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May 6 

 


First Reading

 

 Acts 8:26-40          

 

Second Reading

 

Excerpt from
Enfleshing Freedom
 by M. Shawn Copeland

      

Reflection

 

Jesus, Disciples, and Other Bodies  

 

DeWayne Davis,

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May 2012
Transition News

 

 

JOIN US AS WE WELCOME
OUR INTERIM PASTOR
  REV. ONETTA BROOKS!

SUNDAY, JUNE 3

Our new Interim Pastor, Rev. Onetta Brooks will begin her twelve month term with us on June 1.  Her first Sunday will be June 3 at our 11 am service.  Please plan to join us as begin this new journey together. Stay tuned for how you can help give a warm NOVA WELCOME to Rev. Onetta as she relocates from Los Angeles!


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Movin', Movin', Movin' 

Speaking of relocating from Los Angeles, we would need to raise at least $2,000 to assist with Rev. Onetta's relocation expenses.  We will receive a special collection during worship on Sunday, May 20. Your continued generosity is always appreciated.  Thank you in advance!   

 

TRANSITION CONTACTS

 

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  [email protected] 

Benevolence/CSA requests - contact church office 703-691-0930 

Congregational Care concerns - contact church office

Personnel Director - Tracey Kennedy  [email protected] 

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 

 

A Reflection by DeWayne Davis
DeWayne Davis

I Do Not Know How to Say Goodbye... So I Won't

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.

--Numbers 6:24-26

 

When I accepted the call to embark on the journey to ordained ministry, I knew that I would have to leave home, spiritually, physically, and emotionally. While I prepared myself to leave home, I was not prepared for the kind of transformative experiences of welcome and service I would receive among new people and new communities into which I would go. That failure to see was my own-years of rejection and condemnation from the religious tradition of my youth created resistance to the idea discovering new communities of love and acceptance. Even the love and embrace of my home church could not break down that resistance.          

 

It may come as a surprise to many that, before I came to Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia, it seemed a world away from me. I knew wonderful people who attended here and had heard stories of its history and its people, but it was an unknown place to which I would go away from my place of safety and community. I was plagued with doubt and no small amount of resistance, leaving the place of worship that had loved me back to wholeness and leaving behind my husband and friends who would remain there.

 

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What's Happening at MCC NOVA

   

ELDER CARE SUPPORT GROUP

Sunday, May 20, 12:30 pm

Upstairs Library

 

For anyone who is caring, supporting or dealing with an aging parent or loved one, this  ministry will give us the opportunity to share resources and information as well as provide a safe space to share feelings and concerns.  If you are concerned about living situations, health concerns, finances, independence issues or any other challenges in supporting our aging loved ones - this ministry is for you.  Bring your lunch for a time of safe sharing and support with no judgment. For more information contact Rev. Stephanie Burns at [email protected]    

 

 

BIBLE STUDY

Wednesdays through May 16, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Church Library
Leader: Virginia Miles

MCC NOVA has begun a new study series of the Bible.Following a brief overview, we will begin a deeper study of the Hebrew Testament starting with the Book of Genesis--the study of beginnings. This first segment of a longer study will progress as far as feasible in the Hebrew Testament, and we will then take a break of several weeks. We will then do a 6-weeks segment on the New Testament. The goal is to balance offerings between these two Biblical categories.

 

Participants will be expected to read identified chapters of each book to be discussed. Timing will depend on the discussions and progress that we make, and the schedule will be adjusted as needed.

 

If you are interested in participating in this study, please sign-up on the sheet provided on the literature table. Signing up does require that you necessarily attend all sessions, but it does provide information about how many may attend, and allow for communication about any alterations to the schedule. If you wish, you may also notify Emma in the church office of your interest.

 

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 

Tuesday,May 15 , 6:30 pm  

Upstairs Library

Everyone is welcome!
 

 

MUSIC NOTES

 

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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 faithfully listen to us. If you have a particular song you would like the choir to sing or a favorite hymn, please let me know and I will do my best to incorporate it. You can communicate it via email to [email protected] or just find me after church.
 

 

 

Special Thanks... 
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To all who contributed to the special MCC Easter Offering for the benefit of the new Global Justice Institute.

To
Gail Minnick and Jean Gralley for organizing the greetings video from our community to Kathleen.

To Gail Minnick, Pepe Miller and Codie, Tony, and Charlie for helping Kurt out with yard work.
 

To everyone who helped with the Accotink Creek cleanup.

 

To the children and youth of MCC NOVA for all of the ways they contribute to the life of our church.

 

To our wonderful Office Manager, Rev. Emma Chattin, who on April 1, marked her 14th year of keeping MCC NOVA organized and running!  

Community Notes

 

mohaMOSAIC HARMONY CONCERT TIX ON SALE!

 

Mosaic Harmony's Spring Concert dates are set; Sunday, May 20 at 4pm at UUCF in Oakton and Saturday, June 2 at Convergence in Alexandria. Tickets prices are $25 in advance and $30 at the door, children 12 and under are free and need a ticket. There will be a silent auction, door prizes and a reception at the end of each concert celebrating the Director, David North, and Assistant Director Laura Romstedt for their 15 and 10 years of service, respectively. Please join us in our celebration. If you are interested, tickets can be purchased either online at www.mosaicharmony.com or through Kelly Miller up to the date of the events.

 

  

LOW PROMO RATE EXTENDED

TO MAY 7! 

2013 MCC GENERAL CONFERENCE NEWS

July 1-5, 2013, Chicago, IL

 

Click here for registration and hotel information.  

 

 

 

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 [email protected] 

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