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 Oct 30, 2022 – Pledge Sunday #3

Week 136 – Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us OnLine or InPerson. 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 ~ Ezekiel 37:1-6
Second Reading ~ Romans 8:6-9a
Third Reading ~ from Linus Van Pelt in “The Great Pumpkin” (1966)

Rev. Lori McPherson, Preaching: “The Holy Spirit and the Great Pumpkin”




MCC NoVA celebrated its 41th Anniversary Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022!

Celebrating 54 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE or IN-PERSON at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


NOVEMBER is Bring A Friend to Church Month!
You and your guest will receive a small gift to remind you that YOU are the Heart
of the MCC of Northern Virginia Community!


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Sunday October 23, 2022 – Pledge Sunday #2

Week 135 – Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us OnLine or InPerson.
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 18:9-14
Second Reading ~ adapted from Nelson Mandela in “Conversations With Myself”

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: “Where Do You Stand?”

What is that one thing that will help you get right with God?

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MCC NoVA celebrated its 41th Anniversary Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022!

Celebrating 54 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE or IN-PERSON at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


THANK YOU!
Thank you for your generosity in response to the recent letter regarding church finances and the church’s financial needs. Several people made wonderful one time donations, and others increased their monthly giving. All are greatly appreciated!
MCC NoVA is very grateful for your generosity as we enter the
last quarter of 2022!


In Person Worship
We look forward to worshipping with you!
Enhanced airflow and filtration are provided.
There is physical distancing. Masks are required.
We also request that folks be fully vaccinated and boosted.
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.


MCC NoVA 2023 Stewardship Campaign
MCC of Northern Virginia began its Pledge Campaign Sunday, October 16.
MCC NoVA’s Mission is to continue outreach and ministry to marginalized communities,
to be a church for all people, and an LGBTIQQA+
Spiritual and Community Center in the Heart of Fairfax City.

You are asked to prayerfully consider making a Pledge toward your Church’s mission for 2023.

Your Pledge is just that:
a hopeful estimate of what you believe you may be able to contribute next year.
It’s a forecast, and like any forecast, you can change it at any point
based on time and circumstance.

Your participation in this process is essential and will enable your Church to plan accordingly
in preparing a budget for next year.

2023 Pledge Form

You may print out the form, and mail it in, or send it in an e/mail.

If you believe in the existence of affirming churches and denominations, and that they serve as an essential counterpoint
to less affirming voices, then supporting their existence is necessary for their future.

This Church is YOUR church!

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!


Sometimes Church looks like this (updated 10/16)


Sometimes, Community Looks Like THIS
On Sunday, October 2, Fairfax County Public School Pride needed a place to hold their gathering since rain knocked them out of the park. So the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia said… “Come on over community! That’s why we’re here!” The organizer was expecting 25. At least 80 people showed up ~ including Dr. Michelle Reid, FCPS Superintendent. It was a good day, and people needed people ~ especially given all that is happening with LGBTIQA+ staff and students in Virginia schools.
This is a part of our mission!



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Sunday October 16, 2022 – Pledge Sunday #1

Week 134 – Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us OnLine or InPerson.
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 ~ Genesis 9:8-17
Second Reading ~ Job 12:7-10

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: “Every One a Rainbow”



MCC NoVA celebrated its 41th Anniversary Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022!

Celebrating 54 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE or IN-PERSON at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


THANK YOU!
Thank you for your generosity in response to the recent letter regarding church finances and the church’s financial needs. Several people made wonderful one time donations, and others increased their monthly giving. All are greatly appreciated!
MCC NoVA is very grateful for your generosity as we enter the
last quarter of 2022!


In Person Worship
We look forward to worshipping with you!
Enhanced airflow and filtration are provided.
There is physical distancing. Masks are required.
We also request that folks be fully vaccinated and boosted.
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.


MCC NoVA 2023 Stewardship Campaign
If you believe in the existence of affirming churches and denominations,
and that they serve as an essential counterpoint to less affirming voices,
then supporting their existence is necessary for their future.

