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 EVITA at 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22.

Evita charts Eva Perón’s meteoric rise to political “sainthood.” The celebrated musical unfolds against a backdrop of political strife in Argentina from 1934 to 1952, following Eva’s journey from ambitious actor to first lady before her untimely death at age 33.

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 $35 for Terrace B seats but we need to buy the tickets by July 8. So buy your ticket today!

Our worship service will NOT BE in our Sanctuary on Sunday, June 29. INSTEAD it will be on the PRIDE FESTIVAL GROUNDS at 10:00 a.m. (see map below).

We hope you will join us for an ecumenical worship service on the Main Stage on the Pride Festival Grounds at 10 a.m. this coming Sunday. We will be marching in the Pride Parade at Noon, right after service! You are also welcome to join us for the March!

For those wishing to attend the church service, please enter through the back security gate, located behind the main stage, at Pine and Tucker Gate 1 (see map below). This will be the only gate you will be allowed through. You will check in with the security volunteer at the gate and mention the church service, and you will be directed to the front of the stage. You will receive a temporary wristband to indicate that you are attending the church service only. After the service, you will exit the same way. If you are marching in the Parade, you will not need a ticket either.

We hope to livestream the Pride Service in the park at mccgsl.org/live or on our Facebook page.

Other Options for worship include:

• Attending service with the CUCC congregation in their Sanctuary for worship at 9:00 a.m.

• Host worship at home. Go to the livestream page and click on the "Pride Service @Home Bulletin" for the worship guide.

Award-winning and billboard-charting artist Flamy Grant is a shame-slaying, hip-swaying, singing-songwriting drag queen from western North Carolina.

A powerhouse vocalist and intrepid songwriter who blends country, folk, gospel, and roots music, Flamy delivers a theatrical, therapeutic, and wholly original storytelling experience, all shared through the evocative art of drag.

Join us on Wednesday June 25th at 7:00 p.m. to listen to and support Flamy Grant!

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!

LGBTQIA+ people have been part of St. Louis from the beginning. But until recently, their lives, struggles, and contributions have often been overlooked. In Gateway to Pride, the Missouri History Museum will present the first-ever full-scale exhibit on St. Louis’s fascinating and powerfully relevant LGBTQIA+ history. Join us on Saturday, June 21 as we enjoy the exhibit. The exhibit is free.

Join us for a celebration of culture and community at this special Juneteenth concert featuring the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's IN UNISON Young Artists.

Experience a moving evening of spirituals, gospel music, and inspirational songs with poetry by Maya Angelou, Amanda Gorman, James Baldwin, and Langston Hughes.

All are welcome to attend this concert which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and honors the rich legacy of Black creative expression.

Join us on June 8th at 11:00 AM to hear Mark Kroos at MCCGSL!

Join us at the Hi Pointe Theatre on June 1st at 2:00pm to watch the documentary 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture.

As part of QFest, an annual celebration of LGBTQ+ cinema, we’re showing this film as an opportunity for different religious groups to come together to not only watch the film, but to engage in a post-film discussion moderated by Rev. Lauren Bennett, Lead Pastor at Metropolitan Community Church of Greater Saint Louis.

Tickets are 15 dollars a person, or 10 dollars for groups of 10+

Movie Synopsis: Seeking to uncover the origins of the rabid homophobia of the conservative church, a gay seminary scholar and a straight activist make a shocking discovery: In 1946 an erroneous translation of the term homosexual in the Bible that has been weaponized against the LGBTQIA+ community ever since.

Please join us as we honor those from the LGBTQIA+ community who have lost their life to domestic violence and for those who have survived. STLAVP is grateful to Metropolitan Community Church of Greater St. Louis for hosting this event. Additional details to come about the memorial

Love Singing, Hop Water, and Celebrating the Small Stuff? Join us May 27th at 7:30 pm Chants & Cheers! Join us at Urban Chestnut Brewery for an evening of well-loved hymns and chants sung in good company. All voices are welcome! 

Join us after Church on May 18th for our Congregational Meeting! We will meet to vote on passing some bylaws and share an update about our finances.

This will be held in person and on Zoom.

For over 35 years, DOORWAYS has provided emergency housing and supportive services for individuals living with HIV in St. Louis and across Missouri and Illinois. Each year DOORWAYS’ programs serve over 3,500 clients facing homelessness and poverty with wrap-around services to stabilize and rebuild their lives.

ALTBALL celebrates the strength, resilience and beauty of this community—demonstrating what’s possible when everyone is free to be and express themselves at the height of their potential. Join for an unforgettable night of creativity, competition and special performances.

All proceeds to benefit the mission and programs of DOORWAYS—which improves the quality of life of people affected by HIV, illness, and poverty, advancing their stability and well-being through housing, health, and empowerment services.

Join us at the High Point to watch 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted A Culture on Sunday, June 1 at 2:00 p.m. Afterwards, Rev. Lauren Bennett will be on a panel to discuss the film.

