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!


Transformation/TGEA/2nd Friday – Holiday Party on Sat Dec 15th

The MCC NoVA Transformations Ministry will be hosting, along with the Transgender Education Association (TGEA) their annual Second Friday Holiday potluck and awards ceremony on Saturday, 15 December beginning at 7 pm here at the church. This year’s awardees will include a star of Amazon’s Transparent TV show and often quoted by Rev. Emma in Sunday services: Alexandra Billings. Also awarded will be Sean Bender-Prouty, who, at 14 years old served as Virginia’s first Trans/GNB Senate Page earlier this year, and who currently is the editor of LGBTeen magazine. You are cordially invited to attend, enjoy some wonderful potluck, and to hear inspirational messages from this year’s awardees.

click to download her speech


Image courtesy of Alexandra Billings

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Sunday Dec 9th, 2018 – 2nd Sunday in Advent

click to download 12/09 Sermon
“Reflection: When There Is No Room: Peace”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin

Join us for the Advent Season celebrating the coming incarnation,
and renew your connection to the Divine.
Ancient Reading: Luke 1:67-79
Contemporary Reading: adapted from Eugene Peterson in
“Run With The Horses: The Quest for Life at It’s Best” (2009)

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

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Sunday Dec 2nd, 2018 – World AIDS Day – 1st Sunday of Advent

click to download 12/02 Sermon
“Reflection: When There Is No Room: Hope”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin

Join us for the Advent Season celebrating the coming incarnation,
and renew your connection to the Divine.

Ancient Reading: Jeremiah 33: 14-16
Contemporary Reading:
adapted from Mystical Hope, by Cynthia Bourgeault



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

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November 2018 – 4 Sundays of Testimonials

During the 4 Sundays of November, different members of MCC NoVA spoke as a contemporary witness about their experience with MCC NoVA and giving back to the church.

click to download 11/04 Testimony from Pat

click to download 11/11 Testimony from Sarah

click to download 11/18 Testimony from Jim

click to download 11/25 Testimony from Kurt


Vice-Moderator Frank Vance opens Tithe season

November Altar theme – Build the church

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Sunday Nov 25, 2018 – 4th Sunday of NoVaGive

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“Reflection: Thanksgiving”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin

Through the final week of November, MCC NoVA will be holding our annual Stewardship Campaign. The theme this year is Building Community. This is when we begin the process of preparing the Church’s budget for the coming year, and your pledges greatly assist the Board in planning for the ministry and expenditures which will help form the work of the church. Your pledges will be used to help construct a proposed budget for the coming year. This Budget will be presented for questions and discussion at the Budget Forum following worship on December 9, and will then be put forth for voting at the Annual Congregational Meeting (and Church Potluck!) following worship on December 16. Please be in prayerful consideration regarding the ways (Time, Talent and Treasure) in which you might help support MCC of Northern Virginia in 2019. Pledge forms and envelopes will be on the literature table.


Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:15
Contemporary Witness: Kurt Jaeger

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

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Sunday Nov 18, 2018 – 3rd Sunday of NoVaGive

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“Reflection: Support”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin

During the final Sunday of November, MCC NoVA will continue our annual Stewardship Campaign. The theme this year is Building Community. This is when we begin the process of preparing the Church’s budget for the coming year, and your pledges greatly assist the Board in planning for the ministry and expenditures which will help form the work of the church. Your pledges will be used to help construct a proposed budget for the coming year. This Budget will be presented for questions and discussion at the Budget Forum following worship on December 9, and will then be put forth for voting at the Annual Congregational Meeting (and Church Potluck!) following worship on December 16. Please be in prayerful consideration regarding the ways (Time, Talent and Treasure) in which you might help support MCC of Northern Virginia in 2019. Pledge forms and envelopes will be on the literature table.


Reading: Acts 20:35

Contemporary Witness: Jim Cullum

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Sunday Nov 11, 2018 – 2nd Sunday of NoVaGive

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“Reflection: The Unseen Work”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin

Running thru the remainder of November, MCC NoVA will be holding our annual Stewardship Campaign. The theme this year is Building Community. This is when we begin the process of preparing the Church’s budget for the coming year, and your pledges greatly assist the Board in planning for the ministry and expenditures which will help form the work of the church. Your pledges will be used to help construct a proposed budget for the coming year. This Budget will be presented for questions and discussion at the Budget Forum following worship on December 9, and will then be put forth for voting at the Annual Congregational Meeting (and Church Potluck!) following worship on December 16. Please be in prayerful consideration regarding the ways (Time, Talent and Treasure) in which you might help support MCC of Northern Virginia in 2019. Pledge forms and envelopes will be on the literature table.


Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:18

Contemporary Witness: Sarah Huggins

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


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Sunday Nov 4, 2018 – 1st Sunday of NoVaGive

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“Reflection: Mutuality”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin

Beginning today and running thru the remainder of November, MCC NoVA will be holding our annual Stewardship Campaign. The theme this year is Building Community. This is when we begin the process of preparing the Church’s budget for the coming year, and your pledges greatly assist the Board in planning for the ministry and expenditures which will help form the work of the church. Your pledges will be used to help construct a proposed budget for the coming year. This Budget will be presented for questions and discussion at the Budget Forum following worship on December 9, and will then be put forth for voting at the Annual Congregational Meeting (and Church Potluck!) following worship on December 16. Please be in prayerful consideration regarding the ways (Time, Talent and Treasure) in which you might help support MCC of Northern Virginia in 2019. Pledge forms and envelopes will be on the literature table.


Reading: Luke 6:37-38

Contemporary Witness: Pat Monahan

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

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Sunday Oct 28, 2018 – 23rd Sunday after Pentecost

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“Reflection: Born That Way: Looking Forward”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin

Join us for the fourth of our Sermon Series celebrating Rev Troy Perry’s founding of UFMCC Oct 6, 1968 – Its MCC’s 50th Anniversary year!


First Reading: Mark: 10:46-52
Second Reading: from Anne Lamott in “Hallelujah Anyway: Rediscovering Mercy”


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

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Saturday Oct 27 – Halloween Bingo FUNdraiser 5-8PM

Our lay delegate and the Environmental and Animal Care Ministry is sponsoring, a Halloween BINGO here at MCC NoVA on Saturday, October 27 from 5 to 8 pm. Ken Williamson, a long time friend of MCC NoVA, will be back as Miss Magnolia serving as Misses of Ceremonies for the evening. Please join us with your family, friends and neighbors at an enjoyable and friendly night of BINGO. Kids are welcome and costumes are highly encouraged. Please see Genevieve or Pat with questions or to volunteer.

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