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MCC London was founded in October 1973, as a continuation of the [[Fellowship of Christ the Liberator]], founded 1972. It was the first recognised MCC outside the USA, narrowly beating Toronto.<ref>Tony Somerton, ''[[Out of the Shadows]]'', page 125.</ref> In 1974 it moved to the [[Pimlico]] Neighbourhood Aid Centre. This was demolished to make way for the Queen Mother Sports Centre, so the church moved to the Cromer Community Centre near [[King's Cross]]. In 1980 it acquired its own premises, the upper floor of the Oddfellows Hall in Sistova Road, [[Balham]] and from 1990 it leased the whole of the building.<ref>Tony Somerton, ''[[Out of the Shadows]]'', pages 126–127.</ref> | MCC London was founded in October 1973, as a continuation of the [[Fellowship of Christ the Liberator]], founded 1972. It was the first recognised MCC outside the USA, narrowly beating Toronto.<ref>Tony Somerton, ''[[Out of the Shadows]]'', page 125.</ref> In 1974 it moved to the [[Pimlico]] Neighbourhood Aid Centre. This was demolished to make way for the Queen Mother Sports Centre, so the church moved to the Cromer Community Centre near [[King's Cross]]. In 1980 it acquired its own premises, the upper floor of the Oddfellows Hall in Sistova Road, [[Balham]] and from 1990 it leased the whole of the building.<ref>Tony Somerton, ''[[Out of the Shadows]]'', pages 126–127.</ref> | ||
| − | The first full-time pastor was Rev Tom Bigelow, succeeded by Rev Ken Taylor, and in 1979 by [[Rev Jean White]]. In 1994 she resigned to take a year's sabbatical, and in 1995 she became the founding | + | The first full-time pastor was Rev Tom Bigelow, succeeded by Rev Ken Taylor, and in 1979 by [[Rev Jean White]]. In 1994 she resigned to take a year's sabbatical, and in 1995 she became the founding pastor of [[MCC South London]].<ref>Tony Somerton, ''[[Out of the Shadows]]'', pages 126–128.</ref> |
MCC London closed in 1998.<ref>Tony Somerton, ''[[Out of the Shadows]]'', page 128.</ref> | MCC London closed in 1998.<ref>Tony Somerton, ''[[Out of the Shadows]]'', page 128.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 13:35, 9 March 2016
The Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) is a Christian denomination with a specific outreach to LGBT families and communities. It was founded in 1968 in Los Angeles, California, by Rev Troy Perry, to provide a church that would be welcoming to gay and lesbian people, at a time when most mainstream Christian denominations were hostile.
Each local congregation is an autonomous member of the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches (UFMCC).
MCC London
MCC London was founded in October 1973, as a continuation of the Fellowship of Christ the Liberator, founded 1972. It was the first recognised MCC outside the USA, narrowly beating Toronto.[1] In 1974 it moved to the Pimlico Neighbourhood Aid Centre. This was demolished to make way for the Queen Mother Sports Centre, so the church moved to the Cromer Community Centre near King's Cross. In 1980 it acquired its own premises, the upper floor of the Oddfellows Hall in Sistova Road, Balham and from 1990 it leased the whole of the building.[2]
The first full-time pastor was Rev Tom Bigelow, succeeded by Rev Ken Taylor, and in 1979 by Rev Jean White. In 1994 she resigned to take a year's sabbatical, and in 1995 she became the founding pastor of MCC South London.[3]
MCC London closed in 1998.[4]
Other congregations
UK MCC congregations include:
- MCC East London
- Living Springs MCC (Bath)
- Journey MCC (Birmingham)
- River of Life MCC (Dorchester)
- MCC North London
- MCC South London
- MCC Manchester
- MCC Newcastle
- MCC Bournemouth
- Brightwaves MCC (Brighton)
- MCC Torbay and Plymouth
- MCC in Glasgow
In 2009, the former MCC Edinburgh merged with the Augustine United Church.[5]
References
- ↑ Tony Somerton, Out of the Shadows, page 125.
- ↑ Tony Somerton, Out of the Shadows, pages 126–127.
- ↑ Tony Somerton, Out of the Shadows, pages 126–128.
- ↑ Tony Somerton, Out of the Shadows, page 128.
- ↑ http://www.augustine.org.uk/soul-life/support-and-pastoral-care/index.php
