Kaki Johnson received a standing ovation Sunday as she preached for the last time as a 21-year staff member for the Metropolitan Community Church in San Diego as she is retiring and moving close to St. Louis, Mo. Kaki has held many positions at MCC since she was hired in 1993 including coordinator for AIDS…
As a progressive, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to God – this article reflects one of those ways. Take from here what works for you. Celebrate life with joy and peace! Love is a many splendored thing! This is part two in this three-part series on MCC Love Stories….
As a progressive, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to God – this article reflects one of those ways. Take from here what works for you. Celebrate life with joy and peace! Love is beautiful. It is as unique and wonderful as the multiple combinations of all of God’s unique…
PHOTOS.COM A recent guest to MCC San Diego was Rev. Elder Don Eastman, former vice moderator of our denomination, consultant and longtime friend of our church. He imparted some ideas to us on finding joy, having a vision and the advantages of adversity and persistence which I think speak to all people of faith, and…
A recent guest to MCC San Diego was Rev. Elder Don Eastman, former vice-moderator of our denomination, consultant and longtime friend of our church. He imparted some ideas to us on finding joy and having a vision which I think speak to all people of faith, and that I am happy to share. Where do…
Until 1976 I knew many homosexual men and women who were sent to state mental hospitals by a judge or the signature of one of their parents. Many received electric shock treatment and never came out of these hospitals the same person they were. It is in this environment, this hostile and hating society that…
More than 220 people showed up to see Alisan Rowland ordained Aug. 18 as a minister in the Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) in San Diego. “Ali, feel the love in this room,” said Senior Pastor Dan Koeshall as the service started while ushers put out extra chairs to accommodate the crowd. There was standing room…
My heart is full this morning. Every experience we go through changes us. Every interaction we have affects us. I was gone one Sunday and so much has happened! Can you say marriage equality? Congratulations to Gabe and Wes (first Wednesday walk-in) and everyone else married in the last several weeks! Not only is your…
You know, many people believe in reincarnation – in one way or another. Did you know that the car you’re driving may have had a previous life in another form? True! Decades ago it became scary how fast the mountains of junk cars were piling up; hundreds of millions of them! Finally, it occurred to…
Nearly $10,000 was raised April 2 at Pastor Dan’s Birthday Bash fundraiser that is going toward the ministry programs at Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) in San Diego. Approximately 125 people attended the evening event to honor Rev. Dan Koeshall at The LGBT Center in Hillcrest. MCC used to meet there before the church bought a…
