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Who Listens when Women Speak? For this week’s installment of MCC Toronto’s “Reel Human Rights” series, we’ll be pondering some of the questions and challenges posed by Emerald Fennel’s dark comedy the "Promising Young Woman." This provocative film, which earned Fennel a best original screenplay Oscar, offers viewers an unsettling critique of rape culture. Along the way, it explores themes of revenge, ambition, regret, forgiveness, consent, and violence. "Promising Young Woman" invites viewers to consider whether the lives, experiences, and stories of women matter as much as those of men in our society. It’s well-documented that, while many (and likely most) WOMEN as well as many men experience sexual assault at some point in their lives, few go on to report it. One of the biggest reasons for this discrepancy is that it’s so rare that assaulters face just consequences for their crimes. Perhaps the most pressing question this film asks is, who listens when women speak? This Sunday, Rev. June will share a word about how Scripture speaks to that question, and to many of the same themes as "Promising Young Woman." Tune in for worship Sunday at 11 AM on our YouTube channel, and look for the service content to be posted to watch later as well. Viewers of this film, especially victims of sexual assault, suicide, and domestic violence, could find "Promising Young Woman" triggering. These topics are covered throughout the film, making it a potentially tough watch for some viewers.
MAY 9 | 11 AM | MCC Toronto's YouTube Channel
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Happy Mothering Sunday!
Last Sunday MCC Toronto celebrated International Family Equality Day. This Sunday, May 9
is Mother's Day.
Let's dedicate this day to ALL the women and female-identifying individuals, including
biological mothers and mothers-by-choice, that have cared for and inspired us. Let's take the
sentiment of love and care that is rooted behind this day, and share our love and care with
those around us.
Sunday Service Musical Guests
We asked this week's Offertory Performers to introduce themselves. Here's what they wrote!
"Hi, we’re the Chois. Our band started in 2008 at a SingStar party in a North York condo. Usic
sang “Take On Me” with sweaty enthusiasm and Karen couldn’t look away. His arms flared
and her heart fluttered. Although Karen lost in a duel of “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” forever
started that night.
Una joined five years later. She punctuates the group dynamic with high squeals, imaginative
art creations, and interpretive dance moves that make you go hmmm. Una also serves as the
costume director. She can pull together a scarf, underwear, and swimming goggles to make it
fashun.
Three years later Etta completed the quartet. She uses her sweet voice to cheer others on, to
point out the things you might not notice if you’re taller than 3.5 feet, and to ask for “bao-bao”
(Mandarin for “hugs”). Etta works on her set-building skills as she experiments with the
structural integrity of Lego.
When we’re not enjoying music, you’ll find us making noise while throwing stones into Lake
Ontario, eating Korean BBQ at home, or snuggling on the couch with our pup Arlo. Usic
restores BMWs at his shop in Newmarket and plans the family canoe-camping trips (follow
@totalmotorwerkes). Karen is a life coach for daughters of immigrants and uses tarot cards
for self-reflection (follow @karenchoi.co)."
May 9 |11 AM | MCC Toronto's YouTube Channel
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Legacy Circle
May is "Leave a Legacy" Month in Canada, an important time to highlight the impact of legacy
giving can have on charities. MCC Toronto’s Legacy Circle Program recognizes and
celebrates donors who have indicated that they have made provisions for MCC Toronto in
their estate plans.
For more information on leaving a legacy gift to MCC Toronto or for information about our
Legacy Circle Program, please contact giving@mcctoronto.com
Online Membership Class
MCC Toronto will be offering an Online Membership Class on Thursday, May 13 from 7-9 PM
with new members being received during worship on Sunday, May 23, The Feast of
Pentecost.
In order to participate you must be:
1. a regular worship attendee
2. a financial contributor
3. intend to volunteer when in-person services resume
4. be a permanent resident of Canada
5. ready to make a long-term commitment to MCC Toronto
At the end of the Membership, Class participants will discern if Membership is for them. To
register for the Membership Class please email office@mcctoronto.com.
Membership Classes are offered several times a year, so if you can’t make this one, don’t
fret. Only Official Members can serve on the Board of Directors, vote at the Annual
Congregational Business Meeting, and elect a new Senior Pastor; non-Members are
welcome to participate in and access all of MCC Toronto’s Programs.
MCC Toronto is enormously grateful for the support of over 300+ donors who contribute to
our work and mission through our monthly giving program.
Interested in joining our family of monthly donors? Contact giving@mcctoronto.com
Do you or a congregant you know need emotional support? Financial assistance? Someone
to pray for them? A call from one of our Congregational Care Lay Ministers?
Please fill out a request form for yourself or for the individual you are requesting for.
SUBMIT FORM HERE
Digital Programming
May 9 - 15
Sunday: 11 AM - Online Sunday Service, 11:45 AM - Wednesday: Noon - Mid-Week Service
Digital Coffee Hour, 7 PM - Inspiration Service Check-in Thursday: 10:30 AM - Ever Wonder Group Discussion
Tuesday: 7 PM - Bible Study (Email: everwonder@mcctoronto.com)
Sunday Digital Coffee Hour Sunday Inspiration Service Check-In
Sunday | 11:45 AM Sunday | 7 PM
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Wednesday Mid-Week Worship Bible Study
Wednesday | Noon | Facebook Live Tuesday | 7 PM
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Sunday Service Worship
Online | 11 AM | Online on MCC Toronto YouTube
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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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