This Week’s Reflection

“The battle for our thoughts is one of the largest battlefields we face against the enemy of our souls. When we line up our thoughts with the thoughts and promises of God, it gives our Spirit the opportunity to renew our thoughts and attitudes. Then, we can align them with truth of what God says.” ~Excerpt from “How Focusing on God Will Change Your Day” blog by Dr. Michelle Bengtson

GROWTH, such a powerful thing. Growth sometimes makes you fearful and other times you are ready to celebrate because you are completely tuned in to how you are growing. For those who are fearful of welcoming growth, note, you are not alone. God has never left your side during your journey; you may have just forgotten that important piece of information. During this Pride season, spend time sitting in the space of what growing every day looks like. Be proud to speak truth about your queerness, the skin you are in, how you want to express yourself and acknowledging the love you have for YOU! Your growth is vital to the person you choose to be every day. When you are aligned with God and all the blessings God has in store for you, nothing can stop your growth and how you show up!

Our scripture for Sunday from Romans 4, is a clear example of what growing with God looks like. Although unsure of the outcome, Abraham followed his faith with God. “Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what was promised.” (v.20-21). Abraham’s faith allowed him to be aligned with God and the blessings that would be bestowed upon him and his offspring. Welcome your mind, body, and spirit to experience growth every day.

Join us Sunday for Pridetide at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Eastern, in the Sanctuary, online and on demand. This Sunday, I will share a message about the correlation between taking care of your mental health and nurturing a growth relation with God.

As we prepare for Sunday’s service, consider what having growth with God can mean for you. Perhaps the more time spent with God, the more growth you can experience.

With grace,
Coach TL Green
Holistically Original Coaching

Pride Night OUT at the Nationals

Thanks to MCCDC members and friends who joined us Tuesday for the annual Pride Night OUT at Nationals Park. A great time was had by all!

Visit this calendar for more information about other Capital Pride Events in the DMV area throughout the month of June!

Lynn Sulyma, 1954-2023

Lynn Anne Sulyma passed peacefully into eternity on May 19th. A long-time MCCDC member, Lynn married her late wife, Beth Lumsden, in our Sanctuary. She later returned to her family’s hometown in upstate New York. Friends and family are planning a celebration of life for July. Click here to read Lynn’s obituary and to leave a memory or tribute. Lynn will be missed by her MCCDC Family!

Pride Month Remembrance

We invite you to remember or honor someone you love with a Pride Tribute. The names of those remembered will be included in our Sunday worship folder and at the end of our Sunday worship live stream. Suggested donations start at $25.00 per name. All gifts matter. Submit payment online at tributes.mccdc.com or mail a check payable to MCCDC to 474 Ridge St NW, Washington DC 20001.

Conversation with Rev. J.E. Paul Breton

If you missed Rev. Dwayne’s conversation with MCCDC’s founding pastor at our 11:00 a.m. worship service last Sunday, it’s definitely something you’ll want to watch. Rev. J.E. Paul Breton launched MCCDC from his apartment in 1971. Click here to learn more about MCCDC’s history

Join MCCDC Pride Parade

Help your MCCDC team decorate their Pride float for the Capital Pride Parade 10 June 2023. Float decorators are encouraged to walk in the parade. If you like to ride on the MCCDC Float contact Knut at the email address below.

Contact Knut Pankin for more information at knutpanknin@googlemail.com.

MCCDC PRIDE PARADE INFORMATION 2023

Pride Interfaith Service

Come enjoy a interfath service on 13 June 2023 at 7 P.M. Community Church of Washington DC, 5201 Ames St NE. Washington, DC .

Contact Rev Cathy at revcathy@mccdc.com for more information.

Meet MCC Founder Rev Troy Perry

Join a very special session of MCCDC’s Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20th. Rev. Troy Perry, founder of the Metropolitan Community Churches, will join us via Zoom to discuss his autobiography “Don’t Be Afraid Anymore.”

Here’s how you can participate:

· Join us in person at Fifth & Ridge St NW

· Click here to open Zoom and join automatically

· Launch Zoom and enter Meeting ID 434 566 329

· Dial (301) 715-8592 by phone, using the same Meeting ID

Atlantic City Trip

MCCDC’s Older Adults Ministry will resume its annual day trip to the Resorts Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. We’ll depart from the church at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 16th. Tickets cost $65 and include $15 for food and $20 for slots. To reserve your seat, click on link below:

oam.mccdc.com.

Please pay no later than September 1st. Contact Dale Madyun-Baskerville, baskerd6109@gmail.com, with any questions.

Pathways 2 Generosity, Prayer #64 by Clara Carter, MCCDC Prayer Supporter

by Clara Carter, MCCDC Prayer Supporter

“Be a gift to everyone who enters your life, and to everyone whose life you enter. Be careful not to enter another’s life if you cannot be a gift. (You can always be a gift, because you always are the gift — yet sometimes you don’t let yourself know that.)” ~Neale Donald Walsch

Dear God, we are grateful for the spiritual gifts that you have given us. Thank you for the opportunities to interact with each other and with ourselves in a loving and peaceful manner. We pray to always be a gift of love, kindness, understanding, and respect with people, including those who are unaware that we all are a gift of God through which the Holy Spirit seeks to express in our lives.

