by Christopher Celeste | Sep 9, 2026 | MCC News
The Metropolitan Community Church of Rio de Janeiro (ICM Rio) in Brazil gathered in joyful fellowship on August 30th and 31st to celebrate a major milestone: its 20th Anniversary Weekend. The two-day celebration was filled with gratitude, worship, and vibrant...
by Christopher Celeste | Sep 9, 2026 | MCC News
Metropolitan Community Churches across North Carolina are taking a powerful step forward in statewide faith advocacy. Fred Cannady-Kelderman—MCC Clergy Candidate and Governing Board Member of the North Carolina Council of Churches (NCCC), located in the United...
by Christopher Celeste | Sep 9, 2026 | MCC News
We are pleased to share an overview of the Commission on Rites and Sacraments and our work. This commission will explore the descriptions, theology, and practices of our rites and sacraments throughout the life of the church. Commission members will each lead a...
by Christopher Celeste | Sep 8, 2026 | MCC News
Metropolitan Community Churches was represented at the landmark WorldPride 2026 celebrations in Amsterdam, marking the 25th anniversary of the city becoming the first in the world to legalize same-sex marriage. Rev. Elder Ines-Paul Baumann—pastor of MCC Köln and...
by Christopher Celeste | Aug 28, 2026 | MCC News
For many in the LGBTQ+ community—and particularly within the Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC)—the conventional narrative around conservative Christianity and homosexuality feels set in stone. We are often told that evangelicalism has always been fiercely antigay,...
by Christopher Celeste | Aug 27, 2026 | MCC News
Fifty-eight years ago, Rev. Troy Perry had a dream and a vision. A vision of a church where all people could experience God’s love and be welcomed just as they are. Today, that vision has grown into a global movement, sharing God’s inclusive love and...
by Christopher Celeste | Aug 24, 2026 | MCC News
With grateful hearts and great joy, we celebrate with Resurrection MCC in TX, USA as they have elected Pastor George E. Oliver as their new pastor. Over these past days, our congregation has had the opportunity to worship with Pastor George, hear his heart for...
by Christopher Celeste | Aug 24, 2026 | MCC News
For children and families navigating gender identity within Christian contexts, finding affirming, developmentally appropriate resources can still be a challenge. Books that explore scripture through an intentionally inclusive, gender-affirming lens remain vital tools...
by Christopher Celeste | Aug 24, 2026 | MCC News
We are thrilled to highlight a powerful digital ministry that aligns so deeply with MCC’s foundational calling: the You Can Be Both Podcast and YouTube channel, hosted by singer, songwriter, and faith advocate Lauren Lanzaretta. Launched as an open, vulnerable space,...
by Christopher Celeste | Aug 11, 2026 | MCC News
Rhythms & Roots Latino Heritage Festival Launches in The Heights: A Celebration of Culture, Dignity, and Community Healing Houston, TX — August 1st— La Casa de Todos and Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church proudly announce the inaugural Rhythms...