This Church is YOUR church.

MCC of Northern Virginia begins its Pledge Campaign this Sunday, October 16.
You are asked to prayerfully consider making a Pledge toward your Church’s
operation and mission for 2023. Your Pledge is just that:
a hopeful estimate of what you believe
you may be able to contribute next year.
It’s a forecast, and like any forecast,
you can change it at any point
based on time and circumstance.

Your participation in this process is essential and will enable your Church to plan accordingly in preparing a budget for next year.

2023 Pledge Form

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 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!


Community Looks Like THIS
Sometimes, it looks like this
This past Sunday, October 2, Fairfax County Public School Pride needed a place to hold their gathering since rain knocked them out of the park. So the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia said… “Come on over community! That’s why we’re here!” The organizer was expecting 25. At least 80 people showed up ~ including Dr. Michelle Reid, FCPS Superintendent. It was a good day, and people needed people ~ especially given all that is happening with LGBTIQA+ staff and students in Virginia schools.
This is a part of our mission!



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MCC NoVA Board Meetings

MCC NoVA Board Meetings are open and held monthly,
usually at 1:30PM on the third Sunday of each month.
These meetings are currently held via ZOOM.
If you would like to attend, please
e/mail Rev. Emma in advance
with “Board Meeting” in the subject line for the BOARD ZOOM Link.

Note: The October Board Meeting will be held off-line Sunday, Oct 30, 2022

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Sunday October 9, 2022

Week 133 – Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us OnLine or InPerson. 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 66:16-20
Second Reading ~ Luke 17:11-19

Rev. Lori McPherson, Preaching: “Gratitude”

So many things consume us these days: anger, anxiety, worry, resentment…
It is so easy to be vexed by the corrupt!
We may think it is the time in which we live.
However, this is not a new thing.



MCC NoVA celebrated its 41th Anniversary Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022!

Celebrating 54 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide! (Oct 6th)
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE or IN-PERSON at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


THANK YOU!
Thank you for your generosity in response to the recent letter regarding church finances and the church’s financial needs. Several people made wonderful one time donations, and others increased their monthly giving. All are greatly appreciated!
MCC NoVA is very grateful for your generosity as we enter the
last quarter of 2022!


In Person Worship
We look forward to worshipping with you!
Enhanced airflow and filtration are provided.
There is physical distancing. Masks are required.
We also request that folks be fully vaccinated and boosted.
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.


Community Looks Like THIS
Sometimes, it looks like this
This past Sunday, October 2, Fairfax County Public School Pride needed a place to hold their gathering since rain knocked them out of the park. So the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia said… “Come on over community! That’s why we’re here!” The organizer was expecting 25. At least 80 people showed up ~ including Dr. Michelle Reid, FCPS Superintendent. It was a good day, and people needed people ~ especially given all that is happening with LGBTIQA+ staff and students in Virginia schools.
This is a part of our mission!


MCC NoVA Stewardship
MCC NoVA’s vision for the future is to continue outreach and ministry to marginalized communities,
and to become an LGBTIQA+ Community Center in the Heart of Fairfax City!
Help us to make these real in 2022 and 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!


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Sunday October 2, 2022

Week 132 – Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us OnLine or InPerson. 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 37:1-9
Second Reading ~ adapted from Frederick Buechner in “Wishful Thinking”
Third Reading ~ from Susan Griffin

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: “What’s Eating You”

So many things consume us these days: anger, anxiety, worry, resentment…
It is so easy to be vexed by the corrupt!
We may think it is the time in which we live.
However, this is not a new thing.



MCC NoVA celebrated its 41th Anniversary Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022!

Celebrating 53 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE or IN-PERSON at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


THANK YOU!
Thank you for your generosity in response to the recent letter regarding church finances and the church’s financial needs. Several people made wonderful one time donations, and others increased their monthly giving. All are greatly appreciated!
MCC NoVA is very grateful for your generosity as we enter the
last quarter of 2022!


