Welcome to MCC NOVA!

Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia is committed to creating a vital and adventurous spiritual community for all people, preparing for our work in the world through an engaged and growing spirituality that is relevant 24/7. We are a welcoming and affirming progressive spiritual community with a specific outreach to LGBTQI people and our allies who are seeking authentic spirituality and renewal through varied celebration experiences, educational and social enrichment opportunities, and tangible expressions of love through social justice and outreach opportunities.

Whether you are a current member, attender, or a old friend, we would love to see you.
Our worship begins Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m.

Be sure to check the coming events page for happenings in our community!


Sunday March 12, 2023 – 3rd Sunday in Lent

Week 155 – Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us In-Person or OnLine. Afterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.
Order of Worship and readings are here (PDF file with songs and Readings)
Reading ~ John 4:5-42

Rev. Emma Chattin

Thirsty?
A Night Meeting Between Jesus and Nicodemus
Spoiler: Change and new ways of thinking always start with confusion,
and sometimes mean letting go of that which we once thought was certain.
Many hands fine tune the altar decorations before morning worship

MCC NoVA will celebrate its 42nd Anniversary Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023!

Celebrating 54 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE or IN-PERSON at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


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Sunday March 5, 2023 – 2nd Sunday in Lent

Week 154 – Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us In-Person or OnLine. Afterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.
Order of Worship and readings are here (PDF file with songs and Readings)
First Reading ~ John 3:1-12
Second Reading ~ adapted from Margaret Wheatly in “Turning to One Another”

Rev. Emma Chattin

Conversations In The Shadows
A Night Meeting Between Jesus and Nicodemus
Spoiler: Change and new ways of thinking always start with confusion,
and sometimes mean letting go of that which we once thought was certain.


MCC NoVA will celebrate its 42nd Anniversary Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023!

Celebrating 54 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE or IN-PERSON at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


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Sunday February 26, 2023 – First Sunday in Lent

Week 153- Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us In-Person or OnLine. Afterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.
Order of Worship and readings are here (PDF file with songs and Readings)
First Reading ~ Matthew 4:1-11
Second Reading ~ adapted from Father Richard Rohr in “Seeing Our Shadow”

Rev. Emma Chattin

The Temptations


MCC NoVA celebrated its 41th Anniversary Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022!

Celebrating 54 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE or IN-PERSON at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


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Sun, Feb 26, 2023 – Celebration of Life: Andrew Bruce Campbell

Andrew Bruce Campbell
January 10, 1962 – January 4, 2023
There will be a Celebration of Life for Andrew Bruce Campbell following worship on Sunday, February 26.
If you have any photos of Andrew or any memory you would like to share in advance, please email RevEmmaChattin@gmail.com
with ANDREW in the subject line.

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Sunday February 19, 2023 – Epiphany 7

Week 152- Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us OnLine or In-Person. Afterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.
Order of Worship and readings are here (PDF file with songs and Readings)
First Reading ~ Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Second Reading ~ adapted from Sister Joan Chittister in “Uncommon Gratitude”

Rev. Emma Chattin

Let the Light Shine Through
You don’t have to be perfect. Just Be Holy.


MCC NoVA celebrated its 41th Anniversary Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022!

Celebrating 54 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE or IN-PERSON at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


Wednesday Feb 15th! Sometimes Church Looks Like this (updated 2/18)


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Sunday February 12, 2023 – Epiphany 6

Week 151- Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us OnLine or In-Person. Afterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.
Order of Worship and readings are here (PDF file with songs and Readings)
First Reading ~ Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Second Reading ~ from Maimonides, Sepherdic Jewish Philosopher (1138-1204)

LIFE CHOICES
Rev. Emma Chattin,



MCC NoVA celebrated its 41th Anniversary Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022!

Celebrating 54 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE or IN-PERSON at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


Sunday Jan 29th! Sometimes Church Looks Like this (updated 2/11)


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Sunday February 5, 2023 – Epiphany 5

Week 150- Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us OnLine or In-Person. Afterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.
Order of Worship and readings are here (PDF file with songs and Readings)
First Reading ~ Matthew 5:13-16
Second Reading ~ from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


Rev. Emma Chattin,



MCC NoVA celebrated its 41th Anniversary Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022!

Celebrating 54 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE or IN-PERSON at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


Sunday Jan 29th! Sometimes Church Looks Like (updated 1/29)


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Sunday Jan 29, 2023 – Epiphany 4

Week 149 – Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us OnLine or In-Person. Afterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.
Order of Worship and readings are here (PDF file with songs and Readings)
First Reading ~ Micah 6:8
Second Reading ~ Matthew 5:3 – 5:10


Rev. Lori McPherson,



MCC NoVA celebrated its 41th Anniversary Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022!

Celebrating 54 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE or IN-PERSON at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


In Person Worship
We look forward to worshipping with you!
Enhanced airflow and filtration are provided.
There is physical distancing.
Masks are optional.
We also request that folks
be vaccinated and boosted.
While 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.


COMMUNITY SOCIAL HOUR RETURNS! Thanks to the work of Cory, Margaret, Diana, Patti, 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.


SOCK IT TO THE HOMELESS!
This Sunday is the last Sunday to contribute.
Socks! Yes!
And we have collected far more than socks thus far! New and gently used sweaters and jackets! And some new essential items!

Big thanks to Dale and Lee for organizing this! And for making the delivery next Sunday, Feb 5th, when they do the food delivery to those in need! And thanks to all who contributed!
Great Work! Please see Dale or Lee for more information.


MCC NoVA PRAYER AND CARE
There 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.

If you have any special needs or prayer requests, please send them to RevEmmaChattin@gmail.com 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.


LETTER FROM THE VICE MODERATOR


Thank You So Much for your Year End Generosity!
Dear Members and Friends:
On behalf of the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you for the massive generosity you showed during December. Thanks to your giving… (continued)

If you believe in the existence of affirming churches and denominations,
and that they serve as an essential counterpoint to less affirming voices,
then supporting their existence is necessary for their future.

This is a link for receiving on-line giving.
You may also mail a check directly to the church office:
The Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia
10383 Democracy Lane
Fairfax, VA 22030
We are grateful for your continued generosity as we move forward into the future- a future with deep needs, and boundless possibilities for our community!
Blessings and Thank You!


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Sunday Jan 22, 2023 – Epiphany 3

Week 148 – Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us OnLine or In-Person. Afterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.
Order of Worship and readings are here (PDF file with songs and Readings)
First Reading ~ Matthew 4:12-23
Second Reading ~ adapted from Pema Chödrön in “The Facts of Life”

The People You Meet – Sometimes our lives intersect with others
in simple yet profound ways
~ and nothing is ever the same.

Rev. Emma Chattin,



MCC NoVA celebrated its 41th Anniversary Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022!

Celebrating 54 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE or IN-PERSON at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


Sunday Jan 15th! Sometimes Church Looks Like (updated 1/21)


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Sunday Jan 15, 2023 – Epiphany 2

Week 147 – Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us OnLine or In-Person. Afterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.
Order of Worship and readings are here (PDF file with songs and Readings)
First Reading ~ Psalm 40:1-11
Second Reading ~ from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King speaking in a pool hall in Albany, NY, 1962

Rev. Emma Chattin,

Don’t Keep It To Yourself –
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King
let all of his gifts shine!.



MCC NoVA celebrated its 41th Anniversary Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022!

Celebrating 54 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE or IN-PERSON at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


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