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Rev. Onetta Brooks, Interim Pastor  

 SUNDAY WORSHIP

 11:00 am

 

 

Read Along  

 

MAY 12

Ascension Sunday

Mother's Day 

 


1st Reading


Acts 16: 16-34

2nd Reading

excerpt from "Rivers in the Ocean" by Og Mandino 
           

Reflection

 

"Liberating Love"

 

Rev. Onetta Brooks,  

preaching

  

Children's Ministry

May  12 and 19

Youth Ministry

 
May 5 and 19
  

   

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Church Staff:

 

Interim Pastor

Rev. Onetta Brooks   

Office Manager

Rev. Emma Chattin

Keyboard Accompanist Jorge Martinez   

 

 

Board of Directors:

 

Rev. Onetta Brooks, Moderator

Tracey Kennedy,  

Vice Moderator

Mark Fox, Clerk

Susan McGlohn,

Treasurer

Ginny Miles,  

Assistant Treasurer 

Micki Jones,  

At-Large 

 Ginny Reed,

At-Large 
 
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FROM THE PASTOR'S LAPTOP

 Wow! We are in our twelfth month of our interim journey together! We have shared some profound moments of spiritual awakenings together and I believe the best is yet to come! I'm seeking over the remainder of my time with you to experience more of God's presence in and through each one of us. So come Holy Spirit! I'm ready to experience more of God's presence... now!

  
NEWS from the PASTORAL SEARCH COMMITTEE

Greetings!

 

Thank you to all who were able to attend the meeting on May 5.  It gave us a great opportunity to talk about what we have been doing - and what we have left to do.  As you know, we are now in a waiting mode.  We have put forth our information and now we must wait for candidates to respond.  So - we ask that you join us in prayer as we let Spirit guide in our process. 

We offer this simple prayer for this portion of our journey: 

 

Dear God-

 

Thank you for MCC NOVA.

Help our church family and friends stay close to you in our search for a new settled pastor.

Give the PSC wisdom and patience in their journey.

Bless Rev. Onetta as she leads us through our time of transition.

Bless our next pastor as they prepare to join us - and Bless their community as they prepare for transition.

 

Amen

 

 

Marilyn Villanueva 

 

 

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT MCC NOVA!

 

A NOTE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  

Thanks to everyone who stayed after church last Sunday for a  mini-State of MCC NOVA meeting facilitated by the Board of Directors and the Pastoral Search Committee.  PSC Chair Jeanne Bailey gave an excellent status report on the progress of our search for our next senior pastor  and the Board provided an update on the extension of Rev. Onetta's contract to August 31 and on the financial implication of both.

 

Many of you may be aware that our financial giving has been sub-par for the first quarter of the year and projections at the rate we are going show a serious deficit as we enter the 3rd quarter--just when we expect to call a new pastor.  We had a great discussion at the meeting about this issue and some good ideas were offered.  However, in the end, it falls to us, individually and as community.  We are so grateful for the gifts each of you already contributes to the life of our church.  But it critically important that everyone who loves and supports this community and who is financially-able, do their part.  A number of people have already made a commitment to increase their giving--by amounts known only to themselves and God.  Won't you accept this challenge to help keep MCC NOVA financially sound at this critical time in our history? Thank you for your continued generosity. 

 

 

SAVE THE DATES!

PENTECOST SUNDAY 
Sunday, May 19

On Pentecost Sunday, the Children and Youth will be participating in all parts of our worship service at 11 am.  Children/Youth should wear RED, which is the liturgical color for Pentecost Sunday.  We are looking forward to sharing this spirit-filled Sunday with all of you!  

 

 

CONVERSATION with the PASTOR

Sunday, May 19, following worship

 

Let's have a Holy Conversation with the Pastor about MCC NOVA Worship Service! What's happening? Facilitated by Rev Onetta. All are Welcome!

 

 

TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE NEEDS YOU!

A new committee is being created to identify technology needs, and to plan for improvements to the various technology areas, including worship and office- administration, software, hardware, equipment, etc.  If you have an interest in joining this committee, please contact Micki Jones (703) 244-0833 or [email protected].

 



SAVE THE DATES 
PRIDE SEASON STARTS NOW!



TRANS PRIDE
Saturday, May 18, 10 am to 4 pm
National City Christian Church
Thomas Circle, Washington, DC


DC BLACK PRIDE

Friday, May 24-Sunday, May 26 
Go to http://www.dcblackpride.org for a complete list of activities! 



CAPITAL PRIDE 
May 29-June 9 

Parade 
Saturday, June 8,  4:30 pm

Festival
Sunday, June 9, 12 - 9 pm 

Go to http://www.capitalpride.org for a complete list of activities.



 MCC Pride T-Shirts will be available in the next couple of weeks.  Cost is $15.  Also, watch this space for information on the area MCC joint-parade contingent, as well as sign-up opportunities for the joint festival booth. 

 

 

  

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 [email protected].

 

 

SAVE THE DATE!

MCC NOVA'S ANNUAL SPIRITUAL RETREAT

'WE ARE THE CHURCH ALIVE!"

October 18-20,  

Sevenoaks Retreat Center

Madison, VA 

 
Retreat cost is $200/per person. Co-leaders are Sarah Fershee, Kim Habermann, and Pamela Larson.  More information coming soon!

 

   

MUSIC NOTES

  

Choir rehearses Sunday mornings at 9:00 am. If you have questions about joining the choir, please see Rev. Onetta.

  

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 

Tuesday, May 21, 6:30 pm  

Upstairs Library

Everyone is welcome!
R.A.G.E. @ PLAY

Race Age Gender Excitement @Play

About Us: Laughter, excitement, activities, and good ole FUN!  Doesn't matter the age, race, gender, just bring your fun and we promise to always double dare you to join in! Disclaimer: All activities are subject to excessive laughter!

 

Contact:Chris Rosenwirth, 703-336-3923, [email protected] 

 

COMING UP! 

 

GO KART RACING!
 

 

   May 18

1050 State Rt 3 S  

Gambrills, MD

 

There's something for everyone, ages 2 and up!  Click here


FELLOWSHIP TIME

 

We encourage you to sign up for opening your home to good old fashion pot lucks.  Check the open dates below and email  or talk with Chris to sign up. 

 

Event/ Place

Address

Date Sign up For

 

 

 

 

Potluck/Open

 

June 1  (6pm-8pm)

Nottoway Park

9537 Courthouse Road, Vienna 22181

June 15 (11 am- 3pm)

Potluck/Open

 

June 29 (6pm-8pm)

Bowling

9699 Fairfax Boulevard
Fairfax, VA 22031

July 12 ( 6pm- 9pm)

Potluck/Open

 

July 27 (6pm-8pm)

Roller Skating

7878 SUDLEY RD
MANASSAS VA 20109

Aug 10 (6pm-9pm)

Summer Close Out-Virginia Beach Music Festival

Virginia Beach

Aug 30-Sep1

 

 

softball SOFTBALL CHALLENGE 

Youth Against Adults Close out Pride week!

June 15

 

Over the next few weeks, we will be coordinating the teams for a bit of practice (have to make it fair for the adults). We look forward to ALL AGE participation!

 

COMMUNITY NOTES

 

moha  

THE ART OF GOSPEL MUSIC

Saturday, May 18, 4 pm

 

A mini-workshop and Mosaic Harmony  concert conducted by David North. Supported by a grant from the Arts Council of Fairfax County

 

Washington Plaza Baptist Church

Lake Anne Village Center

1615 Washington Plaza North

Reston, VA  20190

 

Map to Washington Plaza Baptist Church 

 

 

 

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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