On behalf of the clergy, staff and parishioners of St. Mark’s Church, it has recently come to our attention that the “Miss NYC” website (www.missnyc.com) includes a number of articles or photos which, although they might not be described as pornographic, seem to be tasteless and not consistent with the values/image of St. Mark’s Church. Some of them also appear to be sexually exploitive of young women. While these items are clearly a minority of all the links on the site and do not directly relate to the pageant, we are concerned about the possible impact of the church’s association with your event.

While we previously agreed to rent you the space for the July 21 pageant, we now ask that these questionable materials be removed immediately from your website. If this does not happen, the Miss NYC event cannot be held at St. Mark’s Church.
A few specific examples of the objectionable material include:

The photo on the “Parties” page of the woman with the leather gloved hand touching another woman’s breast.

An article on anal sex in the area on the Magazine section entitled “Sex Bytes”.

The photos of two semi-nude women fondling each other.

I’m sure that you recognize St. Mark’s need to protect our image and reputation, and to make sure that events we host and support are consistent with the stated values of the church. While we have not offered you direct financial support, you have been given a subsidized, greatly-reduced rate (available only to parishioners/community non-profits) for renting the space, along with exceptionally generous times for rehearsal and setup.Please notify me when you have removed any material that might be considered tasteless or objectionable. Once we have confirmed that this material is no longer on the website, we will notify you in writing that you may proceed with the event. If you cannot or will not comply with this reasonable request, the Miss NYC organization is obligated to change the location of the event.

Also, as a matter of policy, you must include the following disclaimer on any written material mentioning St. Mark’s: “This event is not sponsored by St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery and does not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the church and parishioners.” As an attendee and member of our parish community, we expect your cooperation and concern for the best interests of St. Mark’s Church.

Sincerely,
St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery

J

you’re a horrible little liar. you’re trying to fool da ones u care about da most. in fact everyone knows that u a just pretending. u a never a happy person. i know u think it’s for da best, but is hiding from them really what is rite? u should be ashamed. i’ve always told that u would amount to nothing. now here’s ur proof. i hate u, i dun understand da hatred i haf for u. if u only knew.. stop hiding… show them who u really a.. they may even like u for it. but i doubt it. u try to act tough and pretend like u dun care. but if they only knew u cried urself to sleep each nite, they’d laugh and torture u about it. that’s y u can’t show them. u can’t tell them. u can’t be real. ur stupidity amuses me, ur longing that’s never fulfilled, it makes me laugh. see that reflection in da mirror? yeah.. da one u don’t want to see… but it’s there. just that ugly face staring into ur hollow eyes. day after day. u’re worthless, and dun deserve to live. i hate everything about u. u push them away. they can’t hurt u if they dun get close. even though all u want more than anything is to be loved. i dun think u know what u want. u want sth more, but as i’ve told u, u’ll never get it. so stop fooling urself. and others. maybe then u will learn to accept.