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Rev Kati Houts Celebrates Communion Every Sunday!


 
Staff and Services

 

Interim Pastor:  Rev. Kati Houts

Director of Music: John W.

Building Facilitator: Anna Marie W. 

Advertising and Outreach Coordinator:
Paul J.

Worship Coordinator: Jeremiah

Conference Delegate:  Judy W.
 
Board of Servants


Vice Moderator of the Congregation: Gillian Gallentine
 
Treasurer:  Mitch Wilson
 
Clerk:  Jim Coulter
 
 
 
 


Sunday Worship:
Christian Worship is held every Sunday at 10:30 AM. We offer a contemporary worship environment that is causal and open to all. We offer special services that follow the liturgical calendar and other worship, bible study, and retreat opportunities throughout the year.

Pastoral Care & Prayer Partners:
MCC offers free pastoral care to talk about spiritual issues and concerns of our community. All Pastoral Care is private and confidential. We also offer referral to GLBT friendly counselors and service providers. All Pastoral Care is handled by appointment, and all appointments are free of charge.

We also have a group of people who receive prayer concerns via email and pray about those requests. We have a need for prayer partners in our community.  Please contact Rev. Kati Houts for more information.


Holy Union and Commitment Ceremonies:
Sometimes known as Gay Weddings - our church does offer ceremonies of Holy Union to Gay or Lesbian couples. Our pastor is also licensed to officiate Straight weddings (Holy Matrimony) as well.

The requirements for Holy Union are:
1. Both members of the couple must be 18 years of age or older.
2. Neither member of the couple can already be married to anyone else. If they have been previously married, proof of a divorce or dissolution of union must be on file at the church.
3. The couple must have been together monogamously for at least one year. (If there are special circumstances and this is not the case, please talk to the Pastor).
Please call the church to make an appointment to pick up a Holy Union Packet which includes: a wedding planning guide, drafts of legal protection documents for same-sex couples, a guide to GLBT wedding resources, and other helpful resources to plan the perfect ceremony.

HIV Testing and HIV/AIDS Ministry: 
Planned Parenthood Desert Rainbow Center and other local agencies offer free HIV testing.  Pastoral Care is avilable.  Call to schedule an appointment at your convenience.

Peacemakers and Community Activities:
MCC El Paso Offers Peacemakers - a program where a representative of our church can visit any event, vigil, class or organization.

MCC offers many fellowship and community support activities.

We have a Food Pantry Sunday the first Sunday of each month that collects food for local agencies.