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 Jan 21, 2024 – Epiphany 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 1:14-20
Second Reading ~ adapted from Sister Macrina Wiederkehr in ”A Tree Full of Angels: Seeing the Holy in the Ordinary”

Rev Emma Chattin Preaching

Following Yonder Star: Epiphany III – The Journey of The First Disciples
Following a calling often means leaving everything you know for the adventure of a lifetime.



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!


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Bring a Friend to Church!
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The week In and Around our Community
Looks Like THIS Jan 14th,
and looks Like THIS Jan 7th
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New Members/Seeker group is Forming
There will be a New Members/Seekers Group forming in the weeks ahead! 🙂 If you want to join the community that God is building here, or if you just want to know more about this community (our denomination, how we were formed, and the journey we are on), please
email RevEmmaChattin@gmail.com with New Member/Seeker in the subject line.


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.


VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Homeless Ministry: Feed The Homeless of Fairfax Virginia! Sunday Feb 7th
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 have recently resumed our more active contribution by physically assisting with the feeding of the homeless in Fairfax City – thanks to Team Leaders: Dale & Lee.
HOMELESS MINISTRY NEEDS:
Bottled Water, Applesauce Cups, Soft Granola bars, Small juice cartons, Feminine Toiletries, Toilet paper, Tooth brushes, Tooth paste, Wash Cloths, SOCKS, etc.
Please bring these items to the church by the end of January so they can be distributed Sunday February 4th.
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?
Facility Care
We also seek volunteers to assist with cleaning, upkeep, and facility matters.
We want you! Please contact RevEmmaChattin@gmail.com


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


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Sunday Jan 14, 2024 – Epiphany 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 ~ 1 Samuel 3:1-10
Second Reading ~ from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in a speech given in Chicago (West Lawndale) in 1966.

Rev Emma Chattin Preaching

Following Yonder Star: Epiphany II – The Journey of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Like the Magi, Dr. King used all of his skills and experience to follow the star of his calling.
“I choose to live for and with those who find themselves seeing life as a long and desolate corridor with no exit sign. This is the way I’m going.”



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!


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Sunday Jan 7, 2024 – Epiphany

Thanks be to God, your generosity, and the BINGO Fundraiser
MCC NoVA begins 2024 out of the red!


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 2:1-12
Second Reading ~ adapted from Sister Macrina Wiederkehr in ”A Tree Full of Angels: Seeing the Holy in the Ordinary”

Rev Emma Chattin Preaching

Following Yonder Star: Epiphany



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!


The week In and Around our Community
Looks Like THIS Dec 31st,
Or Looks Like THIS Dec 24th,
Or Looked like this BINGO NIGHT!


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


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Sunday Dec 31, 2023 – New Year’s Eve

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 2:25-35
Second Reading ~ from Maggi Dawn in “Second Thoughts”

Rev Emma Chattin Preaching

First Sunday After Christmas:
Mixed Blessing



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!

If you haven’t been to MCC NoVA in a while,
this Sunday is a great Sunday to attend!
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We look forward to worshipping with you!
Masks are optional.
Enhanced airflow and filtration are provided.
There is room for physical distancing.
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.


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


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Sunday Dec 24, 2023 – Advent 4: Love

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 2:1-17
Second Reading ~ adapted from Peter DeHann in “The Advent of Jesus”
Third Reading ~ Luke 2:8-14

Rev Emma Chattin Preaching

Advent 4: LOVE!



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 Fun with BINGO!
BINGO Night on December 16 was a big success! Great attendance, with many new people who had no other connection with MCC NoVA! “>And there were so many kids!
If you missed it, don’t worry ~ this will definitely be happening again!
Big thanks to the team:
Dale Bradshaw, Lee Shadwick, Genevieve Walker, Margaret Rood, David Teodosio, Susan McGlohn, Starlene Keppel, Gershom, and… i hope i did not forget anyone! 🙂


ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
The 2023 Congregational Meeting was held on December 17, conducted in the Sanctuary following worship. Frank Vance, Vickie Bowman, and Kate Gilligan were elected for another term of Board service. Lee Shadwick was elected as the new MCC NoVA Lay Delegate. And the 2024 Budget was approved as presented. Thanks to all those who attended!
And thanks and congratulations to those elected! MCC NoVA is grateful for your service!



Merry Christmas MCC NoVA! from the Vice Moderator


We are grateful for your continued generosity as we move forward into the future – a future with deep needs and boundless possibilities!
2024 Pledge Form
Blessings and Thank You!


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Sunday Dec 17, 2023 – Advent 3: Joy

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 1:39-47
Second Reading ~ adapted from “God Breaks In”, by Barbara Holmes, in
“Joy Unspeakable: Contemplative Practices of the Black Church”

Rev Emma Chattin Preaching

Advent III: JOY!



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!


December 17, 2023
In and Around MCC NoVA This Week Looks Like THIS… Or (Dec 10th) sometimes we look like THIS!


We are grateful for your continued generosity as we move forward into the future – a future with deep needs and boundless possibilities!
2024 Pledge Form
Blessings and Thank You!


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Sunday Dec 10, 2023 – Advent 2: Peace

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 ~ Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11
Second Reading ~ adapted from Eugene Peterson in “Run With The Horses: The Quest for Life at It’s Best”

Rev Emma Chattin Preaching

Advent II: PEACE!
Find yourself in need of others
and you will find yourself
in the center of Hope       ~ Alexandra Billings



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!

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


BINGO! Sat Dec 16th – 5PM!

Fun night of family fun and cheer with great community Bingo. Prizes for each time you call Bingo, and easy finger type holiday food for purchase. Christmas music and a full spirited Bingo Caller. All proceeds benefit MCC NOVA, as we look forward to being a safe community space and welcoming all!


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Sunday Dec 3, 2023 – Advent 1: Hope

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 ~ Isaiah 64:1-9
Second Reading ~ from Alexandra Billings

Rev Emma Chattin Preaching

Advent 1: HOPE!
Find yourself in need of others
and you will find yourself
in the center of Hope       ~ Alexandra Billings



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!

December 3, 2023
In and Around
MCC NoVA This Week Looks Like THIS…
Or (Nov 26th) sometimes we look like THIS!


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Sunday Nov 26, 2023 – Thanks Giving Harvest Home

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 ~ Malachi 3:10-12
Second Reading ~ adapted from Barbara Brown Taylor in “Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith”

Rev Emma Chattin Preaching

Thanks Giving Harvest Home!
We don’t have to look far
to find our treasure.



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 26th, 2023
In and Around
MCC NoVA This Week Looks Like THIS…
Or (Nov 19th) sometimes we look like THIS!


2023 Stewardship Letter from Vice Moderator


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Transgender Day Of Remembrance

Its Monday, November 20th. The 15th Annual NoVA TDOR is 7PM tonight at Unity of Fairfax.
We remember. https://unityoffairfax.org/live
Video Stream is archived afterwards in the right hand column.


This will be the 15th year that TGEA has sponsored the Northern Virginia Interfaith Transgender Day of Remembrance Service, in conjunction with the Metropolitan Church of Northern Virginia (MCC NoVA), and various host communities.

What is The Transgender Day of Remembrance?
This is the day we remember our dead. Last year there were 41 individuals in this country who were killed while living their life as their authentic self. The remembrance service is traditionally held on November 20, 2023 which is a Monday this year, and will be held at 7:00 PM.

This year the service will be hosted at
Unity of Fairfax
2854 Hunter Mill Rd,
Oakton, VA 22124


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