Metropolitan Community Church of Manchester

Links to other Metropolitan Community Church sites

Links to other sites related to our ministry

Faith and Religion

• Wilbraham Saint Ninian's United Reformed Church - the home base for Metropolitan Community Church of Manchester.
• Liberty Church, Blackpool - An inclusive church that welcomes everyone who celebrates the diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people.
• Branching Out Ministries, Dublin - an lgbt-led ministry who meet in Dublin, inviting people from all walks of life, sexual orientation and gender identity to join together for worship, discussion and social activities.
• The Courage Trust - UK-based Christian Ministry offering understanding and support for homosexual people who wish to follow the path of Christian discipleship.
• The Jean White Archive - A collection of the sermons, worship resources and pastoral materials developed by The Reverend Elder Jean White during her ministry as an Elder of the Metropolitan Community Church and as Pastor of MCC South London.
• Lesbian & Gay Christian Movement (LGCM)
• Quest - Roman Catholic Group
• Quaker Lesbian and Gay Fellowship
• A Common Bond - International support network for lgbt former and current Jehovah's Witnesses
• Textweek - Sermon notes, lectionaries, etc
• Sacred Space - Daily prayer online
• Online translations of the Bible
• Reform - Magazine of the United Reformed Church

LGBT

• Lesbian and Gay Foundation - helpline 0845 3 30 30 30 is open 365 days a year, 10am - 10pm
• Stonewall - campaigning and lobbying group seeking lgb equality, tackling homophobia, and ensuring that the rights and needs of lesbians, gay men and bisexuals are addressed in society
• LGBT Source Guide - to historical resources on the lgbt communities in Manchester

LGBT - Young People

• Albert Kennedy Trust - Supporting lesbian, gay and bisexual young people
• LGBT Youth North West - putting lgbt youth on the agenda
• LGBT Youth Manchester - project based in the city centre for young people aged 14-25
• Schools Out - working towards equality, safety and visibility in education for all lgb&t people
• The D'Arcy Lainey Foundation (DALAFO) - a not-for-profit organisation based in Oldham which primarily supports LGBT parents and their children

Asylum and Refugees

• Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit (GMIAU)
• Lesbian Immigration Support Group (LISG)
• WAST - Women Asylum Seekers Together
• Refugee Action - Greater Manchester
• Boaz Trust - serving destitute asylum seekers in Greater Manchester
• UK Lesbian and Gay Immigration Group (UKLGIG)

Trans*

• Sparkle - the national transgender celebration
• TransForum Manchester - trans support and discussion group
• MORF - social and support group for transguys in Manchester
• Trans Youth - Afternoon TEA (Trans Education and Action) - for anyone aged 14-25 who identifies under the trans umbrella or is questioning their gender identity
• Manchester Concord Transgender Group
• Unique - support and social group for all transgendered people in North Wales and West Cheshire.
• Transgender Day of Remembrance
• Press for Change (TG) - A lobbying and legal support group for trans people
• Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES)

Safety

• Greater Manchester Police - outreach to LGBT communities. (Call 101 non-emergency, or 999 emergency only)
• Keeping safe while visiting the gay village - useful guidance from the LGF
• LGBT police drop-in surgery - held weekly at the LGF
• Sophie Lancaster Foundation - focuses on creating respect for and understanding of subcultures in our communities, and works with politicians and police forces to ensure individuals who are part of subcultures are protected by the law.
• Broken Rainbow - national LGBT domestic violence helpline (0300 999 5428, open Mon 10-8, Tue 10-5, Wed 10-5, Thu 10-8)
• Stop Hate UK - provides independent and confidential support to people affected by hate crime
• True Vision - online information and reporting facility for hate crime

Health

• George House Trust - supporting people living with or affected by HIV in the North West, and ensuring the best quality of life for all people living with HIV
• Lesbian and Gay Foundation: Get Support - offering a wide range of health services, support and advice sessions on sexual health, mental health, counselling, alcohol/drug dependency, HIV, cancer, etc.
• Talk to Frank - Friendly confidential drugs advice and support

Links to churches in the Chorlton area