Our Upcoming Events

Lent Worship Series - The Last Supper: Conversations That Led to the Cross

Walk with Jesus from Palm Sunday to Easter through his most memorable parables. Through stories of reckless sowers, searching shepherds, prodigal parents, and open invitations, we discover a God who refuses to take no for an answer. This series draws on the book by the same title written by Will Willimon. There will also be an opportunity for sermon talk-back and discussion on Monday evenings. See below.

• Sunday, Feb. 22nd – Sowing, Seeking, Finding
• Sunday, March 1st – Open Invitation
• Sunday, March 8th – Feasting with the Found
• Sunday, March 15th – Crumbs from the Table
• Sunday, March 22nd – Refusing the Host
• Sunday, March 29th – Palm Sunday – The Host Who Becomes the Meal
• Sunday, April 5th – Easter Sunday – The First Meal, Again
  
  

MANY WAYS TO GIVE AND SUPPORT THE MINISTRIES OF MCC KNOXVILLE

Please use your preferred method to give. We want it to be easy and convenient for you. Giving is a blessing for the giver and receiver. We thank you for your support of this church.

If you tend to give weekly, twice a month, or monthly, consider setting up a recurring gift. Set it up one time and it’s done. Recurring gifts are very helpful to the church’s cash flow.

Your options:

• Cash or check in the offering plate
• Mail a check to 7820 Redeemer Lane, Knoxville, TN 37919
• Set it up through your bank using auto bill pay. They will mail us your check.
• Donate through the website: www.MCCKnoxville.org/donate
• Text2Give number at 865-509-9980

For all online or text2give donors, you will need to set-up your account on your first use of the system. It’s fast and easy! Use the drop-down menus to choose General Fund or another fund and a one-time gift or recurring gift. Let us know if you have any difficulty. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Tuesday Touchstone Group (Online)
Tuesdays at Noon Eastern
Location: Zoom

We are studying The Bible With and Without Jesus – How Jews and Christians Read the Same Stories Differently by Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler.

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8644385469?pwd=S3VHY0xOcnFXUlFEZUx2ek11TGtvZz09
Meeting ID: 864 438 5469
Passcode: 1940

Lunch 'n Learn Group (In Person)
Wednesdays at 12:30 PM Eastern
Location: MCC Knoxville (Annex)

We are studying the Fruits of the Spirit! We meet in the Annex building behind the Sanctuary. Feel free to bring your lunch, your Bible, and share in a time of learning.

Monthly Board Meeting (Online)
Thursday, April 9th at 6:30 PM Eastern
Location: Zoom

Our monthly Board meetings are typically held on the second Thursday of the month. They are open for our members to attend.

Our monthly Board Meetings are held virtually. You can join them by using the following Zoom link:

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93963675351?pwd=WG1LS1c0QWlzem5ZekgwaWNPdnpPZz09
Meeting ID: 939 6367 5351
Passcode: Genesis

Zoom phone number: 646-558-8656  (passcode 429791 followed by #)
 

Adult Coloring and Conversation (In Person)
Friday, April 10th at 1:00 PM Eastern
Location: MCC Knoxville

Join us for Adult Coloring at MCC Knoxville on the second Friday of each month at 1:00 PM.

Enjoy adult coloring while you relax and chat. You can bring your own supplies, but there are always plenty of coloring options to share.

Campfire / Friday Night Game Night - (In Person)
Friday, April 17th at 7:00 PM Eastern  <-- NEW NIGHT
Location: MCC Knoxville

Join us on Friday, April 17th at 7:00 PM. Weather permitting, we will have a campfire at the church complete with S’mores. We will have hot dogs to grill and invite you to bring side dishes, chips, and whatever you want to drink. Also please bring your own lawn chair! We will have some outdoor games planned. Come for the fun, food, and fellowship. Invite a friend. Admission is free.

In case of inclement weather, we will move indoors. To avoid conflicting with preparations for the annual Pasta With A Purpose, we are moving our monthly Game Night ahead one week for April.

Pasta with a Purpose * (In Person)
Friday, April 25th from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM Eastern
Location: St. John's Lutheran Church, 544 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN

Enjoy a delicious variety of pasta dishes, fresh salads, decadent desserts, plus live entertainment and a silent auction – all in support of our weekly meal service program. Every ticket purchased helps us continue our mission of providing warm, nutritious meals to those in need within our community.

What to Expect:

• Doors open at 5:30 PM, Dinner begins at 6:00 PM
• A mouthwatering selection of pasta options
• Freshly prepared salads
• Delicious desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth
• Live entertainment and a welcoming atmosphere
• Silent auction with a variety of local goods

Gather your friends and family for an evening of great food and heartfelt purpose. Your support makes a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

Let’s come together to enjoy a meal and make an impact. We can’t wait to see you there!

To purchase tickets to this event, visit: apattknox.com

Spring Congregational Forum (In Person and Online)
    Sunday, April 19th at ~12:20 PM Eastern
Spring Congregational Meeting (In Person and Online)
   Sunday, May 3rd at ~12:20 PM Eastern
Location: MCC Knoxville and Zoom

Our Spring Congregational Forum will be held Sunday, April 19th after our worship service and a short break (at about 12:20 PM). The Forum is to help us all prepare for the Spring Congregational Meeting to be held two weeks later. Everyone will have ample opportunity to ask their questions in a less formal setting. All are welcome to attend and encouraged to participate.

