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Read Ahead
February 5
First Reading
Exodus 16: 1-12
Second Reading
"We Have It In Us"
by Frederick Buechner
Reflection
What Is The Promise?
Rev. Dr. Stephanie Burns,
preaching
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LENT AT MCC NOVA
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Ash Wednesday Observance, February 22, 7:00 pm
Palm Sunday, April 1
Good Friday, April 6
Easter Sunday, April 8
(Watch for details)
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Transition News & Resources
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As we move forward with plans for transition, we will keep you updated on news, events and opportunities to help.
WHO YOU GONNA CALL?
During the transition period, the following contacts have been established, and may be subject to change upon the arrival of an Interim Pastor.
Worship Coordinator - Stephanie Burns revsburns@msn.com
Benevolence/CSA requests - contact church office 703-691-0930
Congregational Care concerns - contact church office
Personnel Director - Tracey Kennedy crkscrw@msn.com
Sunday Announcements -Tracey Kennedy or designee
Church Staff:
Director of Music, Daniel Scearce
Office Manager, Emma Chattin
Volunteer Staff Clergy, Rev. Dr. Stephanie Burns
Board of Directors:
Tracey Kennedy, Vice Moderator
Marilyn Villanueva, Clerk
Ginny Reed, Treasurer,
Ginny Miles, Assistant Treasurer
Lou Brown, At-Large
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"Finding Yourself in the In-Between," A transition resource from the Alban Institute. |
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What's Happening at MCC NOVA
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MUSIC NOTES
 Ever considered singing in the choir? Well, this is the perfect time! We need people willing to give your time and talent to rehearsal and performance. We practice Sundays after church at 12:30, so you don't even have to come out another day in the week. So, if you have ever thought about singing with us, or have sung with us in the past, please join us as we make a JOYFUL noise!
On another note. A heartfelt "thank you" to all of you who faitfully listen to us. If you have a particular song you would like the choir to sing or a favorite hymn, plrase let me know and I will do my best to incorporate it. You can communicate it via email to danscearce@aol.com or just find me after church.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Tuesday, February 21 , 6:30 pm
Upstairs Library
Everyone is welcome!
SAVE THE DATE!
TRAVELING LIGHT--A LENTEN DAY RETREAT
Saturday, March 3, 10 am-4 pm
More information coming soon!
Did You Know...?
...Sermons are posted on the MCC NOVA each week so that you (or those you'd like to share with or who are absent) can listen online. Visit www.mccnova.com.
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Coming Up
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HOLY CONVERSATIONS:
WHAT'S THEOLOGY GOT TO DO WITH IT?
Wednesdays through February 15, 2012
7:00 - 8:30 pm - Church Library
Leader: Virginia Miles
Put simply, "theology" is "God talk." Since our beginning, MCC has been talking about God as we have claimed that one can be LGBTIQA. and Christian. As MCC enters into its fifth decade, the need for theological discussion, both within and outside of the church, has never been greater. While language can never fully capture the mystery of God, careful thinking and speaking about God can increase our understanding.
Metropolitan Community Churches have always been ecumenical in nature, drawing together people from diverse theological backgrounds. We believe that our theological diversity is one of our greatest strengths. In a world increasingly divided by claims of theological orthodoxy and religious fundamentalism, our ability to intentionally engage our differences within a context of unity is one of the God-given gifts we have to offer the world. In a world increasingly bereft of hope due to indifference and secularism,MCC bears witness to the life transforming nature of God's inclusive love.
"Holy Conversations" is a program released by MCC's Theologies Team that is intended to help facilitate and promote healthy theological dialogue in local congregations on a host of different topics. These conversations hope to build bridges across our theological differences that empower all people to do theology, and to use theological reflection as a relevant, positive, and practical resource for living and growing spiritually.
Each session will include background readings, testimonies, and scriptural references; engage participants in personal reflection and group sharing; and conclude with a shared ritual. These are some of the questions we'll explore: What do you believe? What have your experiences been? How do we make sense of what God is up to if we have different answers to these questions? Come and engage in a conversation that is holy!
Session Outline:
February 1 - Trans-formations & Trans Experiences February 8 - Communion February 15 - Who is Jesus? |
| Special Thanks... | | 
To TransFormations Ministry for their wonderful worship service last Sunday.
To Ginny Miles for sharing her gifts and delivering the message.
To Emma for her dedication and giftedness as our Office Manager extraordinaire.
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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. Alexandria, meets 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
7. FLY! (Fairfax LGBTQ Youth) meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30-9:00 pm and on the third Thursday 3:00-4:30 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Rd, Oakton, VA 22124. For more information, contact Carol Lewis at wf.pflag@gmail.com |
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