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This & That
Don’t forget to register for a vendor’s space at our March 3 Flapjacks & Flea Market. You can do so in the social hall on Sundays or in the office during the week.
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Join the KOP MCC Team for the annual Church World Service CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, March 4. Stop in the social hall to find out how.
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Church Lady Bingo is coming up on Saturday February 26
in our social hall. $20 cash only admission. Doors open at 6:30 pm for a 7:00 pm start to some zanyness and a chance to win cash prizes from Savannah Starr– hostess with the mostest (and the biggest hair)–and her gay team.
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Begin your Sunday worship experience early with First Morning Prayer Service at 9:00 am in the Serenity Chapel.
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DID YOU KNOW?
According to a recent UCLA survey, 71.3% of college freshmen think that same-sex couples should have the right to marry. This is an increase from 2009 when 64.9% answered yes on the same question.
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Volunteer Appreciation Award
Our Volunteer Appreciation Award is given for extraordinary volunteer service.
The award piece is a glass “kiss” created by Chuck Boux, a local glass artist, who works in the Hot Shop at the Morean Arts Center in downtown St. Petersburg. Each kiss is as unique as the volunteer we honor.
Susan McGrath was presented with the award on Sunday, February 5 for her work with the Assimilation, Lay Worship, and Prayer Partner Teams, as well as a volunteer at our many fundraising events.
Our next award will be presented on Sunday, March 4.
Do you know someone who should be nominated? If so, you’ll find forms on the lobby counter.
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Mark Your Calendar
February 19, 9:00 am–First Morning Prayer Service; following service–Lay Delegate Forum
February 21, 6:45 pm–Board meeting
February 22, 6:30 pm–Ash Wednesday worship
February 25, 7:00 pm–Church Lady Bingo
February 26, 9:00 am–First Morning Prayer Service; following service–Council of Ministries meeting
March 3, 8:30 am-1:30 pm–Flapjacks & Flea Market
March 4, 9:00 am–First Morning Prayer Service; 1:30 pm–Annual Church World Service CROP Hunger Walk, Sunshine Center, St. Petersburg
March 8, 6:30-8:30 pm–Dinner @ Georgie’s Alibi (See article.)
March 11, 9:00 am–First Morning Prayer Service
March 16-17–All Florida MCC Network Meeting
March 18, 9:00 am–First Morning Prayer Service; 9:00-10:00 am–Free, rapid HIV testing by Metro Wellness
March 23, 7:30 pm–UV Rays: The Life & Music of Cole Porter fundraising concert (See article.)
March 25, 9:00 am–First Morning Prayer Service
April 5, 6:30 pm–Holy Thursday worship
April 6, 6:30 pm–Good Friday worship
April 8, 10:00 am–Easter worship
November 3–A Night of Black & White
July 1-5, 2013–MCC General Conference, Chicago
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HOT NEWS
February’s HOT (Human Outreach Team) personal care items being collected for clients at St. Petersburg Free Clinic and A Turning Point is
shampoo.
Please remember to pick up an extra item or two next time you are at the store and put your donation in the barrel in the social hall. And please don’t forget we always are accepting donations of
clean, gently used clothing,
especially for men. Thank you.
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Have you made your 2012 pledge?
We’re counting on you!
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A Message from Your Pastor
LENT 2012
Imagine this: The Christian Lenten season and Lady Gaga. The first is a centuries old traditional time of preparation for Holy Week and Easter. The second, just in case you have been hiding out for the past few years, is a pop music sensation, especially adored by the GLBT community.
Lady Gaga has a song entitled The Edge of Glory. You may have heard it at one of the local clubs, on the radio, or maybe it’s on your iPod. This year we are using the words in the refrain as a starting point for our Sunday Lenten worship.
Here are the words:
It’s hard to feel the rush
To push the dangerous.
I’m gonna run right back
To the edge with you.
Where we can both fall over in love.
I’m on the edge of glory.
So we begin Lent with our traditional Ash Wednesday service on February 22 at 6:30 pm talking about “Focus.” And these are the themes for the Sundays in Lent (with who’s preaching in parenthesis):
February 26: “Feeling the Rush” (the Pastor)
March 4: “Pushing the Dangerous” (the Pastor)
March 11: “Running Back to God” (Rev. Lorraine)
March 18: “To the Edge with You” (the Pastor)
March 25: “Falling Over in Love” (the Pastor)
April 1: “The Edge of Glory” (the Pastor)
I pray that you will join us in worship during this Lenten season.
In hope and JOY!
Rev. Dr. Candace R. Shultis
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Una Voce-KOP MCC Fundraising Concert Coming Up
Friday, March 23, 7:30 pm, sanctuary
Mark your calendar for this exciting musical event–The Life and Music of Cole Porter–performed by the UV Rays, Una Voce’s octet ensemble.
