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 ~ Matthew 25:14-30
Second Reading ~ adapted from Kahlil Gibran in “The Prophet”, On Giving
Rev Emma Chattin Preaching
Thanks Giving – Don’t Be a Hidey-hole Person!
The more we hold onto things,
the more they have lost their usefulness.
MCC NoVA; celebrating 42 Years of Pride!
Celebrating 55 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Join Us at 11AM IN-PERSON or ONLINE for Sunday Morning Worship!
November 16th, 2023
In and Around
MCC NoVA This Week Looks Like THIS… Or (Nov 5th) sometimes we look like THIS!
2023 Stewardship Letter from Vice Moderator
MCC NoVA 2024 Stewardship Campaign
MCC of Northern Virginia began its Pledge Campaign Sunday, October 29
As of Sunday Nov 12, we have received:
11 Pledges for 2024 for a total of $50,000.
In order to maintain the facility and meet the financial obligations of your church as they currently stand,
MCC NoVA needs at least $99,500 for 2024.
This covers our ministry expenses, office expenses and utilities, our pianist, our part time pastor at 30 hours a week, our three unit facility here in downtown Fairfax as well as its maintenance. It is a testament to our church board that we are able to do so much with that budget!
But we would like to do more! We are needed and called to do more!
If you believe in the existence of affirming churches and denominations, and that they serve as an essential counterpoint to less affirming voices, then supporting their existence is necessary for their future.
This Church is YOUR church.
You are asked to prayerfully consider making a Pledge toward your Church’s operation and mission for 2024.
Your Pledge is just that: a hopeful estimate of what you believe you may be able to contribute next year. It’s a forecast, and like any forecast, you can change it at any point based on time and circumstance.
Your participation in this process is essential and will enable your Church to plan accordingly in preparing a budget for next year.
MCC NoVA’s Mission is to continue outreach and ministry to marginalized communities, and to be an LGBTIQQA+ Community Center in the Heart of Fairfax City.
Help us continue to make this real in 2024!
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!
BUDGET FORUM & CONGREGATIONAL MEETING SCHEDULED
The Board of Directors will be scheduling a Budget Forum on December 3 and a Congregational Meeting on December 17. Both will be conducted in the Sanctuary following worship.
The Budget Forum will be an opportunity for the Board to present the 2024 Budget, and for folks to ask questions. At the following meeting, on December 17, the Budget will be voted on by Members. Members and friends are welcome to attend both meetings, however, only Church Members present at the Congregational Meeting will be called upon to vote. If you are unsure of your member status, please contact Rev. Emma.
In addition, on Dec 17 Church Members will be voting on three Church Board Members. The Board terms of Frank Vance, Kate Gilligan, and Vickie Bowman will expire at the end of this year. All have indicated their desire to serve another term, and have completed their application for reelection.
If you feel called to serve on the Board of Directors, please submit a Letter of Interest and a completed Board Application by a href=”mailto:revemmaChattin@gmail.com”>contact Rev. Emma no later than Sunday November 19.
Patti Sparenberg will complete her term of Lay Delegate this year, and the Board is grateful for her service! As a result, Church Members will also be voting on a Lay Delegate and an Alternate Lay Delegate.
If you feel called to serve as a Lay Delegate or Alternate, please submit a Letter of Interest by a href=”mailto:revemmaChattin@gmail.com”>contact Rev. Emma no later than Sunday November 19.
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! Sunday Dec 3rd
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.
HOMELESS MINISTRY NEEDS:
Bottled Water, Applesauce Cups, Soft Granola bars, Small juice cartons, Feminine toiletries, pads & tampons, toilet paper, tooth brushes, tooth paste, wash cloths, etc.
Please bring these items to the church by the end of September so they can be distributed Sunday December 3rd.
If you would like to volunteer to help support this monthly work,
please contact Dale Bradshaw with Homeless Ministry in the Subject Line.
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
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