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Greetings!
What an amazing Pride season so far! The first weekend of June, we participated in the WeHo Pride parade. Last weekend, we participated in the LA Pride Parade and Festival, the one started by Rev. Troy Perry and two community leaders in 1970 (the oldest organized Pride Parade in the world!). This weekend: Trans Pride!
I want to thank all of you who have participated from organizing, planning, implementing, decorating, volunteering, practicing, singing, dancing, marching, donating, riding, representing, and witnessing! Goodness, some of you were doing ALL of that and more! There's no way to call every name involved, but I want you ALL to know how proud I am of YOU. Thank YOU for all of your support and making these events successful. I believe there was more participation this year than any year since I've been your pastor. What a joy!
This Sunday, we also celebrate our fathers and father-figures. I'm so thankful that I had a wonderful father - I know so many others who didn't have a great relationship with theirs.
We'll also honor Juneteenth this Sunday during worship. At a time when racism is becoming popular again, I'm glad that FMCC/ICMF still values equality and equity for ALL of God's children.
I'm looking forward to worship this Sunday. My message is entitled, I Know YOU. If you'd like to read ahead, check out Psalm 139:13 and Jeremiah 1:5 (Message version). Let's come ready to WORSHIP!
Pastor Keith
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Reading is taken from Psalm 139,
verse 13 (The Message Version)
For You shaped me, inside and out. You knitted me together in my mother’s womb long before I took my first breath.
Second reading is taken from
Jeremiah, chapter 1, verse 5
(The Message Version)
God says, “Before I shaped you in the womb, I knew all about you. Before you saw the light of day, I had holy plans for you."
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In Memoriam:
Rev. David Pelletier,
Founder of MCC Coachella Valley,
CA, USA
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We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Rev. David Pelletier, the founding pastor of the Metropolitan Community Church of the Coachella Valley in CA, USA. We give profound thanks for his years of dedicated ministry, leadership, and unwavering love for our community.
We are currently gathering details regarding the upcoming Requiem service. This post will be updated with the date, time, and location as soon as they become available.
Please join us in keeping Rev. David’s family, friends, and our entire church family in your thoughts and prayers during this time of mourning.
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Hello Saints,
Thank you all who have supported Founders MCC's Pride Ministry with your participation and prayers. A ton of hard work has gone into this year's Pride Ministry and it is paying off! We are shining a light for those who are looking for a place of radical love and community.
We have one more opportunity to be Church outside the Walls for June.
Trans Pride 2026
https://lalgbtcenter.org/event/trans-pride-la-2026/
When: Saturday, June 20th, 2:30 pm - 7 pm
Where: Los Angeles LGBT Center
Address: 1118 N. McCadden Place, Los Angeles, 90038
Parking: Paid parking is available at 1118 N McCadden Place. It is on a first-come, first-served basis. Car sharing and public transit are strongly encouraged. Street parking is also available.
Admission: Free
We will have an information booth. The booth is located inside the main gathering space, Pride Hall.
Ina Serene (inamcc100@yahoo.com) from our Trans*Unity ministry will be available for any questions.
There will also be a Trans Pride After Dark dance party after the festival.
When: 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Featuring Terrell Brooke & TheyHouse. Glitter, Gems, and Glam by Miho from Rainbow Painted Smiles. Tattoos from Blue Dog Tattoo Bar
Bam Noriega
Assistant Pastor
Founders MCC
480-773-0527
| | Vinny Mohr is starring in the play, Fiddler On The Roof, playing in Simi Valley. Let's support one of our own | | |
Graduation Time!
