eWeek 95 – Join us online Sunday at 11AM – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/
Afterwards, watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs)
Readings:
First Reading ~ Matthew 2:1-12
Second Reading ~ from “So Many Gifts”, By Hafiz of Shiraz (c. 1320-1389)
Third Reading ~ from Tony Campolo
Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: Gifts
Star Words In the past, we have offered “StarWords” during Epiphany, words that you may take with you and meditate on during the coming year. It is a spiritual practice that encourages us to seek the profound in the ordinary. Usually you would pluck one out of an offering plate. This year, you may request one by e/mail. Simply send an email to Rev. Emma with “StarWord” in the subject line, and a word will be plucked out of a virtual basket and sent to you. What is a Star Word?


Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC NoVA celebrated its 40th Anniversary in April 2021!
Celebrating 53 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

eWeek 94 – Join us online Sunday at 11AM – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/
Afterwards, watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs)
Readings:
First Reading ~ Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Second Reading ~ Luke 2:16-22

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: a long journey: THERE IS TIME


Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC NoVA celebrated its 40th Anniversary in April 2021!
Celebrating 53 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

WORSHIP NOTES
Given the rapid acceleration of COVID cases in our area, and out of an abundance of caution for our community, the decision has been made to return to on-line only worship for the next two weeks. The Board will reevaluate the decision at that time.

eWeek 93 – Join us online Sunday at 11AM – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/
Afterwards, watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs)
Readings:
First Reading ~ First Reading ~ Luke 2:8-15
Second Reading ~ from Father Richard Rohr in “Everything Belongs”

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: a long journey: FEAR NOT
It is very often the journey
that prepares us for the destination,
and the ending of one journey
is almost always
the beginning of another.

Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC NoVA celebrated its 40th Anniversary in April 2021!
Celebrating 53 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

eWeek 92 – Join us online Sunday at 11AM – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/
Afterwards, watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs)
Readings:
First Reading ~ First Reading ~ Colossians 3:12-16
Second Reading ~ “I Would Be True” ~ In Song

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: a long journey: Love
To Journey is fascinating. It is not simply movement from Point A to Point B, it is everywhere in between, and it is where everything happens! And there is almost always movement within, and some new life kicking around inside of us. And while many may wish to rush the journey, it is very often the journey that prepares us for the destination.

LOOKING FORWARD and Getting Together –
Next Steps
Attendance in the facility during worship requires advance “check in”
to let us know you are coming. Why? Our Seating is limited.
There is physical distancing. Masks are required. We are also requesting folks be fully vaccinated (if that is an issue, please let me know). Until we have some better data, there will be no congregational singing. Finally, we are providing enhanced airflow and filtration (the motion of air reduces the risk of COVID-19 transmission).
While all reasonable safeguards are taken, there will always be some measure of risk, and each person will need to make their own determination as to what is best for them. SO GET READY! CHECK IN!
Let us hear from you!
Send an email to RevEmmaChattin@gmail.com with “I’ll Be There” in the subject line if you plan to attend as soon as the option is available. “Not Yet” if you are getting closer, but not quite there yet.
A big thank you to all who have responded thus far!

eWeek 91 – Join us online Sunday at 11AM – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/
Afterwards, watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs)
Readings:
First Reading ~ 1 John 3:1
Second Reading ~ Luke 1:46-50
Third Reading ~ from Rev. Troy Perry, Founder of MCC Denomination (on Countless Occasions)

Rev. Lori McPherson, Preaching: a long journey: JOY
To Journey is fascinating. It is not simply movement from Point A to Point B, it is everywhere in between, and it is where everything happens! And there is almost always movement within, and some new life kicking around inside of us. And while many may wish to rush the journey, it is very often the journey that prepares us for the destination.
LOOKING FORWARD and Getting Together –
Next Steps
Attendance in the facility during worship requires advance “check in”
to let us know you are coming. Why? Our Seating is limited.
There is physical distancing. Masks are required. We are also requesting folks be fully vaccinated (if that is an issue, please let me know). Until we have some better data, there will be no congregational singing. Finally, we are providing enhanced airflow and filtration (the motion of air reduces the risk of COVID-19 transmission).
While all reasonable safeguards are taken, there will always be some measure of risk, and each person will need to make their own determination as to what is best for them. SO GET READY! CHECK IN!
Let us hear from you!
Send an email to RevEmmaChattin@gmail.com with “I’ll Be There” in the subject line if you plan to attend as soon as the option is available. “Not Yet” if you are getting closer, but not quite there yet.
A big thank you to all who have responded thus far!

eWeek 90 – Join us online Sunday at 11AM – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/
Afterwards, watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs)
Readings:
First Reading ~ Isaiah 11:1-10
Second Reading ~ from Eduardo Galeano

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: a long journey: PEACE
To Journey is fascinating. It is not simply movement from Point A to Point B, it is everywhere in between, and it is where everything happens! And there is almost always movement within, and some new life kicking around inside of us. And while many may wish to rush the journey, it is very often the journey that prepares us for the destination. Sufi Dervishes Whirling in the Synagogue of the Washington Hebrew Congregation circa 2008
photo by Heather James

Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC NoVA celebrated its 40th Anniversary in April 2021!
Celebrating 53 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

CHURCH – What Does It Look Like? (updated 12/4)
Church work looks like many different things. It can look like liturgy, it can look like Bible Study, it can look like reaching out to connect with others.
On the week of November 21… it looks like this,
and the week of November 28… it looks like this.
What’s going on AROUND MCC NoVA? ​(updated 12/3)
University One Development
The next time you visit MCC of Northern Virginia, the surrounding area will look very different. Construction of University One is under way and progresses daily. This is a development designed to house over 800 people, the vast majority being George Mason University Seniors and Graduate Students, along with a parking deck to accommodate over 700 vehicles.
LOOKING FORWARD and Getting Together –
Next Steps
Attendance in the facility during worship requires advance “check in”
to let us know you are coming. Why? Our Seating is limited.
There is physical distancing. Masks are required. We are also requesting folks be fully vaccinated (if that is an issue, please let me know). Until we have some better data, there will be no congregational singing. Finally, we are providing enhanced airflow and filtration (the motion of air reduces the risk of COVID-19 transmission).
While all reasonable safeguards are taken, there will always be some measure of risk, and each person will need to make their own determination as to what is best for them. SO GET READY! CHECK IN!
Let us hear from you!
Send an email to RevEmmaChattin@gmail.com with “I’ll Be There” in the subject line if you plan to attend as soon as the option is available. “Not Yet” if you are getting closer, but not quite there yet.
A big thank you to all who have responded thus far!