Collection

Metropolitan Community Church of Omaha Records

Span Dates: 1959 - 2017
Bulk Dates:
Volume: 2.5 Cubic Feet (6 boxes)

Description

The MCC Omaha Records are comprised of 2.5 cubic feet of documents and photographs from 1959 through 2017 with the bulk of items dated 1973 to 1975 and 1996 to 2003. Photographs of church events and other activities from 1987 through 2003 make up most of the collection. There is a gap in materials from 1975 through the mid-1990s, photographs aside. Materials from 1973 to 1975 cover the foundation of MCC Omaha, especially Reverend Fredrick Zydek’s role in founding the Omaha church. Documents from this time also consist of sermon notes, church governance, and Reverend Fredrick Zydek’s leaving MCC Omaha in 1975. The collection also has church newsletters from August 1973 to 1975 and 1995 to January of 2014, materials related to MCC Omaha events from 1974 through early 2000s, service programs circa 1973 to 1974, materials from an MCC Omaha Bible study, and material created during the tenure of Pastor Tom Emmett (2007-2019). Series in this collection are General, Events, Governance, Newsletters, Photographs, and Worship Services / Bible Studies. Descriptions for each of these series are found by clicking on the series title in the folder list.

Hist/Bio Note

The Metropolitan Community Church of Omaha (MCC Omaha) was chartered in 1974 as the first church in Omaha with positive ministry activities to the LGBTQ+ community. Reverend Fredrick Zydek played a key role in founding the Omaha church. Since its founding, Metropolitan Community Church-Omaha has supported those who live with HIV and AIDS and has become a leader in the fight for marriage equality. It serves members as far away as Grand Island to the west, Council Bluffs to the east, and Kansas City to the south.
https://www.mccomaha.org/

Finding Aid

An online finding aid is available
https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/588

Location

Archives & Special Collections Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha 6001 Dodge St. Omaha Nebraska 68182-0237 United States
https://www.unomaha.edu/criss-library/archives-and-special-collections/index.php

Tags

MCC | Nebraska | Omaha | AIDS | Marriage Equality | Zykek, Fredrick, J.