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 HOLY TRINITY COMMUNITY CHURCH
Memphis, Tennessee

A Welcoming Congregation of the United Church of Christ

 

685 South Highland
Memphis, TN.  38111

Phone: 901-320-9376
Fax: 901-320-9377

Holy Trinity Ministerial Team

Rev. Kenneth G. Leischner   Interim Pastor

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HTCC ANNOUNCEMENTS


Letter Writing for Memphis Non-Discrimination Legislation

The Memphis City Council began hearings on Non-Discrimination legislation on July 20 that will promote fair treatment for all workers employed by city government or contractors regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

You can advance the cause for inclusive workplace protections in Memphis by writing letters of support to your elected council representatives (see www.shelbyvote.com). 

What should I include in my letter?

1.    Start with "Dear Memphis City Council”

2.     Open your letter by writing that you support legislation that calls for equal treatment of employees of city government and contractors whether they are gay, lesbian, straight, bi, or transgender.

3.    Include a brief statement that describes why you support this legislation. Tell a personal story about GLBT discrimination you've experienced or witnessed. How would or does GLBT employment discrimination affect you?

4.    Close your letter by asking your representative to vote "YES" for fairness and equality.

5.    Be sure to include your full name and address on your letter.

 Other things to remember:  

    Stay positive. You are building a relationship.

    Capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and clarity are all important. Handwritten letters are best! Type if you must.

    Mail your letters to Memphis City Council, 125 North Main Street, Room 514, Memphis, TN 38103 or drop off your letter at the Memphis Gay & Lesbian Community Center and TEP will make sure it is delivered to the council.

SAMPLE LETTER

July 14, 2010

Dear Memphis City Council,

Thank you for considering the non-discrimination legislation sponsored by Councilwoman Fullilove that will protect all employees of Memphis City government and City contractors from unfair discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Right now, it is legal for the City of Memphis to fire, reject for hire, deny promotion, or harass employees on the job for being gay, lesbian, straight, bi, or transgender.

I believe that all Memphians should have the right to make a living, provide for their family, and contribute to our community. No one should be fired for something that has nothing to do with job performance.

My partner once taught math and science at a private high school in Memphis for three years until a new principal at the school heard a rumor that he was gay. The principal refused to renew his contract after three years of outstanding job performance on his annual evaluations. Being gay had no bearing on his ability to teach his students. The school lost an excellent teacher, and my partner decided to abandon the teaching profession altogether. Being gay is not a disqualification for any profession or trade.

I ask you to vote yes for the employment non-discrimination legislation being considered by the Memphis City Council that protects city workers and contractors from being fired or rejected for employment because they are straight, gay, lesbian, bi, or transgender.

Sincerely,

FULL NAME
ADDRESS
CITY, TN ZIP CODE

 You can also help by  . . . . .

 ·         Sending a supportive message to the Memphis City Council at tnep.org/email

·         Attending Memphis City Council hearings of the legislation on August 10 & 24 and September 14 (All Tuesdays at 3:30 PM) at 125 North Main St


 


UCC NEWS

Introducing Rev. Dr. Marc Wessels, our new Associate Conference Minister

We are pleased to introduce Rev. Dr. Marc Wessels, who we have called as our new Associate Conference Minister! He will join us in mid July to begin work, and we were blessed to have him with us this weekend for the Conference Annual Gathering.

The Rev. Dr. Marc A. Wessels was born a Connecticut Yankee, but was raised along the Mason-Dixon line in Maryland. He graduated from Coker College in South Carolina, then founded the Space Exploration Archive (SEA), a nonprofit educational organization whose purpose is to encourage the peaceful use of Outer Space through an awareness, appreciation and understanding of the human endeavor in space flight. Wessels is a double graduate of Lancaster Theological Seminary with specialized studies in ethics and theology. He was ordained in the United Church of Christ in 1981 and began his ministry serving six years with the Uniting Church in Australia as an Associate of the UCBWM. He has served UCC churches in Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Kentucky, and maintains dual standing in the UCC and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Wessels has served as a Chaplain with the Kentucky Department of Corrections and as a full-time member of the Kentucky Parole Board.

Marc is married to Elizabeth, a licensed clinical social worker who has served leadership roles at the UCC-related Brooklawn Child and Family Services and Sunrise Children Services, where she is the Vice President of Foster Care & Community Based Services. Their family includes two children, Taylor Bell and Meredith.


Camera Found At Church On Sunday

June 20, 2010

To claim, please contact:
Bette, Church Sexton  --  461.7355  Anytime
And/Or
Church Office  --  320.9376  on or after Tuesday

Please share this info with friends or visitors, who may not receive this notice.


Holy Trinity Community Church will have a Fall Yard Sale.  If you have items to contribute, please bring them to the 3rd floor middle room for storage and sorting.  You may receive a donation form if desired for tax reasons.  If you wish to bring items during the week, please call Bette @ 901-461-7355 to schedule a drop off time.


CHILI'S NIGHT WITH MYSTIC KREWE OF PEGASUS

 

With each flyer presented on MYSTIC KREWE OF PEGASUS
MEMPHIS Night, Chili's will donate 10% of the sales
you bring in to your organization. Let us do the
cooking and support MYSTIC KREWE OF PEGASUS MEMPHIS
at the same time!

MYSTIC KREWE OF PEGASUS MEMPHIS NIGHT IS:
Tuesday, July 13, 2010

4pm - 9pm

 

Poplar / Perkin's Ext. location

Download your CHILI'S coupon here.

 

www.pegasusmemphis.com/

 

The Mystic Krewe of Pegasus Memphis is now selling
Pizza Hut Fundraiser Cards for $10 each. With each
card, comes 12 coupons for 12 FREE Medium Pizzas
(Specialty or up to 3 Toppings) with any $15+ purchase.
You will save so much $$dough$$ (hahaha)!! To
purchase cards, please contact Treasurer Mike Divoky
at (901) 331-2575. Our charity for this fiscal year
is Hope House of Memphis (providing hope for HIV
affected children). For more information on Hope House,
please visit their website at: www.hopehousememphis.org .

 

          

 

 

Memphis Gay & Lesbian Community Center's Billboard Campaign
Look for these billboards all over town.

Worship Service Times:

 SUNDAYS

  • Adult Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.  
  • Morning Worship and Communion 11:00 a.m.

WEDNESDAYS

  • Choir Rehearsal 6:00 p.m.

OFFICE HOURS:
Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m.,
 and Friday by appointment. 

Please call for Special
Service Times

 


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