Oct 26 2009

Rev. Brent Hawkes, MCC Toronto, Receives Honorary Doctorate

Published by admin at 3:13 pm under Oral History

Hearty congratulations to Rev. Dr. Brent Hawkes! Though he earned his own doctorate, he has also recently received an honorary doctorate from York University, the third largest University in Canada.

We are so grateful to York University for honoring our Brent Hawkes for a lifetime of achievement in human rights. MCC Toronto, and all of MCC around the globe share in the honor!  View the ceremony, courtesy of York University, here.

Your congratulatory message can be send to Rev. Hawkes at:  bhawkes@mcctoronto.com, or offer your comment below!

~ Rev. Nancy Wilson

13 responses so far

13 Responses to “Rev. Brent Hawkes, MCC Toronto, Receives Honorary Doctorate”

  1. # Kathyon 29 Oct 2009 at 11:58 am

    Congratulations! May you continue to be blessed in all that you do.

    Peace,

    Kathy

  2. # Melanieon 29 Oct 2009 at 12:03 pm

    Congratulations, Brent!!!

  3. # Irmaon 29 Oct 2009 at 1:11 pm

    Brent! How wonderful! I know that all MCCers are so proud of you for this honor….Its a great tribute to all you’ve accomplished by being persuasive, persistent and successful! What a blessing you are.

  4. # W. Wayne Lindseyon 29 Oct 2009 at 1:18 pm

    Congratulations and keep up the Good Work, my friend. Always, Wayne

  5. # Nilda Romanon 29 Oct 2009 at 1:28 pm

    Congratulations Dr. Hawkes,

    Your speech, testimony and zeal for justice continues to offer hope to many who are still hidding and unable to openly celebrate their lives.

    May God richly bless you, your partner and your supportive famliy.

  6. # Paul Eknes-Tuckeron 29 Oct 2009 at 2:12 pm

    Congratulations Brent! We are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished throughout Canada and our world.

  7. # Zoeon 29 Oct 2009 at 2:27 pm

    Congratulations! You are an inspiration to MCC seminary students everywhere! Thank you for all you have done to help trailblaze LGBTQ civil rights!

  8. # Elaine Germanon 29 Oct 2009 at 3:23 pm

    You are so awesome! I am honored to be your friend.

  9. # Jack Hubbson 29 Oct 2009 at 4:31 pm

    Congratulationa Brent! This recognition has been well earned. Jack

  10. # John Doneron 29 Oct 2009 at 4:32 pm

    Congratulations, Brent! You have been and are an inspiration to the rest of us. May God continue to bless you personally and in your ministry!

    John Doner and Pepe Hernandez
    Other Sheep – Multicultural Ministries with Sexual Minorities
    Mexico City

  11. # Frank Dowdon 29 Oct 2009 at 4:46 pm

    Congratulations Pastor Hawkes! Doug and are still going strong after being married by you in Toronto 2 1/2 years ago!

    Frank and Doug in Naples

  12. # Rev. Tim Agaron 29 Oct 2009 at 5:02 pm

    Brent, my heartfelt congratulations to you on this auspicious occassion. Though we have never met, I have long followed your work and been grateful for your leadership. As one of the newer clergy I will forever be grateful for the foundation you have put in place for all of us to continue to build on. With gratitude and best wishes, Tim

  13. # Lu Johnsonon 30 Oct 2009 at 8:52 am

    Dear Rev. Dr. Brent Hawkes,
    Congratulations! You keep leading us! What a great example you are.
    Rev. Lu Johnson

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