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!

Welcome our Clergy Intern, Wendy Hamilton!

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Heather

As a part of the process of becoming ordained Clergy in the MCC denomination, an individual must serve up to 1 year of Internship in an qualified MCC Church. MCC NoVA has a long and rewarding history of filling this important role for the denomination, and has helped prepare some of the best for ministry in places all over the country. Wendy Hamilton now becomes a part of that long tradition. She will be working under the supervision of our Part-time Support Pastor, Rev. Emma Chattin. Please welcome her into our community! Read More!

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This Sunday at MCC Nova: Mar 19 – 11:00 am Service

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Heather

Reflection: “Wilderness Training: Living Water”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin

Water is essential for survival in the wilderness. So is the spirit of determination. Join us as we reflect on these things through John 4:5-42.

First Reading: John 4:5-42
Second Reading:
From Keith Boykin in “One More River to Cross: Black & Gay in America”

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This Sunday at MCC Nova: Mar 12 – 11:00 am Service

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Heather

Reflection: “And the Answer Is: Water, Words and Spirit! What Was the Question?”
Preaching: Duane Bowers,

First Reading: John 3:1-17

Second Reading: Adapted from Meister Eckart

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This Sunday at MCC Nova: Mar 5 – 11:00 am Service

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Heather

Reflection: “Wilderness Training: Obstacles & Temptations”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin

What does the Wilderness have to teach us? And how can our temptations help us to better see our shadow-self?

First Reading: Matthew 4:1-11

Second Reading: ~ adapted from
Father Richard Rohr in Seeing Our Shadow, from “Scripture as Spirituality”

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This Sunday at MCC Nova: Feb 25 – 11:00 am Service

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Heather

Reflection: “Lead Into Lent: Let Life Happen”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin

How often do we allow worry about the security of tomorrow to rob us of today’s moments of beauty?

First Reading: Matthew 6:24-34
Second Reading: ~ adapted from Eve Ensler

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