Week 106 -Join us online Sunday at 11AM – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/
Afterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.
Order of Service Program is here (PDF file with songs)
This week’s Readings:
First Reading ~ Isaiah 43:16-19
Second Reading ~ John 12:1-11
Rev. Lori McPherson, Preaching: “Wilderness Training – Surprises!”
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC NoVA celebrates its 41th Anniversary April 17, 2022! (Easter)
Celebrating 53 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Good Friday, April 15, Noon to 3PM – Tre Ore Service at Bethlehem Lutheran Church
7 preachers in 3 contemplative hours, a mini-Festival of Homiletics, and a chance to slow down, pray, reflect… right in the midst of it all.
Rev. Emma will be participating in a Tre Ore Service on Good Friday, April 15, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church (8922 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax). This three hour service begins at 12 noon, reflecting on the three hours Jesus was on the cross, with 7 different preachers,
each offering a reflection on one of the seven last words of Jesus.
Additional Information and Flyer Here: TRE ORE
All Are Welcome! You May Quietly Come and Go as You Please During The Service
They say it will be live via Facebook live via the Bethlehem Lutheran Church website, https://www.facebook.com/BethlehemBLCLife
Getting Together and Moving Forward – Are You Ready?
Attendance in the facility during worship, just “check in” to let us know you’re coming.
Why? Our Seating is limited and we want to be sure we make space for you.
We provide enhanced airflow and filtration. There is physical distancing. Masks are required. We are also requesting that folks be fully vaccinated and boosted (if that is an issue, please let Rev. Emma know).
While all reasonable safeguards are taken, there will always be some measure of risk, and each person needs to make their own determination as to what is most comfortable for them.
SO GET READY! CHECK IN! Let us hear from you!
Send an email to RevEmmaChattin@gmail.com with “I’ll Be There” in the subject line if you plan to attend. You will receive an instruction email in reply. We look forward to worshipping with you.
Prayer and Care
There are special care and prayer needs during this time. Rev. Emma or a Care Minister will make use of FaceTime or ZOOM in order to have a time of individual conversation and/or prayer with you. Just ask and we will schedule a time for this.
If you have any special needs of any kind or any prayer requests during this challenging time,
please send them to Rev. Emma with REQUEST in the subject line.
Men’s Ministry
Calling All Those Who Identify as Men!
It’s time for an MCC NoVA Men’s Ministry!
This ministry will begin initially via ZOOM
and will be facilitated by Frank Vance.
Additional information coming soon!
Poetry Group
Interested In A ZOOM Poetry Group?
Please Drop An Email to Rev Emma for Poetry Possibilities
MCC NoVA Stewardship – A New Year ~ New Possibilities
MCC NoVA’s vision for the future is to continue outreach and ministry to marginalized communities, and to become an LGBTIQQ Community Center in the Heart of Fairfax City!
Help us to make these real in 2022 & 2023! This is a link for receiving on-line giving.
You may also mail a check directly to the church office:
The Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia
10383 Democracy Lane
Fairfax, VA 22030
We are grateful for your continued generosity as we move forward into the future- a future with deep needs, and boundless possibilities for our community!
Blessings and Thank You!
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