{"id":7368,"date":"2024-11-09T15:53:39","date_gmt":"2024-11-09T20:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mccnova.com\/?p=7368"},"modified":"2024-12-01T08:04:34","modified_gmt":"2024-12-01T13:04:34","slug":"sunday-november-10-2024-empty-vessels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mccnova.com\/?p=7368","title":{"rendered":"Sunday Nov. 10, 2024 – Empty Vessels"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our 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.
\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) <\/a>
\nFirst Reading ~ 2 Kings 4:1-7
\nSecond Reading from Rev. Dr. Howard Thurman <\/strong>
\nEmpty Vessels: When it seems like there is nothing left
\n<\/b> Spoiler: Life is never about what you don’t have.<\/em>
\nRev Emma Chattin – Preaching
\nJoin us Sunday at 11 AM-ish at the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia, or live-streamed on our FaceBook page. <\/em><\/small>
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\n <\/small>
\nMCC NoVA – celebrating 43 Years of Pride in Fairfax! (April 2024)<\/strong>
\nCelebrating 56 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide! (Oct 2024)
\nJoin Us at 11AM IN-PERSON or ONLINE for Sunday Morning Worship!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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MCC NoVA PRAYER AND CARE<\/strong>
\nRev. 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.
\nIf you have any special needs or prayer requests, please send them to Rev. Emma with CARE REQUEST in the subject line<\/a>. 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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The week In and Around our Community – Looked like THIS! <\/strong>
\n<\/a> Nov 3rd,
\n<\/a> Oct 27th, and
\n<\/a> Oct 20th! <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Men’s Ministry Group: Inclusive Group for Masculine Folks! <\/strong>
\nMeets the 3rd Sunday of every Month – Next meeting will be Sunday: Nov. 17th, 2024
\n Additional Info HERE <\/a>
\nFor More Info Drop Frank Vance an e\/mail<\/a><\/p>\n

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024 7:00 PM \u2013 THE 16th ANNUAL
\nNORTHERN VIRGINIA INTERFAITH TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE SERVICE <\/strong>
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\nThis will be the 16th year that TGEA has sponsored the Northern Virginia Interfaith Transgender Day of Remembrance Service.
\nWe do this in conjunction with the Metropolitan Church of Northern Virginia (MCC NoVA), and various host communities.
\nWhat is The Transgender Day of Remembrance?<\/strong>
\nThis is the day we remember our dead, those who were murdered over the past year while living their life as their authentic self due to anti-trans violence or hate.
\nThe event will be hosted at Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Rd. Oakton, VA<\/p>\n

There have been 34 murders thus far this year – The Names<\/a><\/em>.
\nPlease contact Rev. Emma if you have any questions.<\/a><\/p>\n

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M.E.E.T Group: Meeting, Entertainment, Event Team!<\/strong>
\nFriendsgiving Saturday November 23 <\/em><\/strong>
\nSave the date on your calendar of Saturday Nov 23rd for a community time of being thankful over a meal with fellow MCC community friends and families!
\nThe turkey and ham are being provided, thanks to beautiful donations, and you will help us make it complete by sharing your best dinner type pot luck offerings!
\nThere will be a sign up sheet at church on Sunday.
\nWe will make this an evening of light dinner and music as we celebrate our blessingsand all those folks we are thankful for!
\nAny questions, please contact Dale Bradshaw<\/a> Congregational Care Minister at MCCNoVA<\/p>\n

Got ideas… ?
\nAbout getting people together to do things? Got the energy to make those things happen? Then M.E.E.T. is the Team for you! <\/p>\n

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Homeless Ministry Service – First Sunday of Every Month <\/strong>
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\nIf you are looking for an active way to serve the community, look no further! Join us at our monthly feeding of the homeless on Sunday, December 1st. Our first meet up location is at 7:45am at the Home Depot on Blenheim Blvd (near Fairfax Circle). Our second stop is just down the street at Christ and St Luke\u2019s church. Both are in Fairfax. We can always use extra hands! Contact Dale Bradshaw<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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While 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 also actively contribute by physically assisting with the feeding of the homeless in Fairfax City, as well as helping to provide for their other needs, thanks to Team Leaders: Dale & Lee … and perhaps you? Volunteers welcome!<\/p>\n

HOMELESS MINISTRY NEEDS:<\/strong>
\nBottled Water, Applesauce Cups, Soft Granola bars, Small juice cartons, Feminine Toiletries, Toilet paper, Tooth brushes, Tooth paste, Socks, Wash Cloths, etc.
\nPlease bring these items to the church by the end of this month so they can be distributed the 1st Sunday of next month.
\nIf you would like to volunteer to help support this monthly work, please contact Dale Bradshaw<\/a> with Homeless Ministry in the Subject Line.<\/p>\n

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CAKE SUNDAY! THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH!<\/strong>
\n
\nIf you have a Birthday during the month
\nlet us celebrate with you on the First Sunday (Dec 1)!
\nBig Thanks to Genevieve and the Cake Team!<\/p>\n

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! <\/strong>
\nEspecially in times such as these when we feel needed more than ever before, we are grateful for your continued support!
\nIt is only through your generosity and faithfulness that we are able to continue our ministry and tend to our community building while building community! We ask for your continued prayers. <\/p>\n

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MCC NoVA – Stewardship <\/strong>
\nMCC of Northern Virginia continues outreach and ministry to marginalized communities, and serves as an LGBTIQQA+ Community Center in the Heart of Fairfax City,standing Out and Proud as an essential counterpoint to less affirming voices.<\/p>\n

Your support makes this possible.
\n Link for on-line giving via Paypal <\/a><\/p>\n

You may also mail a check directly to the church office:
\nThe Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia
\n10383 Democracy Lane
\nFairfax, VA 22030<\/p>\n


\nHelp MCC NoVA Get a Jump on 2025 And Hop(e) Into The Future!
\n2025 Stewardship Sharing Campaign – HERE <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES<\/h3>\n

Facility Care <\/strong>
\nSeeking supportive volunteers to assist with cleaning, upkeep, facility matters, and building maintenance.
\nIf interested in any of these opportunities, please contact RevEmmaChattin@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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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? Please Drop Rev. Emma an e\/mail!<\/a> <\/p>\n

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We are grateful for your continued generosity as we move forward into a future with deep needs and boundless possibilities for our community!
\nBlessings and Thank You! <\/p>\n

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