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Cecil And Danny Celebrate Holy Union Recently Metropolitan Community Church of Atlanta, was the setting for a service of Holy Union. The service of Holy Union is one of six Rites of the U.F.M.C.C. It is a service where two people, after both persons have been counseled and instructed on their responsibilities to each other, God’s blessing is then bestowed on them by a duly authorized minister of the church. After meeting all requirements of the church Cecil Gray and Danny Woods received the rite of Holy Union. The service was conducted in full liturgical custom, with the ministers wearing capes and the candidates dressed in formal attire. It consisted of five parts. Introduction and reading of Holy Scriptures, Administration of the Vows, Service of Holy Communion, Prayer of blessing and lighting of the Holy Union Candle. The service was administered by Rev. John Gill (Pas tor), he was assisted by Rev. Jim Snow (asst. Pastor) Keith Newton served as acolyte. Mr. Quinton Hudson (organist) Mr. Charles Karo (soloist), James Daras (Pho to) Floral arrangements by S.C. Moore and Jerry Proud- fit, Mr. Hugh Huntley (usher). Danny and Cecil met three years ago in Los Angeles in which time Danny was attending the M.C.C. Church in Los Angeles, he introduced Cecil to the church and they both then started attending regularly. In July 1973 they both decided to relocate in Tampa, Florida, how ever the last day on the road they decided to come to At lanta. After arriving in Atlanta both went to work the next day with one of the awning companies as an instal lation team. Since arriving both have become greatly in volved in the local M.C.C. Church. Danny sings with the choir and the Gospel Quartet. In view of their love and dedication the church directors appointed them Co-Build ing Supervisors in February 1974. Cecil and Danny both say, their love relationship and success here in Atlanta is strictly due from the blessing God has bestowed on them by diverting them here instead of to Florida and in view of these blessings they wished to formalize their vows to each other in public through this Holy Union. Cocktail Hour 3 To 8:00 P.M. MY HOUSE 774 W. Peachtree St. N. E. Atlanta, Georgia Proudly Presents Atlanta Follies ff The Broadway Babies »> Discotheque-Food—Dancing Open Till 4 AM 881-6195 The Barb 9 It’s Gay Old Atlanta Miss Angel is the new show director at My House and is doing a bang up job with the show in that place. Drucena Drape appeared the Onyx and performed with her usual excite ment and vigor - gr eat show girl. I visited The Bayou Landing and found it to be quite cruisey the bartenders are cute and they have great waiters too. Two new “drags” appeared in Atlanta but they do not want their names divulged until they make up their mind as to what they will call each other. The movies at Score One are ; really in teresting if you watch them in their entirety They will wreck your head. The park has been wild this summer. Many new guests have found Atlanta and will stay on to help fill the gay plac - es here. I still don’t know who was playing soft ball in the park early in August but the pitcher was a doll. The old cruise road that passes by the pool at Piedmont Park has been open again for some time but many people don’t know about it. (more cruising) Sun bathing on the towels on “the Hill” has been pop ular this year as in the past, (basket territory) Many privately or ganized gay picnics made their way to Stone Mountain Park this summer and as usual got their dirty looks and laughs from the tour ists. Atlanta is still a- live and doing well to say the least. Let us be * ‘The Gay Capitol Of The World’ ’ Information for this article was from people who were inter viewed at various parts of Atlanta. Write to this paper if you have an in teresting story or infor mation about the gay scene in Atlanta, the Southeast or the Nation and we will place it in next month’s column. NOW FOR SALE IN 8mm! i WAKEFIELD POOLE'S INCREDIBLE FILMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO ENJOY IN YOUR J OWN HOME! UNCENSORED! IN FULL COLOR BIJOU starring Bill Harrison Each part (25 min.) $39. Complete 3 parts (1 hr. 15 min.) $99. BOYS IN THE SAND starring Casey Donovan Each part (25 min.) $39. Complete 3 parts (1 hr. 15 min.) $99. Write for free illustrated brochure. You must be over 21. IRVING INC. 850 SEVENTH AVE. SUITE 204 NEW YORK, N/Y. 10019 SOUTHEAST DISTRICT OF THE UNIVERSAL FELLOWSHIP OF METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCHES P. O. Box 370963 Miami, Florida 33127 Telephone (305) 758-7190 DISTRICT COORDINATOR: Rev. Keith Davisursen, M. Div. DISTRICT CLERK: Mr. H. Ernie Richardson General Offices, U.F.M.C.C.: 1050 S. Hill St., Los Angeles, California 90015; Telephone 1-213-748-21 CHURCHES Atlanta, Georgia Metropolitan Community Church 800 N. Highland Ave. N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30306 Rev. Elder John Gill, Pastor Rev. Jim Snow, Asst. Pastor (404) 872-2246 Church Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Metropolitan Community Church 1127 S. W. Second Court Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 33312 Rev. Peter Wilson, Pastor (305) 524-0004 Church (305) 522-0262 Home Jacksonville, Florida Metropolitan Community Church P. O. Box 291 Jacksonville, Fla. 32201 Miami, Florida Christ Metropolitan Community Church P.O. Box 370963 Miami, Florida, 33127 Rev. Keith Davis, Pastor District Coordinator (305) 758-7190 Home Tampa, Florida Metropolitan Community Church 2904 Concordia Avenue Tampa, Florida 33609 Rev. John Hose (813) 839-5939 Home & Church MISSIONS Cocoa, Florida M.C.C. Mission P. O. Box 362 Cocoa, Fla., 32922 Rev. Alex Kurjack, Interim Pastor (305) 254-1302 Nashville, Tennessee M.C-C. Mission P. O. Box 187 Nashville, Tenn. 37202 Rev. Darryl Etzler, Interim Pastor tor (615) 749-6454 Office (615) 352-9712 Home STUDY GROUPS Columbia, South Carolina M.C.C. Study Group P. O. Box 11181 Columbia, S.C., 29211 Orlando, Florida M.C.C. Study Group P.O. Box 20262 Orlando, Fla. 32814 Rev. Lee Spangenberg, (305) 423-0345 The Southeast District of UFMCC is earnestly seeking qualified people to assume leadership in many more cities in the Southeast U.S, If you have the training, experience, and calling, please get in touch immediately with our District Coordinator, Rev. Keith Davis at the above address.