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 Sept 5, 2021 – Labor Day Sunday

eWeek 77 – 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/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs)
Readings:
First Reading ~ 2 Corinthians 6:1-10
Second Reading ~ adapted from Frederick Buechner

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: You Better Work: And the Time Is Now – What Are You Doing?

Does your life work? Do your relationships work? Does your religion work?
Do YOU work? Join us this Sunday as we look at some of the things that work.


Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC NoVA celebrated its 40th Anniversary in April 2021!

Celebrating 52 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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Sunday Aug 29, 2021 – 2nd Summer Sermon Series – #5

eWeek 76 – 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/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs)
Readings:
First Reading ~ Isaiah 42:14
Second Reading ~ adapted from May Sarton
Third Reading ~ adapted from Laura Swan in “The Forgotten Desert Mothers”

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: YHWH – The Mother of All

Finale of the 2nd Summer Sermon Series “Tough Mothers.”
Join us as we explore the lives and stories of some really Tough Mothers … Mothers of the Bible.


Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC NoVA celebrated its 40th Anniversary in April 2021!

Celebrating 52 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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Sunday Aug 22, 2021 – 2nd Summer Sermon Series – #4

eWeek 75 – 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/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs)
Readings:
First Reading ~ Genesis 24:12
Second Reading ~ from Carl Sandburg

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: REBECCA – The Mother With A Strong Will

2nd Summer Sermon Series “Tough Mothers.”
Join us as we explore the lives and stories of some really Tough Mothers … Mothers of the Bible.


Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC NoVA celebrated its 40th Anniversary in April 2021!

Celebrating 52 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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Sunday Aug 15, 2021 – 2nd Summer Sermon Series #3

eWeek 74 – 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/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs)
Readings:
First Reading ~ Exodus 1:22, 2:1-10
Second Reading ~ adapted from Wendell Berry

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: JOCHEBED – The Mother Who Let Go

2nd Summer Sermon Series “Tough Mothers.”
Join us as we explore the lives and stories of some really Tough Mothers … Mothers of the Bible.


Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC NoVA celebrated its 40th Anniversary in April 2021!

Celebrating 52 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!

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Sunday Aug 8, 2021 – 2nd Summer Sermon Series #2

eWeek 73 – 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/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs)
Readings:
First Reading ~ Genesis 16:1-15
Second Reading ~ adapted from Father Richard Rohr in “A Spring Within Us”

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: HAGAR – MOTHER OF MANY (TOO MANY TO COUNT)

2nd Summer Sermon Series “Tough Mothers.”
Join us as we explore the lives and stories of some really Tough Mothers … Mothers of the Bible.



Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC NoVA celebrated its 40th Anniversary in April 2021!

Celebrating 52 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!


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Sunday Aug 1, 2021 – 2nd Summer Sermon Series – Tough Mothers

eWeek 72 – 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/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs)
Readings:
First Reading ~ Mark 7:25-30
Second Reading ~ from Muriel Rukeyser in “Käthe Kollwitz”

Rev. Lori McPherson, Preaching: “Devotion”

Summer Sermon Series 2: “Tough Mothers” – Mothers of the Bible.


Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC NoVA celebrated its 40th Anniversary in April 2021!

Celebrating 52 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!


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.

There is physical distancing. Masks are required. We are also requesting folks be fully vaccinated (if that is an issue, please let me know). Until we have some better data, there will be no congregational singing. Finally, we are providing enhanced airflow and filtration (the motion of air reduces the risk of COVID-19 transmission).
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 best for them.
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.
Thanks for all your responses thus far! Please keep them coming!

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Sunday July 25, 2021 – Sunday #4: Summer Sermon Series

eWeek 71 – 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/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs)
Readings:
First Reading ~ 2 Kings 2:23-24
Second Reading ~ from Michael Casey in “Strangers to the City”

Rev. Lori McPherson, Preaching:

Summer Sermon Series “Off The Beaten Path.” Join us as we explore some uncommon scriptures and stories that may not have made the Revised Standard Lectionary cut.



Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC NoVA celebrated its 40th Anniversary in April 2021!

Celebrating 52 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!


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New Bible Study Group Starting Soon!

Rev. Gail Minnick, MCC NoVA’s Teacher in Residence, will be starting up a new Bible study on the Acts of the Apostles. All are welcome. The group will meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 on-line via ZOOM. If you are interested please send e/mail Rev. Gail and she will send you some preliminary information and the ZOOM link.


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Sunday July 18, 2021 – Sunday #3: Summer Sermon Series

Week 70 – 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/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs)
Readings:
First Reading ~ Habakkuk 1:13, 2:1, 3:1-3a, 17-19
Second Reading ~ adapted from Thomas Merton

Prayer: Conversations With God …

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching:

Summer Sermon Series “Off The Beaten Path.” Join us as we explore some uncommon scriptures and stories that may not have made the Revised Standard Lectionary cut.



Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC NoVA celebrated its 40th Anniversary in April 2021!

Celebrating 52 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!



CHURCH WORK – What Does It Look Like?

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.
Or… it can look like this. (updated!)

LOOKING FORWARD and Getting Together –
NEXT STEPS – JULY

Thanks for all your responses thus far! Please keep them coming!
As more people are vaccinated and COVID positivity rates continue to drop in our area,
CDC and State restrictions have eased, and MCC of Northern Virginia has been planning our next steps forward as a community.
Attendance in the facility during worship will require an advance “check in”
to let us know you are coming. Why? Our Seating is limited.

There will be physical distancing. Masks will be required. We are also requesting folks be fully vaccinated (if that is an issue, please let me know). Until we have some better data, there will be no congregational singing. Finally, we are providing enhanced airflow and filtration (the motion of air reduces the risk of COVID-19 transmission).
While all reasonable safeguards will be taken, there will always be some measure of risk, and each person will need to make their own determination as to what is best for them.
There will be physical distancing. Masks will be required, and we are also requesting folks be fully vaccinated (if that is an issue, please let me know). Until we have some better data, there will be no congregational singing. We are currently working to provide some enhanced airflow (the motion of air reduces the risk of COVID-19 transmission).
While all reasonable safeguards will be taken, there will always be some measure of risk, and each person will need to make their own determination as to what is best 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!

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Sunday July 11, 2021 – Sunday #2: Summer Sermon Series

Week 69 – 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/
Sunday Program/Order of Service is here (PDF file with songs)
Readings:
First Reading ~ Numbers 22:21-32
Second Reading ~ adapted from Andy Merrifield in “The Wisdom of Donkeys”

One Who Sees Angels

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching:

Summer Sermon Series “Off The Beaten Path.” Join us as we explore some uncommon scriptures and stories that may not have made the Revised Standard Lectionary cut.

Sandy, our Liturgical Artist, pondering a Sunday Altar.


Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE at 11AM on Sunday Morning!
MCC NoVA celebrated its 40th Anniversary in April 2021!

Celebrating 52 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!


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