Thursday, April 16, 2015
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
MetroEast NEWS: Equality Illinois Advocacy Day - April 15th
MetroEast NEWS: Equality Illinois Advocacy Day - April 15th: LGBT Advocacy Day Equality Illinois Event Pending Legislation | March 26, 2015 Equality Illinois is holding our annual LGBT Advocacy...
Sunday, April 12, 2015
All Things In The Fullness of Time
By: Colby Kluthe
-Metro East NEWS
I suppose it is merely a new way of stating that patience is a virtue, and not one that I have entirely mastered. The first time I remember saying it was likely to Bryson regarding his journey and when that m path would lead him back to Joplin. And dozens more times I have reminded myself to be patient and trust that everything will fall into place exactly when it should and rarely when we want.
Perhaps this is the key to why the phrase has become so annoying to hear myself say or even to think of in my own insomniac mind. Nonetheless, it really is as true now as it was t he first time I said it. If we simply sit back and relax, the world will no doubt continue to spin just as it has for far longer than any of us can worry about it.
However the very human part of us it seems can't help ourselves from fretting the outcome of which is rarely in doubt. We are always it seems going to wonder when or how soon, perhaps even questioning if we can muster the patience to see.
The example in my life is that I have waited for ten days for my SNAP account to replenish, allowing me to buy groceries for the coming month. Admittedly I failed to budget well last month, and therefore the account was spent nearly two weeks ago. So as anyone would, you get creative and start to uncover the dark and forgotten places in the pantry.
To make my point, the pantry has been wiped out except two cans of spinach and a can of green beans, and a previously opened box of mac n cheese. Now again, the outcome is not in question for I KNOW that my SNAP always becomes available on the 12th, at 7 am. Nonetheless my anxiety finds me unable to sleep and sitting on the couch simply watching the clock and reluctantly watching infomercials that I have undoubtedly seen a dozen times over.
Why is it that the home stretch seems to be the longest mile? And why must I remind myself "All things in th we fullness of time"? On this occasion it serves mostly to taunt my psyche it seems. Much the way life does, in any aspect of consideration.
And yet, I remind myself and you that the outcome is not really in question. Grace had it covered long before we began to fret or fidget about any of n it. And this time as so many times before, everything falls into place in just the right time. Again, not when we wanted but always just as we needed.
Three hours to go. ..but who's counting
"All things in the fullness of time "
Friday, March 13, 2015
"First Bloom" Women's History Month Series
Hear the voices of St. Louis area women come alive during the first blooms of spring at the prestigious Kranzberg Arts Center this March! Join us every Monday at 6:00 p.m. for the fourth annual installment of the Women’s History Month series “First Bloom”. These events will feature female poets, spoken word artists, vocalists, and musicians.
Susan “Spit-Fire” Lively will be producing and hosting the show and will share some of her work too. There will be a $7.00 cover at the door; 50% of profits go to the Kranzberg Arts Center; the other half to participating artists. Each performer will do two fifteen minute sets, and their books and CD’s will be available for purchase. There will be a full bar and refreshments available as well.
Monday, March 2nd: Poet, Spoken Word Artist, and Educator Mazaré Rogers and Acoustic Pop Musician, Vocalist, and Songwriter Langen Neubacher
Monday, March 9th: Poet, Vocalist, and Spoken Word Artist Basmin Nadra & R&B Musician, Vocalist, and Songwriter Chrissy Renick
Monday, March 16th: Poet, Author, and Educator Kelli Allen and Poet, Artist, and Entrepreneur Dail Chambers
Monday, March 23rd: Experimental Musician, Vocalist, and Songwriter Syna So Pro and Poet, Photographer, and Spoken Word Artist Mocha Williams
Monday, March 30th: Vocalist, Poet, and Spoken Word Artist Charisma Blue and Poet, Editor, and Photographer Jennifer Goldring
Susan “Spit-Fire” Lively will be producing and hosting the show and will share some of her work too. There will be a $7.00 cover at the door; 50% of profits go to the Kranzberg Arts Center; the other half to participating artists. Each performer will do two fifteen minute sets, and their books and CD’s will be available for purchase. There will be a full bar and refreshments available as well.
