03/18 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
“Giving It Up: Politics (but not Social Justice)”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin

How do we navigate some of the challenges we face in our daily lives
that seem to place us at political odds with one another?
Join us this fifth Sunday in Lent as we reflect on some ways
to make the most of these challenging times, and look at something else
to considering giving up this last week of Lent.

First Reading: Matthew 22:15-22
Second Reading:
from Barbara Brown Taylor in “An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith
Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us on Sunday Morning!
Note: We need a few gentle extra hands after worship this Sunday, March 18th,
to move some of the more fragile items from the childrens’ room back into the sacristy after
the final installation of the new sacristy flooring. Many thanks!

03/11 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
“Giving It Up: Ego and Control”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin

What does our faith require of us that may inspire us
toward a better course of living?
How do we begin to soften some of our edges?
Join us this fourth Sunday in Lent as we look at
some other things to consider giving up.

First Reading: Micah 6:8
Second Reading:
from Barbara Brown Taylor in “An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith
Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us on Sunday Morning!

03/04 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
“Giving It Up: Old Wineskins”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin

How does our faith keep up with our lives in this rapidly changing world? What are some of the ‘old wineskins’ that we keep holding onto and keep trying to pour new things into? Join us this third Sunday in Lent, March 4, 2018, at 11 AM, for “Old Wineskins”, as we reflect on Luke 5:27-38, with some Richard Rohr and Sallie McFague on the side,
and look at something else to consider giving up.

First Reading: Luke 5:27-38
Second Reading: from Father Richard Rohr in “Evolution: All Things Change and Grow”
Third Reading: from Sallie McFague in “The Body of God: An Ecological Theology
Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us on Sunday Morning!


Sterling Wilde plays an Irish Lullaby – click image to listen

02/25 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
“Giving It Up: Worry”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin

First Reading: Matthew 6:25-34
Second Reading: from Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us on Sunday Morning!

02/11 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
“It’s Lent, But Do Not Be Afraid”
Preaching: Duane Bowers

First Reading: Mark 1:9-15
Second Reading: Matthew 4:1-11
Third Reading: from Tarthang Tulka in “Openness Mind”

Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us on Sunday Morning!

Are you giving up anything for Lent? May we respectfully make a few suggestions?
How about Fear… Worry… Limitations… Negativity… Perfection… Old Wineskins… ?
Join us at MCC NoVA for the Lenten Season as we explore surrendering
some of the things that may hold us back in our daily lives.

02/11 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
“Change of Plans: Going Up Country”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin

First Reading: Mark 1:40-45
Second Reading ~ from The Collected Sermons of Fred Craddock

Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us on Sunday Morning!

02/04 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
“Clarity”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin

First Reading: Mark 1:29-39
Second Reading ~ from Scott Russell Sanders

01/28 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
“Leaving Your Circle”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin

First Reading: Mark 1:14-20
Second Reading ~ from Albert Einstein

This Sunday, Jan 28, our Clergy Intern, Wendy Hamilton, will successfully conclude her journey with MCC of Northern Virginia.
Join us as we give thanks for Wendy’s time with our community, and offer our blessings on her continued journey and her next adventure!
Come and show her your love!

01/21 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
“Be Moved”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin

First Reading: Esther 4: 10-17
Second Reading: ~ adapted from Richard Templar in “The Rules For Life: A Personal Code for Living a Better, Happier Life”