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!


Oct 6, 2024 – World Communion Sunday (& 56th UFMCC Anniversary!)

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 ~ Mark 6:1-13
Second Reading ~ adapted from Father Richard Rohr in “The Way of the Prophet”
Which Way is the Upper Room?
(Jesus Had No Reservations)

“The means of offering Communion should never be as important as the fact of offering it.”
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.



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!


We are grateful for your continued generosity as we move forward into a future with deep needs and boundless possibilities for our community!
Blessings and Thank You!


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September 29, 2024 – It Takes Two (at least)

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 ~ Mark 6:1-13
Second Reading ~ adapted from Father Richard Rohr in “The Way of the Prophet”
It Takes Two (at least)

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.



MCC NoVA – celebrating 43 Years of Pride in Fairfax – April 2024!

Celebrating 55 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Join Us at 11AM IN-PERSON or ONLINE for Sunday Morning Worship!


Bring a Friend to Church!


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September 22, 2024 – Back To School ~ Practice What We Preach

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 ~ James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a
Second Reading ~ adapted from Paula Gunn Allen.
Back To School ~ Practice What We Preach

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.



MCC NoVA – celebrating 43 Years of Pride in Fairfax – April 2024!

Celebrating 55 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Join Us at 11AM IN-PERSON or ONLINE for Sunday Morning Worship!


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.


Bring a Friend to Church!


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Sept 15, 2024 – CHANGES – Fear of Forward

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 ~ Numbers 13:32 – 14:4
Second Reading ~ adapted from Dawna Markova.
CHANGES – Fear of Forward

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.



MCC NoVA – celebrating 43 Years of Pride in Fairfax – April 2024!

Celebrating 55 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Join Us at 11AM IN-PERSON or ONLINE for Sunday Morning Worship!


Worship Participation Invited
We have so many gifted people who participate in worship! And we always seek more folks to draw the circle wider!
Are you interested in participating in Worship as an Usher, Communion Prep, Reader, Offering Invitation,
or in the Consecration of Communion? Please Drop Rev. Emma an e/mail!


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.


Bring a Friend to Church!


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Sept 8, 2024 – CHANGES!

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 ~ Mark 7:24-30
Second Reading ~ adapted from Rev. Molly Phinney Baskette in
“How to Begin When Your World is Ending: A Spiritual Field Guide to Joy Despite Everything”.
CHANGES

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.



MCC NoVA – celebrating 43 Years of Pride in Fairfax – April 2024!

Celebrating 55 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Join Us at 11AM IN-PERSON or ONLINE for Sunday Morning Worship!


CAKE SUNDAY! THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH!

If you have a Birthday during the month
let us celebrate with you on the First Sunday!
Big Thanks to Genevieve and the Cake Team!


Homeless Ministry Service

If you are looking for an active way to serve the community, look no further! Join us at our monthly feeding of the homeless on Sunday, October 6. Our first meet up location is at the Home Depot on Blenheim Blvd at 7:45am. Our second stop is just down the street at Christ and St Luke’s church. Both are in Fairfax. We can always use extra hands!
Contact Dale Bradshaw


While MCC NoVA has always contributed financially to FACETS, a nonprofit that aims to help meet the needs of those who suffer the effects of poverty and homelessness in Fairfax, we also actively contribute by physically assisting with the feeding of the homeless in Fairfax City, as well as helping to provide for their other needs, thanks to Team Leaders: Dale & Lee … and perhaps you? Volunteers welcome!

HOMELESS MINISTRY NEEDS:
Bottled Water, Applesauce Cups, Soft Granola bars, Small juice cartons, Feminine Toiletries, Toilet paper, Tooth brushes, Tooth paste, Socks, Wash Cloths, etc.
Please bring these items to the church by the end of this month so they can be distributed Sunday Oct 6th.
If you would like to volunteer to help support this monthly work, please contact Dale Bradshaw with Homeless Ministry in the Subject Line.


