click to download 02/10 Sermon “Reflection: Another Way: This Way or That Way?”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
Have you ever made a big decision in changing a job, or making a career change? We all make choices in life. And sometimes those choices make us. And Simon was facing a HUGE career change! Join us Sunday as we reflect on… !
Ancient Reading: Luke 5:1-11
Contemporary Reading: ~ adapted from Parker Palmer in
“Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation”


Special thanks to Patti for the gift of her time, talent, and art with the stained glass that now
adorns our Sanctuary windows, and brightly colors our illumination, both inside and out!

click to download 02/03 Sermon “Reflection: Another Way: Move On”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
Ancient Reading: Luke 4:21-30
Contemporary Reading: ~ adapted from Renee M. Martinez


Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us at 11AM on a Sunday Morning!
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Metropolitan Community Churches

Sometimes the weather takes an unexpected turn as we slip into Winter. If if feels unsafe to drive to a church function, please don’t. Just don’t. If the weather is iffy, and you are wondering if an event is cancelled, please visit the MCC NoVA homepage and/or Facebook page. Updated information will be posted there.

click to download 01/27 Sermon “Reflection: Another Way: Finding Yourself”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
Ancient Reading: Luke 4:14-21
Contemporary Reading: adapted from Macrina Wiederkehr in “A Tree Full of Angels: Seeing the Holy in the Ordinary”


Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us at 11AM on a Sunday Morning!
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Metropolitan Community Churches

click to download 01/20 Sermon
“Reflection: Another Way: HOPE”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
What is Hope? Where is Hope? Does it even matter? Join us today at MCC NoVA at 11 AM for “Another Way: HOPE”, as we reflect on Hope through the lens of Isaiah 43: 1-7, the life and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and through our Help The Homeless Ministry with Contemporary Witness Pat Monahan. Join us for Community- and Hope!
Ancient Reading: Isaiah 43:1-7
Contemporary Witness: Pat Monahan


Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us at 11AM on a Sunday Morning!
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Metropolitan Community Churches

NOTE: All Activities at MCC Nova for Sunday Jan 13
have been cancelled today due to the snow.

Be safe, see you next time.

Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us at 11AM on a Sunday Morning!

click to download 01/06 Sermon
“Reflection: Star Search”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
Ancient Reading: Matthew 2:1-12
Contemporary Reading:
~adapted from Father Richard Rohr in “Epiphany: You Can’t Go Home Again”


Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us at 11AM on a Sunday Morning!

click to download 12/30 Sermon
“Reflection: A Child in the Temple of God”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
How do we grow up? How do we gain distance and perspective, catch a glimpse of ourselves in the great scheme of things? Join us today at 11 AM for “A Child in the Temple of God”, as we reflect through the lens of 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26, on both our smallness and greatness, with some Sister Macrina Wiederkehr on the side (and a little Apollo 8 added for good measure).
Ancient Reading: I Samuel 2:18-20, 26
Contemporary Reading: adapted from Sister Macrina Wiederkehr in
“A Tree Full of Angels: Seeing the Holy in the Ordinary”



Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us at 11AM on a Sunday Morning!
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Metropolitan Community Churches

click to download 12/23 Sermon
“Reflection: When There Is No Room: Love”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
Join us for the Advent Season celebrating the coming incarnation,
and renew your connection to the Divine.
Ancient Reading: Luke 1:39-46
Contemporary Reading: adapted from Father Richard Rohr



Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us at 11AM on a Sunday Morning!
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Metropolitan Community Churches

click to download 12/16 Sermon
(note – MS. Billings walked all around the congregation unmiked – Audio levels are not always the best, but its a powerful message.)
“Reflection: When There Is No Room: Joy”
Contemporary Witness – Guest Speaker – Alexandra Billings!
Join us for the Advent Season celebrating the coming incarnation,
and renew your connection to the Divine.

Ancient Reading: Luke 2:8-15
Contemporary Reading: adapted From
‘God Breaks In’ by Barbara Holmes in “Joy Unspeakable: The Contemplative Practices of the Black Church”

Dec 16th Guest speaker – Alexandra Billings

Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us at 11AM on a Sunday Morning!
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Metropolitan Community Churches