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!


Sunday May 10 – Easter 5 / Mother’s Day

In addition to our On Line Worship Sunday May 10th, we will be doing another new thing:
Parking Lot Car Hop Communion! at 9AM (Promptly)
This time of outdoor Communion will happen promptly at 9 AM
and under very specific guidelines.
Please read the instructions carefully. INSTRUCTIONS
Rumor has it there will also be a Wedding!

This special event will conclude in time for you to return home and join our on-line worship at 11 AM. (The church facility continues to remain closed for Sunday worship).


Join us online Sunday at 11AM at – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/events/

Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs)
You may watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/

Or click below to listen to the Sermon for 05/10/20

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching
Reflection: Mothering Others

First Reading ~ from John 19:15b-16, 25-27
Second Reading ~ adapted from Nancy Friday in
My Mother My Self : The Daughter’s Search for Identity

This Easter Season we ponder the ways we can encounter the Risen Christ,
and we are also challenged to acknowledge
that the presence of God comes to us in many ways.


The Worship Team doing something new – Car Hop Communion
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA celebrated its 39th Anniversary on April 21, 2020!
Celebrating 51 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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Sunday May 3rd – Easter 4

Join us online Sunday at 11AM at – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/events/ Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs)
You may watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/

Or click below to listen to the Sermon for 05/03/20

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching
Reflection: Day by Day

First Reading ~ from Acts 2:42-47
Second Reading ~ adapted from Henri Nouwen in Turn My Mourning Into Dancing: Finding Hope in Hard Times

This Easter Season we ponder the ways we can encounter the Risen Christ,
and we are also challenged to acknowledge
that the presence of God comes to us in many ways.


Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA celebrated its 39th Anniversary on April 21, 2020!
Celebrating 51 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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Sunday April 26 – Easter 3

Join us online Sunday at 11AM at – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/events/

Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs)
You may watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/

Or click below to listen to the Sermon for 04/26/20

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching
Reflection: Soul Food

First Reading ~ Luke 24:13-35
Second Reading ~ adapted from Macrina Wiederkehr in A Tree Full of Angels: Seeing the Holy in the Ordinary

This Easter Season we ponder the ways we can encounter the Risen Christ,
and we are also challenged to acknowledge
that the presence of God comes to us in many ways.


Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA will celebrate its 39th Anniversary on Sunday April 26, 2020!
Celebrating 51 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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Sunday April 19th – Easter 2

Join us online Sunday at 11AM at – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/events/Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs) You may watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/

Or click below to listen to the Sermon for 04/19/20

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching
Reflection: Touch The Earth

First Reading ~ John 20:19-31
Second Reading ~ adapted from Jon Kabat-Zinn in “Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness in Everyday Life

This Easter Season we ponder the ways we can encounter the Risen Christ,
and we are also challenged to acknowledge
that the presence of God comes to us in many ways.


Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA will celebrate its 39th Anniversary April 21, 2020!
Celebrating 51 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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Sunday April 12th – Easter!

Join us online Sunday at 11AM at – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/events/
NOTE: Facebook dropped out Eastern Morning at 11:08 – But we started a new video as soon as they came back online.
Easter Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs)
You may watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/

Or click below to listen to the Sermon for 04/12/20

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching
Reflection: ALIVE!

First Reading John 20: 1-18
Second Reading ~ adapted from Earl Holt in Celebrating Easter and Spring



Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA will celebrate its 39th Anniversary April 21, 2020!
Celebrating 51 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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Sunday April 5th – Palm Sunday

Join us online Sunday at 11AM at – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/events/
We did experience low Audio issues for much of the service and have addressing that issue.
Palm Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs)
You may watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/

Click below to listen to the Audio – Sermon for 04/05/20

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching
Reflection: Lessons From A Donkey: Calm in the Midst of Turmoil

First Reading ~ Matthew 21: 1-11
Second Reading ~ An Ancient Fable


Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA will celebrate its 39th Anniversary April 21, 2020!
Celebrating 51 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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Sunday March 29 – 5th Sunday in Lent

Join us online Sunday at 11AM at – https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/
(Note – Facebook dropped mid-service, so there are 2 Videos for the 3/29 service)
Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs)
You may watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/550474245588038/
Or click below to listen to the Sermon for 03/29/20

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching
Reflection: Led Into The Unknown: O God, You Know

First Reading ~ Ezekiel 37:1-14
Second Reading ~ adapted from “Ezekiel Understand AIDS: Reading the Bible with HIV” by Rev. Elder Jim Miltulski in “Take Back The Word: a queer reading of the Bible”


Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA will celebrate its 39th Anniversary April 21, 2020!
Celebrating 51 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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Sunday March 22 – Fourth Sunday in Lent

You may watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/550474245588038/
Or click below to listen to the Sermon for 03/22/20

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching
Reflection: Led Into The Unknown: New Worship

First Reading: Isaiah 1:11-18a
Second Reading: From “Pandemic” by Lynn Ungar

MCC OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA BEGINS ON-LINE WORSHIP

Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA will celebrate its 39th Anniversary April 21, 2020!
Celebrating 51 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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Sunday March 15th – 3rd Sunday in Lent

Click below to listen to the Sermon for 03/15/20

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching
Reflection: Led Into The Unknown: Is YHWH Among Us or Not? Questions and Doubt

First Reading: Exodus 17:1-7
Second Reading: Adapted from Sister Joan Chittister in
“Between Dark and Daylight: Embracing Contradictions of Life
Third Reading: Adapted from Macrina Wiederkehr in “A Tree Full of Angels: Seeing the Holy in the Ordinary”


Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us at 11AM on a Sunday Morning!
MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA will celebrate its 39th Anniversary April 21, 2020!
Celebrating 51 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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Sunday March 8th – 2nd Sunday in Lent

Click below to listen to the Sermon for 03/8/20

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching
Reflection: Led Into The Unknown: Calling and Blessing

First Reading: Genesis 12:1-4a
Second Reading: Adapted from “Listening to Life” from Parker Palmer in “Let Your Life Speak”


Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us at 11AM on a Sunday Morning!
MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA will celebrate its 39th Anniversary April 21, 2020!
Celebrating 51 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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