METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH OF SAN ANTONIO
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History of Metropolitan community church of san antonio 

  • ​​1976 A “Study Group” was formed by several people who had heard of UFMCC & were interested in establishing such a church in San Antonio: worship meetings were first held in private homes & then at Penny’s Pub (a local gay bar).
  • 1977: The Study Group was approved for affiliation with UFMCC & Rev. David Pellitier, arranged for services to be held in the local Unitarian Church. Rev. Judy Davenport became the worship coordinator.
  • 1978: Rev. James Lewey became worship coordinator, & mission status for the San Antonio group was approved by MCC District Leaders.
  • 1979: MCCSA was incorporated with a membership of 27 people & received full church status. Rev. Lewey was elected first pastor of MCCSA & served that capacity for 16 years.
  • 1980: MCCSA purchased its first building at 107 S. Pine St. in San Antonio.
  • 1984: MCCSA bought its second building at 1136 W. Woodlawn Ave. in San Antonio, TX. 
  • 1985: MCCCSA moved into the Woodlawn Ave. church.
  • 1995: Rev. Marilyn Marr was appointed Interim pastor of MCCSA.
  • 1996: MCCSA bought & moved to its current location at 611 E. Myrtle St. in San Antonio by a bequest from the estate of Jerry Kaufmann
  • 1997: Rev. John Nicholas was installed & served as pastor til 10/2005.
  • 01/2006: Pastor Kevin Downer was appointed as Interim Pastor to MCCSA til 12/31/06.
  • 12/2006: Rev. Mick Hinson was elected as the pastor of MCCSA.
  • 03/2007: Rev. Hinson assumed duties as MCCSA Pastor.
  • 12/2016: Pastor Tony Spears assumed duties as Interim Pastor.
  • 11/2017: Rev. Dr. William H. Knight was installed as Pastor.
Metropolitan Community Church San Antonio
611 E Myrtle St.,
San Antonio, TX 78212

(210) 472-3597
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UFMCC is a 501(c)3 Religious Organization. Contributions or gifts to Metropolitan Community Churches are tax deductible as charitable contributions. ©2020 Metropolitan Community Church of San Antonio.
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