City Church now aligned to the Metropolitan Community Churches

City Church now aligned to the Metropolitan Community Churches

Partnership made in heaven

Greetings Readers! Here's some more good news from City United Reformed Church...

Regular readers will have noticed that yesterday I posted news about our Toilet Twinning venture (which I still think is an absolutely wonderful idea) and today i bring you even more exciting news. City Church is now an aligned organisation of the Metropolitan Community Churches!

Great news... but what does it mean?

Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC) is a global church community that promotes social inclusion and challenges injustice. The MCC has been championing human rights and tackling issues such as racism, homophobia, ageism and sexism since it's foundation in 1968. 

I first heard of the MCC at Manchester Pride many years ago. I spotted a leaflet on one of the community stands and searched online to check if there was an inclusive church in Cardiff. At the time there wasn't. Also, I hadn't heard of City Church either and it took a few more months of searching for an inclusive and welcoming church before I set foot inside City Church. 

Now that we are aligned to MCC, people looking for a local MCC will find details of City Church. And given that we have an open and affirming mission, our partnership with MCC is another way of reaching out and welcoming all who share our mission.

Is your church aligned to the MCC? Do you go to a Metropolitan Church? Please do share your experiences.

Until next time...

With best wishes,
Matt the Elder