The week In and Around our Community – Looked like THIS!
Sept 1st
Aug 25th
and Aug 18th


Men’s Ministry Group: Inclusive Group for Masculine Folks!
Meets the 3rd Sunday of every Month – Next meeting will be Sunday: Sept 15th, 2024
Additional Info HERE
For More Info Drop Frank Vance an e/mail


M.E.E.T Group: Meeting, Entertainment, Event Team!
Got ideas … about getting people together to do things? Got the energy to make those things happen? Then this is the Team for you! M.E.E.T (Meeting, Entertainment,Event Team). News about Upcoming Social Events Coming Soon.
For more info contact Dale Bradshaw, Congregational Care Minister and M.E.E.T. Lead.


MCC NoVA PRAYER AND CARE
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 Rev. Emma 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.


VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Facility Care
Seeking supportive volunteers to assist with cleaning, upkeep, facility matters, and building maintenance.
If interested in any of these opportunities, please contact RevEmmaChattin@gmail.com


Worship Participation Invited
We have so many gifted people who participate in worship! And we always seek more folks to draw the circle wider!
Are you interested in participating in Worship as an Usher, Communion Prep, Reader, Offering Invitation,
or in the Consecration of Communion? Please Drop Rev. Emma an e/mail!


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.


Bring a Friend to Church!


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Sept 1st, 2024 – What Does Your Church Do?

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 ~ Matthew 12:9-14
Second Reading ~ from “If the Church Were Christian” by Phillip Gulley
What Does Your Church Do?

Kurt Jaeger – Preaching
Join us this Sunday at 11 AM-ish at the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia, or live-streamed on our FaceBook page.



MCC NoVA – celebrating 43 Years of Pride in Fairfax – April 2024!

Celebrating 55 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Join Us at 11AM IN-PERSON or ONLINE for Sunday Morning Worship!


BEW!! CAKE SUNDAY is The FIRST SUNDAY of EVERY Month!
If you have a Birthday during the month
let us celebrate with you on the First Sunday!
Big Thanks to Genevieve and the Cake Team!


THANK YOU MEET GROUP FOR AN AWESOME INDOOR YARD SALE!

Special thanks to Genevieve, David, Jaime, Lolita, Margot, Margaret, and Team Leads Dale & Lee!! And all those who donated items for sale!
Over $600 was raised for the church!
WOW! ❤️ WOW!
The Yard Sale May Have Looked Like… THIS


VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Facility Care
Seeking supportive volunteers to assist with cleaning, upkeep, facility matters, and building maintenance.
If interested in any of these opportunities, please contact RevEmmaChattin@gmail.com


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August 25, 2024 – We’re All in This Together!

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 ~ Acts 2:42-47
Second Reading ~ from Baratunde Thurston in the “On Being” podcast
We’re All in This Together

Kurt Jaeger – Preaching
Join us this Sunday at 11 AM-ish at the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia, or live-streamed on our FaceBook page, for “We’re All In This Together”, as Kurt Jaeger reflects on Acts 2:42-47 and his recent mission trips to Peru and Tanzania. You don’t want to miss this.



MCC NoVA – celebrating 43 Years of Pride in Fairfax – April 2024!

Celebrating 55 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Join Us at 11AM IN-PERSON or ONLINE for Sunday Morning Worship!


Welcome New MCC NoVA Members!

MCC of Northern Virginia Welcomes New Members:
Jen Yi, Tony Lacaria, Margot Scheiffley, Lucas Maertin, David Teodosio, Maru Figueroa, Lolita Fernandez, Jaime Fernandez, Fab Fernandez!
Joined by:
Dale Bradshaw, Congregational Care Minister; Rev. Emma Chattin, Pastor; Frank Vance, Vice Moderator; Lee Shadwick, Lay Delegate


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.


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August 18, 2024 – SummerSeries2: Who Was / Is Jesus (Pt 3)?

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 ~ Mark 7:1-8, 14-15
Second Reading ~ Mark 8:27-30
Third Reading ~ adapted from Paula Fredriksen in “From Jesus to Christ”
Who Was / Is Jesus?

“Who Do You Say I Am?”
Spoiler:
This is how we do Religion ~ Pharisees
This is how we do God ~ J.



MCC NoVA – celebrating 43 Years of Pride in Fairfax – April 2024!

Celebrating 55 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Join Us at 11AM IN-PERSON or ONLINE for Sunday Morning Worship!


Welcome New MCC NoVA Members!

