“Like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house.” ~ 1 Peter 2: 5
In reflecting on this Sunday’s scripture from 1 Peter 2: 2-10 the beautiful MCCDC Peace Pole on the corner of 5th and Ridge Street NW comes to mind. It stands as a call to prayer, peace and friendship in our busy neighborhood. Many of our neighbors have expressed their appreciation for the inspiration they receive when they see our Peace Pole. One neighbor wrote me to say they pause at the Peace Pole every day to pray. They have their own faith community in another neighborhood, yet they share this connection to MCCDC in a meaningful way.
The MCCDC Peace Pole is not just a pretty monument. It also conveys our commitment to be a people of peace. Our call is to bring this beautiful monument of stone to life by teaching and living the way of peace.
We offer peace to those overcoming addictions through the Friday night and Saturday morning NA groups that meet at MCCDC. We bring peace to one another by staying in touch amidst frenzied isolation. To the despairing we teach the peace that comes through faith, centered in hope. Daily, we work for peace. By choosing peace, we become the change we want to see for our neighborhood and beyond.
In the message this Sunday at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM I will reflect further on our call to be the people Peter describes in his letter to early Christians that were seeking to build community across the five provinces in Asia Minor: “You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people!” (1 Peter 2:9).
See you this Sunday as together we experience the presence of the living God who has the power to bring a stone monument to life.
By Faith,Rev Elder Dwayne
“UP COMING EVENTS”
Mark your Calendars! MCCDC amd UFCDC Partnership Sunday!
04 Aug 2019, 12 PM
Join your MCCDC and UFCDC families for Partnership Sunday. We will offer our regular 9 am service. The second service will be held in partnership with our UFCDC siblings at 12pm.
Signed up to donate your favor desert or help with clean up and setup. Sign-Up sheets are posted on the back of the welcome hall wall. Lunch will be provided after the service.
MCCDC Pool Party, Sponsored by Older Adult Ministry, All ages are welcome.
Saturday, July 13th at 4:00 P.M.
The home of Darryl Walker
8312 20th Avenue, Adelphi, MD 20783
You and your friends are cordially invited to the MCCDC Older Adults Pool Party. It is a social affair with home cooked food, live entertainment, great oldies music, dancing, swimming, and just lounging around poolside. The cost is $5 to cover a complete meal, soft drinks, wine, water, and munchies. Bringing a side dish is appreciated. Unused monies will be considered a fund raiser for the Older Adults Ministry. A signup sheet and tickets/RSVP are available on the last Sunday in June and the first Sunday in July at the Information Station following the 9:00 and 11:00 services.
TO RSVP and for MORE INFORMATION: Please email Darryl at darryl_1945@yahoo.com or call 202-297-688
“CHURCH NEWS”
Dancing * Fun * Dancing, Line Dancing! Line Dancing! It’s coming to MCCDC
LGBTQ all are welcome
Saturdays, June 29, July 20, and July 27 at 12pm
474 Ridge Street, Washington, DC. Jerrie our instructor she’ll teach us the hottest line dances for the summer!!
Donation – $6 Per Class (cash)
Contact Robin Anderson for info 252robin@gmail.com
Atlantic City Resort Hotel and Casino Bus Trip 14 Sept 2019 <h/2>
This event is sponsored by the Older Adults Ministry, but anyone is warmly invited to join!
Departs MCCDC promptly at 7AM and returns at 11 PM.
The cost is $50 and must be paid in advance. The deadline for sign up is Sept 1st. For more information please contact Ace Barbari at 703-303-2934.
MCC General Conference Registration is open. REGISTER NOW by clicking onthe link below.Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Metropolitan Community Churches in Orlando!
In 1968, 12 people gathered in Rev. Troy Perry’s living room to celebrate a risen Christ who includes all at His table, most especially the LGBTQ community.
General Conference 2019 will bring together MCC’ers from around the globe to worship and celebrate God’s all-inclusive love. Come, taste, and experience all that MCC is and is becoming.
Please click here to check out this amazing conference and celebration.
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“Ministry Spotlight”
“Trustee Corner”
This is an update on the repair project that involves repairing/replacing the lighting control panel in the sanctuary.
Click Here to read Details on Sanctuary lights
The Soundboard Ministry Needs YOU!!!
Soundboard volunteers are needed for 9am and 11am services. No experience needed. You will be trained on a state of the art soundboard, setting mics up for service and learning the technical side of handling the sound board. We would like to have you train at the 9am service and continue training at the 11am service but if your prefer to train only at one service you can.
Please contact me Michael Cunningham at mjcunningham2013@gmail.com or stop by to talk with any soundboard volunteer.
MCCDC Bible Study
A time of community, fun, learning, and sharing!
Tuesdays, from 7:00 – 8:00 PM in the Welcome Hall
For more information please contact Dale Madyun-Baskerville at the churchoffice@mccdc.com or call (202) 638-737.
Click Here to See MCCDC Bible Study Schedule 2019
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Prayer Corner
Please continue to hold in your prayers Keith Richardson who is in a Nursing Home.
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