{"id":6201,"date":"2022-10-15T10:33:53","date_gmt":"2022-10-15T15:33:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mccnova.com\/?p=6201"},"modified":"2022-10-29T09:29:06","modified_gmt":"2022-10-29T14:29:06","slug":"sunday-october-16-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mccnova.com\/?p=6201","title":{"rendered":"Sunday October 16, 2022 – Pledge Sunday #1"},"content":{"rendered":"

Week 134 – Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia.<\/a> Join us OnLine or InPerson.
\nAfterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.<\/a>
\n Order of Worship and readings are here (PDF file with songs and Readings)
\nFirst Reading ~ Genesis 9:8-17
\nSecond Reading ~ Job 12:7-10 <\/a>
\nRev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: “Every One a Rainbow” <\/strong> <\/em>
\n<\/strong> <\/small>

\nMCC NoVA celebrated its 41th Anniversary Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022! <\/strong>
\nCelebrating 54 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
\nSunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE or IN-PERSON at 11AM on Sunday Morning! <\/p>\n

\n

THANK YOU!<\/strong><\/em>
\nThank you for your generosity in response to the recent letter regarding church finances and the church’s financial needs. Several people made wonderful one time donations, and others increased their monthly giving. All are greatly appreciated!
\nMCC NoVA is very grateful for your generosity as we enter the
\nlast quarter of 2022!<\/p>\n

\n

In Person Worship <\/strong>
\nWe look forward to worshipping with you!
\nEnhanced airflow and filtration are provided.
\nThere is physical distancing. \ufeffMasks are required.
\n\ufeffWe also request that folks be fully vaccinated and boosted.
\nWhile all reasonable safeguards are taken, there will always be some measure of risk,
\nand each person needs to make their own determination as to what is most comfortable for them.
\n <\/p>\n

\n

MCC NoVA 2023 Stewardship Campaign <\/strong>
\nIf you believe in the existence of affirming churches and denominations,
\nand that they serve as an essential counterpoint to less affirming voices,
\nthen supporting their existence is necessary for their future.<\/p>\n

This Church is YOUR church.<\/p>\n

MCC of Northern Virginia begins its Pledge Campaign this Sunday, October 16.
\nYou are asked to prayerfully consider making a Pledge toward your Church’s
\noperation and mission for 2023. Your Pledge is just that:
\na hopeful estimate of what you believe
\nyou may be able to contribute next year.
\nIt’s a forecast, and like any forecast,
\nyou can change it at any point
\nbased on time and circumstance.<\/p>\n

Your participation in this process is essential and will enable your Church to plan accordingly in preparing a budget for next year.<\/p>\n

2023 Pledge Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

MCC NoVA’s Mission is to continue outreach and ministry to marginalized communities,
\nand to be an LGBTIQQA+ Community Center in the Heart of Fairfax City.<\/p>\n

Help us continue to make this real in 2023!<\/p>\n

This is a link for receiving on-line giving<\/a><\/strong>.
\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<\/strong>
\nWe 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

\n

Community Looks Like THIS <\/strong><\/em>
\nSometimes, it looks like this<\/a>
\nThis past Sunday, October 2, Fairfax County Public School Pride needed a place to hold their gathering since rain knocked them out of the park. So the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia said… “Come on over community! That’s why we’re here!” The organizer was expecting 25. At least 80 people showed up ~ including Dr. Michelle Reid, FCPS Superintendent. It was a good day, and people needed people ~ especially given all that is happening with LGBTIQA+ staff and students in Virginia schools.
\nThis is a part of our mission! <\/p>\n

\n

<\/p>\n

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