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 Nov. 12, 2023 – Thanks Giving Sharing

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 ~ Acts 2:42-47

Rev Emma Chattin Preaching

Thanks Giving Sharing
Giving It All


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 5th, 2023
In and Around
MCC NoVA This Week Looks Like THIS…


Fairfax County Board of Supervisors proclaimed
November 12-19 Transgender Awareness Week

Rev. Emma received the proclamation on behalf of the community
Big Thanks to All Who Attended! (click image to enlarge)


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Sunday Nov. 5, 2023 – Thanks Giving Continues

Don’t Forget! ⏰ Set Your Clocks Back 1 Hour Saturday night!

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 ~ Psalm 34:1-4
Second Reading ~ Revelation 7:9-12

Rev Lori McPherson Preaching

Thanks Giving
Giving It All


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!



Big Thanks To TEE and GENEVIEVE,
Our Environmental and Animal Rights Ministry Leaders
For a wonderful and Meaningful Blessing of the Animals

(with a little help from Billy Bob)



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Sunday October 29, 2023 – Thanks Giving

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 ~ Luke 6:37-38
Second Reading ~ adapted from Barbara Brown Taylor in “An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith”

Rev Emma Chattin Preaching

Thanks Giving
The Mutuality of Life:
Gratitude And Giving



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!


October 29th, 2023
In and Around
MCC NoVA This Week Looks Like THIS…
Or (Oct 22th) sometimes we look like THIS!


MCC NoVA 2024 Stewardship Campaign
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!


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Sunday October 22, 2023 – Blessing of the Animals

This week – BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS – Sunday, October 22 – 11 AM
There will be a Blessing of the Animals Sunday October 22 at 11 AM supported by our Environmental and Animal Rights Ministry. In addition to blessing animals present, folks may bring items for a blessing (collar, blanket, toy, etc) for animals who are unchurched, or for animals they are unable to bring. There will also be a table where folks may being a photo of animals they are unable to bring, as well as photos and mementoes of animals who have died but remain cherished in memory.

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 ~ Luke 18:15-17

Rev Emma Chattin Preaching

Bless The Beasts and the Children
Give thanks for those who need us
for they teach us how to care.



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!


October 22th, 2023
In and Around
MCC NoVA This Week Looks Like THIS…
Or (Oct 15th) sometimes we look like THIS!


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Sunday October 15, 2023 – Bible Animals: the Fox

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 ~ Song of Songs 2:8-15
Second Reading ~ adapted from the “Collected Sermons of Fred Craddock”

Rev Emma Chattin Preaching

UFMCC Celebrates 55 Years!
Animals of the Bible: The Fox
It’s The Little Things
Sometimes our affirmations come to us
in the most unlikely ways.



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!


Coming Soon – BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS – Sunday, October 22 – 11 AM
There will be a Blessing of the Animals Sunday October 22 at 11 AM supported by our Environmental and Animal Rights Ministry. In addition to blessing animals present, folks may bring items for a blessing (collar, blanket, toy, etc) for animals who are unchurched, or for animals they are unable to bring. There will also be a table where folks may being a photo of animals they are unable to bring, as well as photos and mementoes of animals who have died but remain cherished in memory.
PS … Rumor has it Billy Bob may show up this Sunday (15th) to make an announcement.
Or to bless us.
🙂


October 15th, 2023
In and Around
MCC NoVA This Week Looks Like THIS…
Or (Oct 8th) sometimes we look like THIS!


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Sunday October 8, 2023 – Bible Animals: Sheep

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 ~ John 10:11-16
Second Reading ~ Luke 15:1-6

Rev Emma Chattin Preaching

UFMCC Celebrates 55 Years!
Animals of the Bible:
Are We The ‘Other Sheep’?
or
God Loves Ewe



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!


October 8th, 2023
In and Around
MCC NoVA This Week Looks Like THIS…
Or (Oct 1st) sometimes we look like THIS!


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Sunday October 1, 2023 – Bible Animals: The Dove

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 ~ Luke 3:15-18, 21-22
Second Reading ~ adapted from Sister Macrina Wiederkehr in “A Tree Full of Angels”

Rev Emma Chattin Preaching

Animals of the Bible – The Dove
Sometimes our affirmations come to us
in the most unlikely ways.



MCC NoVA; celebrating 42 Years of Pride!

Celebrating 54 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Join Us at 11AM IN-PERSON or ONLINE for Sunday Morning Worship!


October 1st, 2023
In and Around
MCC NoVA This Week Looks Like THIS…
Or (Sept 24th) sometimes we look like THIS!


Randall Lee Sanders: February 11, 1962 – July 21, 2023

On Saturday, October 7, at 2 PM, at the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia, there will be a Memorial & Celebration of Life for Randy Lee Sanders, Henry Wytko’s husband and life partner of 19 years. All are invited to come celebrate Randy’s life, talents and accomplishments.


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Sunday Sept 24, 2023 – Bible Animals: Lions & Leopards & Bears

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)
Ancient Reading ~ Isaiah 11:2-9

Rev Lori McPherson Preaching

Animals of the Bible – Lions & Leopards & Bears, O My!
The signs of the divine are everywhere … if we look for them.


MCC NoVA; celebrating 42 Years of Pride!

Celebrating 54 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Join Us at 11AM IN-PERSON or ONLINE for Sunday Morning Worship!


September 24th, 2023
In and Around
MCC NoVA This Week Looks Like THIS…
Or (Sept 17th) sometimes we look like THIS!


MCC NoVA’s Mission is to minister and reach out to marginalized communities, Click this link for 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 Sept 17, 2023 – Bible Animals: The Ostrich

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 39:13-18
Second Reading ~ adapted from Father Richard Rohr in “God’s Longest Speech”

Rev Emma Chattin Preaching

Animals of the Bible – The Ostrich – Where’s Your Head At?


MCC NoVA; celebrating 42 Years of Pride!

Celebrating 54 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Join Us at 11AM IN-PERSON or ONLINE for Sunday Morning Worship!


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Sunday Sept 10, 2023 – Bible Animals: The Donkey

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 ~ Numbers 22:21-32
Second Reading adapted from Father Richard Rohr in “Let God Be God”

Rev Emma Chattin Preaching

Animals of the Bible – The Donkey: All Ears



MCC NoVA; celebrating 42 Years of Pride!

Celebrating 54 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Join Us at 11AM IN-PERSON or ONLINE for Sunday Morning Worship!


September 10th, 2023
In and Around
MCC NoVA This Week Looks Like THIS…
Or (sept 3rd) sometimes we look like THIS!


MCC NoVA’s Mission is to minister and reach out to marginalized communities, Click this link for 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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