Synopsis of the film:
The mystery of how theology, history, culture, and politics led to a biblical mistranslation, the man who tried to stop it, and the academic crusade of the LGBTQIA+ Christian community driven to discover the truth.

Thank you to all who came to the Conclave watch party!

We are also setting up a time on May 13th at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom only to discuss the movie and perhaps discuss who our new Pope is. If you didn't make it to the watch party, you can watch it within the next week and join us next Tuesday to talk about it. All are welcome! 

Join us at 6:30 as we gather in prayer for the next Pope. After you are welcomed to stay and watch the movie Conclave.

Raise your voice and your glass! Join us at Urban Chestnut Brewery for an evening of well-loved hymns and chants.

Gather around the table for a time of music, joy, and fellowship – a space where every voice is welcome and every emotion has room to be held. Whether you come with joy, sorrow, gratitude, or hope, we’ll sing together. We can't wait to share this moment with you.

If you could only have one photo taken of you in your entire lifetime, what would you wear? Our regional premiere of Where We Find Ourselves is a mesmerizing multi-media work that shines a light on the unique circumstances found in Durham, North Carolina in the early 1900s. This thought-provoking work interweaves choral music with Hugh Mangum’s turn-of-the-century portraits, revealing a poignant tapestry of ordinary individuals whose stories still resonate today.

Complementing this centerpiece, you’ll also enjoy lively fiddle tunes and beloved folk favorites from icons like Joni Mitchell and James Taylor. These timeless songs share a deep sense of community and authenticity—music rooted in the lives of everyday people, just like the images featured in Where We Find Ourselves. From toe-tapping rhythms to haunting harmonies, every moment converges into a rich blend of sound and imagery.

Come discover where we all find ourselves in this one-of-a-kind journey through history, art, and the power of collective voices.

Join us at House of Figs to usher in the Easter Spirit! There will be a potluck at 6:30 p.m. and a service at 7:30 p.m.

In the quiet of the night, we’ll come together to embrace the promise that new beginnings can emerge from seasons of darkness and death.

Bring a chair or something to sit on as we gather around the fire pit to celebrate the Risen Christ with song, prayer, and communion.

This year, we will have stations set up around the sanctuary that you can enter into prayer between Noon and 6pm. At 6:30pm, we will hold a quiet reflective service.

Join us for this onsite only Maundy Dinner Church Service in the downstairs (yes, we have an elevator) Fellowship Hall at 6:30 p.m.

We will celebrate the gift of the Last Supper while we break bread together.

The church will provide dinner for everyone, so please RSVP by clicking below so we are sure to have enough food for everyone!

Trivia Night 2025 Coming Up Soon!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Saturday, April 5th is MCCGSL Trivia Night!

REGISTER YOUR TEAM! So, get your team together!

LIVE AUCTION and GOLDEN TICKET! We have a great lineup of live auction items and we will offer a Golden Ticket Raffle, like we did last year.

Email your questions info@mccgsl.org

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR

PRESENTING SPONSORS:

BEVAN AND JAN!

AND TO OUR RAINBOW SPONSORS: 

Monday, April 1, at 7:00 PM at 5020 Waterman Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108

Central Reform Congregation, Metropolitan Community Church of Greater St. Louis and MaTovu are proud to host an Interfaith Service for Trans Day of Visibility. We will bring together people of all faiths to celebrate, affirm, and uplift the transgender and nonbinary community.

Trans Day of Visibility is a time to recognize the strength, resilience, and contributions of transgender individuals while advocating for equality and justice. Through prayer, reflection, and community, this gathering will be an opportunity to stand in solidarity, support, and love.

All are welcome to attend this meaningful evening of unity and affirmation.

Raise your voice and your glass! Join us at Urban Chestnut Brewery for an evening of well-loved hymns and chants sung in good company. Gather around the table for a time of music, joy, and fellowship – a space where every voice is welcome, and every emotion has room to be held. Whether you come with joy, sorrow, gratitude, or hope, we’ll sing together. We can't wait to share this moment with you.

Sign-up for a 30-60 second storytelling slot on March 2nd before and after worship!

Join our Building Team for a Building Vision Summit to discuss

• Our theology of building ownership,

• Our vision for building use,

• To understand the landscape of entering into ownership of our current building

• Thanks to the amazing generosity of CUCC who is offering it to us at no cost

• And to think a bit about other options in the case we discern building ownership is not something we want to enter into at this time.

Tuesdays, March 11 & 18 at 6:00pm
Via Zoom 
Led by Professor Scott Angus

This two-part course explores the stories and lives of two transmen, Albert J. D. Cashier and Lyons Wakeman. Both served in the Civil War and were buried with honors as men. Professor Angus will uncover how these trans soldiers navigated their identities both in their personal and professional lives. This research by Professor Angus proves that the US Government recognized Trans Soldiers before identity policy came into fashion

Our Working Professionals (or Actual Adults Adulting) group is going to Pieces Board Game Bar and Cafe in St. Louis today March 16th from 3 - 5pm. Come when you can, stay as long as you want, and leave when you need to! 

Here is their new location: 2727 S. 12th Street, South Soulard