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!


Sept 1st, 2024 – What Does Your Church Do?

Our Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us In-Person or OnLine.
Afterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.
Order of Worship and readings are here (PDF file with songs and Readings)
First Reading ~ Matthew 12:9-14
Second Reading ~ from “If the Church Were Christian” by Phillip Gulley
What Does Your Church Do?

Kurt Jaeger – Preaching
Join us this Sunday at 11 AM-ish at the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia, or live-streamed on our FaceBook page.



MCC NoVA – celebrating 43 Years of Pride in Fairfax – April 2024!

Celebrating 55 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Join Us at 11AM IN-PERSON or ONLINE for Sunday Morning Worship!


BEW!! CAKE SUNDAY is The FIRST SUNDAY of EVERY Month!
If you have a Birthday during the month
let us celebrate with you on the First Sunday!
Big Thanks to Genevieve and the Cake Team!


THANK YOU MEET GROUP FOR AN AWESOME INDOOR YARD SALE!

Special thanks to Genevieve, David, Jaime, Lolita, Margot, Margaret, and Team Leads Dale & Lee!! And all those who donated items for sale!
Over $600 was raised for the church!
WOW! ❤️ WOW!
The Yard Sale May Have Looked Like… THIS


VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Facility Care
Seeking supportive volunteers to assist with cleaning, upkeep, facility matters, and building maintenance.
If interested in any of these opportunities, please contact RevEmmaChattin@gmail.com


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August 25, 2024 – We’re All in This Together!

Our Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us In-Person or OnLine.
Afterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.
Order of Worship and readings are here (PDF file with songs and Readings)
First Reading ~ Acts 2:42-47
Second Reading ~ from Baratunde Thurston in the “On Being” podcast
We’re All in This Together

Kurt Jaeger – Preaching
Join us this Sunday at 11 AM-ish at the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia, or live-streamed on our FaceBook page, for “We’re All In This Together”, as Kurt Jaeger reflects on Acts 2:42-47 and his recent mission trips to Peru and Tanzania. You don’t want to miss this.



MCC NoVA – celebrating 43 Years of Pride in Fairfax – April 2024!

Celebrating 55 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Join Us at 11AM IN-PERSON or ONLINE for Sunday Morning Worship!


Welcome New MCC NoVA Members!

MCC of Northern Virginia Welcomes New Members:
Jen Yi, Tony Lacaria, Margot Scheiffley, Lucas Maertin, David Teodosio, Maru Figueroa, Lolita Fernandez, Jaime Fernandez, Fab Fernandez!
Joined by:
Dale Bradshaw, Congregational Care Minister; Rev. Emma Chattin, Pastor; Frank Vance, Vice Moderator; Lee Shadwick, Lay Delegate


THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Especially in times such as these when we feel needed more than ever before, we are grateful for your continued support!
It is only through your generosity and faithfulness that we are able to continue our ministry and tend to our community building while building community! We ask for your continued prayers.


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August 18, 2024 – SummerSeries2: Who Was / Is Jesus (Pt 3)?

Our Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us In-Person or OnLine.
Afterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.
Order of Worship and readings are here (PDF file with songs and Readings)
First Reading ~ Mark 7:1-8, 14-15
Second Reading ~ Mark 8:27-30
Third Reading ~ adapted from Paula Fredriksen in “From Jesus to Christ”
Who Was / Is Jesus?

“Who Do You Say I Am?”
Spoiler:
This is how we do Religion ~ Pharisees
This is how we do God ~ J.



MCC NoVA – celebrating 43 Years of Pride in Fairfax – April 2024!

Celebrating 55 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Join Us at 11AM IN-PERSON or ONLINE for Sunday Morning Worship!


Welcome New MCC NoVA Members!

MCC of Northern Virginia Welcomes New Members:
Jen Yi, Tony Lacaria, Margot Scheiffley, Lucas Maertin, David Teodosio, Maru Figueroa, Lolita Fernandez, Jaime Fernandez, Fab Fernandez!
Joined by:
Dale Bradshaw, Congregational Care Minister; Rev. Emma Chattin, Pastor; Frank Vance, Vice Moderator; Lee Shadwick, Lay Delegate


Homeless Ministry Service – Aug 4th

Early Morning August 4 – Margot, Lee, Dale (taking photo) and Our Angels! The Helping FACETS Crew! And you can help next month too! Contact Dale Bradshaw


MCC of Northern Virginia continues outreach and ministry to marginalized communities,
and serves as an LGBTIQQA+ Community Center in the Heart of Fairfax City, standing Out and Proud as an essential counterpoint to less affirming voices. Your support makes this possible.

