Metropolitan Community Church Of New York
Metropolitan Community Church of New York (MCCNY) is a LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) Christian church in New York City. While mainly catering to the LGBT population, the church is open to persons of all sexual orientations. MCCNY is affiliated with the Metropolitan Community Church (MCC), a worldwide fellowship of churches catering to LGBT persons, and affirming LGBT-supportive theology.
The senior pastor is the Pat Bumgardner, a minister and social justice activist. Edgard Danielsen-Morales also serves as the Assistant Pastor for Congregational Life.
A newsletter titled The Gay Christian is published by the church.
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