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 Feb 23rd – The Final Sunday of Epiphany

Click below to listen to the Sermon for 02/23/20

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching
Reflection: A House of Prayer for All People
(and that may not be for everyone)

… our Epiphany journey concludes –
First Reading: Isaiah 56:1-8
Second Reading: Adapted from “The Collected Sermons of Fred Craddock”


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


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Sunday Feb 16 – Epiphany 6

Click below to listen to the Sermon for 02/16/20

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching
Reflection: Live Life Love Life

… our Epiphany journey continues –
First Reading: Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Second Reading: Adapted from Maya Angelou


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


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Sunday Feb 9th – The 5th Sunday After Epiphany

Click below to listen to the Sermon for 02/09/20

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching
Reflection: Light Up!           Be Bright, Be Different, Be You

… our Epiphany journey continues –
First Reading: Matthew 5:13-16
Second Reading: Adapted from a Prayer by Alcuin of York


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


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Sunday Feb 2 – Epiphany 4

Click below to listen to the Sermon for 02/02/20

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching
Reflection: Oh For Goodness Sake…! What on Earth does God ask of us?

We continue our Epiphany journey –
First Reading: Micah 6:1-8
Second Reading: Adapted from the Sermons of Fred B. Craddock


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


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Sunday Jan 26th – the 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany

Due to a technical problem, there is no sermon recording this week
Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching
Reflection: Turn and Face The Change

We continue our Epiphany journey –
What is the first thing Jesus calls for as he begins his ministry?
First Reading: Matthew 4:12-17
Second Reading: Adapted from Eugene Peterson in “Every Step An Arrival: A 90 Day Devotional for Exploring God’s Word”


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


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Sunday Jan 19th – Epiphany 2

Click below to listen to the Sermon for 01/19/20

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching
Reflection: Come And See

We continue our Epiphany journey – what happens when an experience gets a hold of you?
First Reading: John 1:29-42
Second Reading: Adapted from “Poverty and Economic Justice: The Last March of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.”


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


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Sunday Jan 12th – the 1st Sunday after the Epiphany

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Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching
Reflection: Blessing and Being Blessed

How do you become the person you have always been?
Often our blessings and affirmations are received in the blessing of others.
First Reading: Matthew 3:13-17
Second Reading: Adapted from Parker Palmer in “Now I Become Myself”


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


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Sunday Jan 5th – Epiphany Sunday

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Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching
Reflection: 2020 Vision

The Magi traveled far, bearing gifts, following a star.
What guides you? What are your gifts?
And what is your vision for the year ahead?
First Reading: Matthew 2:1-12
Second Reading: Adapted from Father Richard Rohr in
“New Images Help Us See New Realities”

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


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Sunday Dec 29 – Last Sunday of 2019

Click below to listen to the Sermon for 12/29/19

Rev. Lori McPherson, Preaching
Reflection: God With Us


First Reading: Isaiah 63:7-9
Second Reading: from James B. Nelson in “Embodiment”

Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us at 11AM on a Sunday Morning!
MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA celebrated its 38th Anniversary April 21!
Celebrating 51 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!


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Sunday Dec 22 – Advent 4

Click below to listen to the Sermon for 12/22/19

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching
Reflection: Still… Love

Matthew tells us the story of a relationship, fear, and a brokenness healed by an interruption from God. That is as true for the world as it is for Joseph and Mary.
Still, love is complicated.

First Reading: Matthew 1:18-25
Second Reading: Adapted from Father Richard Rohr in “Preparing for Christmas”


Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us at 11AM on a Sunday Morning!
MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA celebrated its 38th Anniversary April 21!
Celebrating 51 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!


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