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Rev. Nancy Wilson To Be Installed As Presiding Bishop
of Predominantly Gay Metropolitan Community Churches

Press Advisory
Public Event: Washington,  DC . Saturday, October 29, 2005 . 2-4 PM

Event:
The Reverend Nancy L. Wilson will be installed as  Presiding Bishop of
Metropolitan Community Churches, the worldâs largest
predominantly gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgender Christian denomination.  Wilson succeeds veteran human
rights activist, the Reverend Dr. Troy D. Perry.  More than 225,000 persons
annually attend MCC programs and services at more than	250 local congregations
in 23 countries. During the Installation Service, Wilson  will unveil "Focus
on the Human Family," a 10-year international program of  social and spiritual
transformation for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and  transgender persons.

Where:
Washington National Cathedral, at Woodley and  Wisconsin Avenues, Washington,
DC.

When:
Saturday, October 29, 2005, 2-4 PM

Press Information:

The event is open to the public.

The media entrance will be the South Transept. This entrance is  located on
South Road opposite the Pilgrim Steps (just below the Pilgrim Steps  is a
statue of George Washington on horseback).  A press area has been  designated in
the south balcony. No cameras will be allowed on the nave floor.  Due to limited
parking, media vehicles (television trucks) are prohibited on the  Cathedral
grounds.

Please understand that the cathedral is foremost a house of  prayer.
Maintaining a reverent and private atmosphere for prayer and spiritual	contemplation
while allowing media coverage of programs at Washington National  Cathedral
can be challenging. Our goal is to do everything possible to ensure  the best
media coverage while maintaining the mission of the cathedral.

Media Note: Washington National Cathedral is a unique  institution. It is not
a parish nor does it have a congregation. It is also  where the nation has
come to mourn tragedies, the loss of national leaders and  also to celebrate
great national moments.

Media Interviews:

Rev. Nancy Wilson will be available for a limited number of  in-person
interviews in Washington, DC during Wednesday-Monday, October 26-31,
2005, as well
as phone interviews. To arrange press and media interviews, please  call the
MCC Communications Department at (310) 360-8640, Ext. 226, or send  interview
requests by e-mail to _info@MCCchurch.org_ (mailto:info@MCCchurch.org) .

Additional information on the Installation Service and related	events can be
found on-line at _www.MCCchurch.org_ (http://www.mccchurch.org/) .

____________________________________________

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Jim Birkitt, MCC Director of Communications
8704 Santa Monica  Boulevard, 2nd Floor
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Tel. (310) 652-0692,  x226
E-Mail: _info@MCCchurch.org_ (mailto:info@MCCchurch.org)
Website: _www.MCCchurch.org_ (http://www.mccchurch.org/)