Reports from the Board, Treasurer, Pastor, Lay Delegate and Food Pantry will be available online and onsite ahead of the Forum. Please review the reports prior to this meeting and have your questions ready. They will be on the Documents page of our website (www.mccknoxville.org/documents) by Friday, April 10th.

During the Forum, we will identify candidates for election to three 2-year terms on our Board of Directors. Please be in prayer and discernment for those who are gifted in the areas of administration and leadership. These are the seats currently held by Doug, Sharon, and Linda. They have expressed their willingness to run for another term.

For those online, since the Forum immediately follows our Sunday worship service, please remain in the regular Zoom Virtual Worship meeting. If you don't usually attend virtual worship on Zoom, you may register at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/v5Ysf-6gqzst116c1dYPvxfVDO0tUCP5Ow to receive the meeting link.

Our Spring Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday, May 3rd immediately after our worship service and a short break (at about 12:20 PM Eastern). Everyone is welcome, but members are especially encouraged to attend. Members have voice and vote. Attendees may have voice but no vote. This meeting will be held onsite and on Zoom.

The Agenda includes:

• Approval of the minutes of the last congregational meeting
• Election of three members to the MCC Knoxville Board of Directors (2 year term)
• Reception of reports from the Board, Treasurer, Pastor, Lay Delegate, and Food Pantry. These will be available on our website under Documents.

Relevant documents for this meeting will be available on the Documents page of our website by Friday, April 10th. Visit www.mccknoxville.org/documents to view them.

The link for the Congregational Meeting (not Forum) is different than for Worship. You do not need to pre-register.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83986162593?pwd=Vzd3a2FDWXBvSG83V25xa1dYOGp5QT09
Meeting ID: 839 8616 2593
Passcode: 654321

Adult Coloring and Conversation (In Person)
Friday, May 8th at 1:00 PM Eastern
Location: MCC Knoxville

Join us for Adult Coloring at MCC Knoxville on the second Friday of each month at 1:00 PM.

Enjoy adult coloring while you relax and chat. You can bring your own supplies, but there are always plenty of coloring options to share.

Monthly Board Meeting (Online)
Thursday, May 14th at 6:30 PM Eastern
Location: Zoom

Our monthly Board meetings are typically held on the second Thursday of the month. They are open for our members to attend.

Our monthly Board Meetings are held virtually. You can join them by using the following Zoom link:

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93963675351?pwd=WG1LS1c0QWlzem5ZekgwaWNPdnpPZz09
Meeting ID: 939 6367 5351
Passcode: Genesis

Zoom phone number: 646-558-8656  (passcode 429791 followed by #)
 

MCC Knoxville Yard Sale (In Person)
Saturday, May 16th 
Location: MCC Knoxville

Does the warmer weather prompt you to some spring cleaning? Need to declutter or simplify? Save those discarded, rarely used, good condition items for our church yard sale. We will have a storage pod in the parking lot to place your donations. Feel free to bring items starting next Sunday. You can also bring them anytime there is a church activity. 50% of the Yard Sale will go to our Food Pantry and 50% to our general fund. Also mark this date on Friday to volunteer to help set up the yard sale and/or to work the sale. We will be recruiting volunteers soon.

Homosexuality and the Bible – Online, On-Demand Learning

Through Mobilizing Love Ministries, Rev. Colleen Darraugh now offers a 10-session online, self-paced course: Homosexuality and the Bible: Does the Bible Really Condemn Homosexuality?

The course is $15, however, for a limited time, there is a discount coupon code FREEMCC which makes this course free for you! Check it out. If you wish to support this outreach, don’t use the code (wink, wink).

https://mobilizing-love1.teachable.com/p/homosexuality-and-the-bible-does-the-bible-really-condemn-homosexuality

Knoxville Gay Men's Discussion Group (On Site and Online)
Mondays from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Eastern
Location: TVUUC (2931 Kingston Pike) and Zoom

• April 6th -  Who did you first come out to? Why that person? (Danny)
• April 13th - Friendship vs Relationship (Sam)
• April 20th - Ageism and body issues within the community (Trevor)
• April 27th - How do you respond when you hear a Gay or Queer slur? (Danny)

Join Us!

We invite you to attend any of our functions.  Come as you are.  Sunday worship services are at 11 a.m.  You may reach us during office hours by phone - (865) 531-2539, by e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or through the other methods listed on our Contact Us page.

Communal memory takes shape when we share our stories. In those stories is our longing and yearning for peace, for love, for acceptance, for freedom, equality and justice. In those yearnings is a search for the truth of Spirit.

If you are looking for a spiritual home, come visit us here at Metropolitan Community Church at Knoxville and listen to the voice of the Holy speak to you through the voices of diversity, community, social justice and prayer. We welcome people of many beliefs and backgrounds into the holy space of worship, and pray that you will find justice and peace wherever Spirit leads you.