Our Upcoming Events

Six Stone Jars - The Economy of Jesus (Six Week Sunday Worship Series)
Sundays, January 12th ~ February 16th at 11:00 AM

Make regular worship part of your commitments in 2025. You can worship in community either onsite or online. To experience more community online, consider joining in via Zoom. Register in advance to receive the link to worship via Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/v5Ysf-6gqzst116c1dYPvxfVDO0tUCP5Ow 

If you worship via Facebook or YouTube, please consider participating more via the comments. We want to hear your prayers and praises and your comments about the message and service. Let’s worship together and follow the Spirit’s leading in 2025!
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MCCKnoxville
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@mccknoxville

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.

FOOD PANTRY SUPPORT

The Food Pantry thanks all those who have made financial donations to the Food Pantry and those who have brought in food items! The financial donations allow us to purchase food from Second Harvest at a significantly reduced price. There are a few items we cannot get from Second Harvest, so we remain in need of spaghetti sauce and rice. Your donations in-kind help offset the expense of purchasing these items from the regular grocery store thus helping our funds go further. Please donate if you can.

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

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

Our new discussion series will revolve around the book The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer, available in print, Kindle, and audiobook formats. Reading or listening to the book is not required to participate although it is beneficial.

From the author of the best selling, award winning Braiding Sweetgrass, this book expands her notion of gift economy and offers  analogies and examples of abundance and reciprocity from the natural world and her identity as a Native American. While not “Christian,” these resources are closely aligned with the kind of economy that Jesus espoused, The wisdom of indigenous communities is something the church has need of… both knowing about and repenting about in terms of the degradation of the people and their spiritual tenets that align more fully with the Jesus narrative than the tenets of individualism, colonialism, and prosperity that Christianity has come to embrace. It is beautifully written and invites us to generous conversations.

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88963765176?pwd=VGF4bjdNeGJpWitwYWN4MXlzeWtjZz09
Meeting ID: 889 6376 5176
Passcode: 173772
 

Movies and Spirituality – a year of movies! (In Person and Zoom)
Friday, February 21st at 10:00 AM Eastern (Onsite Movie Screening)
Friday, February 21st at 12:00 PM Eastern (Onsite Discussion)
Friday, February 21st at 7:00 PM Eastern (Zoom Discussion)
Location: MCC Knoxville and Zoom

In 2025, instead of Book Club, we will offer a movie club and discuss a film we have watched. This will be offered onsite and online! We will be following the recommendations in the book A Whole Life in Twelve Movies: A Cinematic Journey to a Deeper Spirituality by Kathleen Norris and Gareth Higgins. It is not necessary to buy the book. “Cinema is perhaps our most dreamlike art form, and if we can learn to dream with it and reflect on those dreams, we may well experience richer, deeper, and more creative, connected, and even courageous lives. We’re inviting you to reflect together on the journey of a whole human life from birth to death through the dreamworld of the movies. We’ll reflect on twelve films, look at ourselves, stretch our horizons into the future and reimagine the past.”

The film for February is What Maisie Knew (2012 - Runtime 1:39) - reflections on childhood
The offspring of a hot-headed musician (Julianne Moore) and an art dealer (Steve Coogan), little Maisie (Onata Aprile) learns the hard way about how difficult divorce can be on a youngster. The quiet, obedient child gets caught in the middle as her self-absorbed parents use her as a pawn in a bitter custody battle. After her parents marry new mates, Maisie finds reason to hope for some genuine affection -- but permanent damage to her psyche may have already been done.

For ONSITE, come to the Church on Friday, February 21st at 10:00 AM ET to watch the film. Our discussion will follow at about 12:00 Noon. Those attending the onsite screening are invited to bring their lunch, beverage, and snacks. We will have popcorn, hot dogs, coffee and water available.

For the ONLINE discussion, we invite you to watch the film on your own and come to talk about it on Friday, Feb. 21st at 7:00 PM ET.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85743165344?pwd=BlbysfrtbZENjYQXkI4RllOcE8gBGY.1
Meeting ID: 857 4316 5344
Passcode: 115413

Out and About - Bowling & Lunch (In Person)
Saturday, February 22nd at 10:30 AM Eastern
Location: Fountain Lanes Strike & Spare, 3315 North Broadway, Knoxville

Who’s ready to bowl? We will meet at Fountain Lanes on Saturday, Feb. 22nd @ 10:30am for a couple of games. Bring your own bowling balls and shoes (if you have them) or you can use theirs. Depending on the number of participants, we will have adjacent lanes next to one another. Price is $5.90 per game and a flat $4.50 for shoe rental.

After bowling, we will have lunch at Sweet P’s, a classic dive bar and barbeque joint located at 410 W. Jackson Ave. Check out their menu @sweetpbbq.com and select Downtown Dive Menu.

Come on out and join us for lots of fun, laughter, and fellowship. If you don’t want to bowl, come anyway, just for the fun of it.

Friday Night Game Night - Family Feud Game & Chili Cookoff (In Person)
Friday, February 28th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Eastern
Location: MCC Knoxville

This month at MCC Knoxville, at the Friday Night Game Night we will be playing Feud Time. This game is similar to the Family Feud game you've seen on TV. The game is played in teams of 4 to 6 players. Teams guess the most popular responses to survey questions. Our very own Lavinia Heart will be the Mistress of Ceremonies. You don't want to miss her!

We'll also be holding a Chili Cookoff that night. Whip up a batch from your favorite recipe or bring other items that would accompany a bowl of chili (crackers, cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, etc). Other snacks are welcome as well.

Join us on Friday, February 28th at 7:00 PM. All are welcome to join in the fun and fellowship. Invite a friend. Admission is free. 

Currently (subject to change), because of the low risk level for COVID in our community, masks are optional. Food and drink are allowed.

Lunch & Learn - Bible Basics (In Person)
Wednesdays during Lent beginning March 5th at 12:30 PM Eastern
Location: MCC Knoxville

Lunch ‘n Learn coming on Wednesdays in Lent. 12:30 Wednesdays starting March 5th.
Bring your own lunch. Share food and fellowship as we dig into Bible Basics. Topics will include how the Bible evolved, how to select a Bible to read or study, what’s a parable, the names/titles of God, and more. Given that the first Wednesday in March is Ash Wednesday, we will talk about the history and meaning of this observance.

Brave Space Support Group (In Person)
Wednesday, March 5th at 7:00 PM Eastern
Wednesday, March 19th at 7:00 PM Eastern
Location: MCC Knoxville

Brave Space is a peer support group for survivors of sexual, physical, and/or emotional abuse. We meet on the first and third Wednesdays at 7:00 PM Eastern at MCC Knoxville.

Come give and receive support in this group of peers as we discuss triggers and tips. It helps to know you are not alone.

Monthly Board Meeting (Online)
Thursday, March 13th 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 (In Person)
Friday, March 14th 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.

Bobby Jo Valentine – In Concert (In Person)
Saturday, March 15th at 7:00 PM Eastern
Location: MCC Knoxville

Singer, songwriter, and poet plays original music accompanying himself on guitar and ukulele. His songs are real, honest, revealing, and life-and-love-affirming.

Pasta With a Purpose (In Person) *
Saturday, April 26th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Eastern
Location: St. Johns Lutheran Church, 544 N Broadway, Knoxville

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 5:00 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: https://apattknox.com/events/pasta-with-a-purpose
 

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.