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Aloha! Join Us for Rev. Deana Dudley’s 70th Birthday Lu’au!

Get ready for leis, laughs, music, dancing, and plenty of cheers to Deana…no grass skirt required (but definitely encouraged!). Hawaiian-themed shirts are also encouraged. Your presence will make the party even brighter, and help us raise support for our accessible washroom renovation. 📅 Date: Friday, November 20, 2026 🕖 Time: 7 PM 📍 Location: MCC

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Register to Deliver Santa Claus Fund Gifts!

Ho Ho Ho! The Christmas season is almost here! Along with the snow, cozy mittens, and hot chocolate comes a wonderful holiday tradition: the Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund, which delivers gift boxes to more than 50,000 children across the GTA each year. Once again, MCC Toronto is proud to take part in this initiative,

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MCC Toronto’s Great Pumpkin Drag Party!

This Halloween, we’re trading bingo cards for a full-on Great Pumpkin Drag Party! Join us for a delightfully spooky evening of drag, games, costumes, prizes, drinks, seasonal treats, and plenty of Halloween mischief. Fan favourites Messy Margaret and Madee Lovegood will take the stage with drag performances throughout the evening. Interactive games and activities keeping

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25 Years of Affirming Love

On January 14, 2001, love made history at MCC Toronto when two same-sex couples were married by Rev. Brent Hawkes using the ancient tradition of reading the banns of marriage.

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25th Anniversary of Same-Sex Marriage!

The Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto (MCC Toronto) will mark the 25th Anniversary of the World’s First legal same-sex marriages on January 17, 2026!

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Notable Art Work Gifted to MCC Toronto

MCC Toronto is delighted to have been gifted an extraordinary work of art that now adorns our Sanctuary.

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Become a Social Hour & Cookie Situation Sponsor

Would you like to support an important fellowship program at MCC Toronto. Please consider becoming a Social Hour & Cookie Situation sponsor!

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Rev. Deana’s Historic Installation

Join MCC Toronto on Sunday, January 21 at 11 AM in our beloved Sanctuary as we officially install Rev. Deana Dudley as MCC Toronto’s first woman and lesbian Senior Pastor!

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MCC Toronto featured on PBS’ Brave Spaces

In October MCC Toronto was invited to participate in an episode of PBS’ Brave Spaces which would focus on Queer Muslims and a Queer Church.

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Rev. Deana’s Lesson for Life

On Sunday, October 1, Rev. Deana Dudley delivered a powerful Lesson for Life of thanks and celebration in honour of the reopening of our beloved Sanctuary following a two-month renovation.

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Rise of Anti-transgender Rhetoric in Canada Makes 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Unsafe

Against the rise of anti-2SLGBTQIA+ sentiment, and to counter anti-trans protests being held across Canada today (Sept 20), Rev. Deana Dudley has written an op ed calling out politicians who are making trans youth unsafe with their dangerous rhetoric.

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Launching our new Human Rights Programming

MCC Toronto is excited to launch a new Human Rights page on our website detailing our focuses and priorities. We are also excited to announce the roll-out of a number of new programs and events this year taking place in The Paul Austin Human Rights Centre. Get involved. Stay Engaged. Make a Difference.

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