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Read Ahead
August 5
Readings
Ephesians 4:1-16
Excerpt from Craig Dyson in "Called to Life, Called to Love"
Reflection
The Gifts That Keep Giving
DeWayne Davis
preaching
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MCC NOVA's ANNUAL
SPIRITUAL RETREAT 2012
EMPOWERING YOU!
EVERYONE IS A MINISTER!
A weekend of refreshment and renewal
with a focus on shaping our spiritual leadership for our future.
November 2-4
Sevenoaks Retreat Center
Madison, VA
 On Saturday, November 3, we will be joined by a special spiritual leadership facilitator, Rev. Jill McCrory of Spiritual Outfitters. Rev. McCrory has been offering leadership development to associations, professional societies, and other non-profits for the past 15 years as co-founder of Leadership Outfitters. Spiritual Outfitters offers leadership development, Spiritual development, and workshops on justice issues to the faith community. Rev. McCrory is a native Washingtonian. She has a Masters of Divinity (MDiv) from the John Leland Seminary and was ordained by Luther Rice Baptist Church (Silver Spring, MD) in March 2007. She has ministered at Luther Rice and Washington Plaza Baptist Church (Reston, VA), and just finished up an Intentional Interim Pastorate at Open Door Metropolitan Community Church (Boyds, MD). She is the Chair of the Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists and Co-Chair of Maryland Faith for Equality.
The schedule will include time for personal reflection, small and large group discussions, worship, play time, and free time to spend as you desire.
Registration includes 2 nights accommodations
and 5 meals.
$190 per person by check
or
$200 person if paid online by credit card or Paypal
Registration deadline is August 29.
We appreciate receiving your commitment as soon as possible so that we may confirm our commitment with the retreat center and speakers.
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What's Happening at MCC NOVA!
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 WANTED: GREETERS
Do you appreciate a warm welcome? Please consider volunteering as a greeter on Sunday mornings before worship to ensure that our visitors and members/friends receive a friendly MCC NOVA welcome at the door. A once per month availability is all that is required (oh, and a friendly smile!). Interested? Please see Vicky Bowman or email her at vmbowman@cox.net.
SMALL GROUP/BOOK STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
MCC NOVA - As we continue discerning our identity and what God is Calling us to Be, here are a few book recommendations. Please consider over the next couple months forming a Small Group and reading/discussing one or all 4 of these book recommendations:
1.Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations by Charles Schnase
2.Moving Off the Map by Thomas G. Bandy
3.Purpose Driven Church by Rick Warren
4.Twelve Keys to an Effective Church: Strong, Healthy Congregations Living in the Grace of Grace of God by Kennon L. Callahan
For more information, see Rev. Onetta.
SAVE THE DATE!
INQUIRER'S / MEMBERSHIP CLASS
September 23, 12:30 pm
The next MCC NOVA Membership / Inquirers' Class will be held Sunday, September 23 at 12:30 pm in the sanctuary, and will include a light lunch. This class is for anyone who is interested in finding out more about MCC worldwide, about our congregation of MCC NOVA, or about the spiritual community we are trying to build here. -- Whether or not you are interested in becoming a member, come and find out what we're all about! Sign-up sheet on Lit Table or please email info@mccnova.com to sign up!
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CHAT ABOUT CHURCH
If you would like to chat with Rev. Onetta regardless of how long you've been attending MCC of Northern VA, please contact the church office at 703-691-0930 to make an appointment.
HELP THE HOMELESS MINISTRY
First Sunday each month (Food prep on Saturday)
Did you know that MCC NOVA helps feed the homeless in Fairfax City? On the first Sunday of each month, volunteers provide breakfast at area locations. Food prep happens on Saturday, the day before. Interested in getting involved? Contact Pat Monahan at pmmonahan@cox.net.
IMPORTANT NOTE!
SUPERVISED CHILDREN'S MINISTRY ON SABBATICAL
Our supervised Children/Youth Ministries will be taking a sabbatical starting Sun, July 1 until further notice. We'll make efforts to have paper and/or coloring pencils available during the sermon period to help entertain our children. You're welcome to bring something for your child too! If you have any questions, please contact Rev Onetta.
Note: Children/Youth Teachers/and assistants will meet on Sunday, August 26 @ 9:30 am in the Upstairs Library with Rev Onetta.
MUSIC NOTES
The choir is taking a break through August. Rehearsals will resume in September. If you have questions about joining the choir, please see Daniel Scearce.
BIBLE STUDY CONTINUES
Wednesday's, through September 5, 7:00-8:30 pm
MCC NOVA continue our Bible study in August - September. We will begin the gospel of John. 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.
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| Special Thanks... | | |
 Thanks to Kurt Jaeger for the beautiful solo last Sunday.
Many thanks to all who helped create the beautiful Celebration of Life for Kathleen Feeney.
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LAITY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!
The application deadline for the upcoming L.E.A.D. retreat October 20-22 in Kansas City, MO has been extended until August 31. In addition, the registration fee has been reduced to $150. For more information on this important lay-empowering retreat, click here.
The L.E.A.D. Certificate Program provides MCC laity with an opportunity for spiritual growth and the development of leadership skills. Persons who complete the L.E.A.D. Certificate will be placed on a Leader List available to Elders, Senior Staff, and MCC Clergy, for the purpose of creating a leadership pool from which to choose trained laity to serve in leadership positions in MCC at the local, denominational, and international levels.
To participate in the upcoming L.E.A.D. Retreat, individuals should complete the program application in the L.E.A.D. manual found HERE.
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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