Our Story
Since 1974
Our story,
still unfolding.
For more than five decades, All God’s Children MCC has made room for faith, courage, justice, and belonging in Minneapolis.
A community shaped by welcome
What began with LGBTQ+ people seeking an honest place to worship grew into a church where every person can bring their whole self to God.
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Roots at the University of Minnesota
FREE—Freedom from Repression from Erotic Expression—was founded at the University of Minnesota on May 18, 1969, before Stonewall. Some participants would later help form All God’s Children MCC.
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Conversations begin
Area college students met with a Metropolitan Community Churches pastor for their first conversation about forming an LGBTQ+ faith group.
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Seeking MCC affiliation
The group formally asked to affiliate with Metropolitan Community Churches, beginning the congregation’s official journey.
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A first home at the Quaker Meeting House
The growing group moved into the Quaker Meeting House, giving the new community a regular place to gather and worship.
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Formally chartered
The MCC of the Twin Cities received its formal charter from the Metropolitan Community Churches denomination.
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A St. Paul congregation launches
A sister congregation began in St. Paul, extending the church’s presence across the Twin Cities.
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All God’s Children MCC is created
The Minneapolis and St. Paul congregations merged, creating All God’s Children MCC.
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Worship begins at 3100 Park
The congregation held its first worship service in its current home at 3100 Park Avenue.
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A historic theatre organ is installed
The congregation installed its historic 12-rank theatre organ at 3100 Park Avenue. Originally built by Wurlitzer in 1928 for a movie theater, it is one of only nine theatre organs in Minnesota. Learn more about our organ.
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A public Renewal of Vows
AGC hosted a Renewal of Vows in support of marriage equality, covered by all four major television stations.
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“Would Jesus Discriminate?”
The church launched its “Would Jesus Discriminate?” campaign, bringing a public faith voice to the work for equality.
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Minnesota rejects the amendment
AGC and other faith partners helped defeat Minnesota’s proposed anti-marriage constitutional amendment.
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Marriage equality becomes law
Marriage equality for same-sex couples became law in Minnesota—a milestone the congregation had worked and witnessed toward for decades.
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Thursday’s Table begins
Della Linse and Nona Savino founded Thursday’s Table, creating a weekly community meal rooted in welcome, care, and shared nourishment.
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A lift expands accessibility
The church dedicated a new lift, made possible as a living legacy gift from Mark Haynes and David Hettinga. Their generosity enhances accessibility for all who enter here.
The next chapter includes you.
Our story continues whenever someone finds belonging, a neighbor receives care, a voice is lifted in worship, or a person discovers that God’s love has room for them.
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