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Minari & the Experiences of Asian Americans
May is Asian Heritage Month when we take a moment to recognize the contributions of those
descending from the Asian continent. From Japan to the Near East, from Russia to India,
Asia is a centre of diversity, and pan-Asian culture is part of the Canadian story. So, let's
pause for a moment and think of the many contributions Asian Canadians have made to our
country.
This Sunday May 23 is also the Feast of the Pentecost, a time to remember the birth of the
church and when the followers of Jesus spread the message of God’s love in a multiplicity of
languages. So, to mark these two occasions together, this Sunday Rev. Jeff Rock will preach
on “Minari”, the Academy Award Best Picture nominated film, as part of our Reel Human
Rights Sermon Series.
The movie tells the story of a Korean family who move to rural Arkansas to establish a farm
and their subsequent trials and tribulations of rural life. Minari captures both the experiences
of Asian immigrants in America, and the struggles of keeping a family together in trying times.
One film critic called Minari “a stunningly intimate family portrait universal in tenderness”,
which describe both the movie, and the story of the birth of the Church we celebrate at the
Pentecost. Because we at MCC Toronto are a universal church with people of many different
backgrounds, beliefs, orientations, and identities; and yet we are also a united community
that comes together in our shared desire for love, wholeness, spirituality, and Human Rights
for all.
In the last year, incidences of anti-East Asian racism have skyrocketed around the world
including here in Canada and our own City of Toronto. Asian Heritage Month is an occasion
to stand up against racism in all its forms, especially East Asian racism. MCC Toronto will
continue to pursue Human Rights for all.
MAY 23 | 11 AM | MCC Toronto's YouTube Channel
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Join Our 10-10-10 Giving Club
In honour of Rev. Jeff’s 10-year Ordination anniversary on May 28, MCC Toronto invites
community members not currently enrolled to join our 10-10-10 Giving Club in support of
three vital initiatives!
Please consider giving an extra $10 a month to one or all three of our 10-10-10 club
programs on top of your regular sustained giving and help our:
LGBTQ+ Refugee Programs – Currently serving 800+ LGBTQ+ refugee claimants,
MCC Toronto’s LGBTQ+ Refugees Program offer support, hope and a community to
call their home.
Benevolence Fund – A long-standing fund that is available to members or congregants
for emergencies or in times of special need.
Community Outreach Partnership (COP) Grants – An annual grant that is gifted to a
community organizations for special projects that are aligned to our mission and work;
since 2004, COP donors have enabled MCC Toronto to contribute over $150,000 to
important community initiatives
Interested in celebrating Rev. Jeff’s anniversary by joining our 10-10-10 Giving Club? Contact
giving@mcctoronto.com.
Also if you are not already a regular contributor consider joining our Monthly Giving program.
Sunday Service Musical Guest
Monica Schroeder is our Offertory Performer this Sunday!
As a girl growing up in the Prairies, this Winnipeg singer/songwriter had only one ambition: to
be a musician.
Nominated twice for “Best Pop Recording” at the Western Canadian Music Awards, Monica
has shared the stage with performers such as Jane Siberry, Gordon Lightfoot and the
Cowboy Junkies. She has been featured in Billboard and Maclean’s magazines, and her
songs have been played on radio stations across North America, including the CBC and
NPR.
Moving from dynamic, full-bodied pop songs to simple piano/voice numbers, Monica’s
recordings seek to blend acoustic elements with an electronic edge, while maintaining those
qualities that draw people to her music – a beautiful voice and the ability to communicate on
an emotional level with her audience.
May 23 |11 AM | MCC Toronto's YouTube Channel
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Have You Ordered a Birthday-O-Gram Yet?
Send a Birthday-O-Grams to celebrate an upcoming birthday!
For $150 you will get:
your special message delivered by a quartet within the Choir of MCC Toronto
a dedicated song delivered to your recipient
a charitable tax receipt
All proceeds will go towards MCC Toronto's Music Ministry. Please email Timothy Oakes at
Toakes52@gmail.com to make a request.
***Please note, a minimum of 3 weeks is needed to create, record, and deliver Birthday-O-
Grams. The more advanced notice the better!
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to pray for them? A call from one of our Congregational Care Lay Ministers?
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Digital Programming
May 23 - 29
Sunday: Wednesday:
11 AM - Online Sunday Service Noon - Mid-Week Service
11:45 AM - Digital Coffee Hour
7 PM - Inspiration Service Check-in Thursday:
10:30 AM - Ever Wonder Group Discussion
Tuesday: (Email: everwonder@mcctoronto.com)
7 PM - Bible Study
Sunday Digital Coffee Hour Inspiration Service Check-ins
Sunday | 11:45 AM Sunday | 7 PM
ZOOM Link ZOOM Link
Meeting ID: 828 3849 6709 Meeting ID: 823 5860 4082
Password: 797837 Password: 464558
Wednesday Mid-Week Worship Bible Study
Wednesday | Noon | Facebook Live Tuesday | 7 PM
ZOOM Link
Meeting ID: 826 9057 1951
Password: 612843
Sunday Service Worship
Online | 11 AM | MCC Toronto YouTube
Mid-Week Wednesday Worship |12 PM | Facebook Live
Please continue to reach out to your friends and church family through telephone, email,
social media or any other way you can think of - all while following social distancing protocols.
Let's stay in touch, stay connected, and continue to share the love of our community and the
God that loves us unconditionally.
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