MCC Sydney is a Christian Church with a heart of inclusiveness. Everyone is welcome to come and share worship with us. We don't mind who you are because we know that everyone is accepted & loved by God. All are welcome regardless of gender, sexual orientation, nationality, or previous church background.
Our members and friends are a broad community of individuals and families who come together in gospel, communion, music and prayer every week. MCC Sydney also maintains a strong interest in social justice. It is well known for working with other communities and organisations, and in particular for providing an affirming outreach to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and intersex people.
An experienced person is required to fill the role of Senior Pastor with Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Sydney, Australia. MCC Sydney has been established for more than thirty years; it now has a fully-owned church complex and is widely accepted through its affirming ministry to GLBTQI people in Sydney. As an inclusive church we are trying to broaden this appeal to other socially marginalised people.
Our church is currently exploring a range of different worship and spiritual expressions, including refreshing ways of experiencing traditional worship, small group activity, creative music and contemporary worship.A salary package will be negotiated with the successful applicant. Other issues, such as relocation expenses, partner accompaniment and domestic issues, are open for discussion with the successful applicant.
Please forward your expression of interest by email to sweep25 (at) bigpond.com or by post to: PSC Chairperson, 20 Abercrombie Street, West Wollongong, NSW, 2500 (Australia) by 11th August 2008. In return you will receive a full statement of essential and desirable criteria for the position, together with information as to how to present your application to be Senior Pastor.
The Rev Karl Hand, who is the Interim Pastor of MCC Sydney, has attended media conferences where it has been implied that the church is an affiliate of the No To Pope Coalition. Metropolitan Community Church Sydney respects the rights of each individual to have their own opinion. In this case, The Reverend Karl Hand has exercised his right to have an individual opinion.
MCC Sydney invites, and welcomes, all people to attend our groups and Sunday Worship services. MCC Sydney is an inclusive Christian church that welcomes all people.
