We Believe That You Are Here by Divine Appointment!
We are grateful you are here at St. John’s Metropolitan Community Church!! Your presence is truly a blessing to us and an answer to our fervent desire to “bear fruit” that will last to the Glory of God. We pray that you will be blessed by the Spirit of God that lives in this place, as well as in the hearts of all the saints who are a part of this community. We are here to serve you and look forward to meeting you!
Frequently
Asked Questions
What kind of church is St. John’s MCC?
We are a Christian church open to all people, preaching and teaching the inclusive love, and justice of God found in Jesus Christ. As part of the Metropolitan Community Churches, we are a primary outreach to the gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender community.
So St. John’s MCC is a “Gay” Church?
The simple answer to this question is "NO." We are a Christian church with a primary outreach, like all MCCs, to the GLBT community. Anyone and everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, is welcomed at St. John’s MCC. We embrace people from all walks of life, who seek to build or deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
So you believe it is possible to be lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and/or transgendered AND a Christian?
ABSOLUTELY! Current biblical scholarship continues to discover that the eight biblical references to same-sex behavior, when read, researched and understood in its proper context and with a proper understanding of the original language and historical context, do not condemn same-sex orientation or same-gender loving couples, as we understand it . . .
Isn’t it true that the Christian church has long been a very judgmental, hypocritical institution?
It is true that the Church, as a whole, has been the perpetrator of many wrongs and injustices throughout the ages since its inception. Because the Church exists within the context of history and society and is made up of human beings, there has been much that is wrong with the institution. However, these wrongs do not reflect on God or Jesus Christ. In MCC, we worship God, who is inclusive in every respect . . . In love of all humanity and in being reflected through all people . . . regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation or any other factor. Jesus himself was very much a revolutionary. He broke many social taboos of his day in order to interact with and uplift the great variety of people he encountered. Christianity, as Christ teaches it, does not demean or malign ANYONE, but rather reaches out to, welcomes, and embraces all people as unique and special creations made by God alone.