'Do Unto Others: Respect' - The Word & Message - September 29, 2024

This week, we consider what it means to respect each other, irrespective of our differences. Sometimes we think having respect means to agree or be the same. But that is not actually the depth of what respect is about. It comes from the Latin respectus which means “the act of looking at one often, to consider, to observe.”

We are called to see each other fully, to respect by tending to one another, listening to each other, and considering the different lenses and lived experiences through which we view the world. It is to see each other with our inherent worth and dignity. Rev. Colleen Darraugh (she/her) preaching.

Mission Statement
With God’s help, Metropolitan Community Church of Knoxville strives to be a wellspring of acceptance, hope and reconciliation for the diverse people of East Tennessee, with a special focus on LGBTQ&I communities. Anchored in Christ’s teachings, we actively promote, nurture and sustain spiritual growth, peace, compassion, and economic, ecological and social justice. We provide a safe place of worship for all persons seeking a spiritual home, accepting one another just as we are.

Purpose
To celebrate God manifested in every single person.
To model Christ and share God’s immutable love.
To be God’s hands, feet, and voice sharing the story of Love.

Vision
Technological advancement that reaches a broader audience, those in remote areas, and those still closeted.
A thriving ministry to a larger youth population.
Community engagement that nurtures an ongoing sense of mission, purpose, and fellowship.

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