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Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching
Reflection: Turn and Face The Change
We continue our Epiphany journey –
What is the first thing Jesus calls for as he begins his ministry?
First Reading: Matthew 4:12-17
Second Reading: Adapted from Eugene Peterson in “Every Step An Arrival: A 90 Day Devotional for Exploring God’s Word”

Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us at 11AM on a Sunday Morning!
MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA will celebrate its 39th Anniversary April 21, 2020!
Celebrating 51 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

Click below to listen to the Sermon for 01/19/20

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching
Reflection: Come And See
We continue our Epiphany journey – what happens when an experience gets a hold of you?
First Reading: John 1:29-42
Second Reading: Adapted from “Poverty and Economic Justice: The Last March of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.”

Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us at 11AM on a Sunday Morning!
MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA will celebrate its 39th Anniversary April 21, 2020!
Celebrating 51 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

Click below to listen to the Sermon for 01/12/20

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching
Reflection: Blessing and Being Blessed
How do you become the person you have always been?
Often our blessings and affirmations are received in the blessing of others.
First Reading: Matthew 3:13-17
Second Reading: Adapted from Parker Palmer in “Now I Become Myself”

Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us at 11AM on a Sunday Morning!
MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA will celebrate its 39th Anniversary April 21, 2020!
Celebrating 51 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

Click below to listen to the Sermon for 01/05/20

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching
Reflection: 2020 Vision
The Magi traveled far, bearing gifts, following a star.
What guides you? What are your gifts?
And what is your vision for the year ahead?
First Reading: Matthew 2:1-12
Second Reading: Adapted from Father Richard Rohr in
“New Images Help Us See New Realities”

Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us at 11AM on a Sunday Morning!
MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA will celebrate its 39th Anniversary April 21, 2020!
Celebrating 51 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

Click below to listen to the Sermon for 12/29/19

Rev. Lori McPherson, Preaching
Reflection: God With Us

First Reading: Isaiah 63:7-9
Second Reading: from James B. Nelson in “Embodiment”

Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us at 11AM on a Sunday Morning!
MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA celebrated its 38th Anniversary April 21!
Celebrating 51 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

Click below to listen to the Sermon for 12/22/19

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching
Reflection: Still… Love
Matthew tells us the story of a relationship, fear, and a brokenness healed by an interruption from God. That is as true for the world as it is for Joseph and Mary.
Still, love is complicated.

First Reading: Matthew 1:18-25
Second Reading: Adapted from Father Richard Rohr in “Preparing for Christmas”

Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us at 11AM on a Sunday Morning!
MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA celebrated its 38th Anniversary April 21!
Celebrating 51 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

Click below to listen to the Sermon for 12/15/19

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching
Reflection: Still… Joy

First Reading: Isaiah 35:1-10 The Joyful Return
Second Reading: Homecoming, adapted from Rachel Held Evans in “Searching For Sunday”

Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us at 11AM on a Sunday Morning!
MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA celebrated its 38th Anniversary April 21!
Celebrating 51 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

DECEMBER CHURCH CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Sunday, Dec 15th, our yearly Congregational Meeting will be held after worship.
Church members will vote on the 2020 Church Budget, for church Board members, and Lay Delegate.
And, there will be an All Church Potluck lunch Dec 15th to sustain us!
Check your email for a link to the Congregational Meeting Packet (18 pages).

Click below to listen to the Sermon for 12/08/19

Rev. Lori McPherson, Preaching
Reflection: Be Still… Then Prophesy

Ancient Reading ~ Matthew 3:1-12
Second Reading ~ from “In God’s Time” by Dr. Craig C. Hill
Third Reading ~ from “The Prelude” in The Complete Works of William Wordsworth

Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us at 11AM on a Sunday Morning!
MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA celebrated its 38th Anniversary April 21!
Celebrating 51 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

DECEMBER CHURCH BUDGET FORUM AND CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
The Board of Directors will be hosting a budget forum and candidates for Board discussion following worship service on Sunday, December 8. Sue, our treasurer, will provide an update of the church’s finances and the Board will present a draft budget proposal for 2020. All are encouraged to attend and to ask questions.
Sunday, Dec 15th, our yearly Congregational Meeting will be held after worship. Church members will vote on the 2020 Church Budget and for church Board members, and Lay Delegate.
And, there will be an All Church Potluck lunch Dec 15th to sustain us!
Check your email for a link to the Congregational Meeting Packet (18 pages).

Click below to listen to the Sermon for 12/01/19

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching
Reflection: “Still HOPE”
Our Advent journey reminds us that as we enter the holiday season, it is important to find moments of stillness, moments when we may be interrupted by God

First Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5
Second Reading: Adapted from Rachel Held Evans “Searching for Sunday”

Photo from MCC NoVA Dec 1, 2002, with a portion of the AIDS Memorial Quilt
Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us at 11AM on a Sunday Morning!
MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA celebrated its 38th Anniversary April 21!
Celebrating 51 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!