St. John's MCC

06/07/2026

06/06/2026

Just a few Pics from Wilson pride. Thank you for everyone who came out to support. Happy Pride.

06/06/2026

St. John’s MCC showed up for Pride in Wilson, North Carolina! 🙌🏽

If you’re in the area, stop by and say hello — we would truly love to see you! Come connect, celebrate, and be part of a welcoming and affirming community.

📍 233 Nash St., Wilson, North Carolina

✨ Come and meet Pastor Paully and the amazing St. John’s MCC members — we can’t wait to welcome you!

It’s going to be a blessed day filled with love, joy, and Pride! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

06/06/2026

🌈✨ FACTS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT PRIDE ✨🌈
From St. John’s MCC

Celebrate. Rejoice. Give thanks.

Think you know Pride? Here are some powerful and surprising facts you may not know:

💡 The original Pride flag had 8 colors, each with a specific meaning like life, healing, and sunlight.

💡 Pride Month is celebrated in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City.

💡 The first Pride march was called the Christopher Street Liberation Day March in 1970.

💡 The pink triangle, once used to identify gay men during the Holocaust, has been reclaimed as a symbol of strength and remembrance.

💡 The Progress Pride Flag includes additional colors to represent marginalized communities and transgender individuals.

💡 Pride isn’t just a celebration—it’s also a reminder that the fight for equality and acceptance continues.

💡 Today, Pride is celebrated in countries all around the world, each with its own unique culture and expression.

💬 At St. John’s MCC, we believe in building relationships, not religion.
We celebrate love, inclusion, and community—just as you are.

🌈 Be proud. Be visible. Be you.

06/05/2026

🌈 Happy Pride Month from St. John’s MCC 🌈

Celebrate. Rejoice. Give thanks.

This Pride Month, we celebrate the beauty of living authentically and the courage it takes to be who you are. We rejoice in the love, strength, and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community. And we give thanks to those who came before us—the trailblazers who stood up, spoke out, and made a way for equality and inclusion.

At St. John’s MCC, we believe in building relationships, not religion. We are a community rooted in love, acceptance, and service—welcoming all just as they are.

As we honor the past and embrace the future, let us continue to uplift one another, stand in unity, and share God’s love with everyone we meet.

Be proud. Be visible. Be kind. Because of them, we can. 🌈

06/05/2026

Do you know the meaning of the pride flag colors?

The most widely recognized pride rainbow is the 6-color Pride Flag, designed by Gilbert Baker and later simplified into six stripes.

From top to bottom, the colors are:

* Red — Life
* Orange — Healing
* Yellow — Sunlight
* Green — Nature
* Blue — Harmony (sometimes described as serenity or peace)
* Violet (Purple) — Spirit

The original 1978 version actually had 8 colors, each with a specific meaning:

* Hot Pink — Sexuality
* Red — Life
* Orange — Healing
* Yellow — Sunlight
* Green — Nature
* Turquoise — Magic/Art
* Indigo — Serenity/Harmony
* Violet — Spirit

Today we have a new Progress Pride Flag. Do you know the meaning of the colors?

The Progress Pride Flag builds on the traditional rainbow flag by adding a chevron (arrow shape) on the left side.

Rainbow stripes

* Red — Life
* Orange — Healing
* Yellow — Sunlight
* Green — Nature
* Blue — Harmony/Serenity
* Violet — Spirit

Chevron colors

* Light Blue, Pink, and White — Represent the Transgender Pride Flag and transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse people.
* Brown and Black — Represent LGBTQ+ people of color and acknowledge communities affected by racism and discrimination. The black stripe has also been used to honor those lost to HIV/AIDS and those living with HIV.

Intersex-inclusive version

A newer version, the Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride Flag, adds:

* Yellow triangle with a purple circle — Represents intersex people. The yellow and purple were chosen because they are colors traditionally not associated exclusively with either male or female gender categories.

