Brock was able to articulate the church’s vision and oversaw a time of growth at Joy MCC. Although relatively new to the Fellowship, he had more than 30 years of pastoral experience in Southern Baptist churches. (Jimmy) Brock, former Pastor of Blessed Redeemer MCC Atlanta, was called as Pastor of Joy MCC. Radclyffe blessed Joy MCC with her words, presence and service until 1983. Although she was just finishing her theological studies in 1982, she had already served as pastor of several MCC congregations. Joy MCC turned to a graduate of Union Theological Seminary in New York City, the Rev. In late spring 1982 he resigned as pastor. Arthur Fleschner realized he had brought the church as far as he could. The story of Joy MCC – that began almost 35 years ago – continues today.Īfter three years of hard work, Rev. The Shepherds who have led the flock at Joy MCC, have all left a great legacy and a church poised for a great future. God has greatly blessed Joy MCC with strong pastoral leadership. God Sends Pastors to Lead Joy MCC denomination
Joy MCC is one of the largest churches in the United Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Church denomination. The congregation continues to examine the need for additional space as the church membership grows. Additional funding was accomplished through members and friends pledging “Gold Bricks” for the mortgage payment.
Brock as the Capital Funds Campaign with a series of dessert parties in his home. The commitment was started in 1997 by Rev. On January 18, 1990, Joy MCC became the first GLBT organization in Central Florida to own property. The property including worship space, offices, a fellowship hall and a small house was purchased by Joy MCC for $300,000. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church was across from Page House and it was for sale. Joy’s church office continued to be in the pastor’s home, but the Board of Directors and the church members soon realized the need for the church office to be elsewhere.īy 1989, moving to a large space became an urgent priority. This move enabled the church to have its Sunday worship service and Thursday night program at the same location. By October 1982, Joy MCC had to move from the space at First Unitarian Church on Robinson Street to the New Age Center on Curry Ford Road. The First Unitarian Church in Orlando assisted Joy MCC by providing their unused library as space for worship. Fleschner’s home and quickly needed a much larger meeting space.