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!


Pentecost 18 at MCC NoVA – Oct 8th

10/08 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)

A Harvest Sermon Series: Let Us Pray – “NO, WHY, HELP”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin


The MCC NoVA Board has suggested an intentional time of prayer as we prepare for our Stewardship Campaign in November. Toward that end, we will celebrate October with a special Sermon Series reflecting on Prayer.


First Reading: Job 1:1, 2:1-10
Second Reading: ~ from Uncommon Gratitude: Allelluia For All That Is,
by Sister Joan Chittister and Rowan Williams, Former Archbishop of Canterbury
Third Reading ~ from Anne Lamott in “Hallelujah Anyway: Rediscovering Mercy”

Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us on Sunday Mornings!

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Yard Sale – Sat Oct 7 8AM

The Yard Sale on Saturday Oct 7 went exceptionally well!
Thanks to all of the folks who made this such a resounding success!


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Pentecost 17 at MCC NoVA – Oct 1

10/01 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
A Harvest Sermon Series: Let Us Pray – The Cry of Our Hearts
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin


The MCC NoVA Board has suggested an intentional time of prayer as we prepare for our Stewardship Campaign in November. Toward that end, we will celebrate October with a special Sermon Series reflecting
on Prayer.


First Reading: Luke 18:9-14
Second Reading: ~ adapted from Sister Macrina Wiederkehr in “A Tree Full of Angels: Seeing the Holy in the Ordinary”

Come Join Us on Sunday Mornings!

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Interfaith Service of Remembrance for Victims of Suicide


Wednesday, September 27 at 7 PM Map   Event Flyer (PDF)
at UU Congregation of Fairfax (Chapel) – 2709 Hunter Mill Rd, Oakton, VA 22124
A time to gather as a community
to remember, to grieve, and to raise awareness regarding prevention.
Sponsored by
Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia (MCC NoVA)
People of Faith for Equality in Virginia – Northern Virginia Network
Suicide Prevention Association of Northern Virginia (SPAN)
TransGender Education Association of Greater Washington (TGEA)
UU Congregation of Fairfax (UUCF)
For Additional Information Contact: info@mccnova.com

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Pentecost 16 at MCC NoVA – Sept 24

9/24 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
Reflection: “It’s All About Relationship”
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin



First Reading: Matthew 20:1-16
Second Reading: adapted from Father Richard Rohr in “God Is Relationship”

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Pentecost 15 at MCC NoVA – Sept 17

9/17 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
Reflection: “Forgive Me” (No Easy Way Out)
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin

First Reading: Matthew 18: 21-35
Second Reading: adapted from A.J. Swaboda in “Messy: God Likes It That Way”


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Pentecost 14 at MCC NoVA – Sept 10

9/10 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
Reflection: Ain’t I a Human?
Preaching: Wendy Hamilton


First Reading: Matthew 15: 21-31
Second Reading: ~adapted from The Desiderata by Max Erhmann

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Floor installation Completed! Sat Sep 9th

Its DONE – MCC of NORTHERN VIRGINIA NOW HAS A NEW FLOOR!
We have also repainted the walls and done a general refurb

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Labor Day – Floor installation begins! Mon Sep 4th


8AM … Cleared all the chairs and loose materials from the chapel,
and the floor removal process begins!

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Labor Day Weekend at MCC NoVA – Sept 3

9/03 Sermon Posted (Click to listen)
Reflection: Good Work
Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin


We bring all that we are to the altar of service, and you are invited this Sunday to bring a small token of your work and/or occupation to church and place it on the altar for a Community Blessing. It may be a pen, stethoscope, small book, lanyard, set of keys, etc. We will also be saying Farewell to our old Floor, and offering a Blessing for those who will work to install the new one. Join Us!

First Reading: Romans 12:1-8
Second Reading: ~adapted from Father Richard Rohr in “Staying Watchful”



Sunday Altar – Blessing on our labor and our work …

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