Metropolitan Community Churches

LGBTQ Organizations & Advocacy and Spirituality & Faith

Metropolitan Community Churches, often called MCC, is a global Christian denomination founded to serve LGBTQ people and their allies. Established in 1968, MCC was created at a time when few churches openly affirmed queer identities. Today, it continues to center radical inclusion, social justice, and spiritual belonging for people who have been pushed out of traditional faith spaces.

MCC churches are fully affirming of LGBTQ identities, including same sex relationships and transgender people. Many congregations perform same sex marriages, advocate for LGBTQ civil rights, and create worship spaces where people can bring their full selves without fear. The denomination blends progressive Christian theology with a deep commitment to human dignity and community care.

With congregations across the United States and around the world, MCC offers both in person and online worship opportunities. Many churches provide pastoral care, support groups, outreach programs, and leadership opportunities. For LGBTQ Christians seeking a church home where they are not just tolerated but celebrated, MCC can be a life giving option.

You can learn more, find a local congregation, or join an online service at https://www.mccchurch.org/. Whether you are returning to faith, exploring Christianity for the first time, or healing from religious harm, MCC offers a welcoming place to begin.