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!
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!
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”
01/14 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
“King’s Gifts”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin & Wendy Hamilton
First Reading 1 Samuel: 3: 1-10, 19
Second Reading ~ adapted from Caroline Myss
01/07 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
“Extra-terrestrial Life”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
During our Epiphany journey this year you are encouraged to Expand Your Horizons, to think new thoughts, explore new worlds, seek out places beyond your reach, and boldly go where perhaps you have not gone before. It will be an adventuresome stretch, one following the star of your heart to the heart of the Divine.
First Reading -Genesis 1:1-5
Second Reading ~ from David Bowie
12/31 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
“Mixed Blessing”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
As the new year approaches…
Spend the last day of 2017 in beloved community
with MCC of Northern Virginia!
(New Things Will Happen!)