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God is Moving in Africa: Welcoming Two MCC Emerging Churches in Uganda

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We are overjoyed to share some incredible news from our global community. God is truly moving across Africa, and our MCC family is growing! Please join us in extending a warm, enthusiastic welcome to two new Emerging Churches in Uganda.

READ MORE: https://insidemcc.org/news/god-is-moving-in-africa-welcoming-two-mcc-emerging-churches-in-uganda/

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Long before tone-deaf Target swag and rainbow-scented hashtags lit up the very q***r month of June, Rev. Troy Perry was helping the LGBTQ+ community create space where it did not yet exist, and he did so with little more than faith and perseverance. This Pride season, as communities around the world fight once again with rising attacks on LGBTQ+ rights and democratic freedoms, Perry returns to the movement he helped build for a conversation rooted not only in history but in survival. The unveiling of Steps to Liberation at Founders Metropolitan Community Church serves as an uplifting reminder that Pride is not just a parade but also serves as a commitment to continue to advocate for our community.

Joined by original rainbow flag co-creator Lynn Segerblom, Perry looks back on the legacy of the first Pride marches, the spiritual and political power of real representation, and why the rainbow flag still matters nearly fifty years after its creation. As Founders MCC transforms its front steps into a vibrant rainbow pathway, the symbolism feels especially timely – freedom is not a destination, it’s something communities continuously build together, step by step. In our interview, Perry speaks candidly on activism, faith, and his continued belief that even in difficult times, hope remains an unwavering act of resistance.

Check out our chat w Rev. Troy Perry : link in bio
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Today, the MCC Denomination pauses in profound sorrow, fierce love, and sacred remembrance as we mark the anniversary of the Pulse nightclub tragedy.

Ten years ago, a space of sanctuary, joy, and authentic self-expression for the LGBTQ+ community, especially our Latinx siblings, was shattered by an act of horrific violence. Today, we hold the 49 beautiful souls who were lost close to our hearts. We pray for their families, the survivors who carry the physical and emotional scars, and the entire Orlando community.

As a church born out of the struggle for LGBTQ+ liberation, MCC knows that our response to hate must always be an abundance of love and an unwavering commitment to justice. We refuse to let fear silence our joy. We refuse to let hatred dim our light.

With Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggleston – We just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