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 spiritual community with a specific outreach to LGBTQI people and our allies who are seeking authentic spirituality and renewal through varied celebration experiences, educational and social enrichment opportunities, and tangible expressions of love through social justice and outreach opportunities.

Whether you are a current member, attender, or a old friend, we would love to see you.
Our worship begins Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m.

Be sure to check the coming events page for happenings in our community!

Sunday, December 27, 2020 – Christmas 1

Posted on December 26, 2020 by Heather

Join us online Sunday at 11AM at – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/events/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs) You may watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/

First Reading ~ Luke 2:22-40
Second Reading ~ from Psalm 148:2-4
Third Reading ~ from Paul Tillich in “The Eternal Now”
Rev. Lori McPherson, Preaching: “The Thrill of Hope?”

Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC NoVA will celebrate its 40th Anniversary on April 21, 2021!
Celebrating 52 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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Sunday December 20, 2020 – Advent 4

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Heather

Join us online Sunday at 11AM at – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/events/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs) You may watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/

First Reading ~ Luke 1:26-38
Second Reading ~ adapted from Rev. A. Powell Davies
Third Reading ~ from Nelson Mandela
Fourth Reading ~ adapted from Father Alfred D’Souza
Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: “OPEN TO GOD – Open Your Self ~ Serve”
So many things are closed these days.
How is your spirit? Are you closed off, too?
Is there room within?
This Advent Season, in a year of closures, join us on-line as we celebrate the coming advent
and clarity of God’s Life and Light, and the ways that we may open ourselves up by waking up.

Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC NoVA will celebrate its 40th Anniversary on April 21, 2021!
Celebrating 52 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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Congregational Meeting Update from Sunday Dec 20th, 1PM

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Heather

The 2020 Congregational Meeting was held Sunday Dec 20th via ZOOM. The Bylaw Amendment codifying the ability
to conduct a congregational meeting virtually on-line as needed was approved.

We congratulate Vickie Bowman and Leigh Anne Arnold, who were re-elected to serve another term on the Board of Directors,
and Sarah Huggins, who was re-elected as MCC NoVA’s Lay Delegate to the Denomination.

The 2021 Budget was approved as submitted.

Thank you all for your support, input, and participation!

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Sunday December 13th, 2020 – Advent 3

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Heather

Join us online Sunday at 11AM at – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/events/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs) You may watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/

First Reading ~ Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
Second Reading ~ adapted from Howard Thurman in “Meditations of the Heart”
Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: “OPEN TO GOD – Open Your Heart – Feel”
So many things are closed these days.
How is your spirit? Are you closed off, too?
Is there room within?
This Advent Season, in a year of closures, join us on-line as we celebrate the coming advent
and clarity of God’s Life and Light, and the ways that we may open ourselves up by waking up.

Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC NoVA will celebrate its 40th Anniversary on April 21, 2021!
Celebrating 52 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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Sunday December 6th, 2020 – Advent 2

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Heather

Join us online Sunday at 11AM at – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/events/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs) You may watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/

First Reading ~ from Mark 1:1-8
Second Reading ~ adapted from Margaret Wheatly
Third Reading ~ from Parker Palmer
Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: “OPEN TO GOD – Open Your Ears – Listen”
So many things are closed these days.
How is your spirit? Are you closed off, too?
Is there room within?
This Advent Season, in a year of closures, join us on-line as we celebrate the coming advent
and clarity of God’s Life and Light, and the ways that we may open ourselves up by waking up.

Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC NoVA will celebrate its 40th Anniversary on April 21, 2021!
Celebrating 52 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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Sunday Nov 29, 2020 – Open Your Eyes

Posted on November 28, 2020 by Heather

Join us online Sunday at 11AM at – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/events/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs) You may watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/

First Reading ~ from Mark 13:33-37
Second Reading ~ from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King
Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: “OPEN TO GOD – Open Your Eyes”
So many things are closed these days.
How is your spirit? Are you closed off, too?
Is there room within?
This Advent Season, in a year of closures, join us on-line as we celebrate the coming advent
and clarity of God’s Life and Light, and the ways that we may open ourselves up by waking up.
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC NoVA will celebrate its 40th Anniversary on April 21, 2021!
Celebrating 52 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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Sunday Nov 22, 2020 – Out With the Old, In With the New

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Heather

Join us online Sunday at 11AM at – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/events/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs) You may watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/

First Reading ~ from Matthew 25:31-46
Second Reading ~ from In God’s Time: The Bible and the Future, Dr. Craig C. Hill
Rev. Lori MacPherson, Preaching: “Our With the Old, In With the New”

Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC NoVA will celebrate its 40th Anniversary on April 21, 2021!
Celebrating 52 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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Sunday Nov 15th, 2020 – Harvest of Faith

Posted on November 14, 2020 by Heather

Join us online Sunday at 11AM at – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/events/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs) You may watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/

First Reading ~ from 1 Thessalonians: 5:1-11
Second Reading ~ adapted from Nadia Boltz-Webber on Faith
Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: “Harvest of Faith”

Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC NoVA will celebrate its 40th Anniversary on April 21, 2021!
Celebrating 52 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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Sunday Nov 8, 2020 – Harvest of Hope

Posted on November 7, 2020 by Heather

Join us online Sunday at 11AM at – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/events/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs) You may watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/

First Reading ~ from A Knock at Midnight, sermon, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Second Reading ~ Joshua 24:14-18
Third Reading ~ Matthew 25:1-13
Rev. Lori McPherson, Preaching: “Harvest of Hope”
Parking Lot Service Basic Protocols

Tapestry courtesy of MCC Open Door
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC NoVA will celebrate its 40th Anniversary on April 21, 2021!
Celebrating 52 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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Sunday Nov 8, 2020 – Parking Lot Worship

Posted on November 7, 2020 by Heather

Outdoor Parking Lot Morning Worship
BYOLC (BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIR)

While the weather permits, this Sunday, November 8,
we will have worship in our parking lot!
The service will be live-streamed, streamlined, and there will be guidelines.
Health safety protocols will be in effect.
Physical distancing. Masks required.
No restroom availability. Please, No smoking.
Parking Lot Service Basic Protocols

Ushers will seat family groups together.
Please bring your own lawn chair.
(If you need a lawn chair, please let us know in your RSVP.
We will try to provide one.)
This service will be dependent on the weather.

You must RSVP
Please send an e/mail with “Worship RSVP” in the subject line to
RevEmmaChattin@gmail.com

Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC NoVA will celebrate its 40th Anniversary on April 21, 2021!
Celebrating 52 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

2021 Budget – A letter from the Vice Moderator

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