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Pride Sunday at MCC NoVA, June 11

Sermon Posted (Click to listen) Reflection: “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made” Preaching: Wendy Hamilton, Clergy Intern First Reading: Psalm 139:13-18 Second Reading: ~ adapted from Dr. Maya Angelou’s “Still I Rise”

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Pentecost at MCC NoVA: June 4

Sermon Posted (Click to listen) Reflection: What Does This Mean? Two Voices, One Reflection – Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin & Duane Bowers Exciting, disorienting, amazing, disturbing… That Pentecost long ago was experienced as any one or all of the above. … Continue reading

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Ascension Sunday at MCC NoVA: Sunday May 28

Reflection: “Out of Sight: Now You See Him… Now You Don’t!” Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin How often do we look for God in the last place that we experienced God? How do we learn how to see differently, to be … Continue reading

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This Sunday at MCC NoVA: May 21

Reflection: “Feeling for God: The Known Unknown” Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin First Reading: Acts 17: 22-31 Second Reading ~ adapted from Barbara Brown Taylor in An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith

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This Sunday at MCC NoVA: May 14 – Mothers’ Day

Reflection: “Heavenly Fathers, Earthly Mothers” Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin How did the Creator get to be so male? Does the Bible have a gender problem? Join us Sunday, May 14, at 11 AM, for “Heavenly Fathers, Earthly Mothers” as we … Continue reading

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This Sunday at MCC Nova: May 7 – 11:00 am Service

Reflection: “Day by Day” Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin How do we become liberated from the shackles of our self and move toward a larger world? Join us Sunday, May 7, at 11 am, as we reflect on Holy Encounters, Divine … Continue reading

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This Sunday at MCC Nova: Apr 30 – 11:00 am Service

Reflection: “Soul Food: Here, There, Everywhere” Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin We are nourished and enriched by the people who enter our lives, whether for a lifetime, a season, a day, or a passing moment. Join us this Sunday, April 30, … Continue reading

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This Sunday at MCC Nova: Apr 23 – 11:00 am Service

Reflection: “Show Your Wounds” Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin Often we try to hide the signs of our pain. Our wounds and scars may identify us. They are a part of us. But they are not who we are. Join us … Continue reading

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Easter Sunday at MCC Nova: April 16 – 11:00 am Service

Easter Sunday – Reflection: “There You Will See Me” Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin Join us Sunday April 16 as we celebrate Easter Sunday, reflect on Divine Presence, and embrace Community Building. First Reading: Matthew 28: 1-10 Second Reading: ~ adapted … Continue reading

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Palm Sunday at MCC Nova: April 9 – 11:00 am Service

Palm Sunday – Reflection: “Who Is This?” Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin Join us Sunday April 9 as we celebrate Palm Sunday, and reflect on Fickle Crowds, Divine Identity, Growing into Greatness, and Community Building. First Reading: Matthew 21: 1-11 Second … Continue reading

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