I will admit and accept responsibility for myself, my thoughts, attitudes and behavior.
I will be respectful of myself and others.
I will not attempt to articulate another person's thoughts, attitudes, or positions without their prior invitation.
If a problem arises with another person, I will go directly to that person first to resolve the problem.
I will deal directly with others. I will be loving and caring, yet frank.
When a problem arises, I will attempt to solve it immediately. I won't wait.
I will be sensitive to differences of all types that exist between people. These include, but are not only limited to: race, gender, age, ethnicity, physical ability, economic status, nationality and affectional preference. I accept responsibility for, and recognize that the words I use, their meanings, my tone of voice and body language, knowing these may be interpreted in different ways and have an impact on others.
I will ask for an explanation of what a person means by what they have just said if I am not sure, rather than drawing my own, possibly incorrect conclusion.
I will listen and hear what others have to say. I will try to put aside preconceptions and judgments and be in the present moment. I will not interrupt when another person is speaking.
I will be considerate, and I will not take more than my share of speaking time, as established by the moderator.
I acknowledge that all participants are equally responsible for the outcome of the interchange.
I will use no abusive language when dealing with others. This includes: not name-calling, insults, or harsh scolding although being emotional about one's own feelings may occur.
I will not gossip. I will listen to someone else's needs, or do something about a problem within my domain, but will not be a part of spreading rumors about an absent person.
I will refrain from back biting, that is, talking maliciously about an absent person.
I will admit when an impasse is reached and no further productive interchange can occur. I will terminate the communications for that time, rather than trying to get my own way.
I will make a definite agreement about when I will discuss a problem further, if I cannot discuss it when approached.
I will attempt to be available to listen to anyone that may have something to discuss.
I will not negate, deny, or invalidate another's feelings.
Ministry News
» California Same-sex marriage Rev. Dr. Troy Perry and his partner Phillip along with two of thier frineds were the plaintiffs in the same-sex marriage case that went before the California Supreme Court, and we won! Praise God! MCC continues to lead the world in social justice issues for the GLBT community.
» Living the Questions Pleas join us for an exciting and challenging journey through Living the Questions, a video guided discussion allowing you to ask the questions about Christianity that you've always wanted to ask but were afraid to ask. As we all seek to find the real meaning and relevance for Christianity in the 21st century. The sessions include stimulating input from over 30 theologians and church leaders from lecture excerpts to sermon clips and conversations. This group study is co-sponsored by MCC-Family in Christ and the Ft. Collins Mennonite Fellowship. We'll be meeting at Christ United Methodist Church, 301 East Drake on Tuesdays, continuing on June3rd at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome.
»Pride in the Park The main event of Pride in the Park will be this Saturday, June 7th. We'll need people to be at our booth from 11:00am to 7:00pm to hand out information, talk to interested people, etc. Also, as part of Pride in the Park, there will be an informal, music-driven interfaith service featuring the Lambda Community Choir at 11:00am, Sunday, June 8th at Civic Center Park. Rev. Ken is part of the planning committee and invites you to attend, but not in place of our Sunday Service.
» Book Club The Book Club will be reading "Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace...One School at a Time" by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin for July.
» Bible Study The Wednesday Night Bible Study is taking a break for the summer.
»Quote for the week Never be afraid to do something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the Titanic. - Anonymous
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