God, thank you for Metropolitan Community Church of Washington DC, and all spiritual places of worship where everyone gathers to praise and glorify your name. We are grateful to share generously of our financial gifts, time, talents, skills, and treasures to continue spreading the gospel throughout the world, and to provide for people in need. It is through your power, might and strength that help us to accomplish your great works! Thank you, in your many precious names. Amen.

“As generous distributors of God’s manifold grace, put your gifts at the service of one another, each in the measure you have received.” 1st Peter 4:10 (The 1st Egalitarian Translation)

Worship Volunteer

We still need volunteers to sustain in-person worship. Please visit volunteer.mccdc.com and fill out the form for the dates and positions in which you can serve your church. Have questions about roles and responsibilities? Contact Chocolatté Miller, chocolatte.miller@outlook.com

Support for Tim Helm

Beloved longtime MCCDC member Tim Helm is recovering from spinal and back wound complications at BridgePoint Hospital on Capitol Hill. Tim welcomes your calls in the afternoon and evening at (202) 368-9877.

Tim, our love and prayers are with you!
~Your MCCDC Family

Prayer Corner

Please lift the following people up during your prayer time:

Johanna Hardy• Jerry Giem • Tim Helm • Min. Diedre Gray • Bill Campbell • Denise Wright, her mother Lucy Mae Coombs and her Aunt Lottie Mae King. • Rose Williams• Cecilia Hayden-Smith and Esther Smith’s health• Delores Fowler • Vernessa D. Wilson • Family of Ms. Brittany Harrell • Veronica Franklin• Rev. Dr. Robin Hawley Gorsline • Glenn Conway • Michelle Lax •Anthony Goode • Valeria Myers’ children Chantelle & Donald • George Kerr, III • Randy Punley • Lynn Sulyma • Marcus Garnett •Renee Valentine’s brother • Arden Shutt • Evelyn Jones• Steve Sloane • Jeffrey Luckenbach • Cathy Batson’s niece Lisa • Cynthia Melman •Kim Battle • Joshua Benkins’ father Isaac •Elaine Durden-Hunter’s recnet loss of her mother Earline • Angela Terrell • Mike Washington •Carol Washington mother’s health •Angela Dodd for healing •Buck Carlson •Lolita Gleaton for healing from her cancer • Mezyi Choi request prayer for her success healing from surgery • Lost of Melvin Moore Adams’ sister Krissandra Moore •Kia Murphy • Doris Carter Washington of Alexandra, Va. request prayer • Loss of Melvin Moore Adams’ sister Krissandra Moore • Patricia Ryan due to the loss of her brother Mickey
•John Hylton • Summer Allen • Healing and recovery for our 9:00 a.m. interpreter Ashley P.

“Church Ministries & Events”

Virtual Choir

Come and join the Virtual Voices of MCC Choir! Lift your voice in our virtual rehearsals while singing from the comfort of your home. For more info, email Music Minister Deidre Mouton Gray at msdeedeemusic@gmail.com.

Spiritual Gifts, Get Involved!

Your’re invited to consider sharing your spiritual gifts by making a Scripture Reading Video or sharing a Video Testimony on what MCCDC means to you.

It does not have to be long and the AV team is standing by to help you with the video. Please email me at revdwayne@mccdc.com for more information.

Moving Spirit Dance Ministry

Come dance for God! No experience needed. Email Cathy Batson at cathybatson1@verizon.net for more information. Check out past performances on our YouTube channel, including “I Can Only Imagine” (April 2019) and “Mighty River”(February 2018).

Singing to God

Join the Virtual Voices of the MCC Choir. Lift your voice in our virtual rehearsals while singing from the comfort of your home. Email Music Minister Diedre Gray at msdeedeemusic@gmail.com

JOIN PRAYER FROM NOON TO 12:30 PM Monday thru Saturday

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7078722334

Meeting ID: 707 872 2334

The dial in is 301-715-8592

Meeting ID: 7078722334

Intercessory Prayer Team
Meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays each month at 7 pm
Contact LaMar Jenkins at 202-750-08887

Bible Study Tuesdays at 7:00 pm Eastern

Click here to Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/434566329
or Dial: (301) 715-8592 ,Meeting ID: 434 566 329
Contact Dale Madyun-Baskerville at mccdcbiblestudy@mccdc.com for more information.

Pastoral Care Meeting
Meet 1st and 3rd Wednesday, each month at 6::30pm
Contact pastoralcare@mccdc.com for more information or interest in joining this vibrant church ministry this Fall

Writing Ministry
Meets Monthy
For more information, contact Jacqueline Laughlin at yemayah@icloud.com.

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