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 Sept 6th – Proper 18A

Join us online Sunday at 11AM at – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/events/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs) You may watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/

First Reading ~ Psalm 119:33-40
Second Reading
~ from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., April 4, 1967

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching:
“Lessons For Life”
“Labor Day,” When labor is very different.
“Back to School,” When learning looks very different.
How can we learn lessons for life (that will last us for life!) during this time?


Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA celebrated its 39th Anniversary on April 21, 2020!
Celebrating 51 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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In Person Worship?

The church Board continues to review current conditions and best practices with regard to future planning on a monthly basis. We will keep you updated as we move forward.

During this time, please continue to pray, practice PHYSICAL distance, and seek to stay socially connected in new ways through phone calls, e/mails, texts, even an old fashioned letter or two. We all continue to move forward prayerfully, even when the way forward is not entirely clear.

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Sunday Aug 30th – 2nd Summer Sermon Series #5

Join us online Sunday at 11AM at – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/events/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs) You may watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/

First Reading ~ Genesis 14:17-20
Second Reading ~ from Psalm 110:3-4
Third Reading ~ Hebrews 7:7
Fourth Reading ~ adapted from Albert Einstein

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching:
Missing Persons: “Melchizedek; Priest of God Most High”

Missing Persons & One Line Sermons
“Missing Persons” will explore the stories of some of the people in the Bible that you may have missed. Usually there is little more than mention of some of these folks, and yet their role in the overall story is often pivotal.
“One Line Sermons” will explore single lines of scripture with enough meaning contained therein for an entire sermon. These two topics will alternate based on the Preacher’s choice at the time.
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA celebrated its 39th Anniversary on April 21, 2020!
Celebrating 51 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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Sunday Aug 23rd – 2nd Summer Sermon Series #4

Join us online Sunday at 11AM at – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/events/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs) You may watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/

First Reading ~ Chronicles 4:10
Second Reading ~ from Mary Oliver

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching:
One Line Sermons: “Bless Me, Bless Me Indeed…”

Missing Persons & One Line Sermons
“Missing Persons” will explore the stories of some of the people in the Bible that you may have missed. Usually there is little more than mention of some of these folks, and yet their role in the overall story is often pivotal.
“One Line Sermons” will explore single lines of scripture with enough meaning contained therein for an entire sermon. These two topics will alternate based on the Preacher’s choice at the time.
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA celebrated its 39th Anniversary on April 21, 2020!
Celebrating 51 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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Sunday Aug 16 – 2nd Summer Sermon Series #3

Join us online Sunday at 11AM at – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/events/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs) You may watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/

First Reading ~ Luke 8:1-3
Second Reading ~ Luke 24: 1-11
Third Reading ~ adapted from Brené Brown in “Daring Greatly:
How The Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the way we Live, Love, Parent, and Lead”

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching:
Missing Persons: “Joanna: Sacrifice, Risk, Devotion”

Missing Persons & One Line Sermons
“Missing Persons” will explore the stories of some of the people in the Bible that you may have missed. Usually there is little more than mention of some of these folks, and yet their role in the overall story is often pivotal.
“One Line Sermons” will explore single lines of scripture with enough meaning contained therein for an entire sermon. These two topics will alternate based on the Preacher’s choice at the time.
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA celebrated its 39th Anniversary on April 21, 2020!
Celebrating 51 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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Sunday Aug 9th – 2nd Summer Sermon Series #2

Join us online Sunday at 11AM at – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/events/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs) You may watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/

First Reading ~ Matthew 14:22-33
Second Reading ~ adapted from A. Powell Davies

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching:
One Line Sermons: “Go on Ahead to the Other Side” or “Why Do You Doubt?””

Missing Persons & One Line Sermons
“Missing Persons” will explore the stories of some of the people in the Bible that you may have missed. Usually there is little more than mention of some of these folks, and yet their role in the overall story is often pivotal.
“One Line Sermons” will explore single lines of scripture with enough meaning contained therein for an entire sermon. These two topics will alternate based on the Preacher’s choice at the time.
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA celebrated its 39th Anniversary on April 21, 2020!
Celebrating 51 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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Sunday Aug 2nd – 2nd Summer Sermon Series #1

Join us online Sunday at 11AM at – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/events/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs) You may watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/

First Reading ~ Mark 15:21
Second Reading ~ Paul’s Letter to the Romans
Third Reading ~ Albert Einstein
Fourth Reading ~ adapted from Joy Harjo, first Native American US Poet Laureate (2019)

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching:
“Missing Persons: Rufus: Chosen”

Missing Persons & One Line Sermons
“Missing Persons” will explore the stories of some of the people in the Bible that you may have missed. Usually there is little more than mention of some of these folks, and yet their role in the overall story is often pivotal.
“One Line Sermons” will explore single lines of scripture with enough meaning contained therein for an entire sermon. These two topics will alternate based on the Preacher’s choice at the time.
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA celebrated its 39th Anniversary on April 21, 2020!
Celebrating 51 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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Sunday July 26th – Summer Sermon Series 4

Join us online Sunday at 11AM at – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/events/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs) You may watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/

First Reading ~ Jeremiah 17:5-8
Second Reading ~ adapted from Christian Larson

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching:
“Surviving the Hottest of Summers”
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA celebrated its 39th Anniversary on April 21, 2020!
Celebrating 51 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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Sunday July 19th – Summer Sermon Series 3

Join us online Sunday at 11AM at – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/events/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs) You may watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/

First Reading ~ Luke 12: 54-59, adapted from The Message Translation [Understanding The Times]
Second Reading ~ adapted from Caroline Myss

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching:
“It’s Gonna Be A Hot One”

Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA celebrated its 39th Anniversary on April 21, 2020!
Celebrating 51 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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Sunday July 12th – Summer Sermon Series 2

Join us online Sunday at 11AM at – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/events/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs) You may watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/

First Reading ~ Isaiah 32:1-8, adapted from the New Century Version
Second Reading ~ adapted from Alain de Botton in “The Art of Travel”
Third Reading ~ adapted from Alexandra Billings, Teacher, Professor, Singer, Actress,
and among the first transgender women to portray a transgender character on TV

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching:
A Large Rock in a Hot Land

Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA celebrated its 39th Anniversary on April 21, 2020!
Celebrating 51 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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