The show will feature a “words and music” tribute to this great American composer, who wrote thousands of songs in a career that spanned decades from his Yale College days through Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, and Hollywood.
You may not know the words and music to Porter’s “A Little Rumba Numba,” Dubarry was a Lady,” or “The Zombie Song,” but who could forget “Anything Goes,” “In the Still of the Night,” or “Begin the Beguine?”
So, if you love music and are interested to hear more about the life of this glamorous and gay songwriter, then you won’t want to miss this show.
Tickets are $12 in advance. You can pick up yours in the social hall on Sundays, in the church office during regular hours (Monday-Thursdays, 9:15 am-5:00 pm) or on Una Voce’s website by clicking here. There will be a limited amount of tickets available at the door for $15, but save money get yours here soon!
Proceeds of this event will benefit KOP MCC and Una Voce–The Florida Men’s Chorale.
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New Spiritual and Personal Enrichment Classes/Events Offered
If you were in church last Sunday, February 12, you will have seen the flyer with the schedule of the upcoming March-April classes. But just in case, the complete list is below.
As usual, all events (unless otherwise specified) are at King of Peace MCC and start at 6:30 pm. Most are free; all require advance registration. You may sign up in the social hall or call the church office (727-323-5857) Monday-Thursday, 9:15 am-5:00 pm, and we will do it for you.
Here are the classes/events scheduled for March and April:
March 5, 12, 19 & 26
Tai Chi —Learn the basic postures in this Chinese system of physical exercises proven to offer health benefits. Whether you are a beginner or an accomplished practitioner, this class, led by Rhoda Levine, a certified instructor, is for you.
March 7, 14, 21 & 28
Why Do We Celebrate What We Celebrate?–Throughout history certain days were set aside as holy days to celebrate or reenact special events. People reinforce their identity with feasts such as the Passover and Easter. Why, how, and when did these celebratory feasts and traditions begin? Come find out. Led by Angel Toro
April 2
Prayer and Reflection–Join Rev. Lorraine Brock for this class that will follow Lectio Divina (Latin for divine reading), a Christian practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God.
April 16, 23 & 30*
Seeing With the Heart: Art Therapy—This insight-oriented class, led by Rich Schultz, an art therapist with Suncoast Hospice, is for those artists and non-artists alike who may want to learn more about how to use art to process life’s journey. This class is limited to 15 participants and there is a $15 materials fee. *This class continues on May 7 and 14.
April 25*
Forty Days of Fruitful Living–Based on the book of the same title, this class is a 40-day journey to open your heart to the joys of a life rich with meaning, relationship, and contribution. Participants read daily devotions, then come together with Pastor Candace R. Shultis for discussion, sharing, and further growth. Book purchase is required. *This class continues on May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; June 6 and 13.
April 30
Spaghetti Dinner and Games Night —The Assimilation Team will be cooking up a big spaghetti dinner for all to enjoy. After dinner out come the games for fun and fellowship.
As well, there is still time to sign up for the two remaining February events:
February 24
Bowling at Ten Pin Lanes–Meet fellow KOPers at this bowling center (1453 Pasadena Avenue South, St. Petersburg) and play in an impromptu bowling tournament on one of the reserved alleys. Individual bowlers are responsible for their own costs.
February 27
Potluck and Games Night–Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy some homemade food and conversation. Once the dishes are cleared away, out come the cards and board games for some fun and fellowship.
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Daytime Tai Chi Debuts
Tuesday, March 6, 10:30 am-noon
Are you physically unable to stand for long periods but still want to improve your balance, reduce stress, and strengthen your body? Then this new class is for you.
Seated Tai Chi is scheduled on Tuesdays throughout March from 10:30 am to noon in our social hall. It will be led by Rhoda Levine, a certified instructor with more than a decade of experience, and who has adapted the basic postures of this ancient Chinese system of movement for those with limited mobility.
Wear comfortable loose clothing–we’ll supply the chair–and don’t forget to sign up in the social hall.
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A Dining Evening Planned for Georgie’s Alibi
Thursday, March 8, 6:30-8:30 pm
Join other KOPers for a meet, greet, and eat gathering, when we team up with Georgie’s for this dining event.
Your $20 ticket–that must be puchased in advance–will give you a choice of four main courses (chicken, pork, pasta, or fish), plus a potato or rice side, a salad, and a soft drink, and includes an 18% gratuity. The bar will be serving drinks at the 2-4-1 price.
Only 60 tickets are available, so you will want to pick up yours soon. They will be on sale in the social hall on Sundays, February 19, 26, and March 4, or in the church office during regular business hours.
$5 of each ticket sold will go to KOP MCC.
If this event is a success more dining events will be planned in future, so hurray and get your ticket soon!
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If you have any questions or need more information about anything you have read here, please give me a call at 727-323-5857 Monday-Thursday, 9:15 am-5:00 pm.
Peggy MacLeod
Director of Administration
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