{"id":6441,"date":"2023-04-01T13:11:35","date_gmt":"2023-04-01T18:11:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mccnova.com\/?p=6441"},"modified":"2023-04-01T13:31:54","modified_gmt":"2023-04-01T18:31:54","slug":"sunday-april-2-2023-palm-sunday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mccnova.com\/?p=6441","title":{"rendered":"Sunday April 2, 2023 – Palm Sunday"},"content":{"rendered":"

Week 158 – Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia.<\/a> Join us In-Person<\/strong> or OnLine. 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 ~ Matthew 21:1-11
\nSecond Reading ~ an ancient fable <\/a>
\nRev. Emma Chattin <\/strong>
\nWho Are You? <\/em>
\nEveryone wanted to know who Jesus was as he was riding into Jerusalem.
\nYet.. who are YOU on Palm Sunday? Are you a Looky Loo?
\nAre yo\ufeffu a palm branch waver?
\nIs Jesus someone you want to use to fulfill your political aims and views?
\nJust who are YOU in the crowd?
\n <\/small>

\nMCC NoVA will celebrate its 42nd Anniversary Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023! <\/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

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In Person Worship <\/strong>
\nWe look forward to worshipping with you!
\nEnhanced airflow and filtration are provided.
\nThere is physical distancing. \ufeffMasks are optional.
\n\ufeffWe also request that folks be vaccinated and boosted.
\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 <\/p>\n

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COMMUNITY SOCIAL HOUR RETURNS!<\/strong> Thanks to the work of Cory, Margaret, Diana, Patti, Heather, Dale and Lee, MCC NoVA has resumed Social Time after Worship! Masks were optional during this time in the Social Area, and those who prefer not to partake are able to exit directly outside through another door.
We welcome your presence and participation in this community Social Time. <\/p>\n

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EASTER BASKET AUCTION<\/h3>\n

Genevieve has created a beautiful Easter Basket to be auctioned off as a fundraiser for MCC NoVA. Some of the items: Peter Rabbit Baking Dish, $50 Penzy’s Spices Gift Card, Kitchen Aid Oven Mitts, and more! The basket will be available for bids beginning Palm Sunday.
\n <\/p>\n

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MCC NoVA PRAYER AND CARE<\/strong>
\nThere are special care and prayer needs during this time. Rev. Emma or a Care Minister will make use of FaceTime or ZOOM in order to have a time of individual conversation and\/or prayer with you. Just ask and we will schedule a time for this.<\/p>\n

If you have any special needs or prayer requests, please send them to RevEmmaChattin@gmail.com<\/a> with CARE REQUEST in the subject line. Rev. Emma or a Care Minister will respond accordingly in order to have a time of individual conversation and\/or prayer with you. Just ask and we will schedule a time for this. <\/p>\n

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And sometimes, Church Looks Like this <\/strong><\/em> (updated 4\/01)<\/a><\/p>\n

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VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES<\/h3>\n

Homeless Ministry: Feed The Homeless of Fairfax Virginia!<\/strong>
\nWhile MCC NoVA has always contributed financially to FACETS, a nonprofit that aims to help meet the needs of those who suffer the effects of poverty and homelessness in Fairfax, we have recently resumed our more active contribution by physically assisting with the feeding of the homeless in Fairfax City
\nthanks to Team Leaders: Dale & Lee.
\nIf you would like to volunteer to help support this monthly work,
\nplease contact RevEmmaChattin@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Worship Participation Invited <\/strong>
\nWe have so many gifted people who participate in worship! And we always seek more folks to draw the circle wider!
\nAre you interested in participating in Worship as an Usher, Communion Prep, Reader, Offering Invitation,
\nor in the Consecration of Communion?
\n Facility Care <\/strong>
\nWe also seek volunteers to assist with cleaning, upkeep, and facility matters.
\nWe want you! Please contact RevEmmaChattin@gmail.com<\/a> <\/p>\n

\n

MCC NoVA’s Mission is to minister and reach out to marginalized communities, <\/strong\nto be a church for all people, and an LGBTIQQA+ Spiritual and Community Center in the Heart of Fairfax City.\nYour generosity enables the church to continue its mission and ministry.\n\nIf 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.\n\nClick this link for 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
\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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