About MCC

History

In 1968, a year before New York's Stonewall Riots, a series of events in Southern California resulted in the birth of the world's first church group with a primary, positive ministry to gays, lesbians, bisexual, and transgender persons.

Those events included a failed relationship, an attempted suicide, a reconnection with God, an unexpected prophecy, and the birth of a dream.  Together they led to MCC's first worship service: a gathering of 12 people in Rev. Troy Perry's living room in Huntington Park, California on October 6, 1968… Read More

Our Future

Metropolitan Community Churches are on a bold mission to transform hearts, lives, and history.  We are a movement that faithfully proclaims God’s inclusive love for all people and proudly bears witness to the holy integration of spirituality and sexuality. Read more

MCC Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Alliances

Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson, Moderator of MCC, has worked diligently to reinvigorate MCC's ecumenical and inter-religious work denominationally and to help MCC re-engage in this ministry in the 21st Century.  As part of this effort, the Moderator's Office has established the MCC Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Strategic Team. Rev. Elder Wilson serves the team as guide and reference for MCC's historical ecumenical and inter-religious work. Read More

Start a Church

In order to gain recognition as a member congregation of the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches, the following criteria must be met... Read More