Please join us for our Voter Information Forum on Oct 22nd at 7pm at MCCGSL or on Zoom. Sign up using this link to let us know you're coming:
https://mccgsl.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/751/responses/new

If you have been attending for a while, want to learn more about our church, or have been thinking about becoming a member of our church, this class is for you!

You will "Meet MCC," by learning about our mission, vision, history, values, justice work, and more! It is also a chance to meet the Pastors and have them get to know you! All are welcome!

This upcoming Sunday you are invited to bring a photo of your pet(s) or an item that represents your pet(s) and these items will be blessed during the service.

The practice was inspired by Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment, who viewed all creatures as beloved siblings.

We are returning to Metro-East Pride on Saturday, October 3 from 11am to 8pm on West Main Street in Belleville, IL. Sign ups online or in the Narthex. Volunteer to hand out our "Loved by God" buttons at the booth on the link below. The buttons are made, the only thing missing is you.

The Longest Table
Tuesday, October 30th at 6:00 p.m.
MCCGSL

Pull up a chair: The Longest Table is coming to our region!!

 The Longest Table is brought to you by the St. Louis Anti-Violence Project and inspired by the iconic New York City initiative, this vibrant public meal brings hundreds of neighbors together along one continuous table to share food and connections. We will be a site! Come join us.

At the longest Table there will be meaningful conversations, a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and a true sense of community.

Let's be a larger community together!!

Join us for a celebration of all of God's beloved! There will be singing, prayers, communion, and a sermon.

ANNUAL FLOAT TRIP (2026)

What: Six-mile float on the Huzzah River

Where: Bass River Resort; 204 Butts Rd; Steelville, MO 65565

When: Monday, September 7 (must arrive at Bass River Resort by 8:30 a.m.)

Cost: $46/person

Join your friends for one last summer hurrah on Labor Day as we enjoy a six-mile float down the Huzzah River. Come prepared to laugh and have a great time as we relax and get to know each other a little better. Please bring sunscreen, plenty of water, and a lunch. A bus will pick us up at 9 a.m. and drive us to the floating spot. When you arrive, you will need to complete a waiver and register your vehicle, so please make sure you are not late! Carpooling is encouraged. Please let Pastor Eli or Julie know if you plan to carpool from the church. We will need to meet at the church at 6:50 a.m. and leave by 7 at the latest.

Please help out the Youth and Family Center's Project Backpack and help make a child's transition into their new school year smoother and help ensure they have all they need to start off.

Please bring supplies to the sanctuary by August 16th at the latest! We will bless our supplies during this Sunday Service.

In the link below are some of the supplies that are needed.

Join us for the Black Pride 2025 on Saturday, Aug 15 from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. at our Vendor Booth!

We will still give out our MCCGSL buttons, so talk to Jonathan Columbo about helping out with making the many buttons needed for this awesome annual event. 

Meet Us at the Muny
Backstage Tour - 6:00 p.m.
Show begins - 8:15 p.m.

What's it like BACK STAGE? Let's find out together!! Meet friends from MCCGSL for a backstage tour of the Muny at 6:00 p.m. and stay for Meet Me in St. Louis at 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11th.

Clang, clang, clang — this all-time Muny favorite returns after eight years! As the Smith family prepares for the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, a sudden cross-country move threatens to upend everything — including romance for the two eldest daughters. Based on the heartwarming 1944 film starring Judy Garland, Meet Me In St. Louis is one of AFI’s Greatest Movie Musicals.

DID YOU KNOW: The Muny is the country’s oldest, largest outdoor musical theatre — and a great destination for an evening of fun and memory making? 

We were able to get special group pricing of $36 for Terrace B seats.

MCCGSL is hosting a Silent Disco party at The Key!! Please join us for Food, Fun, and Fellowship at The Key for a Silent Disco Party. All are welcome!!

You might be asking, What is a silent disco? A silent disco is an event where participants dance to music transmitted through wireless headphones rather than traditional speakers. Attendees can flip between multiple channels playing different genres, allowing them to choose their vibe while sharing an energetic dance floor with others.

This makes it so people can listen to music that they enjoy more and its makes conversation with others easier because the music isn't blaring loudly.

We will provide the headphones and the music channels! There will be drinks and food available at The Key.

RSVP Here: https://mccgsl.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/734/responses/new

Hosted by the League of Women Voters

MICA (Migrant and Immigrant Community Action Project) will host a Community Defense Training at MCCGSL (Metropolitan Community Church of Greater St. Louis).  Community Defense Training is designed to empower allies and community members with actionable strategies to respond to federal immigration enforcement activity.  Attendees will be equipped with critical skills to support and protect the dignity of the immigrant community. Key components of the training include the following:  

Know Your Rights:  practical guidance on what to do and how to exercise constitutional rights if stopped by ICE or other law enforcement.  

Rapid Response and Observation:  Learn how to safely document ICE/law enforcement activity, report incidents to the community, and help prevent unnecessary panic.  

Actionable resources will also be provided.   

Community Singing Workshop

7423 Michigan Avenue, St. Louis, MO 6311

$40 (including a light lunch)
Learn songs that help you to tend your body and soul in these challenging days. Experience community learning that engages our collective courage and power. Be welcomed as you are - no musical training or expertise required - and experience the joy of making music together. 

