“Let your God love you. Say nothing. Ask nothing. Let your God look upon you. That is all.” ~Edwina Gateley
Our desires and the desire of God intersect with two words: Welcome Home. These two words also express the desire of MCCDC for our community. In a world of severe division and growing isolation, where those seeking welcome are often turned away or even deported, we seek to be a church of welcome. People are searching for love, which is home at its best. People long for authentic welcome.
In our scripture for Sunday from Luke 15: 1-10, Jesus was criticized for offering a welcome that was too inclusive for some. His critics said, “This one welcomes sinners and eats with them” (Luke 15: 2).
In response to the grumblings of his critics, Jesus describes a divine welcome that is not passive, but deeply active and far-reaching. God’s divine welcome is unconditional and constant. Jesus describes God’s welcome as a divine search, like a shepherd who has lost one of 100 sheep. The shepherd can’t sleep until a long search in the wilderness brings the lost one home. Welcome home!
Then there is the one who loses one of ten coins. A careful search ensues until the lost coin is found. In both stories, finding what is lost leads to an invitation to friends and neighbors for a celebration party. Jesus says the celebration is far reaching, with “joy in the presence of the angels of God.” (Luke 15:10). Welcome home!
The life of Jesus was one of powerful messages and
actions, including extending a radical welcome to our neighbors.
Action: Let us prepare our hearts for Sunday by reflecting on this quote by Paul Tillich: “You are accepted. You are accepted by that which is greater than you. Simply accept the fact that you are accepted. If that happens, we experience Grace.”
By Faith,
Rev. Elder Dwayne Johnson
9 am Spiritual Engagement Hour
We Need Each Other
This Sunday’s Highlights:
+We live in times that are impacting mental health. At MCCDC we offer support.
We are aware of stigma and seek to create a space for open conversations
to help us learn from each other in a spiritual context.
+This Sunday we’ll continue to explore what it means to be community on a deep and dynamic level.
+To prepare, reflect on this quote from Joan Chittester:
“The moment I come to realize that it is precisely the gifts of others—and they mine—-
marks the moment of my spiritual beginning.
Suddenly, creature-hood becomes gift and power and the beginning of unlimited personal growth.”
+Bring your favorite poems or other writings.
MCCDC Chapel Onsite, Online & On demand.
Here are three ways to participate :
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Call In, +1 301 7158592 Meeting ID:850 0797 0818
In Person 474 Ridge St., NW, Washington, D 20001
Membership Class
If you are interested in learning more about becoming a member of MCCDC, please plan to join our next membership class after worship on Sunday, October 05, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. ET.
Onsite, MCCDC 2nd floor conference room
Online & On demand.
Here are three ways to participate :
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Call In, +13017158592,,89602654435
Meeting 89602654435
In Person 474 Ridge St., NW, Washington, D 20001
Simply contact Rev. Dwayne, revdewayne@mccdc.com, or Rev Cathy, revcathy@mccdc.com, if you would like to attend or have questions.
Volunteer Worship Folder Coordinator
After many years of service Darryl Walker is stepping back as the Worship Folder Coordinator for MCCDC.
We invite you to share your talents in preparing worship Folders each week. This encompass gathering information, designing, and producing weekly worship folders or bulletins, which includes orders of service, hymns, readings, and announcements.
Pleases reach out to Rev Dwayne at revdwayne@mccdc.com or revcathy@mccdc.com if you are interested in this position.
Join the Generosity Team
Help MCCDC Grow Financially, Spiritually and in Membership. Join the team on Thursday at 6:30 via Zoom.
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Call In: 13017158592,,84890359051#
Meeting ID: 848 9035 9051
Share your generous gifts and ideas with your church family.
For more information email RevDwayne@MCCDC.com or RevCathy@mccdc.com
39th Walk & 5K to End HIV
Join MCCDC Team on September 20,2025 for the 39th Annual Walk & 5K to End HIV at Anacostia Park 8 am.
WHERE: Anacostia Park (Adjacent to the roller skating pavilion )
1500 Anacostia Drive, SE
Washington, DC 20020
Free, on-site parking available
Click here to donate or join team MCCDC.
Contact Dale Madyun-Baskerville at mccdchivwalk@mccdc.com for more information.
National Suicide Prevention Awareness
Metropolitan Community Church of Washington DC
Welcome Home
Suicide affects millions of people worldwide every year and during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Week and Month, MCCDC joins with national and worldwide efforts to shift the culture of silence and lack of understanding about suicide to one of openness and empathy. We raise awareness, normalize help-seeking, and promote hope, and we are reminded to continue to work to do so every day of the year, supporting mental health and wellness and suicide prevention within and beyond our MCCDC communities .1
Some Mental Health Resources
If you or someone you know are struggling–having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, experiencing relationship problems, feeling overwhelmed, anxious, lonely—just need someone to talk, these resources are available for support.