It's time for us to celebrate members of our congregation who are graduating! We know there are congregants that are graduating (or have recently graduated) from elementary school through graduate school! Graduates: Please send us a picture (to pics@foundersmcc.org) along with the following information: Name, Name of parent/guardian (If a minor), School attended & Degree obtained by June 22nd. So, we can celebrate you on your hard work! We will honor all of you on Sunday, June 28th, during both services.
| | People, please share any pictures that you have or may have taken at the Rainbow Steps Moments Event with us. Please send them to pics@mccla.org | | Our Founders MCC Podcast entitled "Queer Christian Faith" Podcast is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, audible and our YouTube Channel MCCLATV mcclatv - YouTube | | |
With the ICE, Homeland Security, and Border Patrol raids occurring so frequently here in Los Angeles, we at FMCC/ICMF realize the fear that many of our congregants have in leaving their homes. We are initializing an immediate ministry called, ANGELS. This ministry is for those who may be fearful of going to the grocery store, the pharmacy, and the department store and need to reach out to an ANGEL for help. It is also for people who may be willing to run these errands (for those too fearful to leave home currently) to let us know you're willing to BE an ANGEL. So, if you need an ANGEL, or if you're willing to be an ANGEL, please contact us at care@mccla.org and we'll match you up if at all possible.
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Rapid Response Network Launches Hotline to Protect Immigrants From ICE Raids in Los Angeles, 888-624-4752
There continues to be a need for a "White Wall" to help protect the attendees of our 1:30 Spanish-speaking service. Please see Pastor Keith.
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Join CLUE (Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice) and other social justice groups who have been gathering weekly in Los Angeles to pray for the return of family members who have been detained or deported.
We invite people of all genders to accompany them and hold our disappeared community members in prayer. We are hurting along with them, and we have their backs.
This vigil takes place every Tuesday, Noon at the Los Angeles Federal Building.
Pastor Bam Noriega
Founders MCCLA
(480)773-0527
| | Order your shirts today from Lulu Madrid for only $25! | | We need additional volunteers to help in the sound booth (see Don Mueller) and broadcast booth (see Sandra Contreras) | | |
Thank you to all who have given so generously through our online giving portal. Our church cannot function without your generosity!! Feel free to continue giving through our website (on PushPay) or simply sending a check in the mail (4607 Prospect Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027). Again, thank you.
Grand Total For Week Ending: 06-14-2026: $4,874.00
Christine Daniels Fund: $305.00
Facility Rentals: $591.00
Tithing: $3,978.00
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| Interested in Church Membership? Or, maybe, you just want to know more about our church's core beliefs and history. Set up an online meeting with Rev. Steve Swafford at membership@mccla.org for an individualized study! | | Join us before and after worship for a time of Hospitality in the church courtyard. Martin Miny is heading a team of people to get coffee, juice, and pastries ready each Sunday. Volunteers are always welcome! | |
As we continue to cope with Covid-19, we are changing our protocols. The new protocols are in line with the rest of LA County. Until further notice, here are our guidelines:
1. We will no longer require vaccinations and boosters for church attendance, though we highly encourage them.
2. We will make wearing masks optional. Please feel free to continue wearing masks as you feel comfortable.
3. We ask people that have symptoms of (or tested positive for) Covid, flu, monkeypox, or any other easily communicable disease to please refrain from attending until they are well.
As we have from the very beginning of the pandemic, we will continue to keep in line with the advice of the LA County Public Health Department. Thank you so much for your patience as we navigate new guidelines.
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Rev. Keith Mozingo (Moderator)
| | Leo Di Serio - Board Member | | | |
Cesar Maldanado -
Board Member
| | | Patricia Wahle - Board Member | | | |
Ed Shaughnessy - Board Member
| | Roger Owens - Board Member | | | |
Martin Miny - Board Member
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MCC Kinship Groups
Kinship Groups offer a safe space of connecting with other people of similar struggles and challenges. We have groups for Trans, PAD, API, God-Talk, and Latinx.
If you have any questions, are interested in a particular Kinship group, or interested in forming another Kinship group, you may email Rev. Hector Gutierrez.
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Let’s Get CONNECTed: Invite More MCCers to Subscribe to this Newsletter!
As the recent General Conference 2025 has just been concluded, and as the spirit of connectedness within our denomination is still in the air, we encourage you to invite more MCCers to subscribe to our denomination’s newsletter.
We are delighted to grow our community by sharing our good news and stories with one another via this platform.
We invite all MCCers to subscribe to our denomination e-news by clicking on the following link: bit.ly/connect-mcc
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