MCC of Northern Virginia Welcomes New Members:
Jen Yi, Tony Lacaria, Margot Scheiffley, Lucas Maertin, David Teodosio, Maru Figueroa, Lolita Fernandez, Jaime Fernandez, Fab Fernandez!
Joined by:
Dale Bradshaw, Congregational Care Minister; Rev. Emma Chattin, Pastor; Frank Vance, Vice Moderator; Lee Shadwick, Lay Delegate


Homeless Ministry Service – Aug 4th

Early Morning August 4 – Margot, Lee, Dale (taking photo) and Our Angels! The Helping FACETS Crew! And you can help next month too! Contact Dale Bradshaw


MCC of Northern Virginia continues outreach and ministry to marginalized communities,
and serves as an LGBTIQQA+ Community Center in the Heart of Fairfax City, standing Out and Proud as an essential counterpoint to less affirming voices. Your support makes this possible.

We welcome on-line giving here.
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 a future with deep needs and boundless possibilities for our community!
Blessings and Thank You!


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August 11, 2024 – SummerSeries2: Who Was / Is Jesus (Pt 2)?

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 ~ Matthew 4:12-17
Second Reading ~ adapted from Eugene Peterson in “Every Step Is An Arrival”
Who Was / Is Jesus?

The Bearer of Good News



MCC NoVA – celebrating 43 Years of Pride in Fairfax – April 2024!

Celebrating 55 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Join Us at 11AM IN-PERSON or ONLINE for Sunday Morning Worship!


If you haven’t been to MCC NoVA in a while,
this Sunday is a great Sunday to attend!
=========IN PERSON==========

We look forward to worshipping with you!
Masks are optional.
There is room for physical distancing.


Homeless Ministry Service – Aug 4th

Early Morning August 4 – Margot, Lee, Dale (taking photo) and Our Angels! The Helping FACETS Crew! And you can help next month too! Contact Dale Bradshaw


Homeless Ministry
While MCC NoVA has always contributed financially to FACETS, a nonprofit that aims to help meet the needs of those who suffer the effects of poverty and homelessness in Fairfax, we also actively contribute by physically assisting with the feeding of the homeless in Fairfax City, as well as helping to provide for their other needs, thanks to Team Leaders: Dale & Lee … and perhaps you? Volunteers welcome!
HOMELESS MINISTRY NEEDS:
Bottled Water, Applesauce Cups, Soft Granola bars, Small juice cartons, Feminine Toiletries, Toilet paper, Tooth brushes, Tooth paste, Socks, Wash Cloths, etc.
Please bring these items to the church by the end of this month so they can be distributed Sunday Sept 1st.
If you would like to volunteer to help support this monthly work, please contact Dale Bradshaw with Homeless Ministry in the Subject Line.


Worship Participation Invited
We have so many gifted people who participate in worship! And we always seek more folks to draw the circle wider!
Are you interested in participating in Worship as an Usher, Communion Prep, Reader, Offering Invitation,
or in the Consecration of Communion? Please Drop Rev. Emma an e/mail!



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August 4, 2024 – SummerSeries2: Who Was / Is Jesus?

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 ~ Luke 10:25-37
Second Reading ~ adapted from Maggi Dawn in “Second Thoughts”
Third Reading ~ adapted from the collective “Living The Questions”, The Lives of Jesus
Who Was / Is Jesus?

It seems Jesus is being claimed everywhere these days, even as a part of a Nationalist movement.
Who was this rabble-rouser Rabbi? Who was / is Jesus?



MCC NoVA – celebrating 43 Years of Pride in Fairfax – April 2024!

Celebrating 55 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Join Us at 11AM IN-PERSON or ONLINE for Sunday Morning Worship!


Welcome New MCC NoVA Members!

MCC of Northern Virginia Welcomes New Members:
Jen Yi, Tony Lacaria, Margot Scheiffley, Lucas Maertin, David Teodosio, Maru Figueroa, Lolita Fernandez, Jaime Fernandez, Fab Fernandez!
Joined by:
Dale Bradshaw, Congregational Care Minister; Rev. Emma Chattin, Pastor; Frank Vance, Vice Moderator; Lee Shadwick, Lay Delegate


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.


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