCPH Leaders & Members Baguio Pride March Participation

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EVENT

• Date: September 6, 2009
• Time: 4:00 pm
• Venue: Tropicana Hotel, 1630 Luis Maria Guerero St. Malate Manila

PHOTOS OF THE 18TH ANNIVERSARY

Songs of Praise & Worship led by Ptr. Regen Luna

The Mass Celebrants: IPL Art Ventaryen & Rev. Elder Ken Martin

The Celebration of the Word

Homily by the Rev. Elder Kenneth Martin, UFMCC Region 1 Elder

The Celebration of the Holy Eucharist

Solidarity Messages & Thanksgiving

The Congregation during worship

The Congregation during worship

Board of Adviser, Former IPL Jojo Encelan

The Beauties of MCCPH with BOD Egay & Jojo together with friends

The Rainbow Games

And the winner is "Sam"!!!

MCCPH Family plays Miss Gay Bingo

THE HISTORY OF MCC IN THE PHILIPPINES VIDEO

TIMELINE

• 1968 – The Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches was founded by the Rev. Troy D. Perry based in Los Angeles California, USA.
• 1991 – MCC was brought in the Philippines through the missionary efforts of Rev. Fr. Richard Mickley.
• September 07, 1991 – Metropolitan Community Church Manila was established in the Philippines.  The first GLBT affirming church in Asia.
• June 26, 1994 – The first GLBT Pride March in Asia was celebrated in the Philippines headed by MCC Manila and Pro-Gay Philippines.
• 1996 – Rev. Ptr. Edgar Mendoza succeeded the office of Rev. Fr. Richard Mickley as pastor of MCC Manila.
• 2001-2002 – Bro. Crecencio Agbayani Jr.  became the Interim Pastoral Leader of MCC Manila after the term of Ptr. Mendoza.
• 2002 -2003 – Bro. Lino Tan Lee became the Interim Pastoral Leader of MCC Manila after the term of Bro. Agbayani.
• 2003 – 2004 – Bro. Bjorn San Diego became the Interim Pastoral Leader of  MCC Manila after the term of Bro.Encelan.
• 2004 – 2005 – Bro. Jojo Encelan became the Interim Pastoral Leader of MCC Manila after the term of Bro. San Diego.  MCC Manila became MCC Philippines.
• 2005 – 2008 – Ptr. Regen Luna became the Interim Pastoral Leader of MCC Philippines.  During his term MCC Quezon City was born through the missionary efforts of Bro. Agbayani.  Ptr. Regen is the longest Interim Pastoral Leader in the history of MCC Philippines.
• 2006 – MCC Quezon City was established through the efforts of Bro. now Rev. Cj Agbayani Jr.
• 2009 – MCC Baguio City was established through the efforts of Rev. Agabayani and Fr. Mike Sotero.
• 2009 – Bro. Joey Ventayen was named the next Interim Pastoral Leader of MCC Philippines after the term of Ptr. Luna.
• 2009, September 23rd – Ptr. Regen R. Luna founded the Metropolitan Community Church Dasmarinas Cavite.

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GALLERY OF PASTORS & IPL’S OF MCCPH

REV. FR. RICHARD MICKLEY, OSAE, PASTOR MCC-MANILA

REV. EDGAR MENDOZA, PASTOR MCC-MANILA

REV. CRESCENCIO AGBAYANI JR., MDIV. UTS, IPL-MCC-MANILA

BRO. LINO TAN LEE, IPL-MCC-MANILA

BRO. BJORN SAN DIEGO, IPL-MCCPH

BRO. OVIDIO ENCELAN JR., IPL-MCCPH

PTR. REGEN LUNA, IPL-MCCPH. ULCS

BRO. JOSE “ART” VENTAYEN, IPL MCCPH

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• MGA BADING BAWAL NA SA SANTA CRUZAN!
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• A Christian Pastor Convinced About MCCPH’s Stand on Homosexuality
• Region 1 Elder Share
• MCCPH Retreat 2008 *NEW PHOTOS UPLOADED*
  
• Holy Union
• Seminars
• Announcements
• The Facts About Homosexuality
• Ex-Gay Leaders Apologizes for converting Homosexuals
• IPL Regen’s New Website
• Last Sunday’s Homily
• 2008 Special Activities
• Sunday Readings & Liturgical Resources
• Play Online Religious Games