What is MCCC?

Metropolitan Community Church of Charlotte is a member congregation of the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches, an exciting grassroots Christian movement, born on the principle that God loves everyone... welcoming people from all walks of life and orientations...

Refusing to accept that God did not love lesbian and gay people, Reverend Troy Perry founded Metropolitan Community Church on October 6, 1968 when 12 brave lesbian and gay Christians met for worship in Rev. Perry's living room in Los Angeles, California. Today, there are thousands of worshippers in hundreds of Metropolitan Community Churches found all over the world.

MCC Charlotte, founded in 1980, continues to share the Good News of God's transformational love and acceptance with everyone, including those of every ability, race, creed, gender, age, national origin, lifestyle, sexual orientation or tradition.

What will you find here?

At MCCC you will find a Rainbow Community of Faith, whose ministry is to welcome all people to their rightful place at God's table. We teach the value of never excluding someone because they may be different. We break down barriers that separate us from God, and from one another.

You will find a diverse people, learning how to live together, to love and care for one another, the world around us and ourselves. We offer a place of care, acceptance and compassion. We live life to the fullest and teach others about living life as exemplified by Jesus the Christ.

You will find a philosophy that the bonds of family run deeper than biology. We respect the many expressions and possibilities of family in our modern world. We believe that children are cherished gifts from God and provide care and faith formation possibilities geared especially for them.

You will find worship that is affirming and inspiring. We celebrate our diversity by blending worship elements from many faith traditions and through the use of inclusive language. We offer the Sacrament of Holy Communion each week, which is open to everyone who desires to celebrate the banquet of life. There are no membership requirements at God's table.