Metropolitan Community Church facts for kids

The Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) is a Christian church group that welcomes everyone. It is based in Los Angeles, California. The MCC has churches in many different countries around the world.

The MCC is known for welcoming all people, including those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. They believe that God's love is for everyone, no matter who they are or who they love.

About the MCC

The Metropolitan Community Church has about 40,000 members. They have churches in 37 countries. The MCC wants to grow and have even more members in the future.

They also hope that other Christian groups will accept them more fully. The MCC is an "Official Observer" with the World Council of Churches. This means they can watch and learn from the World Council of Churches.

Working with Other Churches

Even though some groups do not fully accept the MCC, many local MCC churches work with other churches in their areas. They join together for different projects and events. The MCC also belongs to several church councils in the United States. These councils help different churches work together.

Images for kids

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  Infant baptism in an MCC church

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  Eucharist at an MCC worship service

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  The Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches Stained-glass window at Church of Our Savior, MCC, Boynton Beach, Florida.

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  Perry at an MCC church in 2006

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  Moderator Nancy Wilson preaching at an MCC church in Minneapolis in 2008.

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  Ordination of clergy by the laying on hands

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  Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, D.C. sanctuary during the 2019 Transgender Day of Remembrance.

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  MCC of Stuttgart, Germany, taking part the CSD march in 2009.

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  MCC of North London taking part in Pride London 2011.

See also

In Spanish: Iglesias de la Comunidad Metropolitana para niños