In Person Worship
We look forward to worshipping with you!
Enhanced airflow and filtration are provided.
There is physical distancing. Masks are required.
We also request that folks be fully vaccinated and boosted.
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.


strong>Fairfax County Public School Pride BBQ moves indoors on Sunday Oct 2, 3 – 4:30 p.m.
We’re relocating to an indoor event at MCC NoVa at 3 p.m.
10383 Democracy Lane, Fairfax VA 22031

ALL ARE WELCOME WHO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF FCPS PRIDE!

FCPS PRIDE is providing sandwiches (including vegetarian), vegetable plates and such (some vegan and gluten-free), sodas, snacks, etc.

And Cake!

You are welcome to bring other foods, though it is not really a pot-luck.

Families are welcome. No alcohol of course.

The 2022 FCPS Pride Awards are to Safe Space NoVa and Amy Cannava! Congratulations!

There will be an opportunity for community organizations to speak to the group around 3:30 to 4.

It’s a private event on private property. LGBTQIA+ allies and folks welcome!
All those who support the FCPS Pride mission of safe and welcoming schools where Queer people can belong!

It will be a pretty casual event,
for food, conversation and community. Come and join us!

Link for more information and to register your interest and RSVP HERE


MCC NoVA Stewardship
MCC NoVA’s vision for the future is to continue outreach and ministry to marginalized communities,
and to become an LGBTIQA+ Community Center in the Heart of Fairfax City!
Help us to make these real in 2022 and 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!


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Sunday September 25, 2022

Week 131 – Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us OnLine or InPerson. 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 ~ Genesis 12:1-4a
Second Reading ~ adapted from Ernst Kurtz and Katherine Ketcham in
“The Spirituality of Imperfection: Storytelling and the Search for Meaning”

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: “GPS”

It’s ok not knowing exactly where you are going.
However, if so,
there are some other things that you definitely need to know.



MCC NoVA celebrated its 41th Anniversary Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022!

Celebrating 53 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE or IN-PERSON at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


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Sunday, September 18, 2022

Week 130 – Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us OnLine or InPerson. 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 8
Second Reading ~ from Suzanne Simard in “Finding the Mother”

Rev. Lori McPherson, Preaching: “Conversation With The Divine”



MCC NoVA celebrated its 41th Anniversary Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022!

Celebrating 53 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE or IN-PERSON at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


MCC NoVA Community Conversation
All are invited to a community conversation via ZOOM on Sunday, September 25,
at 1:30 PM, to share in the church’s finances, direction, dreams, and outreach,
and to talk about our experiences, thoughts, and suggestions moving forward.
Questions to Ponder:
What brought you to MCC NoVA?
What is special (and important!) about MCC NoVA?
What excites you about MCC NoVA?
What is MCC NoVA missing?

You are welcome to ponder these questions in advance and even share them in writing if you wish.
You are also invited to share some questions of your own. All Are Welcome!
Please send an e/mail to Rev. Emma for the ZOOM Link.


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Sunday, September 11, 2022

Week 129 – Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia. Join us OnLine or InPerson. 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 15:1-10
Second Reading ~ adapted from Rev. Phillip Gulley in
“If Grace is True: Why God Will Save Every Person”

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: “Grace v. Justice”

If you don’t like Student Loan Forgiveness,
you probably aren’t going to like this passage very much.


Laptop view of Darren reading scriptures during streaming Sunday worship.

MCC NoVA celebrated its 41th Anniversary Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022!

Celebrating 53 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE or IN-PERSON at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


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Sunday Sept 4, 2022 – Labor Day Sunday

Week 128 -Join us InPerson or Online Sunday at 11AM – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/
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 ~ Romans 12:1-2
Second Reading ~ adapted from Barbra Brown Tailor in “An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith”

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: “Life Work”

Street view of the rear of the MCC NoVA facility showing LGBTIQA+ welcoming flags.

MCC NoVA celebrated its 41th Anniversary Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022!

Celebrating 53 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
Sunday morning worship … Join Us ONLINE or IN-PERSON at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


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