| THIS WEEK @ MCC NOVA |
THIS SUNDAY!
MCC NOVA TRANSGENDER MINISTRY KICK-OFF!
Sunday, May 3, following worship
As a follow-up to NOVA's Ministry Leadership Team meeting focused on "action" held in March, one of the four focus areas was to develop a Ministry and Outreach with the Transgender Community. To kick-off this ministry area, Micah will present a panel on Sunday afternoon, May 3rd following worship. "The Transgender Journey - Our Stories, Our Lives" will include several members of the MCC NoVA community who will share their stories as Transgender individuals. The panel will be facilitated by an out-of-town guest from MCC San Francisco, who will be with us on that day. The presentation will be preceded by a potluck luncheon and will conclude with a Question & Answer session with the panelists.
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GRIEF/LOSS PEER SUPPORT
Grieving the loss of a loved one is an individual process. Everyone's grief is different. Grieving is especially difficult in the first year. However, we face the grief at different times all throughout our lives, months/years later. If you have a need to talk to someone in a healthy, safe, confidential space, please contact Jean Taczak at jtaczak@att.net or
703-262-0126 home or 571-228-3536 cell or talk with Reverend Tim or Reverend
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 HRC's CLERGY CALL TO JUSTICE & EQUALITY 2009
May 4-5, Washington, DC
Revs. Kharma and Tim will be participating in HRC's Clergy Call to Justice & Equality: Moving from Acceptance to Advocacy. This two day event will feature conference sessions on current policy issues and coalition building, followed by an interfaith worship service, and culminating in a Lobby Day on Capitol Hill. Registration is free. For more information, go to http://www.hrc.org/issues/religion/9194.htm
 MCC NOVA's GOT TALENT
Saturday, May 9, 7:00 pm
Do you aspire to be an 'Idol' or to 'Dance with the Stars'? Whatever your hidden talent is, join us for our talent night on Saturday, May 9th at 7:00. Please contact Ken Williamson at KRWilliamson@gmail.com or Daniel Scearce at DanScearce@aol.com to sign up. There will be a $5.00 suggested donation to attend this exciting event. Guaranteed to be a great night of fun and fellowship.
 PET MINISTRY PLANNING MEETING
Sunday, May 24, after worship
Calling all members and everyone interested in the Pet Ministry. Lets have a brief meeting immediately after the service on Sunday May 24 in the church sanctuary. Questions: Deraynes@aol.com
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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.
MCC NOVA COMBATS POVERTY
Breakfast Delivery, Walkathon, Meals on Wheels, Hypothermia Shelters
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Early one Sunday morning, we served breakfast to a young immigrant who had found herself suddenly homeless after separating from her husband. She knew MCC NOVA. Emma had just written her a check for food and she was very grateful. Your generous weekly donations aid people in crisis like this young woman.
MCC NOVA helps in other ways:
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The first Sunday of each month, MCC NOVA delivers breakfast to Fairfax homeless. Typically, we prepare the food on Saturday afternoon. If you have an hour or two to spare, you can help.
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Meals on Wheels helps the elderly and the disabled remain at home while they recover from surgery or short-term medical problems and helps those with long-term chronic illnesses avoid or delay institutionalization. Drivers are needed mid-day on weekdays. The time commitment is up to you.
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In the winter, local churches take turns hosting the homeless to prevent hypothermia. While MCC NOVA is not equipped to host these individuals, we have sent volunteers to assist the other churches.
If you are interested in any of these programs, please contact Pat Monahan at (703) 684-7947 or pmmonahan@cox.net. Our Daily Bread Food Drive On-going
AIDSWalk Washington October 4, 2008
Homeless Shelter Meals On-going
Nursing Home Ministry Ongoing
Help the Homeless Walkathon November 22, 2008
NOVAM Angel Tree December, 2008
Holiday Food & Clothing Drive December, 2008 DID YOU KNOW?
That MCC NOVA recently contributed
- $500 to assist MCC Baton Rouge repair their hurricane-damaged roof.
- $500 to help Harbor MCC of Galveston, TX replace their hymnals after their church was destroyed by Hurricane Ike?
- $500 to the Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund?
- $500 to the Mother of Peace Orphanage for children of HIV/AIDS victims in Zimbabwe?
- $500 to assist an MCC Clergy person in South Africa with expenses related to a serious illness?
