This subseries contains materials relating to the Los Angeles MCC, the "Mother Church" of the Fellowship, founded by the Rev. Troy Perry in October 1969. The records derive from a number of sources-the handwriting of J. J. Bertrund Belanger, Jim Kepner, Morris Kight, John O'Brien, and Johan Vessup can be recognized on various documents-and are very incomplete. The majority of the documents date from the pastorships of Troy Perry (1968-1973), Lee Carlton (1973-1975), James Sandmire (1975-1977), Donald Pederson (1977-1978), and the first years of the pastorship of Jeri Ann Harvey (1978-1985). Half the materials by bulk consists of the Chronological Files, which contain correspondence, administrative papers, financial reports, congregational meeting minutes, resumes for candidates for the Board of Directors and for delegates to the annual District Conference, flyers and handbills, programs, pastoral letters, and news releases. The earliest files also include mimeographed news sheets (printed newsletters have been transferred to the Archives' Periodicals and Newsletters collection). The flyers and programs document the extensive social programs of the congregation, including the annual May Festival, and various concert and theatrical performances, the latter, in the earliest years, often held in cooperation with Pat Rocco and the Society of Pat Rocco Enlightened Enthusiasts (SPREE). A large number of the social events were held to benefit the Building Fund, first for the church at 2201 South Union St. (dedicated in 1971), and then, after its destruction by fire in January 1973, for the building at 1050 South Hill St. (dedicated in 1974). The congregation also held elaborate annual celebrations on the anniversary of its founding. Orders of Worship files contain printed programs for the Sunday worship services. The Ecumenical Construction Company files document the congregation's response to Operation Resurrection, a program for spiritual renewal within the Fellowship (see Subseries 1.3 above). The Gospel Ministry of Music files reveal the significant role that music played in the life of the congregation, while the Police Relations folder documents the congregation's involvement in the struggle to end police harassment of gays and lesbians. The Holy Unions file supplements the Holy Unions file among the Fellowship records (see Subseries 1.3 above). Of particular interest, veteran activist and writer Jim Kepner's notes on weekly services and congregational meetings provide insights into events and personalities not available elsewhere.