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 Aug 28, 2022 – Summer Series – Road Stories #9

Week 127 -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 ~ Luke 14:1, 7-14
Second Reading ~ Adapted from Rev. Phillip Gulley, Quaker pastor, in “If the Church Were Christian: Rediscovering the Value of Jesus”

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: “Stories from the Road – #9: Yield”

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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Sunday Aug 21, 2022 – Road Stories #8

Week 126 -Join us online Sunday at 11AM – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/
Afterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.
Order of Worship Program is here (PDF file with songs)
This week’s Readings:
First Reading ~ Luke 13:10-17
Second Reading ~ Second Reading ~ Psalm 71:1-6

Rev. Gail Minnick, Preaching: “Stories from the Road #8: The Way Ahead”


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 at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


CHURCH – What Does It Look Like? (updated 07/30)
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. Sometimes … it looks like this


AROUND MCC NoVA? ​(updated 7/29)
If you haven’t visited recently, the area surrounding MCC of Northern Virginia will look very different. Construction of “The Flats” on University Drive is nearing completion. This is a development designed to house over 800 people, the vast majority being George Mason University Seniors and Graduate Students. There is also a parking deck accommodating over 700 vehicles. The move-in date is scheduled for August 19!
“The Flats on University Drive”


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Sunday Aug 14, 2022 – Road Stories #7

Week 125 -Join us online Sunday at 11AM – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/
Afterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.
Order of Worship Program is here (PDF file with songs)
This week’s Readings:
First Reading ~ Luke 12:49-56
Second Reading ~ adapted from Rachel Held Evans in “Searching for Sunday: Loving, Leaving, and Finding the Church”
Third Reading ~ adapted from Howard Thurman in “Meditations of the Heart”

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: “Summer Series: Stories from the Road – #7: The Way Divides”


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 at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


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Statement from the Board of Directors

Safety Issue Regarding a Potential Threat
The LGBTIQA+ communities have long been the recipient of anger, ire, and violence in many forms. The Board of Directors has recently been made aware of a concern relayed by a third party potentially posing a threat to MCC of Northern Virginia. Very little is known definitively at this time, and there is no evidence of anything that is actionable. While vague, and without a specific source, we have taken this concern very seriously. The authorities have been notified. The matter is under investigation. As a result, you may be aware of an enhanced police presence around MCC of Northern Virginia. While this step is being taken out of an abundance of caution, we also recognize that this may make some of our members and friends uncomfortable. This presence, while designed with safety in mind, also reminds us that there is always a level of risk that we are unable to mitigate, and, as with the pandemic, each person must make choices for themselves as to their level of comfort in being present for worship, even when very little is known for certain. While we continue to host in-person worship at this time, we have live-streamed our worship services since March 2020, and we will continue to do so moving forward.

We request your continued prayers during this time.
Peace,
The Board of Directors

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Sunday Aug 7, 2022 – Road Stories #6

Week 124 -Join us online Sunday at 11AM – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/
Afterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.
Order of Worship Program is here (PDF file with songs)
This week’s Readings:
First Reading ~ Luke 12:32-40
Second Reading ~ adapted from Father Richard Rohr in “To Be Awake is to Live in the Present”

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: “Summer Series: Stories from the Road – #6: Stay Awake”


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 at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


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Sunday July 31, 2022 – Road Stories #5

Week 123 -Join us online Sunday at 11AM – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/
Due to a glitch Sunday morning, we were unable to Stream the 7/31 Service.
But, Rev Lori recorded her Sermon – and her Sermon Audio is archived here


Order of Worship Program is here (PDF file with songs)
This week’s Readings:
First Reading ~ Luke 13:6-8
Second Reading ~ from Archbishop Oscar Romero in “The Violence of Love”

Rev. Lori McPherson, Preaching: “Summer Series: Stories from the Road – #5: When is Far Enough, Far Enough”


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 at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


CHURCH – What Does It Look Like? (updated 07/30)
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. Sometimes … it looks like this


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Sunday July 24, 2022 – Road Stories #4

Week 122 -Join us online Sunday at 11AM – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/
Afterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.
Order of Worship Program is here (PDF file with songs)
This week’s Readings:
First Reading ~ Luke 11:1-13
Second Reading ~ from Rainer Maria Rilke in “Book of Hours: Love Poems to God”

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: “Summer Series: Stories from the Road – #4: Keep Going”


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 at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


CHURCH – What Does It Look Like? (updated 07/16)
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. Sometimes … it looks like this


AROUND MCC NoVA? ​(updated 7/15)
If you haven’t visited recently, the area surrounding MCC of Northern Virginia will look very different. Construction of “The Flats” on University Drive is nearing completion. This is a development designed to house over 800 people, the vast majority being George Mason University Seniors and Graduate Students. There is also a parking deck accommodating over 700 vehicles. The move-in date is scheduled for August 19!
“The Flats on University Drive”


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Sunday July 17, 2022 – Road Stories #3

Week 121 -Join us online Sunday at 11AM – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/
Afterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.
Order of Worship Program is here (PDF file with songs)
This week’s Readings:
First Reading ~ Luke 10:38-42
Second Reading ~ adapted from Father Richard Rohr in “The Great Spirit: Celtic and Native Spirituality”

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: “Summer Series: Stories from the Road – #3: Keep Your Attention on the High Way”


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 at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


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Sunday July 10, 2022 – Road Stories #2

Week 120 -Join us online Sunday at 11AM – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/
Afterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.
Order of Worship Program is here (PDF file with songs)
This week’s Readings:
First Reading ~ Luke 10:25-37
Second Reading ~ Eusebius, Bishop of Caesarea Palestinae, (c. 263 – 339)

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: “Summer Series: Stories from the Road – #2: Roadside Assistance”


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 at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


CHURCH – What Does It Look Like? (updated 07/9)
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. Sometimes … it looks like this


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Sunday July 3, 2022 – Road Stories #1

Week 119 -Join us online Sunday at 11AM – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MCCNoVA/
Afterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.
Order of Worship Program is here (PDF file with songs)
This week’s Readings:
First Reading ~ Luke 9:51-62
Second Reading ~ adapted from Anne Lamott in Hallelujah Anyway: Rediscovering Mercy
Third Reading ~ from Ernesto Che Guevara in The Motorcycle Diaries: Notes on a Latin American Journey

Rev. Emma Chattin, Preaching: “Summer Series: Stories from the Road – #1: The Journey of a Lifetime”


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 at 11AM on Sunday Morning!


CHURCH – What Does It Look Like? (updated 07/2)
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. Sometimes … it looks like this


AROUND MCC NoVA? ​(updated 6/19)
If you haven’t visited recently, the area surrounding MCC of Northern Virginia will look very different. Construction of “The Flats” on University Drive is nearing completion. This is a development designed to house over 800 people, the vast majority being George Mason University Seniors and Graduate Students. There is also a parking deck accommodating over 700 vehicles. The move-in date is scheduled for August 19!
“The Flats on University Drive”


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