Monday, March 2nd: Poet, Spoken Word Artist, and Educator Mazaré Rogers and Acoustic Pop Musician, Vocalist, and Songwriter Langen Neubacher
Monday, March 9th: Poet, Vocalist, and Spoken Word Artist Basmin Nadra & R&B Musician, Vocalist, and Songwriter Chrissy Renick
Monday, March 16th: Poet, Author, and Educator Kelli Allen and Poet, Artist, and Entrepreneur Dail Chambers
Monday, March 23rd: Experimental Musician, Vocalist, and Songwriter Syna So Pro and Poet, Photographer, and Spoken Word Artist Mocha Williams
Monday, March 30th: Vocalist, Poet, and Spoken Word Artist Charisma Blue and Poet, Editor, and Photographer Jennifer Goldring
Need to contact Metro East Pride Organization?
Here is the latest information on how to contact Metro East Pride Organization regarding fundraising, volunteer opportunities and vendor information.
Contact us on here or via cell at 618-401-4678.
Contact us on here or via cell at 618-401-4678.
The Power Of One Show is planned for April 11th
Via MEPSI
Come out and support this awesome organization. They are doing great things and making changes.
Come out and support this awesome organization. They are doing great things and making changes.
MEPSI announces new social media marketing plan.
Its that time of year when the Metro East Pride Organization begins to plan the festival for June, and this year includes the apparent migration from a fan page back to a page intended for individuals. Nonetheless those who are interested in the festival are being asked to send a friend request to the new profile page. Of course you can get information about the upcoming events, fundraising efforts and vendor information there.
Currently the MEPSI website is not working and there is no word on its relaunch as of yet. Here is the statement made by the MEPSI fanpage today.
Currently the MEPSI website is not working and there is no word on its relaunch as of yet. Here is the statement made by the MEPSI fanpage today.
Monday, October 21, 2013
The March on Springfield for Marriage Equality
The March on Springfield for Marriage Equality will bring thousands to Illinois' capital at the state of the fall veto session of the Illinois General Assembly to demand they pass Senate Bill 10, the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act. We urge you all to join us this day. The time is now. Visit http://www.marchonspringfield.org/ for full details including an FAQ, Travel Info, speakers concert info and more.
Rally/March Details
Tuesday October 22, 2013
Illinois State Capitol
401 S. 2nd Street
Springfield, Illinois
Noon-1 PM: Entertainment
1 PM-2:30 PM: Rally
March around Capitol: 2:30-3:30 PM
Rally/March Details
Tuesday October 22, 2013
Illinois State Capitol
401 S. 2nd Street
Springfield, Illinois
Noon-1 PM: Entertainment
1 PM-2:30 PM: Rally
March around Capitol: 2:30-3:30 PM
Saturday, September 14, 2013
March on Springfield for Marriage Equality October 22,
March on Springfield for Marriage Equality
What you wear to the March on Springfield is your business. We won't judge, so long as you join us October 22. Not driving? Book your round trip now. NEW bus travel information now available online.http://www.marchonspringfield.org/transport.php
Rally/March Details
Tuesday October 22, 2013
Illinois State Capitol
401 S. 2nd Street
Springfield, Illinois
Noon-1 PM: Entertainment
1-2:30 PM: Rally
March around Capitol: 2:30-3:30 PM
Tuesday October 22, 2013
Illinois State Capitol
401 S. 2nd Street
Springfield, Illinois
Noon-1 PM: Entertainment
1-2:30 PM: Rally
March around Capitol: 2:30-3:30 PM
A NIGHT OF DRAG featuring Olivia DeMornay, Victoria H. DeMornay & Hailey Cummet on Saturday, September 28th
Club-Escapade Belleville
Join Club Escapade as we present A NIGHT OF DRAG featuring Olivia DeMornay, Victoria H. DeMornay & Hailey Cummet on Saturday, September 28th.
The festivities begin at 10pm so get here early for a good seat and enjoy a night of fun with the girls!!!
NEVER A COVER & This event is for 21+
Thursday, September 12, 2013
MCCGSL’s 40th Anniversary
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 – FELLOWSHIP SUNDAY
CELEBRATION OF OUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, & FAITH
Open House before and after worship
SHARE THE GOOD NEWS!
Bring someone to church!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 6:00 p to 9:00 p
40th YEAR: ANNIVERSARY SUPPER & PROGRAM
“Homecoming Weekend” begins with
a celebration at 1919 S Broadway
Join the fun with present and past members,
past clergy, special guests, and more
Bring a dish to share!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 9:30 – 12:00
MCCGSL 40th ANNIVERSARY
“Homecoming” CELEBRATION continues
(note: early start time)
Special Guest Speaker
Reception to follow
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