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Congregational Meeting (Dec 18) Scheduled and
Update on Budget Forum (Dec 4)

The Board of Directors will be scheduling a Congregational Meeting at 1:30PM on Dec 18, conducted virtually via ZOOM. The Budget Forum was held on December 4 and was an opportunity for the Board to present the candidate nominated for … Continue reading

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Update on Budget Forum (Dec 4)

Merry Christmas MCC NoVA (A Letter from the Vice-Moderator)

As you know, it has been nearly three years since the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Pandemic has disrupted every aspect of everyone’s lives. This includes everything from going on vacation, going to work and even to attending church. … Continue reading

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Sunday Nov. 20, 2022 – 14th Annual Interfaith Transgender Day of Remembrance

14th Annual Interfaith Transgender Day of Remembrance The 14th Annual Interfaith Transgender Day of Remembrance was held at 7:00 PM on November 20, 2022, and hosted by Unity of Fairfax. This service was organized by Rev. Emma Chattin and the … Continue reading

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MCC NoVA Board Meetings

MCC NoVA Board Meetings are open and held monthly, usually at 1:30PM on the third Sunday of each month. These meetings are currently held via ZOOM. If you would like to attend, please e/mail Rev. Emma in advance with “Board … Continue reading

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Statement from the Board of Directors

Safety Issue Regarding a Potential Threat The LGBTIQA+ communities have long been the recipient of anger, ire, and violence in many forms. The Board of Directors has recently been made aware of a concern relayed by a third party potentially … Continue reading

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MCC NoVA New Members/Seekers Class Thu Feb 24th

We will be having a New Members/Seekers class on Thursday, February 24, at 7 PM. This class will be held via ZOOM, and is for anyone who is interested in finding out more about the denomination of Metropolitan Community Church … Continue reading

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2022 Church Staff and Board of Directors

2022 Church Staff Senior Pastor – Rev. Emma Chattin Social Justice Minister – Rev. Lori McPherson Teacher in Residence – Rev. Gail Minnick Music Minister – Kurt Jaeger Keyboard Accompanist – Jorge Martinez Facility Management Team Leader – Patti Sparenberg … Continue reading

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Congregational Budget Meeting was held Sun Dec 19

The Congregational Meeting was held December 19, 2021, at 1:30 PM via ZOOM with a quorum of Members present. The by law change and the 2022 Budget were approved unanimously. Frank Vance and Kate Gilligan were elected to the Board, … Continue reading

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Budget Forum & Congregational Meeting – Dec 12 & 19, 2021

The Board of Directors will be scheduling a Congregational Forum on December 12, and a Congregational Meeting on December 19. Both will be conducted virtually via ZOOM. The Congregational Forum will be an opportunity for the Board to present the … Continue reading

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December Fundraiser

MCC NoVA usually scheduled (and budgeted for) 1 – 2 fundraisers each year: Basket Auctions, Yard Sales, Dances…. These were great in-person social events! Unfortunately, that has not happened for the past two years due to COVID. If the Ministry … Continue reading

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