{"id":5912,"date":"2022-03-11T16:15:32","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T21:15:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mccnova.com\/?p=5912"},"modified":"2022-03-26T08:58:58","modified_gmt":"2022-03-26T13:58:58","slug":"march-13-2022-lent-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mccnova.com\/?p=5912","title":{"rendered":"March 13, 2022 – Lent 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

Join us online Sunday at 11AM – https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pg\/MCCNoVA\/<\/a>
\nAfterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.<\/a>
\n Order of Service Program is here (PDF file with songs)<\/a>
\nThis week’s Readings:
\nFirst Reading ~ Luke 13:31-35
\nSecond Reading ~ adapted from Sister Joan Chittister OSB & Rowan Williams in “Uncommon Gratitude: Alleluia For All That Is” <\/a> <\/em>
\nRev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: “Wilderness Training – Focus over Fear – Direction over Despair”
\n<\/strong>
\nSunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
\nMCC NoVA celebrates its 41th Anniversary in April 2022! <\/strong>
\nCelebrating 53 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!<\/p>\n

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CHURCH – What Does It Look Like?<\/strong><\/em> (updated 03\/10)
\nChurch work looks like many different things. It can look like liturgy, it can look like Bible Study, it can look like reaching out to connect with others.
\nSometimes … it looks like this<\/a> <\/p>\n

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What’s going on AROUND MCC NoVA?<\/strong> \u200b(updated 3\/11)
\nThe next time you visit MCC of Northern Virginia, the surrounding area will look very different. Construction on
\n“The Flats on University Drive”<\/a>
\nis well under way and progresses daily. This is a development designed to house over 800 people, the vast majority being George Mason University Seniors and Graduate Students, along with a parking deck to accommodate over 700 vehicles. The good news is that our Condominium Manager assures me that City Ordinances prohibit Sunday construction.<\/p>\n

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Getting Together and Moving Forward – Are You Ready? <\/strong>
\nAttendance in the facility during worship, just “check in” to let us know \ufeffyou’re coming.
\nWhy? Our Seating is limited and we want to be sure we make space for you.<\/em>
\nWe provide enhanced airflow and filtration. There is physical distancing. Masks are required. We are also requesting that folks be fully vaccinated and boosted (if that is an issue, please let Rev. Emma know).
\nWhile all reasonable safeguards are taken, there will always be some measure of risk, and each person needs to make their own determination as to what is most comfortable for them.
\n SO GET READY! CHECK IN! Let us hear from you! <\/STRONG>
\nSend an email to RevEmmaChattin@gmail.com<\/a> with “I’ll Be There” in the subject line if you plan to attend. You will receive an instruction email in reply. We look forward to worshipping with you. <\/p>\n

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MCC NoVA Stewardship – A New Year ~ New Possibilities<\/strong><\/em>
\nMCC NoVA’s vision for the future is to continue outreach and ministry to marginalized communities, and to become an LGBTIQQ Community Center in the Heart of Fairfax City!<\/em>
\nHelp us to make these real in 2022 & 2023! This is a link for receiving on-line giving<\/a>.
\n\ufeffYou may also mail a check directly to the church office:
\nThe Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia
\n10383 Democracy Lane
\nFairfax, VA 22030
\n\ufeffWe are grateful for your continued generosity as we move forward into the future- a future with deep needs, and boundless possibilities for our community!
\nBlessings and Thank You! <\/p>\n

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