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!

Week 105 -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 ~ Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
Second Reading ~ from Oscar Romero
Rev. Lori McPherson, Preaching: “Wilderness Training – Getting Lost”

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!

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!

Week 104 -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 ~ Luke 13:1-9
Second Reading ~ adapted from Father Richard Rohr in “A Toxic Image of God”
Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: “Wilderness Training – Mirages”

Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC NoVA celebrates its 41th Anniversary in April 2022!
Celebrating 53 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

CHURCH – What Does It Look Like? (updated 03/17)
Church work looks like many different things. It can look like liturgy, it can look like Bible Study, it can look like reaching out to connect with others.
Sometimes … it looks like this

What’s going on AROUND MCC NoVA? ​(updated 3/18)
The next time you visit MCC of Northern Virginia, the surrounding area will look very different. Construction on
“The Flats on University Drive”
is well under way and progresses daily. This is a development designed to house over 800 people, the vast majority being George Mason University Seniors and Graduate Students, along with a parking deck to accommodate over 700 vehicles. The good news is that our Condominium Manager assures me that City Ordinances prohibit Sunday construction.

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!

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 ~ Luke 13:31-35
Second Reading ~ adapted from Sister Joan Chittister OSB & Rowan Williams in “Uncommon Gratitude: Alleluia For All That Is”
Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: “Wilderness Training – Focus over Fear – Direction over Despair”

Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC NoVA celebrates its 41th Anniversary in April 2022!
Celebrating 53 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

CHURCH – What Does It Look Like? (updated 03/10)
Church work looks like many different things. It can look like liturgy, it can look like Bible Study, it can look like reaching out to connect with others.
Sometimes … it looks like this

What’s going on AROUND MCC NoVA? ​(updated 3/11)
The next time you visit MCC of Northern Virginia, the surrounding area will look very different. Construction on
“The Flats on University Drive”
is well under way and progresses daily. This is a development designed to house over 800 people, the vast majority being George Mason University Seniors and Graduate Students, along with a parking deck to accommodate over 700 vehicles. The good news is that our Condominium Manager assures me that City Ordinances prohibit Sunday construction.

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.

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!

Week 103 – 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 ~ Luke 4:1-13
Second Reading ~ adapted from Father Richard Rhor in “Everything Belongs”
Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: “Wilderness Training – Temptations & Obstacles (and learning to exist in non-binary space)”

Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC NoVA celebrates its 41th Anniversary in April 2022!
Celebrating 53 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

CHURCH – What Does It Look Like? (updated 03/05)
Church work looks like many different things. It can look like liturgy, it can look like Bible Study, it can look like reaching out to connect with others.
Sometimes … it looks like this

What’s going on AROUND MCC NoVA? ​(updated 3/06)
The next time you visit MCC of Northern Virginia, the surrounding area will look very different. Construction on
“The Flats on University Drive”
is well under way and progresses daily. This is a development designed to house over 800 people, the vast majority being George Mason University Seniors and Graduate Students, along with a parking deck to accommodate over 700 vehicles. The good news is that our Condominium Manager assures me that City Ordinances prohibit Sunday construction.

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.

Poetry Group
Interested In A ZOOM Poetry Group?
Please Drop An Email to 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!

Week 102 – 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 ~ Exodus 34:29-35
Second Reading ~ Corinthians 3:16-4:2
Rev. Lori McPherson, Preaching: “The Work of Our God”

Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC NoVA celebrates its 41th Anniversary in April 2022!
Celebrating 53 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

ASH WEDNESDAY
While there may be an opportunity for an imposition of ashes on the First Sunday of Lent, as MCC NoVA has done in the past, if you would like an imposition of ashes on Wednesday, please email RevEmmaChattin@gmail.com as soon as you are able so that a suitable time may be scheduled.

Poetry Group
Interested In A ZOOM Poetry Group?
Please Drop An Email to Poetry Possibilities

New Members/Seekers Class Held
I want to thank the 7 folks who attended the New Members/Seekers Class!! It was MCC NoVA’s first virtual New Members/Seekers Class, and we had a wonderful time of community sharing together!

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!

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.

eWeek 101 – Join us online Sunday at 11AM – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/
Afterwards, watch the archived video of the service at https://www.facebook.com/MCCNoVA/videos/
Order of Service Program is here (PDF file with songs)
Readings:
First Reading ~ Luke 6:27-38, The Message Translation
Second Reading ~ from Brené Brown in “The Gifts of Imperfection”
Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: PEACE or “Jesus Continued”

Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC NoVA celebrated its 40th Anniversary in April 2021!
Celebrating 53 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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!

CHURCH – What Does It Look Like? (updated 02/19)
Church work looks like many different things. It can look like liturgy, it can look like Bible Study, it can look like reaching out to connect with others.
Sometimes … it looks like this

What’s going on AROUND MCC NoVA? ​(updated 2/18)
The next time you visit MCC of Northern Virginia, the surrounding area will look very different. Construction on
“The Flats on University Drive”
is well under way and progresses daily. This is a development designed to house over 800 people, the vast majority being George Mason University Seniors and Graduate Students, along with a parking deck to accommodate over 700 vehicles. The good news is that our Condominium Manager assures me that City Ordinances prohibit Sunday construction.

LOOKING FORWARD and Getting Together –
Next Steps
Attendance in the facility during worship requires advance “check in” to let us know you are coming. Why? Our Seating is limited.
We are providing 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 will need 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 as soon as the option is available. “Not Yet” if you are getting closer, but not quite there yet.
A big thank you to all who have responded thus far!