Week 160 – Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us In-Person or OnLine. Afterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.
Order of Worship and readings are here (PDF file with songs and Readings)
First Reading ~ John 20:19-31
Second Reading ~ ~ adapted from Maggi Dawn in “Second Thoughts”
Rev. Emma Chattin Preaching
Questions About the Resurrection
Thomas was invited to experience the resurrection
in the way he needed, and Jesus met him there.
MCC NoVA celebrated its 42nd Anniversary on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023!
Celebrating 54 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Join Us at 11AM IN-PERSON or ONLINE for Sunday Morning Worship!
EASTER BASKET AUCTION
Genevieve has created a beautiful Easter Basket to be auctioned off as a fundraiser for MCC NoVA. Some of the items: Peter Rabbit Baking Dish, $50 Penzy’s Spices Gift Card, Kitchen Aid Oven Mitts, and more! The basket will be available for bids beginning Palm Sunday.
COMMUNITY SOCIAL HOUR RETURNS! Thanks to the work of Cory, Margaret, Diana, Patti, Heather, Dale and Lee, MCC NoVA has resumed Social Time after Worship! Masks were optional during this time in the Social Area, and those who prefer not to partake are able to exit directly outside through another door.
We welcome your presence and participation in this community Social Time.
SPOTLIGHT ON MINISTRY
Big Thanks To Vickie Who Cleaned and Neatened The Sacristy
Sometimes, Church Looks Like this (updated 4/15)
and sometimes –
Like This!
In Person Worship
We look forward to worshipping with you!
Enhanced airflow and filtration are provided.
There is physical distancing. Masks are optional.
We also request that folks be vaccinated and boosted.
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.
MCC NoVA 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 or prayer requests, please send them to RevEmmaChattin@gmail.com with CARE REQUEST in the subject line. Rev. Emma or a Care Minister will respond accordingly in order to have a time of individual conversation and/or prayer with you. Just ask and we will schedule a time for this.
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Homeless Ministry: Feed The Homeless of Fairfax Virginia!
While MCC NoVA has always contributed financially to FACETS, a nonprofit that aims to help meet the needs of those who suffer the effects of poverty and homelessness in Fairfax, we have recently resumed our more active contribution by physically assisting with the feeding of the homeless in Fairfax City
thanks to Team Leaders: Dale & Lee.
If you would like to volunteer to help support this monthly work,
please contact RevEmmaChattin@gmail.com
Worship Participation Invited
We have so many gifted people who participate in worship! And we always seek more folks to draw the circle wider!
Are you interested in participating in Worship as an Usher, Communion Prep, Reader, Offering Invitation,
or in the Consecration of Communion?
Facility Care
We also seek volunteers to assist with cleaning, upkeep, and facility matters.
We want you! Please contact RevEmmaChattin@gmail.com
MCC NoVA’s Mission is to minister and reach out to marginalized communities, Click this link for 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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