We welcome on-line giving here.
You may also mail a check directly to the church office:
The Metropolitan Community Church
of Northern Virginia
10383 Democracy Lane
Fairfax, VA 22030
We are grateful for your continued generosity as we move forward into a future with deep needs and boundless possibilities for our community!
Blessings and Thank You!


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August 11, 2024 – SummerSeries2: Who Was / Is Jesus (Pt 2)?

Our Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us In-Person or OnLine.
Afterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.
Order of Worship and readings are here (PDF file with songs and Readings)
First Reading ~ Matthew 4:12-17
Second Reading ~ adapted from Eugene Peterson in “Every Step Is An Arrival”
Who Was / Is Jesus?

The Bearer of Good News



MCC NoVA – celebrating 43 Years of Pride in Fairfax – April 2024!

Celebrating 55 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Join Us at 11AM IN-PERSON or ONLINE for Sunday Morning Worship!


If you haven’t been to MCC NoVA in a while,
this Sunday is a great Sunday to attend!
=========IN PERSON==========

We look forward to worshipping with you!
Masks are optional.
There is room for physical distancing.


Homeless Ministry Service – Aug 4th

Early Morning August 4 – Margot, Lee, Dale (taking photo) and Our Angels! The Helping FACETS Crew! And you can help next month too! Contact Dale Bradshaw


Homeless Ministry
While MCC NoVA has always contributed financially to FACETS, a nonprofit that aims to help meet the needs of those who suffer the effects of poverty and homelessness in Fairfax, we also actively contribute by physically assisting with the feeding of the homeless in Fairfax City, as well as helping to provide for their other needs, thanks to Team Leaders: Dale & Lee … and perhaps you? Volunteers welcome!
HOMELESS MINISTRY NEEDS:
Bottled Water, Applesauce Cups, Soft Granola bars, Small juice cartons, Feminine Toiletries, Toilet paper, Tooth brushes, Tooth paste, Socks, Wash Cloths, etc.
Please bring these items to the church by the end of this month so they can be distributed Sunday Sept 1st.
If you would like to volunteer to help support this monthly work, please contact Dale Bradshaw with Homeless Ministry in the Subject Line.


Worship Participation Invited
We have so many gifted people who participate in worship! And we always seek more folks to draw the circle wider!
Are you interested in participating in Worship as an Usher, Communion Prep, Reader, Offering Invitation,
or in the Consecration of Communion? Please Drop Rev. Emma an e/mail!



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August 4, 2024 – SummerSeries2: Who Was / Is Jesus?

Our Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us In-Person or OnLine.
Afterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.
Order of Worship and readings are here (PDF file with songs and Readings)
First Reading ~ Luke 10:25-37
Second Reading ~ adapted from Maggi Dawn in “Second Thoughts”
Third Reading ~ adapted from the collective “Living The Questions”, The Lives of Jesus
Who Was / Is Jesus?

It seems Jesus is being claimed everywhere these days, even as a part of a Nationalist movement.
Who was this rabble-rouser Rabbi? Who was / is Jesus?



MCC NoVA – celebrating 43 Years of Pride in Fairfax – April 2024!

Celebrating 55 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Join Us at 11AM IN-PERSON or ONLINE for Sunday Morning Worship!


Welcome New MCC NoVA Members!

MCC of Northern Virginia Welcomes New Members:
Jen Yi, Tony Lacaria, Margot Scheiffley, Lucas Maertin, David Teodosio, Maru Figueroa, Lolita Fernandez, Jaime Fernandez, Fab Fernandez!
Joined by:
Dale Bradshaw, Congregational Care Minister; Rev. Emma Chattin, Pastor; Frank Vance, Vice Moderator; Lee Shadwick, Lay Delegate


THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Especially in times such as these when we feel needed more than ever before, we are grateful for your continued support!
It is only through your generosity and faithfulness that we are able to continue our ministry and tend to our community building while building community! We ask for your continued prayers.


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July 28, 2024 – Biblically Hot: Week 4

Our Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us In-Person or OnLine.
Afterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.
Order of Worship and readings are here (PDF file with songs and Readings)
First Reading ~ Jeremiah 17:5-8
Second Reading ~ adapted from “Promise Yourself” by Christian Larson
Biblically Hot: “Surviving The Hottest of Summers”
How do you survive the really hot times? Jeremiah has some advice.



