November Calendar

MCC Special General Conference 2026 - Business Meeting Results

Thank you to all the delegates who participated in the 2026 Special General Conference to consider and vote on the recommendations from the Commission on General Conference.

To view the final voting results of the business meeting, and for more information, please go to the link via the button (below).

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.

LEAD 16: Apply Now - Scholarships Available!

Ready to grow your leadership? LEAD 16 is an opportunity to deepen your spiritual life, discover and strengthen your gifts, build practical leadership skills, and connect with other lay leaders from across MCC.

The journey begins with an in-person retreat April 30–May 2, 2027, in Sarasota, Florida, followed by continued learning and leadership development through the LEAD program.

Scholarships are available to help cover the LEAD registration fee.

Curious if LEAD might be your next step? Learn more about the program, retreat weekend, scholarships, and how to apply, by clicking the button below.

Applications are being accepted now, with space limited to 18 participants.

Congregations in Transition

MCC Sydney (Sydney, Australia), Pike’s Peak MCC (Colorado Springs, CO, USA), MCC Portland (Portland, OR, USA), and Vision of Hope MCC (Mountville, PA, USA) are all in the process of searching for their next Pastor. You can view their announcements and access applications by visiting the Job Openings page on the InsideMCC.org website.

Congratulations to MCC Brisbane (Brisbane, AU) for calling Rev. Caitlin Olson as their second Pastor, and MCC of the Redwood Empire for calling Rev. Leanna Hamilton as their settled Pastor.

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. 

Council of Elders Prayer Vigil: Welcome to the Table

Join the MCC Council of Elders for an Online Prayer Vigil this November.

This online gathering is a time for us to come together in unity and purpose, seeking divine guidance as we sow seeds of hope, advocate for justice, and cultivate joy within our community. We look forward to sharing this sacred time with you.

The prayer vigil will center around the following bible verse: ‘Go out into the country lanes and behind the hedges and urge anyone you find to come, so that the house will be full.” Luke 14:23.

Schedule: 18th November (see local time).

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.

Note: 3 CEUs are available to MCC religious professionals who complete the entire program.

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.

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).

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

Next Schedule: 28th November (see local time via the registration link).

Gathering for MCC Trans & Nonbinary People of Faith

Next Schedule: 30th November (see local time via link below).

SPARK - Spiritually Progressive Revival Conference 2027

This annual conference designed for UFMCC clergy and church spiritual leaders aims to equip its participants with tools, systems, support, and insight to foster innovation and broaden their impact in their community.

Next Schedule: 16th to 18th February 2027, at MCC of the Palm Beaches, FL, USA

Participants Needed for an Academic Research Survey

Participants are needed for an academic research survey for religious and spiritual experiences, social needs, and psychological well-being.

Researchers at Montclair State University and Marist University are studying how religious and spiritual experiences and contexts, health-related social needs, psychological distress, and flourishing are associated among adults.

Highlights from the MCC West Central USA Network Gathering 2026

Hosted by the warm and welcoming community at MCC of Greater Saint Louis, the recent MCC West Central USA Network Gathering brought together network siblings from across the region for an unforgettable three-day “Gateway” adventure filled with learning, laughter, and vision.

MCC Clergy Miak Siew Receives Heralds of Welcome Award by CLGS

The Center for LGBTQ & Gender Studies in Religion (CLGS), based at the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, California, has awarded its Heralds of Welcome Award to Reverend Miak Siew, Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC) clergy member and pastor of Free Community Church in Singapore.

The honor recognizes leadership in fostering spiritual inclusion, social justice, and pastoral care for LGBTQ+ faith communities across Southeast Asia.

Rev. Cathy Alexander of MCCDC Selected as ‘Best Clergy’ in Washington Blade’s 25th Annual Best of LGBTQ DC Awards

In the Washington Blade’s landmark 25th Annual Best of LGBTQ DC Awards, Rev. Cathy Alexander was officially recognized as Best Clergy.

Rev. Alexander is MCC Denomination’s Vocational Leadership Coordinator and is also the Associate Pastor of MCCDC in Washington DC, USA.

Celebrating the Ordination of Rev. Debbie Davie of MCC North London

The ordination of a new clergy member is always a moment of profound joy and holy celebration for the Metropolitan Community Church family. We are thrilled to share the fantastic news: Rev. Debbie Davie was recently ordained at MCC North London!

MCC San Francisco Looks to Return Home to the Castro

Now that MCC San Francisco in CA, USA has a new permanent pastor, their board has announced the creation of a Homecoming Fund that would see the church return to San Francisco’s LGBTQ neighborhood, by either leasing or renting space. The goal is to raise $360,000 by 2029, an announcement stated.

Honoring Sacred Diversity: Visualizing Faith and Belonging in the Divine Identity Exhibit

A powerful exhibit in San Antonio, Texas, USA explores the intersecting sacred spaces of gender, faith, and identity through striking photography and storytelling. It is called “Divine Identity” by photojournalist Salgu Wissmath.



Hosted at Travis Park United Methodist Church (230 E Travis St, San Antonio, TX), the exhibit runs from October 10 through November 30, 2026.

Forum for Congregational Life: Reflective Leadership Grant

The Reflective Leadership Grant creates protected time, thoughtful structure and trusted accompaniment for leaders to step back from daily demands, explore a significant leadership moment within their ministry context, and return to their work with renewed capacity for faithful personal, organizational and communal impact.

The Forum for Congregational Life invites applications from established lay and clergy leaders serving Christian, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations (separate from UFMCC) in the United States. This is not to be used for a clergy sabbatical.

Rev. Dee Dale - September 30, 1946 - October 20, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Rev. Dee Dale.

We are forever grateful for her legacy of inclusion, of advocacy, of care, of faithfulness, and of love. While we grieve the loss of her in this world, we rejoice knowing she is in the presence of Jesus and her wife, Judy.

Job Openings in MCC

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

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.

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.