August Calendar

Making Room 2026-2027: An Invitation to Follow Christ Through The Seasons of the Church Year

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. 

Invest in Future MCC Leaders REVM 2026

Our goal is to raise $25,000 (USD) to make these programs possible. Thanks to generous donors, the first $12,500 has already been committed as a matching gift. That means every dollar you give will be matched—doubling your impact—until we reach the remaining $12,500.

Join the MCC Special General Conference 2026 Technology Team

Are you passionate about technology and looking for a meaningful way to serve? We are assembling a Tech Team to help plan and run the technology for our upcoming Special General Conference this October. To contribute your skills to this event, please contact Mike Haase at [MikeHaase@MCCchurch.net].

MCC Retired Clergy Gathering

Next Schedule: 6th August (see local time via link below).

PAD:TNG

Next Schedule: 8th August (see local time via link below).

Kinky: BDSM and More

Missed our last session on Kinky: BDSM and More? We’ve got you covered!

We’re running another round scheduled for Asia-Pacific time zones—perfect for our MCCers in Philippines and Australia, or for early risers in the Western Hemisphere.

Next Schedule: 8th August (see local time via link below).

Florida Network Gathering 2026: Rejoice. Resist. Renew.

MCCers from across Florida and beyond are invited to join us September 24–26, 2026, at King of Peace MCC in St. Petersburg, Florida, USA for the MCC Florida Network Gathering.

Come rejoice in our shared story, explore how we can resist injustice, and renew our spirits, leadership, and congregations. The gathering will include guest speakers, practical and inspiring workshops, worship, music, and time to connect with MCCers from across the Network and denomination.

The gathering is open to everyone, whether or not you live in Florida or hold a formal leadership role.

Early-bird registration ends August 16.

European LEAD Launch Retreat in Vienna, Austria

The European LEAD Launch Retreat is a one-day retreat marks the beginning of a year-long leadership journey designed to support lay leaders in growing their faith, strengthening leadership skills, and serving their churches more deeply.

For more details, email [gisselleblay@mccchurch.net].

Schedule: 21st August, in Vienna, Austria.

REVM (Readiness for Entering Vocational Ministry) 2026

REVM is the official denominational in-take program for MCC designed to help individuals discern and/or further their call to ordained ministry in MCC. REVM is the gateway program to explore preparation for Professional Spiritual Leadership in MCC.

Schedule: 27th to 30th August, at Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center Nelson Lodge, Bangor, PA, USA

PLH Kinship Group

Next Schedule: 29th August (see local time via link below).

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

Next Schedule: 29th August (see local time via the registration link).

Gathering for MCC Trans & Nonbinary People of Faith

Next Schedule: 31st August (see local time via link below).

Biblical Languages for Beginners and Beyond

Want to deepen your understanding of Scripture and be able to read it in the original languages?

Dr. Jordan Dyck has been teaching biblical languages at seminary level since 2007, and Flourish is partially funding courses in Biblical Hebrew and Greek for MCC clergy and those in training, commencing late September 2026. Appropriate for beginners or those reengaging with previous learning.

Click the registration link below, or email [teacher.learnnewtestamentgreek@gmail.com] for more details.

Schedule: Late September 2026

ALIVE! Black Bodies, Justice, and Faith – 2026 MCC Brazil PAD National Conference

Recently, MCC Brazil hosted a transformative gathering that did just that: the 2026 MCC Brazil People of African Descent (PAD) National Conference, centered on the vital theme “ALIVE! Black Bodies, Justice, and Faith.”

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.

Whether you have been part of MCC for three decades or three months, your experience is a thread in the rich tapestry of progressive, LGBTQIA+-affirming faith across Europe. This project is a call to document, preserve, and celebrate our shared heritage—and we need your voice to do it.

MCC Ranked #1 on The Advocate's list of LGBTQ+ Affirming Christian Churches in USA

When The Advocate published its ranking of 20 LGBTQ+-affirming American Christian denominations, taking the top spot was the Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Denomination.

The article presents a guide to major Christian churches in the U.S. that stand in support of our rights and the ones that fail to live up to Jesus's commandment to "Love thy neighbor as thyself."

Place for Hope: Understanding Conflict

Place for Hope accompanies and equips people and faith communities so that all might reach their potential to be peacemakers who navigate conflict well.

They offer the Stephen Covey's 'Circles of Influence' exercise, which can be downloaded for free as a PDF document. Download this tool by clicking here.

They will also have an upcoming online session called "Understanding Conflict" - which explores the difference between helpful and harmful conflict, and introduces key ways of thinking about managing, resolving and transforming it.

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

A Queer Gospel: Jesus's Life Through Rainbow Eyes

"A Queer Gospel: Jesus's Life Through Rainbow Eyes" by Rev. Kali Cawthon-Freels is now available on the Good Faith Bookstore.

The book's forward was written by Rev. Brandan Robertson—a noted author, pastor, and public theologian.

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).

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.

Job Openings in MCC

MCC Portland in OR, USA seeks a part-time pastor serving approximately 80 hours per month.

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 August.

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.

Immigration Resources and What to Do if ICE Shows Up at Your Church

Doing Justice with those whose immigration status may be questioned - check out this resource which provides information, guidelines, and FAQs.

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.