“Be not conformed but be transformed by the renewing of your minds.” (Romans 12:2) Since our last General Conference we have seen significant change both within MCC and globally. Some of these changes have been cause for gratitude and celebration. … Continued
Dear Friends, The May 12th Governing Board meeting began in prayer. Rev. Elder Goudy spoke to us about the “why” of our calling. As always during the past year, we checked in about where folk are in their “COVID … Continued
Feliz Tempo Pascal a todos e todas! A reunião da Junta de Governo de 6 de abril começou com uma oração. Sempre fazemos uma checagem inicial uns com os outros, umas com as outras. Desta vez, nos concentramos nas mudanças … Continued
MCC Governing Board March Meeting Update: Governing Board Narrative for 2 March 2021: Dear Friends, On Tuesday evening, March 2nd, Rev. Elder Carolyn Mobley-Bowie opened our meeting in prayer. It was great to have one of the new Elders present. … Continued
MCC Governing Board February Meeting Update: Governing Board Narrative for 2 January 2021: Dear Friends: The meeting of February 2nd, 2021 opened with a short prayer calling us together as community. We check in with each other at the beginning … Continued
MCC Governing Board January Meeting Update: Governing Board Narrative for 5 January 2021: Dear Friends: The meeting on January 5th, 2021 opened with a prayer which focused on Epiphany and Isaiah 60. Rev. Elder Pat Bumgardner shared with us that … Continued
MCC Governing Board November Meeting Update: Governing Board Narrative for 3 November 2020: Dear Friends, In Patrick Gray’s Book, “Feasting on the Word”, we are told that the word “blessing” is translated from the Hebrew “ashar” and is best understood … Continued
Announcing the Commission on General Conference! The Governing Board of Metropolitan Community Churches is excited to announce the creation of The General Conference Commission! MCC General Conferences typically occur every three years and they are a time for our … Continued
MCC Governing Board October Meeting Update: Discussion and Financial Snapshot Governing Board Narrative for 6 October 2020: Dear Friends, Every time I sit down to write one of these updates, the hope is that there will be better news about … Continued
MCC Core Value – Justice “Working to talk less and do more, we are committed to resisting the structures that oppress people and standing with those who suffer under the weight of oppressive systems, being guided always by our commitment … Continued
MCC Governing Board September Meeting Update: Discussion and Financial Snapshot Governing Board Narrative for 1 September 2020: Dear Friends, It has been a turbulent time around the world with excessive heat in some areas, flooding in others, as well as … Continued
MCC Governing Board August Meeting Update: Discussion and Financial Snapshot Governing Board Narrative for 4 August 2020: Dear People of God, The Governing Board is thankful for so many blessings in these times of ongoing uncertainty. We are so thankful … Continued
MCC Governing Board July Meeting Update: Discussion and Financial Snapshot Governing Board Narrative for 7 July 2020: Dear Friends, What a time this has been around the world! COVID 19 infections are decreasing in some nations and skyrocketing in others. … Continued
Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. 1 Corinthians 12:27 Our Context A message from MCC Moderator, Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggleston. Governing Board Announcement We are living in unprecedented … Continued
MCC Governing Board May Meeting Update: Discussion and Financial Snapshot Governing Board Narrative for 5 May, 2020: Dear Friends, As we are all still in situations of church worship services and meetings being done virtually, please know that we are … Continued
MCC Governing Board April Meeting Update: Discussion and Financial Snapshot April 2020 Governing Board Narrative: Dear Friends: We pray that you are all safe and sheltering at home. The COVID-19 virus has pushed us towards creative new models of church and … Continued
Discussion, Decisions, and Financial Snapshot Governing Board Meeting Narrative, January 7th, 2020 Dear Friends, The Governing Board wishes you all the best for the upcoming year and we hope that your holiday season was filled with peace. We lift in … Continued
To the MCC General Conference, Greetings from your MCC Governing Board! We are grateful for your patience as we have welcomed three new board members, oriented them to the work of the board, and re-examined our priorities for 2018 and … Continued
In days, MCC will be 49 years old. MCC was forged by charismatic leaders who carved a legacy and formed the church and movement we know today. Over these decades, MCC has witnessed quite a few changes and every time … Continued
La Junta de Gobierno se complace en anunciar el nombramiento de la Reverenda Elder Rachelle Brown como Moderadora Interina de las Iglesias de la Comunidad Metropolitana para servir hasta la Conferencia General de 2019. La Rev. Brown es una … Continued
O Conselho de Administração tem o prazer de anunciar a nomeação da reverenda Elder Rachelle Brown como Moderador Interino das Igrejas da Comunidade Metropolitana para servir até a Conferência Geral 2019. Rev. Brown é um líder visionário com uma … Continued
The Governing Board is pleased to announce the appointment of the Reverend Elder Rachelle Brown as Interim Moderator of Metropolitan Community Churches to serve until the 2019 General Conference. Rev. Brown is a visionary leader with an abiding passion … Continued
Der Weltvorstand freut sich, die Ernennung von Rev. Elder Rachelle Brown zur Interim-Moderatorin der MCC bekanntzugeben. Ihre Amtszeit geht bis zur Weltkonferenz 2019. Rev. Brown ist eine visionäre Leiterin mit besonderem Interesse an der weltweiten Ausrichtung der MCC. Sie ist … Continued
Carta às ICM sobre o processo de Moderador Interino, Desde o nosso anúncio sobre o Processo Moderador Interino, temos recebido generosas mensagens de sabedoria, orações e bênçãos para o nosso trabalho. Agradecemos a todos que tem tido tempo para … Continued
Carta a ICM sobre el Proceso de Moderador Interino, Desde que se hizo el anuncio en torno al Proceso de Solicitud para Moderador Interino, hemos recibido una sabiduría, oraciones y bendiciones generosas para nuestro trabajo. Apreciamos a cada persona … Continued
Dear Metropolitan Community Churches: Since our announcement regarding the Interim Moderator Application Process, we have received generous wisdom, prayers, and blessings for our work. We appreciate everyone who has taken the time to contact us and we value your … Continued
Governing Board Business Meeting Webinar 1 June 2016 from Metropolitan Community Churches on Vimeo.
In preparation for General Conference, we want to remind everyone, especially the delegates, that the full Moderator’s Report, Governing Board Report, and Financials for the last triennium are posted now (https://emerge.mccchurch.org/business-meeting-documents/). We also want to share a recording of one of … Continued
A Pastoral Letter from the Moderator and Governing Board to Metropolitan Community Churches 22 February 2016 Dear Clergy and Lay Delegates of MCC: As Moderator of MCC, I am also the Moderator of MCC’s Governing Board. I am proud to … Continued
Regarding the Moderator Nominating Committee’s Slate of Candidates 1 February 2016 Dear Lay and Clergy Delegates to General Conference, and MCC Friends around the World: As we move towards Victoria, we know this is a powerful moment, a historical conference … Continued
Check out our latest news: An Update from the Communications Team GB Sept 2014 Communications Update Final Appointment of the Governing Board Nominating Committee GB Nominating Committee GC2016 FINAL
The Governing Board values our relationships with our congregations and desires to offer a vibrant General Conference experience. We ARE, indeed, stronger together. To that end, we wish to ensure that we are working with churches, Senior Pastors and Board … Continued
The MCC Governing Board is pleased to announce the release of the International Task Force Final Report. If you have questions, please direct them to the Governing Board [email protected]
We Need Your Help to Recruit for candidates for the Moderator Nominating Committee! En español Greetings from your MCC Governing Board! MCC is empowering on an important step in our 44 year history over the next 4 years, the election … Continued
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