Sign up for Open Table MCC’s In-Person Community Hangout. Open Table MCC is a progressive Christian Church in the Philippines, with an affirming ministry for the LGBTQIA+. We are committed in making a safe space for our participants. First timers and guests are much welcome. Next Topic / Session: SOGIESC and the Creation Story March 16, 2024 / 6PM / Open Table MCC Chapel Sign Up Now! The post YOU are INVITED: SOGIESC & The Creation Story – March 16, 6PM, Open Table MCC appeared first on Holy Union - Same Sex Weddings by Open Table MCC ..read more

Para sa mga walang ka-valentines or naghahanap ng post-valentines ganap. Let’s talk about love and intimacy. For sure marami sa ating lahat ang nagkakaroon ng mga challenges in navigating love. And while we are at it, let’s marites some of the queer love stories in the Bible (Yes! Meron!) Schedule: February 17, 2024 (Saturday) / 6PM / Open Table MCC Chapel Register Now The post YOU ARE INVITED! Community Hangout Presents: Science of Love – The Secrets To Intimacy and Queer Love Stories in The Bible – Feb 17 at 6PM appeared first on Holy Union - Same Sex Weddings by Open Table MCC ..read more

Open Table MCC is a progressive Christian Church in the Philippines, with an affirming ministry for the LGBTQIA+. We are committed in making a safe space for our participants. Community Connect is a conversational prayer gathering online, where we encourage and support each other, pray with and for one another, and talk about our realities. First timers and guests are much welcome. Next Session: February 8, 2024 / Thursday / 7:30PM Manila Time Register Now The post You Are Invited! Online Community Connect (February 8) appeared first on Holy Union - Same Sex Weddings by Open Table MC ..read more

Under the warm embrace of the sun, two women exchanged vows, their love story etched in smiles and tears against the backdrop of a vibrant island paradise. This wasn’t just any wedding; it was a beacon of progress, a testament to the growing acceptance of LGBTQ+ love in the Philippines. The air thrummed with excitement as guests, a tapestry of family, friends, and allies, gathered to witness the union. As the two brides walked down the aisle, hand in hand, eyes beaming with love and anticipation, a hush fell over the crowd. Tears welled up as parents offered blessings, heartfelt vows resonate ..read more

For generations, same-sex couples in the Philippines have faced significant hurdles in achieving legal recognition for their relationships. While marriage equality remains a dream, Open Table MCC offers a powerful alternative: a Holy Union ceremony, which is a wedding ceremony for LGBTQIA+ Couples. Open Table MCC recognizes that faith often plays a crucial role in the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals. Their pastors, experienced in providing pastoral care and counseling to the LGBTQ+ community, create a safe space for couples to explore their values and spiritual beliefs as they embark on this new ..read more

Two souls intertwined their destinies. Not in the traditional sense, but in a way that defied societal expectations and painted a vibrant portrait of love in all its glorious diversity. Theirs wasn’t just a wedding; it was a revolution. In a land where same-sex marriage remains a distant dream, Myrrh Lao and Koko Gonzales chose to declare their love with a ceremony brimming with hope. Forget stuffy banquet halls and rigid traditions; their wedding unfolded like a poem under the open sky, a vibrant tapestry woven with laughter, tears, and the undeniable spark of a love that knew no bounds. A H ..read more

Open Table Metropolitan Community Church (MCC), a beacon of inclusivity for the LGBTQ+ community, is offering a unique and meaningful way for couples to celebrate their love – the Holy Union. More than just a ceremony, a Holy Union at Open Table MCC is a spiritual affirmation of love, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. It’s a chance for couples to stand before God, family, and friends, and declare their commitment to one another in a way that resonates with their hearts and faith. For generations, same-sex couples in the Philippines have faced significant hurdles in achieving legal r ..read more

Two Ways Of Looking At And Understanding What Was Said Early this morning, someone from Ateneo asked me about my reaction or take on the recent official pronouncement from the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith regarding the blessing of same-sex couples and other persons considered by the Roman Church within irregular relationships. And I replied to them with an emoji: I want to start by saying that the pronouncement from the Vatican is not what most people think it is and not what LGBTQIA+ people want it to sound like. It is not a blessing for the relationship of the couple. T ..read more

Open Table MCC is a progressive Christian Church in the Philippines, with an affirming ministry for the LGBTQIA+. We are committed in making a safe space for our participants. Community Connect is a conversational prayer gathering online, where we encourage and support each other, pray with and for one another, and talk about our realities. First timers and guests are much welcome. Next Session: October 19, 2023 / Thursday / 7:30PM Manila Time Topic:Mental Health and Wellness Register Now! Already registered? Please wait for your confirmation and we’ll send you the Zoom link via emai ..read more

Join our Community Hangout with Pinoy Deaf Rainbow, as our siblings from the Deaf community share their struggles, experiences, and pride at the intersection of being LGBTQIA+ and PWD. We’ll also learn some basic Filipino Sign Language (FSL)! Kaya tara! Mag-bekitaktakan tayo! Kitakits sa Open Table MCC this July 28 (Friday) at 6PM. Loading… The post YOU ARE INVITED! Conversation With My Queer & Deaf Sibling – July 28, 6PM appeared first on Holy Union - Same Sex Weddings by Open Table MCC ..read more