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!
Reflection: “Heavenly Fathers, Earthly Mothers”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
How did the Creator get to be so male?
Does the Bible have a gender problem?
Join us Sunday, May 14, at 11 AM, for “Heavenly Fathers, Earthly Mothers”
as we reflect on John 14:1-10, and some of the Genderfication
that we may have experienced in our spiritual journeys.
First Reading:
John 14: 1-10
Second Reading
~ adapted from Father Richard Rohr in Beyond Gender
Reflection: “Day by Day”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
How do we become liberated from the shackles of our self and move toward a larger world? Join us Sunday, May 7, at 11 am, as we reflect on Holy Encounters, Divine Union, and Beloved Community through the lens of Acts 2:42-47.
First Reading:
Acts 2:42-47
Second Reading
~ adapted from Barbara Brown Taylor in An Altar
in the World
Reflection: “Soul Food: Here, There, Everywhere”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
We are nourished and enriched by the people who enter our lives, whether for a lifetime, a season, a day, or a passing moment. Join us this Sunday, April 30, as we reflect on food for the soul.
First Reading:
Luke 24:13-25
Second Reading ~ adapted from Macrina Wiederkehr in A Tree Full of Angels: Seeing the Holy in the Ordinary
Reflection: “Show Your Wounds”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
Often we try to hide the signs of our pain. Our wounds and scars may identify us.
They are a part of us. But they are not who we are. Join us Sunday as we reflect on these things through John 20:19-31.
First Reading: John 20:19-31
Second Reading: ~ adapted from Francis Weller in The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief
Easter Sunday – Reflection: “There You Will See Me”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
Join us Sunday April 16 as we celebrate Easter Sunday, reflect on
Divine Presence, and embrace Community Building.
First Reading: Matthew 28: 1-10
Second Reading: ~ adapted from Richard Rohr in
Jesus The Christ, The Coincidence of the Spiritual and the Material
Palm Sunday – Reflection: “Who Is This?”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
Join us Sunday April 9 as we celebrate Palm Sunday, and reflect on
Fickle Crowds, Divine Identity, Growing into Greatness, and Community Building.
First Reading: Matthew 21: 1-11
Second Reading: ~ adapted from Satish Kumar
Reflection: “Wilderness Training: Back To Life”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
Sometimes leaving the wilderness can be challenging and disorienting in its own right.
Join us Sunday as we reflect on Ezekiel 37:1-14, rebirth, renewal, and getting back to life.
First Reading: Ezekiel 37:1-14
Second Reading: ~ adapted from Macrina Wiederkehr in “A Tree Full of Angels: Seeing the Holy in the Ordinary”
Today was the 36th Anniversary Sunday for MCC NoVA. There was also a Congregational Meeting to determine if the community felt ready to call a Settled Part-Time Pastor, and if so, if they wanted to call Rev Emma Chattin, who had been serving in a temporary capacity for the past 16 months. The congregation voted to call her, and she answered the call.
The new MCC NoVA Settled Part-Time Pastor is Rev Emma Lee Chattin.
Join us this Sunday, March 26 for MCC NoVA’s 36th Anniversary service!
Annual awards will be presented– And there may be cake! 🙂
(And please stay for the Congregational Meeting afterwards) …
Reflection: “Wilderness Training: Expect the Unexpected”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
The Bible is full of surprises. In fact, a lot doesn’t turn out as expected.
Join us Sunday as we travel through First Samuel, and more …
First Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1-13
Second Reading: ~ adapted from John Pavlovitz in
“The Second Coming of the Progressive Heretical Jesus”
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