Box 15
Container
Contains 24 Results:
Open Arms Metropolitan Community Church Records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2025-023
Abstract
This collection consists of the records of Open Arms Metropolitan Community Church, a religious organization serving the LGBTQ+ community of Rochester, New York. The materials date between 1981 and 2023. The records are comprised of administrative and legal documents, contracts, copyright licenses, bulletins, newsletters, financial documents, photographs, scrapbooks, and realia.
Dates:
1981-2023
Found in:
Local History & Genealogy Division
Henrietta Recreation Department Wednesday Arctic Division Women's Division Champions, Sponsored by Open Arms MCC, 2004
Item — Box: 15
Content Description
From the Collection:
This collection documents the activities of Open Arms Metropolitan Community Church, a mainline Protestant Christian church serving the LGBTQ+ community of Rochester, New York, from 1981 to April 2023. The materials document the congregation's administrative business, worship services, community programming, activism, and finances from its establishment in 1981 to its closure in April 2023. The materials consist of administrative and legal documents, correspondence, personnel contracts,...
Dates:
Other: 2004
GAGV Award, Pride, 1999
Item — Box: 15
Content Description
From the Collection:
This collection documents the activities of Open Arms Metropolitan Community Church, a mainline Protestant Christian church serving the LGBTQ+ community of Rochester, New York, from 1981 to April 2023. The materials document the congregation's administrative business, worship services, community programming, activism, and finances from its establishment in 1981 to its closure in April 2023. The materials consist of administrative and legal documents, correspondence, personnel contracts,...
Dates:
Other: 1999
Stonewall Award, 1996
Item — Box: 15
Content Description
From the Collection:
This collection documents the activities of Open Arms Metropolitan Community Church, a mainline Protestant Christian church serving the LGBTQ+ community of Rochester, New York, from 1981 to April 2023. The materials document the congregation's administrative business, worship services, community programming, activism, and finances from its establishment in 1981 to its closure in April 2023. The materials consist of administrative and legal documents, correspondence, personnel contracts,...
Dates:
Other: 1996
Democrat & Chronicle: Obituaries, February 9, 1992
Item — Box: 15, Folder: 1
Content Description
From the Collection:
This collection documents the activities of Open Arms Metropolitan Community Church, a mainline Protestant Christian church serving the LGBTQ+ community of Rochester, New York, from 1981 to April 2023. The materials document the congregation's administrative business, worship services, community programming, activism, and finances from its establishment in 1981 to its closure in April 2023. The materials consist of administrative and legal documents, correspondence, personnel contracts,...
Dates:
Other: February 9, 1992
Democrat & Chronicle: TV actress turns AIDS Activist, February 9, 1992
Item — Box: 15, Folder: 1
Content Description
From the Collection:
This collection documents the activities of Open Arms Metropolitan Community Church, a mainline Protestant Christian church serving the LGBTQ+ community of Rochester, New York, from 1981 to April 2023. The materials document the congregation's administrative business, worship services, community programming, activism, and finances from its establishment in 1981 to its closure in April 2023. The materials consist of administrative and legal documents, correspondence, personnel contracts,...
Dates:
Other: February 9, 1992
Democrat & Chronicle: Interfaith vigil tonight on AIDS, February 17, 1990
Item — Box: 15, Folder: 1
Content Description
From the Collection:
This collection documents the activities of Open Arms Metropolitan Community Church, a mainline Protestant Christian church serving the LGBTQ+ community of Rochester, New York, from 1981 to April 2023. The materials document the congregation's administrative business, worship services, community programming, activism, and finances from its establishment in 1981 to its closure in April 2023. The materials consist of administrative and legal documents, correspondence, personnel contracts,...
Dates:
Other: February 17, 1990
Democrat & Chronicle: Victims say shame, isolation often haunt the sick: religious services are crucial first step in bridging the gap, February 21, 1988
Item — Box: 15, Folder: 1
Content Description
From the Collection:
This collection documents the activities of Open Arms Metropolitan Community Church, a mainline Protestant Christian church serving the LGBTQ+ community of Rochester, New York, from 1981 to April 2023. The materials document the congregation's administrative business, worship services, community programming, activism, and finances from its establishment in 1981 to its closure in April 2023. The materials consist of administrative and legal documents, correspondence, personnel contracts,...
Dates:
Other: February 21, 1988
Democrat & Chronicle: City clergy unite to bring healing, hope to the afflicted, February 21, 1988
Item — Box: 15, Folder: 1
Content Description
From the Collection:
This collection documents the activities of Open Arms Metropolitan Community Church, a mainline Protestant Christian church serving the LGBTQ+ community of Rochester, New York, from 1981 to April 2023. The materials document the congregation's administrative business, worship services, community programming, activism, and finances from its establishment in 1981 to its closure in April 2023. The materials consist of administrative and legal documents, correspondence, personnel contracts,...
Dates:
Other: February 21, 1988
Democrat & Chronicle: Bringing AIDS into the light: Ex-Brighton educator gives up his privacy so others can learn, February 21, 1988
Item — Box: 15, Folder: 1
Content Description
From the Collection:
This collection documents the activities of Open Arms Metropolitan Community Church, a mainline Protestant Christian church serving the LGBTQ+ community of Rochester, New York, from 1981 to April 2023. The materials document the congregation's administrative business, worship services, community programming, activism, and finances from its establishment in 1981 to its closure in April 2023. The materials consist of administrative and legal documents, correspondence, personnel contracts,...
