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SERMON SERIES:

Some people at think we “talk about Jesus too much” and some think that we “do not talk enough about Jesus.” Maybe it’s the how we talk about Jesus that is really at stake. Maybe our spiritual liberation isn’t complete until we liberate Jesus from our own conventional and restricted views of him.

Since no one person or tradition or denomination has the final word on Jesus, but some seem to have a louder voice than others right now, it’s time we made our voice heard in a particularly queer way about the subject.

The Jesus that gets the most press in our country right now is nearly unrecognizable. It’s time for a makeover.

And if we take seriously this radical prophet from Nazareth, then it will include our own spiritual makeover as well.

Our creative liturgical and drama teams will breathe inspiration and innovation into our services.

March 5 - Jesus the Lover
March 12 - Jesus the Gender-Bender
March 19 - Jesus the Exorcist
March 26 - Jesus the Border Crosser
April 2 - Jesus the Mystic
April 9 - Jesus the Troublemaker

PALM SUNDAY
April 9, 2006
8:30 AM, 11:00 AM, and 7:00 PM

The Last Supper:  25 Years of AIDS

HOLY THURSDAY
April 13, 2006
7:00 PM

The Last Supper:  25 Years of AIDS

GOOD FRIDAY
April 14, 2006
7:00 PM

Queer Stations of the Cross

EASTER SUNDAY
April 16, 2006
9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 7:00 PM

Easter Sunday Celebrations! 
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What is Lent?

Lent is the period from Ash Wednesday until Easter. Christians observe various traditions during this time, including fasting or "giving something up for Lent", special acts of charity, greater intentionality in prayer and reflection.

At MCC San Francisco, we embrace Lent as an opportunity for spiritual renewal, as a period where we look ahead with anticipation to the transformation promised at Easter, and through personal and communal spiritual practices, to make connections to Goddess/God and to each other that will comfort us in the depths of our grief, and sweeten the flavors of our joy.

Do you have to give up something for Lent?

Perhaps. Lent might be a good time to let go of something that is getting in the way of living the life full of joy and peace that is the promise of our traditions. It might also be helpful to re-think Lent as a time of embracing what your soul needs, instead of self-denial.

Do you want more peace?

Imagine Lent as a time to embrace peace. Try attending Taizé every Wednesday at 7:00 PM for a few weeks. Give yourself a chance to be in the presence of the Holy in the midst of the candles and singing.

Do you want to deepen your connection to God?

Take extra time to be with God in the way that's most meaningful for you, in worship, in the company of friends, reading, praying, walking in nature. Or, join a Get Connected Group, details on how to do that are in the column to the left.

Do you want less clutter in your life?

Try fasting from consumption - try a day, a weekend or a week without buying anything. Clean out your closets and give away things you don't need. The folks at our Shower Project would appreciate your clothing donations.

Embracing. Letting Go.

Embracing Lent can be as simple (and as challenging) as listening to your heart, and just taking time out to feed your Spirit. Be a part of the journey to transformation at MCC San Francisco during this season of Lent.

Read more about Lent and its traditions at Wikipedia