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Rev. Aaron Miller received an M.Div. in 2008 from Yale
Divinity School and was ordained shortly thereafter. Rev. Miller serves as a
chaplain at Yale New Haven Hospital, leadership team member of the Spiritual
Institute (True Colors), and a partner in a logistics company. Rev. Miller comes to MCC Hartford from MCC New Haven
where he was serving as the Associate Minister for Pastoral Care. As a transgender clergy person, Rev. Miller knows personally the
challenges that face the gender nonconforming community. Rev. Miller is a featured Workshop Presenter with the
True Colors' Spiritual Institute and
facilitates training around Gender Identity and Gender Expression in/outside
communities of faith; which has also included a Workshop on Gender & Body
Theology for the MCC Northeast Network Gathering held in July 2011 at MCC New
York. Rev. Miller is a political activist on issues that
promote LGBTQ justice and equality and is a member of the Connecticut Clergy
for Full Equality, an ecumenical collaboration of progressive faith leaders
throughout the state. Rev. Miller is an important resource for our
congregation as we discern who God is calling us to be and to do at this time
in the life of the church. Sunday, September 11, 2011 was his first service here
at MCC Hartford and he/we invite you to come join us some Sunday at 10am for
worship service!
MCC Hartford Staff Reverend Aaron Miller, Pastor Gary Collier, Director of Music Lay Ministers: Paul
Cooke, Jay Gonzales, Roy Moeckel, Bonnie Whelan Board of Directors Rev. Aaron Miller (Moderator) Gary Collier, Paul Cooke, Len Domina, Joe Esposito, Patrique Hurd, Pat Williams Worship Team The Pastor, Lay Ministers Organist Clyde Proch Prayer Chain: To request prayers, please contact one of the
pastors or Bonnie Whelan at 286-9386. E-Mail - Bonnylou21@aol.com
Vision Statement: MCC Hartford is a healthy,
growing church that is valued and respected in the community. We strive to
create and sustain social justice through action and are a church where people
connect with God and with each other, feel valued and inspired, and are
challenged to grow spiritually. Mission Statement: Metropolitan Community
Church of Hartford exists to offer everyone the opportunity to experience the
liberating love of Christ. Our Message: COME OUT, COME HOME. Guiding Principles: Our Guiding Principles, our
Core Beliefs that underlie our faith, are that we proclaim the Gospel, create
and nurture inclusivity and community, and embody social action and justice. We Proclaim the Gospel By: Revealing the good news of
Gods all-inclusive love to people of diverse cultures, sexual orientations and
gender identities Reclaiming the heritage of
the Bible and the Christian tradition for people of diverse cultures, sexual
orientations and gender identities Being seen, heard and known
in our communities and region We Create & Nurture
Community By: Striving to be an inclusive
Christ-centered community that loves and accepts all people unconditionally Companioning people along
their spiritual journey Celebrating the diversity
that makes us strong and whole We Embody Social Action
& Justice by: Advocating for social and
economic justice, peace, equality, liberation in the world Partnering with other faith
communities and community organizations Worship Service, Sunday, 10:00 a.m. (Education/Fellowship 11:45 a.m.) Colt Memorial Parish House of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church 155 Wyllys Street Hartford, Connecticut Mailing Address: MCC Hartford 155 Wyllys StreetHartford, CT 06106 For
an appointment or more information about our services call: Office:
(860) 724-4605, Pastor direct (860) 990-1225, email:mcchartford@aol.com Office Hours:
Tuesday -- 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m., Wednesday & Thursday -- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
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