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!
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!
SHARING GOD’S LOVE – An Offering Inside and Out
We are growing! And we are currently at a little over 60% of our goal of pledges received. This is not far off from where we were at this time last year, and as in years past, we continue to receive pledges through November as we prepare the budget of MCC of Northern Virginia for the coming year. If you have not completed a Pledge form, please prayerfully consider doing so. You may do so by contacting the church office, by snail mail, or by directly e/mailing us at Info@mccNoVa.
Thank you for your support.
The 2020 Pledge Support Sheet
Click below to listen to the Sermon for 11/24/19
Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching
Reflection: “Giving Thanks: Living Life More Abundantly”
First Reading: Malachi 3:10-12
Second Reading: Luke 6:37-38
Third Reading: Adapted from Rachel Held Evans “Searching for Sunday”
Fourth Reading: Adapted from “The Collected Sermons of Fred Craddock”
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 11/17/19
Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching
Homecoming: “Growing Together: Living Life More Abundantly”
Ancient Reading:James 1:19-21
Second Reading: Adapted from Norman Whirzba in “Spiritual Gardening”
Third Reading: From John O’Donohue in Eternal echoes: Exploring our Yearning to Belong
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 11/10/19
Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching
Homecoming: “Living Life More Abundantly”
Ancient Reading: Luke 19:1-10
Second Reading: adapted from William Least Heat Moon
Third Reading: Adapted from Father Richard Rohr in “The Face of the Other,” in Essential Teachings on Love
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!
lick below to listen to the Sermon for 11/3/19
Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching
Reflection: “Bless The Beasties: Let The Animals Teach You”
There will be a Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, November 3 at 11 AM supported by our Environmental and Animal Rights Ministry. In addition to blessing animals present, folks may being items for a blessing (collar, blanket, toy) for animals they are unable to bring. There will also be a table where folks may being a photo of animals they are unable to bring, as well as photos and mementoes of animals who have died but remain in cherished memory. Join us as we learn from the animals, reflect on wisdom from St. Francis of Assisi, and bless those animals who have a place in our hearts.
Ancient Reading: Job 12:7-10
Second Reading: Adapted from Joy Harjo, first Native American US Poet Laureate (2019)
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!
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