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GET READY TO WELCOME REV. TIM!
 It is with great anticipation that we prepare to welcome our new Associate Pastor, Rev. Tim Agar, to his for new home at MCC NOVA. Tim will begin his work with us during Pride Weekend, June 14-15, 2008 after he relocates to Northern Virginia from the San Francisco Bay area. Join us for a time of great celebration as we begin a journey together and advance our calling to Spirit, Community, Action - Inside & "Out"! Click here for Rev. Tim's video greeting.
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STRENGTH IN UNITY! - STRENGTH IN NUMBERS!
WE NEED YOU! CAPITAL PRIDE PARADE & FESTIVAL
Saturday, June 14 & Sunday, June 15
This year's Pride Parade will be like no other. We will walk with our neighboring MCC churches, allowing us a larger presence and a message that cannot be ignored. Each walker will be wearing a T-Shirt asking "Would Jesus Discriminate?" Please join us for this festive and historic event.Our goal for MCC NOVA is 50 people! Will you help us reach this goal? As an incentive, every marcher will receive a FREE "Would Jesus Discriminate T-Shirt A sign-up sheet is located on the bulletin board. If you have any questions please send Judith a note at judkat@hotmail.com.
When: Saturday June 14th
What time: 6:00 pm
Distance: approximately 2 miles
Location: Washington DC (meeting point forthcoming)
 Not able to march? You can still participate as we again unite with neighboring MCC Churches to staff a joint Pride Festival booth on Sunday, June 15 in downtown DC. If you would like to sign up for a two hour time-slot, please see Ken Williamson.
ALSO, MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
MCC CHURCHES AND HRC present
"A Riveting Conversation" about LGBT people, the ministry of Jesus, the church in the 21st century and the intersections of oppression.
When: Wednesday, June 11
What time: 6:00 pm
Location: MCC DC
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SUNDAY FOOD DELIVERY FOR THE HOMELESS
Meeting--Sunday, June 1, after service
If you are interested in helping MCC NOVA organize a monthly or bi-monthly Sunday food delivery, please join us for a brief meeting on Sunday, June 1, after service. We need people who can shop for food, prepare meals, and/or deliver meals. A team of 6 can prepare the requested 120 meals in 2 hours (plus clean-up). A team of 2 can deliver the food in an hour and a half. Whether you have one hour or one hundred, you can help. Contact Pat Monahan (pmmonahan@cox.net) or Judith Raleigh (judkat@aol.com) for more information.
NEW! NEXT MEMBERSHIP CLASS
Sunday, June 8, 12:30-3:30 pm
Interested in learning more about MCC Churches in general and MCC NOVA in particular? Join us for our next membership/inquirers class on Sunday, June 8 from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Pizza will be provided. A sign up sheet is located on the table near the front door.
DRUMMING CIRCLE
Saturday, June 21, 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.
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MICAH MINISTRIES CALENDAR |
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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.
Our Daily Bread Food Drive On-Going
AIDSWalk Washington ü
Homeless Shelter Dinner ü
Pride Planning ü
Foot Ministry to Homeless TBD
Global Outreach February 14-22, 2009
DID YOU KNOW?
That MCC NOVA hosts Civics Class for immigrants organized through Liberty's Promise?
Liberty's Promise supports young immigrants in need while encouraging them to be active and conscientious American citizens. Their programs aim to make the immigrant experience an affirmative one for young newcomers while instilling in them a sense of pride and support for American ideals of democracy and freedom. By doing so, Liberty's Promise seeks to reaffirm our fundamental egalitarian and democratic traditions for future generations. MCC NOVA is proud to partner with Liberty's Promise. |
| SPOTLIGHT ON MINISTRY |
 SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING:
To Kathleen for purchasing the "10 words" basket at the recent BINGO game, and for providing Kharma with such a challenge to incorporate her chosen words into today's sermon.
To Marvin for handling all of the logistics of our Spiritual Retreat last weekend. Thanks to Sarah for her leadership, and to Sarah and Bobby for the fabulous altar decorations on retreat. Thanks to Daniel and Cathy for leading music, and to all of you who attended and spent time reflecting on what it means to Shape a Spiritual Life.
To Gail Van Buren for preaching and leading worship while several people were away on Spiritual Retreat.
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| COMMUNITY NOTES |
Wanted: Office Space
Attorney seeking one windowed office in Fairfax/Fairfax City/Oakton/Vienna/ Fair Oaks/ Centreville/Chantilly, preferably with access to shared copier, waiting room, etc.
Contact Sheri Abrams at sheri@sheriabrams.com or (703) 934-5450
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
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. Western Fairfax -- Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road Oakton, MD 22124
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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