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 MARK YOUR CALENDARS--SUNDAY JUNE 24
MCC NOVA WELCOMES SPECIAL MUSICAL GUESTS
THREE TWELVE!
THREE TWELVE is a 3-person vocal ensemble whose stated mission is to provide "healing music for wounded souls." Its members-Jason Whetstone, Deb McClain, and David M. Glasgow -bring to the ensemble a diversity of religious and spiritual experiences, both
positive and negative. Accordingly, the group's "covered" repertory includes not only
contemporary Christian music (as recorded by such artists as Avalon, Natalie Grant, and
Andrew Peterson), but also music drawn from more mainstream sources (e.g., Sheryl Crow,
Jonathan Larson). We will collect a love offering to support this ministry.
FAIRFAX BLITZ
Sunday, June 3, 2:00 pm
Our next ministry to the beautiful residents of Fairfax Nursing Center (FNC) is next Sunday,
June 3. We had a great time last month. One resident said, "I don't know what I would have done without you; I had no cup for my water (and we got him one)." Please help us share Christ's love to others. There are two floors of 'regular' patients at FCN, one Alzheimer's floor, and one rehab (short term) floor. We will meet at 2 p.m. after the Lunch Bunch. Visiting lasts about an hour.
If you have not received orientation at FCN, still come, and we will put you with someone who has already gone through orientation and visited. For any questions, please call Doug Hansen at 703-999-2882, or e/mail at s1gnal@cox.net.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY UPDATE
Habitat is waiting for the Fire Marshall report and will NOT have volunteer's onsite until
after June 30th.
MCC NOVA SPIRITUAL RETREAT!
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August 10-12, Madison, VA
Join us as we continue our annual tradition of spiritual retreats. Deadline for registration is July 15. For complete information and registration form, please CLICK HERE
CELEBRATE FAIRFAX!
June 8 - 10
Let's show MCC NOVA Pride at our booth at the Celebrate Fairfax Festival the weekend of June 8, 9 and 10. Look at your calendar and sign up on the bulletin board for a slot at this popular community event. Here's a perfect opportunity to wear your MCC t-shirt while making some new friends. Be there or be square!
Note: This Sunday, June 3, all Celebrate Fairfax Festival volunteers are asked to meet in the children's Sunday School room at 10:45 A.M. for a very brief meeting. Please e-mail Cathryn (cathkrebs@cox.net) if you are unable to attend or need more information or encouragement to join us. Tickets (FREE) and a paper with details about the fair will be distributed. PLEASE sign up with a friend on the bulletin board! Plan to wear your MCC NOVA T-shirt to the festival to show MCC PRIDE! This is a perfect opportunity to combine spirit, community, and action!
CELEBRATE CAPITAL PRIDE!
Sunday June 10 MCC NoVA & MCC DC will partner by sharing a booth. If you would like to volunteer there is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board.
FIRST EVER NORTHERN VIRGINIA INTERFAITH PRIDE WORSHIP
Tuesday, June 12, 7:00 pm
Join people of faith in Northern Virginia on Tuesday evening, June 12 at 7:00 pm at Hope UCC in Alexandria (6130 Old Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22310) for an inter-religious celebration of LGBT Pride and Diversity. There will be a "pick up" choir that will rehearse around 6:00 pm to provide musical leadership for the evening. We would like to have as many MCC NOVA voices and instruments as possible for this. Additionally, the event is family friendly - children's ministry opportunities will be available. For more information, please contact Rev. Kharma.
DiMENsions - MEN's BIBLE STUDY
Wednesday, June 13, 7:30 pm
Chris Fink and Scott Brna will host the next meeting of DiMENSions at their home at 7516 Chrisland Cove, Falls Church 22042 on Wednesday, June 13 at 7:30 PM. Our men's Bible study group provides a nurturing and bonding experience over a shared meal with each other as well as with the Lord for about 90 minutes, as He leads us. Please join us as we embark upon a DVD study entitled "Saving Jesus," a 20-minute video segment with a discussion about the relevance of Jesus in today's world. For more information or travel assistance, please contact Chris Fink at 571.235.5780 or Kyle White at 703.200.9503.
DRUMMING CIRCLE
Saturday, June 23, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
MCC NOVA presents a sacred/community drumming circle. All are welcome. No experience is required. Circles are scheduled quarterly around the time of the solstice. Drumming has been used by indigenous people all over the world for thousands of years as a powerful spiritual tool. In recent years, thousands of Community Drumming Circles have come into an existence as a way for people in our time to capture some of the concepts and practices of the ancient tradition and experience the benefits of it. These circles typically borrow some of the concepts and traditions of the ancient traditions, but are more flexible and require no special training or talents to participate. Our circle is based on this concept. Fliers are available on the literature table; please feel free to take these to post and hand out to others who might be interested. The more the merrier.
LIVING THE QUESTIONS: Continues
Section 2: Tuesdays -- July 10, 17, 24, 31 at 7 pm.
Section 3: Tuesdays -- September 4, 11, 18, 25 at 7 pm.
Email us at info@mccnova.com to let us know you're interested. Course materials will be distributed by email unless otherwise requested. For more information, visit http://www.livingthequestions.com or see Ginny Miles/Rev. Kharma.
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Micah Ministries is MCC NOVA's social justice ministry. Below are our current plans for this calendar year. Please let Micah know what you would like to participate in. Judith Raleigh is the team lead and she would love to hear from you.
