October Calendar

MCC Board Training Manual is Now Available

Our updated MCC Board Training Manual is now available, with refreshed content, practical tools, reflection questions, and resources designed to support both new and experienced Board members in faithful and effective leadership.

The manual is now added to the MCC Resource Bank, with translations to other languages coming soon.

North American LEAD 16: Applications Now Open

Applications are now open for North American LEAD 16, beginning with an in-person retreat April 30–May 2, 2027, at Church of the Trinity MCC in Sarasota, Florida.

LEAD is designed for MCC lay leaders who want to grow spiritually, develop their leadership skills, and gain tools for serving their local church, MCC, and the wider community.

The cost is $400 USD, and scholarships are available for qualifying applicants. Applications will be accepted through March 15, 2027, or until 18 participants have been accepted, whichever comes first. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Making Room: for Liturgical Year 2026-2027

Beginning in Advent 2026, this booklet provides an overarching theme for the year ahead of ‘Making Room’ with more specific themes for each season of the liturgical year. 

Holding Difficult Conversations: A Workshop for Clergy and Lay Leaders

MCC Flourish is excited to sponsor the second workshop in our Conflict Resolution series, designed to equip clergy and lay leaders with practical tools and skills for navigating difficult conversations with greater confidence, compassion, and effectiveness.

Next Schedule: 17th October (see local time via link below).

LGBTQ-RAN 25th Anniversary Gala

This year's annual gala is a grand celebration of 25 years of LGBTQ-RAN preserving and proclaiming LGBTQ religious history!

MCC's very own Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson will be honored in this event.

Schedule: 18th October (see local time via link below).

Non-Violence and De-escalation Training

This Facebook Live presentation by Rev. Elder Rich Hendricks equips participants with a deeper understanding of strategic, respectful protest. We will review Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s core principles of nonviolence and practice actionable de-escalation strategies to keep interactions with counter-protesters peaceful and controlled.

This event is sponsored by MCC, One Human Family QCA, and Pax Christi.

Schedule: 19th October (see local time via link below).

Gathering for MCC Trans & Nonbinary People of Faith

Next Schedule: 26th October (see local time via link below).

Stronger Together: Being MCC in Politically Perilous Times in the USA

Next Schedule: 31st October (see local time via the registration link).

Place for Hope: Understanding Conflict

Place for Hope will be having a session that explores the difference between helpful and harmful conflict, and introduces key ways of thinking about managing, resolving and transforming it.

Schedule: 4th November (see local time via link below).

Sacred Trans Justice

This program by Metropolitan Community Churches, in partnership with Transforming Hearts Collective, is designed to help leaders and lay people of faith deepen their commitment and understanding of trans justice, belonging, and faith.

Composed of five independent study videos and a 90-minute webinar (offered twice), the program will cover trans identity and experience, the current political landscape, and how faith communities can and must take action in this moment.

Schedule: 10th November or 17th November (see local time via link below).

The Commons: Sermon Prep for Advent 2026

Join Rev. Jim Keat and other preachers for a Community of Practice that will help us all write our sermons during the season of Advent.

Schedule: 12th November (see local time via link below).

Trans Sanctuary Retreat

Rev. Dr. Kerr Mesner is facilitating the third Trans Sanctuary Retreat. This weekend is an opportunity for trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive people to gather in community together.

In these challenging times, we invite you into a space of sanctuary, refuge, and an honoring of our glorious gender diversity.

We'll be joined by guest artist, Orion Johnstone, community minister, composer, and theatermaker. Scholarships are available.

For more information, contact Kirkridge directly, or email Rev. Kerr at kmesner@heartstoryconsulting.com.

Schedule: 13th to 15th November, at Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center in Bangor, PA, USA

PAD:TNG

Next Schedule: 14th November (see local time via link below).

MCC Cabedelo Celebrates Gathering with the Potiguara People of Alto do Tambá

On September 30, MCC Cabedelo in Brazil held a special worship celebration with members of the Potiguara People of Alto do Tambá, strengthening the community’s commitment to ecumenical dialogue, the recognition of Indigenous peoples, and respect for diverse expressions of faith and spirituality.

Highlights from the Inaugural Rhythms & Roots Festival in Resurrection MCC

The power of community came to life at the First Annual Rhythms & Roots Festival, co-hosted by La Casa de Todos and Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church (RMCC) in Houston, TX, USA. The event brought together neighbors, families, and friends for a vibrant celebration centered on culture, connection, and shared tradition.

A Look Back at the 2026 MCC Florida Network Gathering

Last September 24–26, 2026, members, leaders, and volunteers from across the Florida region in the USA gathered to reconnect, learn, and celebrate our shared vision and community.

Join MCC's New Group: Emerging Adults

Looking to connect with peers across MCC? MCC Emerging Adults is a new virtual gathering space for members aged 18 to 35 to share experiences, reflect together, and build meaningful community.

Job Openings in MCC

Pikes Peak MCC in CO, USA seeks a part-time pastor serving approximately 20 hours per week.

MCC Brazil National Retreat 2027

Schedule: 2027 - 25th to 28th March, at ICM Cabadelo, Brazil

MCC Commission on Rites and Sacraments: Overview and Invitation to Participate

We are pleased to share an overview of the Commission on Rites and Sacraments and our work. This commission will explore the descriptions, theology, and practices of our rites and sacraments throughout the life of the church.

Book of 366 Daily Queer Prayer

We are forming a book that contains a daily prayer for all 366 days of the year. Help us achieve this goal by submitting your prayer composition.

Contribute to the MCC Europe Network History Project

The MCC Europe Network is launching a landmark initiative to capture those very journeys—the MCC Europe Network History Project.

Queer Clergy Sermon Support Group

Each week, we gather to discuss the upcoming Sunday’s lectionary text, share resources, and support one another in our ministry. This group is organized by Rev. Colleen Darraugh.

Schedule: weekly, every Wednesday. (See your local time via the registration link).

National LGBTQ Task Force (USA): Empower Hour

Join the National LGBTQ Task Force (USA) for this monthly gathering to listen to how faith-rooted organizers and communities are moved by their traditions to do the work of LGBTQ equity in their communities.

Schedule: once a month, until November.

MIRA - Bystander Know Your Rights

MIRA (Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition) provides this comprehensive resource outlining the legal rights of bystanders during ICE or police encounters.

The Sanctified Rebels

The Sanctified Rebels is a collective of progressive deacons who dare to lead with love, disrupt injustice and reimagine ministry for a new era.

Email: [velmagarcia@mccchurch.net]

MCC Disaster Relief Fund

The MCC Disaster Relief Fund is an appeal that aims to support MCC churches, should these challenges arise.