{"id":6295,"date":"2022-12-17T11:50:05","date_gmt":"2022-12-17T16:50:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mccnova.com\/?p=6295"},"modified":"2022-12-18T07:47:24","modified_gmt":"2022-12-18T12:47:24","slug":"december-18-2022-advent-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mccnova.com\/?p=6295","title":{"rendered":"December 18, 2022 \u2013 Advent #4"},"content":{"rendered":"

By popular demand, December continues 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 143 – 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 ~ Luke 2:8-15
\nSecond Reading ~ adapted from \u201cThe Decree\u201d by Ann Weems in \u201cKneeling In Bethlehem\u201d <\/a>
\nRev. Emma Chattin, <\/strong>
\nFear can be such a factor in our lives,
\nespecially when things change
\nor new things happen.
\nThis Advent season you are invited to explore how some of the significant folks in the story
\nfaced the changes that lay before them.<\/p>\n

We heard what the prophets say: HOPE.
\nWe heard what Mary says: PEACE.
\nWe heard what Joseph says: LOVE
\nThis week…
\nFear Not: JOY
\n(Or… “What Do the Shepherds Say?”)<\/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

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

<\/p>\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 weeks of 2022!<\/p>\n

\n

If 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 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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