Welcome to MCC NOVA!

Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia is committed to creating a vital and adventurous spiritual community for all people, preparing for our work in the world through an engaged and growing spirituality that is relevant 24/7.We are a welcoming and affirming progressive Christian community with a specific outreach to queer and queer-friendly people seeking authentic spirituality and renewal through varied and dynamic worship experiences; educational and social enrichment opportunities; and tangible expressions of love through social justice and outreach activities.

Sunday Worship 11:00 am                                 

We invite you to explore our website and look forward to meeting you soon.

  

WHAT’S HAPPENING

SUNDAY, May 12, 2013, 11:0o am

1st Reading:

Acts 16: 16-34

2nd Reading

excerpt from “Rivers in the Ocean” by Og Mandino 

Reflection:

“Liberating Love”

Rev. Onetta Brooks, preaching

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PASTORAL SEARCH COMMITTEE NEWS

The application package for the position of Senior Pastor is now available!  Please see the link on the Pastoral Search Committee page.

PENTECOST SUNDAY 
Sunday, May 19

On Pentecost Sunday, the Children and Youth will be participating in all parts of our worship service at 11 am.  Children/Youth should wear RED, which is the liturgical color for Pentecost Sunday.  We are looking forward to sharing this spirit-filled Sunday with all of you!

CONVERSATION with the PASTOR
Sunday, May 19, following worship

Let’s have a Holy Conversation with the Pastor about MCC NOVA Worship Service! What’s happening? Facilitated by Rev Onetta. All are Welcome!

SAVE THE DATES!
PRIDE STARTS NOW!

TRANS PRIDE
Saturday, May 18, 10 am to 4 pm
National City Christian Church
Thomas Circle, Washington, DC

DC BLACK PRIDE
Friday, May 24-Sunday, May 26 
Go to http://www.dcblackpride.org for a complete list of activities!

CAPITAL PRIDE 
May 29-June 9 
Parade 
Saturday, June 8,  4:30 pm Festival Sunday, June 9, 12 – 9 pm 

Go to http://www.capitalpride.org for a complete list of activities.

MCC Pride T-Shirts will be available in the next couple of weeks.  Cost is $15.  Also, watch this space for information on the area MCC joint-parade contingent, as well as sign-up opportunities for the joint festival booth. 

SAVE THE DATE!
MCC NOVA’S ANNUAL SPIRITUAL RETREAT
‘WE ARE THE CHURCH ALIVE!”
October 18-20
Sevenoaks Retreat Center
Madison, VA

Retreat cost is $200/per person. Co-leaders are Sarah Fershee, Kim Habermann, and Pamela Larson.  More information coming soon!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 
Tuesday, May 21, 6:30 pm
Upstairs Library
Everyone is welcome!