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Pilgrim's Progress
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The metaphor of the pilgrimage has long been a part of the story of faith. In many religions,
including Christianity, practitioners have left the comforts of home to travel, sometimes to a
holy shrine, other times to destination unknown. Jesus was an itinerant preacher who’s
journey to Jerusalem was a pilgrimage, and after his death the disciples embarked on
adventures of their own to Spain, India, and everywhere in between. But wherever the
journey leads it is meant to shapes us and leads us to discover our authentic selves. Even if
we can’t travel right now, we can still delve deeper and discover more about our spiritual
selves. With that in mind our latest Sermon Series is entitled “Pilgrim’s Progress” after John
Bunyan’s theological fiction of the same name published in 1678 and considered by some
scholars to be the first ever English novel.
Last week Rev. June shared a Lesson for Life telling the tale of her journey to MCC Toronto
using the story of Moses and the Exodus. For this week’s Lesson for Life Rev. Jeff will be
sharing photos and reflections from the Camino de Santiago, an 800km pilgrimage across
Northern Spain to the burial place of St. James, one of the 12 disciples. Then at 7pm rather
than the usual Inspiration Service Check-In Rev. Jeff will share additional photos and stories
from his 2016 sabbatical to Iceland, France, Spain, Scotland, England, Thailand, Laos,
Cambodia and Vietnam as he traveled around the world in 80s. Next week Rev. Deana
Dudley will offer up one of her many adventures.
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Sunday Service Musical Guest
Dale Miller is our Offertory Performer this Sunday!
Dale holds a Bachelor of Music Performance and a Bachelor of Music Education from Acadia
University, and is one of Toronto’s most sought-after vocalists.
Theatre credits include Falstaff (COC, Dora Award ‘Best Ensemble’); James & The Giant
Peach (Assistant Director/Associate MD); Beauty And The Beast, Annie (YPT); Deadmouse –
The Musical (director, Toronto Fringe); Anne of Green Gables (Theatre Calgary); Seussical
(YPT/ Citadel Theatre); Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Mayfield); Knickerbocker Holiday (TOT); Les
Misérables (1000 Islands Playhouse); The Handmaid’s Tale (COC); and Forever Plaid (Stage
West).
Television credits include The Expanse, Designated Survivor, Reign and Dark Matter.
Dale currently works as a licensed real estate agent, and is thrilled to share his musical gifts
with the folks at MCC Toronto.
April 18 | 11 AM | MCC Toronto's YouTube Channel
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Are you passionate for social justice? Do you know someone who is?
MCC Toronto is looking for an experienced, dynamic individual to lead our LGBTQ+ Refugee
Programs.
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Welcome Elle
We are delighted to introduce Elle Behnia,
who has recently joined our team as a
Manager of Communications and
Development.
Elle is a communications professional with a
background in journalism. She began her
career as a freelance journalist, focusing on
immigration and forced migration policies.
Prior to joining MCC Toronto she worked at
the London Cross Cultural learner Center,
Journalists for Human Rights, and Halifax
Refugee Clinic.
Elle is very happy to be part of the MCC
Toronto family and excited to meet the
congregants after the pandemic ends.
If you want to connect with Elle please email
communications@mcctoronto.com.
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Digital Programming
April 18 - 24
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)
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Sunday Digital Coffee Hour Sunday Inspiration Service Check-In
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 | 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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