Benefit Dance for Latvia ü
Our Daily Bread Food Drive On-Going
Ministry to Animals TBD
Thanksgiving Food Drive November 2007
Christmas Adopt a Family December 2007
Foot Ministry to Street People TBD
Global Outreach January 2009 |
| In Focus: Strategic Goals |
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In Focus: Strategic Goals
Living intentionally as a faith community lies at the core of strategic goal setting.
This column tracks the progress we're making toward our current goals of expanding our community involvement and service, and increasing spiritual formation at MCC NOVA.
Here's a roundup of the major activities that took place (on land, ice and the dance floor) in May.
· Children's Bible Study-Weekly sessions during service for the wonderful children of MCC NOVA.
· Living the Questions-Popular DVD- and discussion-based exploration of progressive Christianity and spiritual formation. After a June hiatus, the study series will continue in July.
· Nature Hike- Outdoor activity, providing balm for the body, mind and spirit.
Community Involvement and Service
· diMENsions- Off-site bonding and Bible study for those identifying as men.
· Lunch Bunch - After-service fellowship, extending MCC NOVA's welcome and hospitality to all, including new visitors.
· Riga Dance Benefit - Dance benefiting our LGBT brothers and sisters in Riga, Latvia. About 50 people from local MCCs and MCC NOVA partied down for a great cause. Together, we raised $2000.
· Nursing Center Visitation - Ministry of companionship for the residents and patients of the Fairfax Nursing Center.
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Special thanks to the following:
-- to Ginny Miles for her leadership of the first new session of Living the Questions, and to all of those who gave their time and spiritual/physical/mental energy to this time of Spiritual Formation.
-- to the BINGO Team: Cathy A., Chris, Cindy G., Debbie, Gail M., Gail S., Jane, Joyce, Kathy F., Ken, Kyle, Matthew, Marvin, Noreen, Peggy, Pepe, Scott, and Tobey. We are so grateful for your efforts and your energy.
-- to Kathy for leading the Nature Hike.
--to Pat, Margaret, Jenny, Judith, Vanessa, Jean, Irene, and Kurt (from MCC NOVA), Brad (from New Covenant MCC), Teri Lee (from New Light MCC), and all who helped support the dance benefit for MCC in Riga, Latvia. |
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 UFMCC GENERAL CONFERENCEJuly 2-6, 2007
Scottsdale, AZ
Additional Information and Registration on the Literature Table or visit:
MCC General Conference |
| Community Notes |
MOSAIC HARMONY CONCERT
Sunday, June 3, 4:00 pm
Oakcrest School, 850 Balls Hill Road, McLean, VA 22101
Ticket Prices: $20 in advance $25 at the door - Children Free
(Students & Seniors $15 in advance $20 at the door)
As you know, Kala and Kelli sing with this group. Mosaic Harmony is a community based choir which sings inspirational music from the African American music genre. This concert will, as always, lift your spirits, allow audience participation, and leave you wanting more! A variety of songs has been chosen for this concert, drawing on past favorites (including "I Need You To Survive," which the MCC-NoVa choir has also shared in worship), new favorites (such as "Hold On" by Hezekiah Walker, with Kala on lead vocal), and a remake of an original song by our dynamic director, Rev. David North ("The Vision"). As you may know, Rev. David North, also pastors one of our MCC congregations in Maryland. If you've never heard the choir, we hope you'll plan to check us out -- you won't be sorry! If you're a MoHa groupie, we'll be happy to see you again! Tickets can be purchased from Kala or Kelli, OR you may purchase them on-line at www.mosaicharmony.com
Mosaic Harmony is also participating in this year's 2007 Capitol Pride Interfaith Service on June 5th, which starts at 7:30 PM. This will be held at the Lincoln Temple United Church of Christ, 11th & R Streets NW, in Washington, DC
RAINBOW WEEKEND
WALKING JESUS' PATHWAY: SEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS THAT GLORIFY GOD
June 7-10
Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center
Bangor, PA
With Virginia Ramey Mollenkott and Marvin Ellison. For more information, CLICK HERE.
HAVE A ROOM TO RENT?
Please let us know. We often have people who are looking for housing and would love to know about your resource. Contact Rev. Kharma.
CAPITAL HOSPICE IS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS
Are you interested in making a difference? Adult daytime, evening, and weekend volunteers are needed to visit hospice patients at home, work in our Van Ness office, join our Speakers Bureau. We also need volunteers with cars, language skills, a strong desire to work with people. Patient Care Volunteer Trainings are held three times a year. Volunteers will learn about Capital Hospice services and programs and techniques in caring for and communicating with hospice patients. To apply, please contact Volunteer Services at 202-244-8300 or visit www.capitalhospice.org
WHITMAN-WALKER CLINIC SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
Whitman-Walker Clinic has volunteer opportunities in a variety of capacities at all of its metro locations --NW, SE, Arlington and Takoma Park. If you can help, please contact WWC Volunteer Coordinator, Sarah Jackson" at sjackson@wwc.org or 202-797-3576
AREA PFLAG GATHERINGS (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
1. Annandale-Little River United Church of Christ, 3rd Sunday, 4:30 pm.
2. Falls Church--Temple Rodef Shalom at 2100 Westmoreland Street on the 2nd Thursday at 7:30 pm.
3. Manassas --Bull Run Unitarian Universalist Church, 4th Monday at 7:00 pm.
4. Reston --Washington-Plaza Church (Lake Ann), 1st Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 pm.
5. Bethesda MD-2 separate meetings at 2:00 pm on each 3rd Sunday: one focused on Trans-people and their families-Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church.
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