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!
06/17 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
“Growing Up”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
How big are your branches, and who nests in your shade?
First Reading: Mark 4:26-34
Second Reading: ~ adapted from Anne Lamott in “Hallelujah Anyway: Rediscovering Mercy”
Third Reading: ~ from Meister Eckhart
06/10 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
“Forming Family (Are You Crazy?)”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
First Reading: Mark 3:20-35
Second Reading: ~ from “The Queer Innovation of a Family based on Choice and Necessity” from EFNIKS.com
Third Reading: -from Virginia Church
06/03 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
“Look for that Rainbow”
Preaching: Frank Vance
05/27 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
“Dance of Three”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
Sometimes it is when we question what we have been told and taught that we are truly open to new understandings and transformation. Join us today, Trinity Sunday, as we reflect with Nicodemus in John 3:1-12, Margaret Wheatly in “Turning to One Another”, and Father Richard Rohr in “The Divine Dance: The Trinity and Your Transformation”.
It is truly a “Dance of Three!”
First Reading: John 3:1-12
Second Reading: from Margaret Wheatly in “Turning to One Another”
Third Reading:
Adapted from Father Richard Rohr, in
“The Divine Dance: The Trinity and Your Transformation”
Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
Sterling performed a Vivaldi piece on his boxwood flute (Click to listen!)
05/20 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
“TO HEAR, TO SEE, TO SPEAK, TO DO”
Preaching: Duane Bowers
05/13 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
“Now That You’re Gone” (Which Way Did He Go?)
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
What does the Ascention mean for us today?
First Reading: Luke 24:44-53
Second Reading: Adapted from Anne Lamott in Hallelujah Anyway: Rediscovering Mercy
Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us at 11AM on a Sunday Morning!
Image from 2018 Fairfax Interfaith Friendship Walk 05/06/18
05/06 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
“Friend Request”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
What does “Friendship” mean in a world where the concept of “friend” may be casual, and at the same time, Big Business?
First Reading: John 15:9-17
Second Reading: From A. Powell Davies
Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us at 11AM on a Sunday Morning!
04/29 Sermon Posted (Click to listen) “Questions”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
How can we keep in mind the important questions, the ones that may lead us on a wild ride with unexpected companions?
First Reading: Acts 8:26-40
Second Reading: From Frederick Buechner
Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us at 11AM on a Sunday Morning!
04/22 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
“The Give and Take of Life”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
First Reading: John 10:11-18
Second Reading: From Father Richard Rohr in “Wandering In Nature”
Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us at 11AM on a Sunday Morning!
04/08 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
“Who Am I? Now that You’re Gone”
Preaching: Rev Ylon Dozier
Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us at 11AM on a Sunday Morning!
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