Coming Next Month:
Annual RAINBOW BALL Benefit for the
Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beaches
April 18 at WPB’s Airport Hilton
This Year’s Theme is ‘Roaring 20s’
(Palm Beach Gardens, FL – March 9, 2020) Rev. Marie Alford-Harkey, Senior Pastor of the Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beaches (MCCPB), the largest faith-based community in Palm Beach County dedicated to serving the local LGBTQ+ community and its family members and friends, today invited friends and supporters to Rainbow Ball 2020. This is MCCPB’s largest annual fundraiser, a fun-filled evening of dancing and dining, entertainment and socializing, even an exciting Silent Auction.
Under the banner of “Respect – Dignity – Equality… for all,” this year’s Rainbow Ball will be held on Saturday, April 18, 6:30 to 11:30 pm, in the Majestic Ballroom of the Airport Hilton in West Palm Beach. Co-chaired by Chris & Robert Ruff, the theme of the fundraiser is Roaring 20s.
“Join us as we celebrate the work we do in our community, such as feeding the hungry, housing the homeless, protesting injustice, hosting recovery programs, supporting long-term survivors of HIV and providing spiritual growth,” says Rev. Marie. “The funds raised at this festive event will help MCCPB serve the local LGBTQ+ community and its allies.”
The Rainbow Ball will feature some delicious culinary creations such as chicken Marsala, grilled salmon, filet mignon and a vegetarian pasta primavera. Cocktail hour begins at 6:30 PM with a fully stocked cash bar that will be available throughout the evening. The festivities include the vocal and creative talents of some of Palm Beach county’s local artists.
One highlight of this year’s Rainbow Ball will be the presentation of MCCPB’s prestigious Ruby Slipper Award. This award goes to someone who has made a lasting and significant contribution to the LGTBQ+ community in Palm Beach county. Another highlight of the event will be the presentation of MCCPB’s Cherish Award. This award goes to someone within the church’s membership who has made an outstanding impact in the life of the church.
Tickets for MCCPB’s Rainbow Ball 2020 are $95 each. Group discounts are available. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.rainbowballmccpb.org or call 561.331.0499.
About the Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beaches:
The Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beaches is the largest faith-based community in Palm Beach County dedicated to serving the local LGBTQ+ community and its family members and friends. According to the church’s mission statement, “MCC of the Palm Beaches is called to celebrate and share God’s inclusive and transformative love through acts of worship, compassion and social justice.”
For nearly 40 years, 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, transgender and queer communities.
MCCPB offers Sunday worship at 10:30 am. 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 of the Palm Beaches, which is located at 4857 Northlake Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens, please call 561.775.5900 or visit www.mccpb.org.