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!


Sunday February 19, 2023 – Epiphany 7

Week 152- Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us OnLine or In-Person. 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 ~ Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Second Reading ~ adapted from Sister Joan Chittister in “Uncommon Gratitude”

Rev. Emma Chattin

Let the Light Shine Through
You don’t have to be perfect. Just Be Holy.


MCC NoVA celebrated its 41th Anniversary Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022!

Celebrating 54 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE or IN-PERSON at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


Wednesday Feb 15th! Sometimes Church Looks Like this (updated 2/18)


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Sunday February 12, 2023 – Epiphany 6

Week 151- Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us OnLine or In-Person. 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 ~ Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Second Reading ~ from Maimonides, Sepherdic Jewish Philosopher (1138-1204)

LIFE CHOICES
Rev. Emma Chattin,



MCC NoVA celebrated its 41th Anniversary Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022!

Celebrating 54 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE or IN-PERSON at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


Sunday Jan 29th! Sometimes Church Looks Like this (updated 2/11)


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Sunday February 5, 2023 – Epiphany 5

Week 150- Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us OnLine or In-Person. 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 5:13-16
Second Reading ~ from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


Rev. Emma Chattin,



MCC NoVA celebrated its 41th Anniversary Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022!

Celebrating 54 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE or IN-PERSON at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


Sunday Jan 29th! Sometimes Church Looks Like (updated 1/29)


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Sunday Jan 29, 2023 – Epiphany 4

Week 149 – Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us OnLine or In-Person. 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 ~ Micah 6:8
Second Reading ~ Matthew 5:3 – 5:10


Rev. Lori McPherson,



MCC NoVA celebrated its 41th Anniversary Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022!

Celebrating 54 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE or IN-PERSON at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


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.


COMMUNITY SOCIAL HOUR RETURNS! Thanks to the work of Cory, Margaret, Diana, Patti, 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.


SOCK IT TO THE HOMELESS!
This Sunday is the last Sunday to contribute.
Socks! Yes!
And we have collected far more than socks thus far! New and gently used sweaters and jackets! And some new essential items!

Big thanks to Dale and Lee for organizing this! And for making the delivery next Sunday, Feb 5th, when they do the food delivery to those in need! And thanks to all who contributed!
Great Work! Please see Dale or Lee for more information.


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.


LETTER FROM THE VICE MODERATOR


Thank You So Much for your Year End Generosity!
Dear Members and Friends:
On behalf of the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you for the massive generosity you showed during December. Thanks to your giving… (continued)

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 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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Sunday Jan 22, 2023 – Epiphany 3

Week 148 – Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us OnLine or In-Person. 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 4:12-23
Second Reading ~ adapted from Pema Chödrön in “The Facts of Life”

The People You Meet – Sometimes our lives intersect with others
in simple yet profound ways
~ and nothing is ever the same.

Rev. Emma Chattin,



MCC NoVA celebrated its 41th Anniversary Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022!

Celebrating 54 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE or IN-PERSON at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


Sunday Jan 15th! Sometimes Church Looks Like (updated 1/21)


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Sunday Jan 15, 2023 – Epiphany 2

Week 147 – Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us OnLine or In-Person. 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 ~ Psalm 40:1-11
Second Reading ~ from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King speaking in a pool hall in Albany, NY, 1962

Rev. Emma Chattin,

Don’t Keep It To Yourself –
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King
let all of his gifts shine!.



MCC NoVA celebrated its 41th Anniversary Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022!

Celebrating 54 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE or IN-PERSON at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


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Sunday Jan 8, 2023 – Epiphany

Week 146 – Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us OnLine or In-Person. 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 2:1-12
Second Reading ~ adapted from Father Richard Rohr in “Epiphany: You Can’t Go Home Again”

Rev. Emma Chattin,

Searching For Jesus –
The Magi set out on a trip that would change them forever.
Each of us is challenged to do the same.



MCC NoVA celebrated its 41th Anniversary Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022!

Celebrating 54 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE or IN-PERSON at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


Merry Christmas MCC NoVA!
Thank You So Much
for your Year End Generosity!

