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!
04/08 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
“A Touch of Doubt”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
First Reading: John 20:19-31
Second Reading: from A. Powell Davies
Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us at 11AM on a Sunday Morning!
04/01 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
“The Ultimate Transformation: Resurrection
Jesus Has Left The Building…”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
After the parade… after the celebration of liberation… who is going to clean up this mess? Join us this Easter Sunday at 11 AM for “Jesus has Left The Building….” as we reflect on Mark 16:1-8, sometimes called “The Unfinished Gospel”, and ponder the meaning of the Resurrection for our lives today.
First Reading: Mark 16:1-8
Second Reading: from Father Richard Rohr in “Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life
Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us at 11AM on Easter Morning!
03/25 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
“Taking It All In”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
First Reading: Mark 11:1-11
Second Reading: from Henri Nouwen in: “In The Name of Jesus”
Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us on Sunday Morning!
03/18 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
“Giving It Up: Politics (but not Social Justice)”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
How do we navigate some of the challenges we face in our daily lives
that seem to place us at political odds with one another?
Join us this fifth Sunday in Lent as we reflect on some ways
to make the most of these challenging times, and look at something else
to considering giving up this last week of Lent.
First Reading: Matthew 22:15-22
Second Reading:
from Barbara Brown Taylor in “An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith
Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us on Sunday Morning!
Note: We need a few gentle extra hands after worship this Sunday, March 18th,
to move some of the more fragile items from the childrens’ room back into the sacristy after
the final installation of the new sacristy flooring. Many thanks!
03/11 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
“Giving It Up: Ego and Control”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
What does our faith require of us that may inspire us
toward a better course of living?
How do we begin to soften some of our edges?
Join us this fourth Sunday in Lent as we look at
some other things to consider giving up.
First Reading: Micah 6:8
Second Reading:
from Barbara Brown Taylor in “An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith
Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us on Sunday Morning!
03/04 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
“Giving It Up: Old Wineskins”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
How does our faith keep up with our lives in this rapidly changing world? What are some of the ‘old wineskins’ that we keep holding onto and keep trying to pour new things into? Join us this third Sunday in Lent, March 4, 2018, at 11 AM, for “Old Wineskins”, as we reflect on Luke 5:27-38, with some Richard Rohr and Sallie McFague on the side,
and look at something else to consider giving up.
First Reading: Luke 5:27-38
Second Reading: from Father Richard Rohr in “Evolution: All Things Change and Grow”
Third Reading: from Sallie McFague in “The Body of God: An Ecological Theology
Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us on Sunday Morning!
Sterling Wilde plays an Irish Lullaby – click image to listen
02/25 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
“Giving It Up: Worry”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
First Reading: Matthew 6:25-34
Second Reading: from Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us on Sunday Morning!
02/11 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
“It’s Lent, But Do Not Be Afraid”
Preaching: Duane Bowers
First Reading: Mark 1:9-15
Second Reading: Matthew 4:1-11
Third Reading: from Tarthang Tulka in “Openness Mind”
Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us on Sunday Morning!
Are you giving up anything for Lent? May we respectfully make a few suggestions?
How about Fear… Worry… Limitations… Negativity… Perfection… Old Wineskins… ?
Join us at MCC NoVA for the Lenten Season as we explore surrendering
some of the things that may hold us back in our daily lives.
02/11 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
“Change of Plans: Going Up Country”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin
First Reading: Mark 1:40-45
Second Reading ~ from The Collected Sermons of Fred Craddock
Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us on Sunday Morning!
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