{"id":29,"date":"2010-02-27T00:29:21","date_gmt":"2010-02-27T05:29:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mccnova.com\/wp\/?page_id=29"},"modified":"2024-05-13T03:31:11","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T08:31:11","slug":"aboutus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mccnova.com\/?page_id=29","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"

 
\nWhat We Believe<\/strong><\/p>\n

GOD<\/strong>
\nGod IS us. God\u2019s Spirit & Power are ever present as our source of Life, Love and Being. God has many names and manifestations. Here at MCC NoVA, we welcome them all. <\/p>\n

\nJESUS<\/strong>
\nJesus is our Master Teacher. His teachings and life examples encourage us to both discover and live out our own Divine Potential. <\/p>\n

\nPRAYER AND MEDITATION<\/strong>
\nWe believe prayer and meditation take many forms and enable us to deepen our connections with the God within each of us. As we make these divine connections, we have the potential to experience healing and peace in our lives, as well as to effect positive changes in our world.<\/p>\n

\nTHE NATURE OF HUMANKIND<\/strong>
\nWe believe humankind is originally blessed and inherently good which allows God to fully express God\u2019s realm through us and as us.<\/p>\n

\nTHE BIBLE<\/strong>
\nThe Bible is the expression of humankind\u2019s evolving relationship & experience with God and serves as a valuable source of instruction and enlightenment. We recognize the Bible as a sacred book of writings that shape our understanding of God\u2019s wonder. We also understand that the Bible most reflects the time and culture in which it was written. <\/p>\n

“WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT LGBT PEOPLE?” <\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Basics<\/a>\n<\/li>\n
  2. I Corinthians 6 & I Timothy 1<\/a>\n<\/li>\n
  3. Genesis 19<\/a>\n<\/li>\n
  4. Romans 1:12-28<\/a>\n<\/li>\n
  5. Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Mission:<\/strong>
    \nTo provide a welcoming, spiritual home open to all people seeking a safe space to worship, celebrate community, and engage in social justice events<\/p>\n

    Vision:<\/strong>
    \nTo be Northern Virginia\u2019s foremost open and inclusive spiritual community which celebrates God\u2019s diverse creativity<\/p>\n

    Shared Values<\/strong>
    \nWe BELIEVE in God\u2019s Presence: God expresses through and as each one of us
    \nWE BELIEVE in Inclusivity: We welcome ALL people to participate fully and in a positive spirit in the life of our community
    \nWe BELIEVE in Spiritual Growth: We encourage and support each individual\u2019s growth through their own spiritual journey
    \nWe BELIEVE in Elastic Theology: We affirm ALL peaceful, loving faith expressions and experiences*<\/p>\n

    *Our use of the term “Elastic Theology” means that ALL people-religious and non-religious- are welcome to be full participants in our community without fear of condemnation or ridicule for their beliefs, or lack thereof. Our celebration services and teachings represent the liberal Christian ethos that is reflected within our community. For example, we read from the bible and observe communion, but it is conducted from a non-traditional perspective. At MCC NoVA we are “Culturally Christian and Spiritually Unlimited.”<\/p>\n

    \nABOUT OUR DENOMINATION (Metropolitan Community Churches):<\/strong>
    \n “In 1968, a year before New York\u2019s Stonewall Riots, a series of most unlikely events in Southern California resulted in the birth of the world\u2019s first church group with a primary, positive ministry to gays, lesbians, bisexual, and transgender persons.
    \nThose events; a failed relationship, an attempted suicide, a reconnection with God, an unexpected prophecy, and the birth of a dream led to MCC\u2019s first worship service: a gathering of 12 people in     Rev. Troy Perry\u2019s<\/a> living room in Huntington Park, California on October 6, 1968.
    \nThat first worship service in a Los Angeles suburb in 1968 launched the international movement of     Metropolitan Community Churches<\/a>, which today has grown to 43,000 members and adherents in almost 300 congregations in 22 countries. During the past 49 years, MCC\u2019s prophetic witness has forever changed the face of Christianity and helped to fuel the international struggle for LGBT rights and equality.” Taken from the MCC Website<\/a><\/small>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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