Dates:
Other: February 21, 1988
Democrat & Chronicle: Obituaries, February 13, 1991
Item — Box: 15, Folder: 1
Content Description
From the Collection:
This collection documents the activities of Open Arms Metropolitan Community Church, a mainline Protestant Christian church serving the LGBTQ+ community of Rochester, New York, from 1981 to April 2023. The materials document the congregation's administrative business, worship services, community programming, activism, and finances from its establishment in 1981 to its closure in April 2023. The materials consist of administrative and legal documents, correspondence, personnel contracts,...
Dates:
Other: February 13, 1991
The Arizona Republic: Metropolitan church blesses gay couples: hundreds reaffirm love, commitment, July 19, 1991
Item — Box: 15, Folder: 1
Content Description
From the Collection:
This collection documents the activities of Open Arms Metropolitan Community Church, a mainline Protestant Christian church serving the LGBTQ+ community of Rochester, New York, from 1981 to April 2023. The materials document the congregation's administrative business, worship services, community programming, activism, and finances from its establishment in 1981 to its closure in April 2023. The materials consist of administrative and legal documents, correspondence, personnel contracts,...
Dates:
Other: July 19, 1991
Courier-Journal: AIDS services provide reconciliation, hope, February 25, 1988
Item — Box: 15, Folder: 1
Content Description
From the Collection:
This collection documents the activities of Open Arms Metropolitan Community Church, a mainline Protestant Christian church serving the LGBTQ+ community of Rochester, New York, from 1981 to April 2023. The materials document the congregation's administrative business, worship services, community programming, activism, and finances from its establishment in 1981 to its closure in April 2023. The materials consist of administrative and legal documents, correspondence, personnel contracts,...
Dates:
Other: February 25, 1988
Democrat & Chronicle: 2 bishops battle AIDS with prayer: interfaith services to help patients, kin, February 2, 1988
Item — Box: 15, Folder: 1
Content Description
From the Collection:
This collection documents the activities of Open Arms Metropolitan Community Church, a mainline Protestant Christian church serving the LGBTQ+ community of Rochester, New York, from 1981 to April 2023. The materials document the congregation's administrative business, worship services, community programming, activism, and finances from its establishment in 1981 to its closure in April 2023. The materials consist of administrative and legal documents, correspondence, personnel contracts,...
Dates:
Other: February 2, 1988
Democrat & Chronicle: 'God's love conquers even AIDS' says pastor: 24-hour vigil ends in memorial of hope, February 5, 1989
Item — Box: 15, Folder: 1
Content Description
From the Collection:
This collection documents the activities of Open Arms Metropolitan Community Church, a mainline Protestant Christian church serving the LGBTQ+ community of Rochester, New York, from 1981 to April 2023. The materials document the congregation's administrative business, worship services, community programming, activism, and finances from its establishment in 1981 to its closure in April 2023. The materials consist of administrative and legal documents, correspondence, personnel contracts,...
Dates:
Other: February 5, 1989
Democrat & Chronicle: Interfaith rites focused on AIDS begin tonight, February 3, 1989
Item — Box: 15, Folder: 1
Content Description
From the Collection:
This collection documents the activities of Open Arms Metropolitan Community Church, a mainline Protestant Christian church serving the LGBTQ+ community of Rochester, New York, from 1981 to April 2023. The materials document the congregation's administrative business, worship services, community programming, activism, and finances from its establishment in 1981 to its closure in April 2023. The materials consist of administrative and legal documents, correspondence, personnel contracts,...
Dates:
Other: February 3, 1989
City Newspaper: AIDS-Rochester board fires founder Jackie Nudd, August 3, 1989
Item — Box: 15, Folder: 1
Content Description
From the Collection:
This collection documents the activities of Open Arms Metropolitan Community Church, a mainline Protestant Christian church serving the LGBTQ+ community of Rochester, New York, from 1981 to April 2023. The materials document the congregation's administrative business, worship services, community programming, activism, and finances from its establishment in 1981 to its closure in April 2023. The materials consist of administrative and legal documents, correspondence, personnel contracts,...
Dates:
Other: August 3, 1989
Democrat & Chronicle: Open Arms church notes 6 years here, August 3, 1989
Item — Box: 15, Folder: 1
Content Description
From the Collection:
This collection documents the activities of Open Arms Metropolitan Community Church, a mainline Protestant Christian church serving the LGBTQ+ community of Rochester, New York, from 1981 to April 2023. The materials document the congregation's administrative business, worship services, community programming, activism, and finances from its establishment in 1981 to its closure in April 2023. The materials consist of administrative and legal documents, correspondence, personnel contracts,...
Dates:
Other: August 3, 1989
Democrat & Chronicle: Affirming their love: area clergy are performing holy unions for gays, lesbians, June 23, 1990
Item — Box: 15, Folder: 1
Content Description
From the Collection:
This collection documents the activities of Open Arms Metropolitan Community Church, a mainline Protestant Christian church serving the LGBTQ+ community of Rochester, New York, from 1981 to April 2023. The materials document the congregation's administrative business, worship services, community programming, activism, and finances from its establishment in 1981 to its closure in April 2023. The materials consist of administrative and legal documents, correspondence, personnel contracts,...
Dates:
Other: June 23, 1990
Democrat & Chronicle: A bolder hatred of gays: studies find new clues to deep-rooted virulence, July 19, 1990
Item — Box: 15, Folder: 1
Content Description
From the Collection:
This collection documents the activities of Open Arms Metropolitan Community Church, a mainline Protestant Christian church serving the LGBTQ+ community of Rochester, New York, from 1981 to April 2023. The materials document the congregation's administrative business, worship services, community programming, activism, and finances from its establishment in 1981 to its closure in April 2023. The materials consist of administrative and legal documents, correspondence, personnel contracts,...
Dates:
Other: July 19, 1990