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 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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Sunday Jan 1, 2023 – New Year’s Day

Week 145 – Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us OnLine or In-Person. 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 ~ Luke 2:21-24
Second Reading ~ adapted from Laura Winner in “Still”

Rev. Emma Chattin,

Resolutions, Promises, Covenants –
Our Resolutions and Promises reveal a lot to us about who we want to be.



MCC NoVA celebrated its 41th Anniversary Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022!

Celebrating 54 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE or IN-PERSON at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


In Person Worship
We look forward to worshipping with you!
Enhanced airflow and filtration are provided.
There is physical distancing. Masks are required.
We also request that folks be fully 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.


SOCK IT TO THE HOMELESS!
We will be collecting socks, gently used sweaters, and scarves during January to be distributed the first Sunday in February when our team participates in the feeding program for those in our city who are in need.
These can be dropped off at the church.
Please see Dale or Lee for more information.


Sunday Dec 24! Sometimes Church Looks Like (updated 12/24)


Merry Christmas MCC NoVA!
Thank You So Much
for your Year End Generosity!

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 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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December 25, 2022 – Christmas Sunday

By popular demand, December continues Bring A Friend to Church Month!
You and your guest will receive a small gift to remind you that YOU are the Heart
of the MCC of Northern Virginia Community!
Week 144 – Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us OnLine or In-Person. 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 ~ Luke 2:15-20
Second Reading ~ John 1:1-5

Rev. Emma Chattin,

Fear can be such a factor in our lives,
especially when things change
or new things happen.
This Advent season you are invited to explore how some of the significant folks in the story
faced the changes that lay before them.

The prophets say: HOPE, Look Up.
Mary says: PEACE, Let it be.
Joseph says: LOVE, Grow With It.
The shepherds say: JOY, Follow It.
Fear Not: It’s Time
(Or… “What Do YOU Say?”)

This is not simply an ancient story played out
with lifeless nativity sets scattered and frozen
in front lawns across the country ~ no,
this birth is happening now. Right now… It’s time!


MCC NoVA celebrated its 41th Anniversary Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022!

Celebrating 54 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE or IN-PERSON at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


In Person Worship
We look forward to worshipping with you!
Enhanced airflow and filtration are provided.
There is physical distancing. Masks are required.
We also request that folks be fully 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.


Sunday December 18 – Sometimes Church Looks Like (updated 12/24)


THANK YOU!
Thank you for your generosity in response to the recent letter regarding church finances and the church’s financial needs. Several people made wonderful one time donations, and others increased their monthly giving. All are greatly appreciated!
MCC NoVA is very grateful for your generosity as we enter the
last weeks of 2022!


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 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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December 18, 2022 – Advent #4

By popular demand, December continues Bring A Friend to Church Month!
You and your guest will receive a small gift to remind you that YOU are the Heart
of the MCC of Northern Virginia Community!
Week 143 – Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us OnLine or In-Person. 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 ~ Luke 2:8-15
Second Reading ~ adapted from “The Decree” by Ann Weems in “Kneeling In Bethlehem”

Rev. Emma Chattin,

Fear can be such a factor in our lives,
especially when things change
or new things happen.
This Advent season you are invited to explore how some of the significant folks in the story
faced the changes that lay before them.

We heard what the prophets say: HOPE.
We heard what Mary says: PEACE.
We heard what Joseph says: LOVE
This week…
Fear Not: JOY
(Or… “What Do the Shepherds Say?”)



MCC NoVA celebrated its 41th Anniversary Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022!

Celebrating 54 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE or IN-PERSON at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


In Person Worship
We look forward to worshipping with you!
Enhanced airflow and filtration are provided.
There is physical distancing. Masks are required.
We also request that folks be fully 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.


THANK YOU!
Thank you for your generosity in response to the recent letter regarding church finances and the church’s financial needs. Several people made wonderful one time donations, and others increased their monthly giving. All are greatly appreciated!
MCC NoVA is very grateful for your generosity as we enter the
last weeks of 2022!


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 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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