HELPLINES in operation 24 hours a day/7 days a week (Primarily US based)
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
• Disaster Distress Helpline: Call or Text 1-800-985-5990
• Safe Place® TXT 4 HELP: Text 44357 (under 18 years old, in some communities 21 and under)
• Trans Lifeline: Call U.S. 877-565-8860 Canada 877-330-6366
• The Trevor Project: Text START to 678-678 or call 1-866-488-7386;
for LGBTQ+ youth (under 25 years old)
• Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 then press 1 or Text 838255
HELPLINES WORLDWIDE- accessed by country search (HELPLINE hours of operation vary)
• Suicidal Crisis Support–FIND A HELPLINE
MCCDC NEW GIVING SYSTEM
MCCDC continues to transition to a new giving system called SubSplash.
This change is intended to be more user friendly than our current easy tithe system.
Some SubSplash Features are:
* Web Giving
* Recurring giving
* Text GIVE4UNITY to 1-888-364-GIVE (4483)
* And phone App giving (Android and iPhone Friendly)
Click here to see a video on Frequently Ask Questions for SubSplash Giving system.
Contact MCCDC Treasure Chocolatte Miller with any questions or concerns at treasurer@mccdc.com.
Pathways to Generosity, Prayer #157
by Clara Carter, MCCDC Prayer Supporter
by Clara Carter, MCCDC Prayer Supporter
“Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles and less than perfect conditions. So what. Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident and more and more successful.” ~ Mark Victor Hansen
Thank you, God, for the attitude that helps us recognize your abundance that surrounds us in so many expressions—people of all ethnicities and genders throughout the world vibrant as a rainbow that graces the sky, a cheerful smile, a word of encouragement to someone, the joy of waking up each morning, a miraculous healing that amazes the medical profession, praying with a loved one, or blessing someone in need with a financial gift. Thank you for helping us through the trials and tribulations when we are overwhelmed with fear and worry about situations beyond our control. Whatever the circumstances are, you are always by our side, walking with us. letting us know that you are always here, nor will you abandon us or forget us.
We are thankful for all spiritual worship places throughout the world, and the most significant space within our hearts where everyone has direct communion with the Holy Spirit, our Comforter. We are grateful for the spirit and willingness to share with others the fruits of your prosperity through love, kindness, talents, skills, and abilities. Thank you for growing us in faith and the privilege to be good stewards of your generosity. We pray to remain humble in all that we are and in all that we give and receive of your abundance. We are grateful for the opportunities to let your precious Light shine through us to magnify your glory in spreading the gospel to everyone, and gathering souls for your spiritual realm. Thank you in your many precious names. Amen!
“But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit.” Jeremiah 17:7-8 (NLT)
Overview
Mark Victor Hansen is an American author, speaker, and entrepreneur, best known for co-creating the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series with Jack Canfield. The series has sold more than 500 million books in 54 languages, and has been licensed for over 100 products. Hansen is also the author of several other books, including The Aladdin Factor, The Power of Focus, and One Minute Millionaire.
Born: 1948 (age 77 years), Waukegan, IL
Spouse: Patty Hansen (m. 1979), Crystal Dwyer Hansen
MCCDC Bible Study On Break
MCCDC Bible Study will be on break September 16, 2025, to attend September monthly board meeting.
Bible study will resume on September 23, 202, 7 pm Zoom.
Email Dale Madyun-Baskerville, with any questions at mccdcbiblestudy@mccdc.com.
Hospitality Ministry
MCCDC Hospitality Ministry needs your help!
Please donate:
· Donate/Volunteer your time once a month on Sunday to coordinate, setup or clean up during Hospitality time.
· Donate supplies:
· Food Items: Individually package cookies, Granola bars, Fresh fruit, Yogurt, Coffee, Sugar, Water, tea bags, and juices (Individually cartons)
· Dry Goods: Coffee cups, 8 inch plates, 6 inch plates, paper towels, Clorox Cleaning Spray, dish clothes and dish towels.
Drop off all supplies Sunday morning at the kitchen window. To Volunteer see Dale Madyun-Baskerville on Sunday morning or email oam@mccdc.com
Prayer Corner
Please lift the following people up during your prayer time:
* Daniel Scearce’s sister Ronda McBride * Clara Carter’s Health and her sister, Phyllis Carter Lewis
* Joe Dawson * Betsy Kramer * Palestinian People in Gaza * Ukrainian People * Cecilia Hayden Smith and Esther Smith’s health * Bill Campbell * Jerry Giem * Tim Helm * Delores Fowler * Vernessa D. Wilson * Rev. Dr. Robin Hawley Gorsline * Glenn Conway * Evelyn Jones * Earline Budd * Prayers for our country. * Prayer for the Hunter family * Kappy Majekodunmi,* Michael Cunningham * Dr. Rev Teresa Tygart and partner Sue for healing, *’Prayers for Rose William Family
“Church Ministries”
MCCDC Voices
Join us 9 AM onsite at 474 Ridge ST NW, Washington, DC to sing and rehearse for worship.
Make new friends and enjoy a sense of musical belonging.
“Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God” ~Colossians 3:16
Please email at pastors@mccdc.com for more information.
Scripture Reading
You’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 oam.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).
Please email at pastors@mccdc.com for more information.
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
Join other MCCDC writers in our monthly Zoom Writing Ministry meeting.
For more information contact gcsnyder01@aol.com.
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