MCC NoVA – celebrating 43 Years of Pride in Fairfax – April 2024!

Celebrating 55 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Join Us at 11AM IN-PERSON or ONLINE for Sunday Morning Worship!


THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Especially in times such as these when we feel needed more than ever before, we are grateful for your continued support!
It is only through your generosity and faithfulness that we are able to continue our ministry and tend to our community building while building community! We ask for your continued prayers.


MCC of Northern Virginia continues outreach and ministry to marginalized communities,
and serves as an LGBTIQQA+ Community Center in the Heart of Fairfax City, standing Out and Proud as an essential counterpoint to less affirming voices. Your support makes this possible.


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July 21, 2024 – Biblically Hot: Week 3

Our Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us In-Person or OnLine.
Afterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.
Order of Worship and readings are here (PDF file with songs and Readings)
First Reading ~ Luke 12:54-59
Second Reading ~ adapted from Isabel Allende
Biblically Hot: “… It’s Gonna Be a Hot One …”
Jesus Talks About The Weather.



MCC NoVA – celebrating 43 Years of Pride in Fairfax – April 2024!

Celebrating 55 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Join Us at 11AM IN-PERSON or ONLINE for Sunday Morning Worship!


We welcome on-line giving here.
You may also mail a check directly to the church office:
The Metropolitan Community Church
of Northern Virginia
10383 Democracy Lane
Fairfax, VA 22030
We are grateful for your continued generosity as we move forward into a future with deep needs and boundless possibilities for our community!
Blessings and Thank You!


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July 14, 2024 – Biblically Hot: Week 2


Our Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia.
Join us In-Person or OnLine.
Afterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.
Order of Worship and readings are here (PDF file with songs and Readings)
First Reading ~ Isaiah 32:1-8
Second Reading ~ adapted from Rev. A. Powell Davies
Biblically Hot: A Large Rock in a Hot Land
Hope tenders the difficult and dreams uplift our soul
(and shade in a hot land looks a lot like Hope).



MCC NoVA – celebrating 43 Years of Pride in Fairfax – April 2024!

Celebrating 55 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Join Us at 11AM IN-PERSON or ONLINE for Sunday Morning Worship!


MCC of Northern Virginia continues outreach and ministry to marginalized communities,
and serves as an LGBTIQQA+ Community Center in the Heart of Fairfax City, standing Out and Proud as an essential counterpoint to less affirming voices.
Your support makes this possible.

We welcome on-line giving here.
You may also mail a check directly to the church office:
The Metropolitan Community Church
of Northern Virginia
10383 Democracy Lane
Fairfax, VA 22030
We are grateful for your continued generosity as we move forward into a future with deep needs and boundless possibilities for our community!
Blessings and Thank You!


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July 7, 2024 – Biblically Hot: Week 1


Our Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia.
Join us In-Person or OnLine.
Afterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.
Order of Worship and readings are here (PDF file with songs and Readings)
First Reading ~ Genesis 18:1-14
Second Reading ~ adapted from Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson, Second Moderator of UFMCC, in
“Outing the Bible: Queer Folks, God, Jesus, and the Christian Scriptures.”
Rev Emma Chattin Preaching

Biblically Hot: The Hottest Part of the Day
When the climate around us is inhospitable, it is a great time for us
to practice hospitality and kindness.



MCC NoVA – celebrating 43 Years of Pride in Fairfax – April 2024!

Celebrating 55 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Join Us at 11AM IN-PERSON or ONLINE for Sunday Morning Worship!


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June 30, 2024 – PrideTide V

Our Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us In-Person or OnLine.
Afterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.
Order of Worship and readings are here (PDF file with songs and Readings)
First Reading ~ Mark 5:25-34
Second Reading ~ adapted from Sister Macrina Wiederkehr in A Tree Full of Angels: Seeing The Holy in the Ordinary
Rev Emma Chattin Preaching

Pridetide: The Tide Always Turns – Reach Out (And Touch)
Healing takes many forms,
yet the first step is always to know the wound.
The next step is to reach out for healing.



MCC NoVA – celebrating 43 Years of Pride in Fairfax – April 2024!

Celebrating 55 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Join Us at 11AM IN-PERSON or ONLINE for Sunday Morning Worship!


If you haven’t been to MCC NoVA in a while,
this Sunday is a great Sunday to attend!
=========IN PERSON==========

We look forward to worshipping with you!
Masks are optional, and there is room for physical distancing.


We are grateful for your continued generosity as we move forward into a future with deep needs and boundless possibilities for our community!
Blessings and Thank You!


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