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Annette Parrish, a native of Danville, VA (USA), was introduced to MCC by her partner, Tammy, and has been a member for 6 years. Annette was extremely nervous when she first visited MCC of Winston-Salem because she had not been in the Baptist church of her youth for many years and didn’t know whether there really was a church for her. She says she knew the first night that God still loved her and she began a brand new walk with God at that point.

Written (Survey) History

This history was collected via online survey.

What do you like to be called by your friends and family?

Annette

 

Where were you born?

Danville, Va

 

Do you have a life partner or spouse?

Yes

 

If you have a partner or spouse and feel comfortable doing so, please provide their name below.

Tammy Shumate

 

If you have a partner or spouse, we would be honored to make note of any anniversary you celebrate. You may enter your anniversary date below.

Sept 20th

 

Did you grow up in a church? If yes, which one?

Yes; Welcome Baptist.

 

When did you first discover Metropolitan Community Churches?

2002

 

How did you hear about MCC? Friend, family, advertising, Troy’s book, other? Please describe.

My Partner. She had been going to MCC for 10+ years.

 

Describe your first visit to MCC. Please include the church’s name.

The first day I walked in to MCC of Winston Salem, NC I was very nervous. I had been out of church for many years because I didn’t know there was a church for me. I had been told God don’t love you because you are Gay. Everyone made me feel at home and I knew the first night that God did still love me and I was beginning a brand new walk with God.

 

How many years have you belonged to a MCC?

6 years

 

Who preached the sermon that you’ve never forgotten? Do you remember the name of the sermon? Where were you when you heard it?

Rev. Elder Arlene Ackerman at the regional Conference last November in Pittsburgh, Pa. It was a gospel sermon and she had the spirit of God on her and it fell all over me.

 

Who influenced you the most in MCC?

Rev. Elder Arlene Ackerman and our Moderator Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson

 

Describe how this person influenced you.

The love they have for us and how they want to get the word out to all people that, “We are here and God loves everyone.”

 

If you attend a MCC now, please give its name.

MCC OF WINSTON SALEM, NC

 

What do you like best about your local church? 

Our new pastor has a vision that no one has every had before. All the people in my church all have the same goal. We want the whole surrounding area to know the God still loves them and we are here to welcome them in.

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