by Chris Baker | Sep 1, 2022 | MCC History, MCC News
From pastoring local churches to working for the denomination, to being the ecumenical and interfaith voice of MCC, to becoming the second Moderator of MCC, to pastoring local congregations again, Rev. Elder Dr. Nancy Wilson has served MCC for 50 years. Nancy is not...
by taranelson@mccchurch.net | Mar 3, 2022 | MCC History
Troy Perry had fallen deeply in love with a young man named Benny. Perry was stunned when Benny came home one day and announced the relationship was over. I looked at him and I asked, “Benny, is it really over?” He looked at me, and smiled, and said, “Yes, It...
by taranelson@mccchurch.net | Feb 3, 2022 | MCC History
In 1968, Troy Perry was stunned when his lover Benny announced that their relationship was over. In his desperation and depression Perry attempted suicide. Following the failed suicide attempt, Perry experienced a renewed sense of spirituality. He began to pray again....
by taranelson@mccchurch.net | Jan 3, 2022 | MCC History
In 1968, Troy Perry was stunned when his lover Benny announced that their relationship was over. In his desperation and depression Perry attempted suicide. Following the failed suicide attempt, Perry experienced a renewed sense of spirituality. He began to pray again....
by taranelson@mccchurch.net | Dec 3, 2021 | MCC History
The first MCC service took place on October 6, 1968. Rev. Troy Perry’s friend and roommate, Willie Smith, was skeptical of Perry’s plans for a church that would minister to the GLBT communities. But after the very first service, Smith’s thinking began to change: After...
