{"id":6240,"date":"2022-11-19T09:00:57","date_gmt":"2022-11-19T14:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mccnova.com\/?p=6240"},"modified":"2022-11-19T09:37:41","modified_gmt":"2022-11-19T14:37:41","slug":"sunday-nov-20-2022-pledge-sunday-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mccnova.com\/?p=6240","title":{"rendered":"Sunday Nov 20, 2022 \u2013 Pledge Sunday #6"},"content":{"rendered":"

NOVEMBER is Bring A Friend to Church Month!<\/strong>
\nYou and your guest will receive a small gift to remind you that YOU are the Heart
\nof the MCC of Northern Virginia Community!
\nWeek 139 – Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia.<\/a> Join us OnLine or In-Person. Afterwards, 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 ~ Jeremiah 31:1-4
\nSecond Reading ~ John 10:2-5 <\/a>
\nRev. Lori McPherson, Preaching: “Harvest: Gather Round” <\/strong>
\nIf you haven’t been to MCC NoVA in a while,
\nthis is a great Sunday to attend!<\/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

Sometimes Church looks like this<\/strong><\/em> (updated 11\/13)<\/a><\/p>\n

\n

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MCC NoVA 2023 Stewardship Campaign<\/strong>
\nMCC of Northern Virginia began its Pledge Campaign Sunday, October 16.<\/p>\n

In order to maintain the facility and meet the financial obligations of your church as they currently stand, MCC NoVA needs
\njust under $100,000 for 2023.<\/p>\n

As of November 13 MCC NoVA has received 18 Pledges representing about 62% of the budget goal needed to cover facility expenses and financial obligations for 2023.<\/p>\n

We are over 1\/2 way there!<\/p>\n

If you donate to MCC, but have never considered a Pledge before, please prayerfully consider making one now.
\nYour participation in this process is essential and will enable your Church to prepare the budget for next year
\nand plan accordingly for 2023.<\/p>\n

No Pledge is small! Every Pledge counts!
\nAnd every Pledge is a Rainbow! A sign of Hope and Promise!<\/p>\n

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

You are asked to prayerfully consider making a Pledge toward your Church’s mission for 2023.<\/p>\n

You don’t need to be a member to pledge! <\/p>\n

And 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
\nand will enable your Church to plan accordingly
\nin preparing a budget for next year.<\/p>\n

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

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

You may print out the form, and mail it in, or send it in an e\/mail.<\/p>\n

If you believe in the existence of affirming churches and denominations, and that they serve as an essential counterpoint
\nto less affirming voices, then supporting their existence is necessary for their future.<\/p>\n

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
\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

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