October 13, 2024 – The Blessing of the Animals

Our 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 ~ Job 12:7-10
Second Reading ~ adapted from a prayer by Albert Schweitzer
Let Them Teach You (The Blessing of the Animals)
“Look for God in All Things, for God is Present in All Things.” ~ Meister Eckhart
Spoiler: Who is blessing who here?
Rev Emma Chattin – Preaching
Join us this Sunday at 11 AM-ish at the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia, or live-streamed on our FaceBook page. There is a lot going on this week – you don’t want to miss this.

Tony and Alexander Making the Animal Blessing Announcement!
MCC NoVA – celebrating 43 Years of Pride in Fairfax – April 2024!
Celebrating 56 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide! (Oct 2024)
Join Us at 11AM IN-PERSON or ONLINE for Sunday Morning Worship!

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS – Sunday, October 13 – 11 AM

Genevieve and Tee ~ Co-Leaders of our Animal Rights Ministry!
Pictured with Rev. Emma and Billy Bob
There will be a Blessing of the Animals Sunday October 13 at 11 AM supported by our Environmental and Animal Rights Ministry. Our church has been so generous with giving to so many that need our prayers and help. On October 13, we will be focusing on the smallest of us (in stature, not heart) with a Blessing of the Animals! While those who are present will get an individual blessing, our prayers that day will go out to all the animals everywhere. If your animal companion is well behaved, we welcome them to come get a blessing from Rev. Emma. Please let her know if you are bringing your animal companion so we can make sure there is adequate space to accommodate them all. If your animal is “unchurched” (meaning it might not handle the people and other animals well), you are welcome to bring a leash, photo, or toy to be blessed. There will also be a memorial table set up to remember those wonderful little souls that passed from our lives but remain cherished in memory. Bring a memento of their life and they too will be blessed, as they blessed us in life.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Especially in times such as these when we feel needed more than ever before, we are grateful for your continued support!
It is only through your generosity and faithfulness that we are able to continue our ministry and tend to our community building while building community! We ask for your continued prayers.