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 Special Thanks to the Following:
To those who hosted Imagine 2009 dinners in April benefiting NOVAM - Michael Patrick and Eric Kuhn, Daniel Scearce and Mark Fox, Gail Schulte, Ed Kenney, Chris Fink and Scott Brna - and to everyone who attended a dinner this month and contributed to the success of this annual event.
To all who helped set-up and prepare for our worship Easter Sunday at Providence Elementary.
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 MCC REGIONS 3 & 5 CONFERENCE
July 15-17, Pittsburgh, PA
Regional Conference for churches in Regions 3 (that's us) and 5 is right around the corner.The earlybird registration deadline is June 16. For more information registration, accomodations, and schedules, CLICK HERE.
 MCC GENERAL CONFERENCE ACAPULCO 2010
Planning on attending MCC General Conference in Acapulco in 2010? For more information, please click here.
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 To place a ministry-related announcement in our weekly e-update or monthly e-Newsletter or for more information about placing a community announcement, please contact Tracey Kennedy at mccnovacom@earthlink.net. For church bulletin announcements, please contact Emma in the church office at info@mccnova.com
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| COMMUNITY NOTES |
HELPING OTHERS HELP OTHERS...
You have the opportunity to support members and friends of the church as they help others...
Alicia Cole is participating in the Susan G. Komen 3 Day Walk
Please help...I'm taking an amazing journey and I'd like you to support me. Thousands of women and men are going to walk 60 miles over the course of three days to raise money for breast cancer research and community outreach through Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund.
I've joined Fearless Ladies of Freedom in support of Mary Ethel. Together, my team is planning on raising at least $3000 to help end breast cancer forever. Personally, I am going to raise $2500 of that, so I need your help.
Please follow this link below to visit my personal fundraising webpage and make a donation. If you donate online, you can spread your donation out over four monthly payments.
Thank you for your support and concern and thank you for your support for my continuing journey. Love ya, Alicia
Robert Blickenstaff is riding in "Ride for the Feast," a two-day bike ride in support of "A Moveable Feast" ...
On September 13th , 2008 I lost my friend Francsico Roda from cancer. He is sorely missed... kindly spoken of... and forever in my thoughts. As things happen in life, God brought the opportunity to ride a bike in a fundraiser called "Ride for the Feast". It's a two day, one hundred and forty mile event (bike ride). The funds they raise provide meals and rides to doctors for those affected by cancer and HIV. I truly believe Francisco would be proud to sponsor such an event. I know he'd be proud of me! So, I'm asking for your help by sponsorship and helping me to raise over $1,200. The proceeds go to help provide meals for many people suffering with HIV and cancer. All of them are low income individuals/families, with many of them surviving on less than $500 per month. The "Moveable Feast" helps provide them three nutrious meals per day and many cases emotional support where there is none. You can do so by following this link https: (www.kintera.org) and making a donation to Bobby Blickenstaff. All donations are tax deductible. For information about the organization go to www.mfeast.org. My team name is Dragonfly. Sponsor me as: Bobby Blickenstaff. If you have any questions, please email me at: rblick1634@hotmail.com. Thank you. Especially During Tough Economic Times...
2-1-1 CONNECTS THOSE IN NEED TO HELP IN THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA REGION
It seems no one in Northern Virginia is free from the impacts of the economic downturn, the credit crisis, home foreclosures and layoffs. Faced with those disasters, more people than ever are seeking information about health and human services and other assistance programs, but don't know where to call. Now, there is one convenient number which is answered seven days a week, around the clock: 2-1-1. The call is free and confidential and operates throughout Northern Virginia and all other parts of the state 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Callers to 2-1-1 may request referrals to services for abuse and neglect, HIV/AIDS, disabilities, domestic violence, health care, housing, mental health, senior citizens, and shelters, among others. For more information about CrisisLink and
2-1-1, check out crisislink.org or contact Carol Loftur-Thun at 703.527.6603.
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 SEEKS 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, and join our Speakers Bureau. We also need volunteers with cars, language skills, and 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.
6. NEW PFLAG-DC SUPPORT GROUP IN ALEXANDRIA, beginning Tuesday, May 12
The group will meet on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Hope United Church of Christ, an open and affirming congregation
6130 Old Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22310, For directions, visit www.hopeucc.org
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