Metropolitan Community Church God's love is ALL Inclusive

Metropolitan Community Church, is a worldwide denomination with almost 300 congregations in 22 countries. It was founded in 1968 by the Rev. Elder Troy Perry as a Christian church that promotes the inclusive & unconditional teachings of Jesus Christ by offering worship specifically welcoming to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community (LGBT). Of course all are welcome to worship at a MCC church and Ministerial positions are attainable by both men and women. Many Christian churches are LGBT friendly - Episcopal, First Congregational UCC, Unity - this, however, is the only denomination with a ministry specifically focused toward the LGBT community. 

Statement of Beliefs

“Christianity is the revelation of God in Jesus Christ and is the religion set forth in the scriptures. Jesus Christ is foretold in the Old Testament, presented in the New Testament, and proclaimed by the Christian Church in every age and in every land.”

I visited the 10:30 am Sunday service of the Metropolitan Community Church of Albuquerque 

Each one of us is loved Equally by God 

The service began with several group hymns. Since June is LGBT pride month, they highlighted a champion to the civil rights movement, Mandy Carter. The congregation greeted each other after the initial announcements and songs. The sermon was short but sweet. Reverend Judith Maynard spoke of the gospel of hospitality. She encouraged the congregation to share the blessings that they enjoy in life to those less fortunate, without judgement. She spoke of the Gift of Radical Hospitality and how it frees us to give the love of God to others and creates a God space where we can learn from one another. 

 The person who welcomes you welcomes me, and the person who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. ~ Matthew 10:40

The Reverend blessed the foster children of one of the families. 

Their communion was open and very unique and personal. Leaders in the church, including Reverend Judy, went to the front of the church with the sacraments. People received the sacrament as individuals or groups, your preference. After receiving the sacrament, the individual or couple were prayed over by the Reverend or church member.  

It was obvious that they are a very close community. Reverend Judy offered a closing prayer and sent the congregation forth with these words:

I hope you leave this place with your spirits uplifted and your hearts filled with love.

I really appreciated the fact that MCC stepped up in the 1960's to fulfill the spiritual needs of those who may not have felt welcomed elsewhere. Since Jesus' love for this world and his believers is without bounds, I also felt very saddened by the notion that this denomination arose due to possible outcast or alienation from other Christian denominations.

THANK YOU Metropolitan Community Church for reminding me of the unconditionality of God's love.