The forward-pointing chevron is intended to symbolize movement, progress, and the need to continue working toward inclusion and equality. 🌈

06/03/2026

🌈 Pride Month Trivia

1. Why is Pride Month celebrated in June?
A. It marks the first Pride parade
B. It commemorates the Stonewall Uprising
C. It celebrates the founding of the first LGBTQ+ organization
D. It honors Harvey Milk’s birthday
Answer: B. It commemorates the Stonewall Uprising.

2. In what year did the Stonewall Uprising take place?
A. 1965
B. 1969
C. 1972
D. 1978
Answer: B. 1969

3. Who designed the original rainbow Pride flag in 1978?
A. Gilbert Baker
B. Harvey Milk
C. Marsha P. Johnson
D. Sylvia Rivera
Answer: A. Gilbert Baker

4. What do the colors of the rainbow flag represent?
Answer: Different aspects of life, community, and diversity. The original flag’s colors each had a specific meaning.

5. What does MCC stand for in Metropolitan Community Churches?
A. Metropolitan Christian Community
B. Mission Community Church
C. Metropolitan Community Church
D. Modern Christian Congregation
Answer: C. Metropolitan Community Church

6. Who founded the Metropolitan Community Church movement in 1968?
A. Troy Perry
B. Martin Luther King Jr.
C. Harvey Milk
D. Desmond Tutu
Answer: A. Troy Perry

7. What is the purpose of Pride celebrations?
A. To celebrate diversity and inclusion
B. To honor LGBTQ+ history and achievements
C. To advocate for equality and justice
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above

8. True or False: The first Pride marches were held one year after the Stonewall Uprising.
Answer: True

9. Which symbol is commonly associated with LGBTQ+ pride and diversity?
A. The dove
B. The rainbow
C. The olive branch
D. The crown
Answer: B. The rainbow

10. Complete the phrase: “God’s love is for ______.”
Answer: Everyone!

06/02/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, June Celebrants! 🎉

From all of us at St. John’s MCC, we joyfully celebrate YOU this month! 💖

May your birthday be filled with love, laughter, and countless blessings. As you step into a new year of life, we pray it brings you peace, purpose, and abundant joy. 🌈✨

“May the Lord bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious to you.”

Know that you are cherished, wonderfully made, and deeply loved—today and always. 💫

🎂 Happy Birthday to all our June family! 🎂

Drop a 🎉 or 🎂 in the comments to help us celebrate our June birthdays!

With love,
St. John’s MCC

06/01/2026

🌈🎉 Pride is almost here, and St. Johns MCC can’t wait to celebrate with you at the 2026 Wilson Pride Event! 🎉🌈 June 6, 2026

Join us for a day filled with love, joy, community, and Pride as we gather at this year’s Vendor Fair. Stop by the St. Johns MCC booth, meet new friends, learn about our welcoming congregation, and celebrate what makes our community so special!

📍 You’ll find us in the green walkway area behind the Wilson YMCA, the Downtown Wilson Parking Garage, and the Centro at Pine-Nash Apartments.

🙌 We’d love your help! If you’d like to volunteer at our booth and be part of the fun, please email mailto:[email protected] for more information.

📅 Event Schedule
Saturday June 6, 2026
🛠️ Setup Begins: 9:00 AM
🎪 Vendor Fair Opens: 10:00 AM
🏳️‍🌈 Vendor Fair Ends: 2:00 PM

Whether you’re volunteering, visiting vendors, or simply celebrating Pride with friends and family, be sure to stop by and say hello. We look forward to sharing this amazing day with you!

❤️ All are welcome. All are loved. All belong.

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month from St. John's MCC! 🌈✨

As we celebrate Pride, we give thanks for the beautiful diversity of God's creation and the many gifts that each person brings to our community. Pride is a time to rejoice in authenticity, share God's love boldly, and affirm the sacred worth of every person.

May this month be filled with joy, hope, fellowship, and celebration. Wherever you are on your journey, know that you are welcomed, valued, and loved.

Happy Pride Month! 🌈