As we sing, we’ll:

• notice how community is formed through hopeful, embodied song and leadership that supports the participation of all

• play and pray together, sharing songs and rituals that invite us to joyful resistance as well as heartfelt lament

• reflect on singing as a resource for justice and resistance work, as well as metabolizing personal and collective trauma

• enjoy the companionship of friends and strangers who love to sing

We’ll gather in the Sanctuary of MCCGSL, a fully accessible space that houses an LGBTQIA+-affirming congregation seeking to be a spiritual hub for the queer community in the Carondelet neighborhood. 

The day includes a light lunch, with options for those with food allergies and dietary restrictions.

For MCC Members and Friends please contact Pastor Eli at eli.anthony@mccgsl.org for a free or discounted code.

Free and open to all

We’ll lift our voices in a joyful, participatory evening of singing. Paul and others will lead the group in music from varied traditions and cultures, with a special focus on songs of justice, freedom, hope, and peace. Bring friends who love to sing!

We’ll gather in the Dining Room, an accessible space in the basement of the church. 

What if we saw ourselves — and one another — as sacred beings, as different expressions of the Divine Image?

Portraits of Belovedness is a creative community art project celebrating the holiness, beauty, resilience, and joy already present within us. Participants will have their portraits professionally taken and artistically transformed into contemporary “saint portraits,” honoring the unique light, story, and belovedness each person carries.

Inspired by traditional iconography and the saints who came before us, this project reimagines sainthood through the lives of ordinary people — queer people, healers, artists, survivors, neighbors, friends, and community members who embody love, courage, compassion, and joy in everyday ways.

Portraits may be displayed online and/or in person as part of a larger community exhibit celebrating the sacredness woven throughout our lives and community. Each participant will be able to give consent for their photo to be used on picture day. Participation in the project is an invitation to reflect on what it means to be seen, honored, and claimed as beloved – including you!

Come twirl, laugh, connect, and celebrate queer joy in community with us at the Tower Grove Farmer's Market!!

Join us for a morning of ribbon dancing, music, poetry, and playful connection outdoors. This gathering is less about performance and more about freedom, embodiment, creativity, and delight. Ribbons will be provided!

Whether you’ve ribbon danced before or have absolutely no idea what you’re doing, you are warmly welcome here.
We’ll spend time moving together, listening to music, sharing poetry, supporting local farmers and artists, and simply enjoying one another’s company in creation. Expect a gentle, joy-filled atmosphere where silliness is sacred and authenticity is celebrated.

This space centers LGBTQ+ folks, especially queer and trans people, seeking connection, joy, and belonging in the outdoors. Folks of all spiritual backgrounds (or none at all) are welcome.

Join MCCGSL and partner queer organizations from across the St. Louis community for an evening of food, connection, and conversation. In a world that can so often feel isolating, this gathering is an opportunity to slow down, share a meal, and get to know each other. 

The meal will have  a semi-structured agenda, so introverts especially, don’t worry about coming prepared with many things to discuss. The meal will be vegan and gluten-free, catered by Sweet Art. 

Come as you are, bring a friend, and help us nurture a stronger, more connected queer community — one meal at a time. All are welcome at the table.

What if we saw ourselves — and one another — as sacred beings, as different expressions of the Divine Image?

Portraits of Belovedness is a creative community art project celebrating the holiness, beauty, resilience, and joy already present within us. Participants will have their portraits professionally taken and artistically transformed into contemporary “saint portraits,” honoring the unique light, story, and belovedness each person carries.

Inspired by traditional iconography and the saints who came before us, this project reimagines sainthood through the lives of ordinary people — queer people, healers, artists, survivors, neighbors, friends, and community members who embody love, courage, compassion, and joy in everyday ways.

Portraits may be displayed online and/or in person as part of a larger community exhibit celebrating the sacredness woven throughout our lives and community. Each participant will be able to give consent for their photo to be used on picture day. Participation in the project is an invitation to reflect on what it means to be seen, honored, and claimed as beloved – including you!

Want to get more involved in worship? Curious about what it really means to be part of our worship service? Join us for a Worship Leader Training on June 7th, right after church! This is a great opportunity to learn, grow, and explore how you can serve and participate more fully during worship. Whether you're interested in leading or just want to learn more, we’d love to have you there!

Join us for our Live Streaming Ministry Training on Sunday, May 31, and Friday, June 5, where you’ll learn simple, hands-on skills to help bring worship beyond the walls of the church. And, more importantly, you will learn the skills to tell elegant camera jokes such as... “Why did the camera join the church? It wanted to capture the spirit.” Or a better one, “I tried to become a camera operator… but I just couldn’t focus.” 

Come and join the team! No tech background needed. No experience required. Just a willingness to learn and be part of something meaningful. Livestreaming has become an important part of how we stay connected, especially for those who can’t always be in the room. Being part of this team is a simple but meaningful way to support the church’s reach and presence. Use the link on the flyer to register for one or both sessions, and “Don’t worry, if you mess up, we’ll just say it was a creative camera angle.”

About the Event

Join us at Metropolitan Community Church of Greater St. Louis for our annual fundraising cabaret, CHARIS After Dark — a one-night-only celebration of community, creativity, and bold performances. From song and dance to comedy and lip sync, this variety show brings it all.

The event spotlights CHARIS and community members and will showcase a diversity of talents, including vocal and instrumental performances, lip sync, comedy, dance, spoken word, and other "variety-type" acts performed by an individual or a group.

In addition to music, we will have snacks and a bar.