MNM Productions Donates $5,700 to the Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beaches & Joy MCC in Orlando

Michael Lifshitz, one of the two producing partners behind MNM Productions, presentEd Checks of approximately $2,800 each to both theMetropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beaches (MCCPB) and Joy MCC in Orlando during the weekly service last Sunday morning. Both faith communities are dedicated to serving their local LGBTQ communities, which is particularly important since the horrific massacre last June in Orlando. The funds were raised during the recent run of the highly acclaimed production ofTHE WORLD GOES 'ROUND at the Kravis Center's Rinker Playhouse in West Palm Beach.

"In addition to the funds raised at a special preview, the show's talented cast members collected donations for both MCCPB and Joy MCC following all 15 performances," says Mr. Lifshitz.

"We are very grateful to MNM Productions for its incredibly generous support of MCCPB and Joy MCC in Orlando," says Rev. Dr. Lea Brown, Senior Pastor of Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beaches, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. "MCCPB is at the very center of providing hope and healing for the LGBTQ community following the devastation of the Pulse massacre; this financial support will help us to stay strong for those who need us now more than ever."

About MNM Productions:

This Production Company is the latest venture by two experienced theatrical producers and arts consultants: Marcie Gorman-Althof and Michael Lifshitz. THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND was the fourth major musical produced by MNM Productions over the last two years, following A Chorus Line, Side By Side By Sondheim and HAIR.

About the Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beaches:

Now celebrating its 35th anniversary, the Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beaches is the largest faith-based community in Palm Beach County dedicated to serving the local LGBT community and its family members and friends. According to the church's mission statement, "MCC of the Palm Beaches is a joy-filled, justice-centered Christian community of love, vibrant worship and spiritual discovery where all God's people are supported as we become fully alive."

To celebrate its 35th anniversary, MCCPB is presenting a series of special events throughout the year including the church's 15th annual Rainbow Ball fundraiser on October 29 at the Abacoa Golf Club in Jupiter. This will be followed by MCCPB's biennial three-day revival Awakening! (November 18-20), featuring special guest preacher Bishop Yvette Flunder, the Presiding Bishop of The Fellowship and founding pastor of City of Refuge United Church of Christ in Oakland, CA. Guest musicians for the whole weekend will be Jason and deMarco.

"For 35 years now, the Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beaches has been both a bulwark of strength and a source of solace and support for South Florida's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and questioning communities," says DR. Brown, who recently celebrated her fifth anniversary at the church.

"We are on a bold mission to transform hearts, lives and history," she adds. "Just as Jesus did, we take very seriously our calling to do justice, show kindness and live humbly with God."

Located since 2000 at 4857 Northlake Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens, MCCPB offers two worship services every Sunday at 9 and 11 am, with childcare provided for children 5 and under along with Children's Church for ages 6 - 10 during the second service. Because the church is made up of people from both Protestant and Catholic backgrounds, elements of the services reflect both traditions, including scripture readings, hymns and contemporary music, prayer and a communion table that is open to everyone.

For more information about the Metropolitan Community Church, which is located at 4857 Northlake Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens, please call 561-775-5900 or visithttp://www.mccpalmbeach.org/.

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