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Finding aid to the Metropolitan Community Church of San Francisco Collection,
1978-2014
GLC 203
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Title: Metropolitan Community Church of San Francisco Collection
Date (inclusive): 1978-2014
Date (bulk): 1980-1996
Identifier/Call Number: GLC 203
Creator:
Metropolitan Community Church of San Francisco (San Francisco, Calif.)
Physical Description:
3 cartons, 19 flat boxes and 3 card files boxes of audio recordings, and digital files
(10 Cubic Feet)
Contributing Institution:
James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center, San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-557-4567
info@sfpl.org
Abstract: The collection contains audio recordings of sermons and services from 1978-2006 (with some gaps), transcripts of many sermons,
church newsletters, photographs, newspaper clippings, church histories, and theses written about the organization. In addition,
there is digitized material including oral histories, sermons and transcriptions.
Physical Location: The collection is stored onsite.
Language of Material: Collection materials are in English.
UNPROCESSED COLLECTION. Partial box inventory available. Contact Hormel LGBTQIA Center archivist for access.
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the City Archivist. Permission
for publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items.
[Identification of item], Metropolitan Community Church of San Francisco Collection (GLC 203), LGBTQIA Center, San Francisco
Public Library.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Collection donated by Chris Starr, Board Clerk, on October 9, 2021.
The Metropolitan Community Church of San Francisco (MCCSF) held its first worship service on February 22, 1970 in the upper
room of Jackson's Bar conducted by Rev. Howard Wells. The church was chartered April 26, 1970. The describe their mission
is to be a beloved community joining together from diverse spiritual backgrounds and ministering primarily within the Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgendered
Community as a house of prayer of all people and a home for queer spirituality. In 1979 the congregation found a permanent
home at 150 Eureka St.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Gays -- Religious life -- California -- San Francisco
Metropolitan Community Church of San Francisco (San Francisco, Calif.) -- Archives