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Read Ahead
June 10
Readings
Mark 3: 20-26, 28-30
Blessing You, I Bless Myself, by Debbie Palma from Flames to Heaven, New Psalms for Healing & Praise
Reflection
All Fall Down
Rev. Onetta Brooks,
preaching
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From the Laptop of Rev. Onetta
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GREETINGS MCC NOVA!
Greetings MCC NOVA! I'm honored to be in Fairfax to serve as your Intentional Interim Pastor for the next year. There are no words to fully express my gratitude for the hospitality you have shown me upon my arrival. I was so blessed by the "Pound the Pastor" offerings which have come in handy as I continue to get settled in my new space. As our journey continues, I look forward to getting to know you and hear your stories about your journey to MCC NOVA. During our time together, we'll continue to share inspiring worship services, discussion groups, ministry team gatherings, and hopefully some playtime together. Clearly, MCC NOVA has been an important part of this community for over 31 years and I believe we have something to share with current and future MCC NOVA seekers.
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June is Pride Month!
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Saturday, June 9, 4:30 pm Assemble at 22nd and P Streets, NWThe contingent color/number for the MCC/Unity group is Orange #14 which will meet up at 23rd Street, NW, between M and N Streets NW, beginning at 2:45 pm. If you are taking the Metro to the parade, the closest station is Foggy Bottom-GWU (Blue/Orange Line). Coming out of the station, turn left and walk up 23rd Street NW to Washington Circle. Cross the circle or go around it and keep walking on 23rd Street NW until you get to M Street NW. Parking will be extremely limited in the area, so please try to get there by public transportation if possible. Parade step off is at 4:30 pm and walking time is approximately one hour - 90 minutes. We are in the second section of the Parade this year, so we will probably start walking around 5-5:30 pm. The parade ends at 14th and N Streets, NW. Water will be available for the group and the walking banner. You are invited to wear a funny or unique hat as we are going for the Lady Ga-Ga Award! Capital Pride Festival Sunday, June 10, 11 am - 6 pm Pennsylvania Ave at 7th St. Use Archives/Navy Memorial Metro Stop for more information
The MCC/Unity booth will be Booth #2, the first one on the left as you enter the festival. Stop by!
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What's Happening at MCC NOVA
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SAVE THE DATES!
MEET & GREET OUR INTERIM PASTOR
Saturday, June 23, time TBD
Join us for fun social time as we welcome our new Interim Pastor Rev. Onetta Brooks. Enjoy food, drink, and scenic views from a rooftop high above Alexandria, VA. Hosted by Gail Schulte. Details to follow.
TRANSITION MEETING for MINISTRY TEAM LEADS
Sunday, June 24, 12:30 pm
Ministry team leads (or designee) should plan to attend this important transition meeting with Rev. Onetta.
CONGREGATIONAL FORUM
Sunday, July 15, 12:30 pm
Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend this important meeting with Rev. Onetta as we discuss next steps in the transition process.
BIBLE STUDY
Through July 4, 2012
Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 pm - Church Library Leader: Virginia Miles MCC NOVA will continue our Bible study in June - July. We will continue with the book of Genesis during this time. All are welcome to participate in this study. Participants will be expected to read identified chapters to be discussed. If you are interested in participating, just come to class on Wednesday. You do not need to attend all sessions. Just come as you are able.
If we complete Genesis during this time, we will continue with Exodus. Please consider attending. We look forward to seeing you.
MUSIC NOTES from DANIEL SCEARCE
 As you know we have been without a pianist since January, and while I have been doing my best to play since then, it is so good to finally announce the newest member of the music ministry staff. It is with great pleasure, I welcome Jorge  Martinez to the music ministry team and staff of MCC NOVA. Jorge has accepted the position as keyboard accompanist as we are so happy to have him. WELCOME Jorge! Can you tell I am excited??? You can check him out on this youtube video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAwUfE07ce8lr=1feature=results_video Well... Its summer, and yes I have actually started planning the Christmas music program. If you want to sing, there is no better time to start than now. We would love to add your voice to the group. No audition required, if can match a pitch, (in other words, you aren't tone deaf) and you want to sing with us, we'd love to have you. We rehearse on Sunday afternoon from 12:30 - 2:00. Come talk to me if you have an interest. Make a JOYFUL noise!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Tuesday, June 19 , 6:30 pm
Upstairs Library
Everyone is welcome!
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 To all the folks who helped welcome Rev. Onetta into our community! To Karen Dickman for delivering the message on Mother's Day. To all of our wonderful worship participants. To the children and youth of MCC NOVA for all of the ways they contribute to the life of our church, and to the parents and leaders who guide and support them. |
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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 wf.pflag@gmail.com
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