This Week’s Reflection

As our week begins moving toward Sunday and worship, we are burdened more heavily by a new war—that on top of reducing government help for many in need here and abroad, violence aimed at migrants whether they are undocumented or not, and refusal to care for Earth and increasing the danger of climate catastrophes and widespread health challenges.
These indeed are trying times, and the need for prayer and mediation—listening for divine messages and gathering for corporate worship (in person and online) has never been greater. I am sad I will not be with you in the flesh but know I will be with you on YouTube. I have learned over my time in New Jersey that I remain blessed online—indeed that Great Spirit (my name for Divinity) knows no boundaries and on Sundays my heart is very much at 474 Ridge Street NW.

This Sunday we are observing the Third Sunday of Lent, meaning we are drawing about halfway to Palm Sunday and then Good Friday and Easter. And I am struck by our primary biblical text for this Sunday which involves a beloved story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 (Mark 6:32-44). And frankly, given all that we are experiencing these days, this precious account of how Jesus cares for all people, indeed in my view, all beings, is a great medicine of hope. Indeed, I hear Jesus calling us to gather in order to receive divine blessings and be empowered to go forth to share those blessings with a world in great need.

I hope you will join with me and many on Sunday at 10:30 am ET onsite, online, or later on demand. It is our opportunity to stand with Jesus as the 5,000 did long ago.

Peace,
Rev. Dr. Robin Hawley Gorsline
Queer Poetic Eco-Theologian in Residence
Volunteer Clergy

Spring Forward !

We “spring forward” and lose an hour overnight this COMMING Sunday morning.

Don’t be late to church! Remember to change your clocks MARCH 08, 2026 FOR Daylight Saving

2025 Forums & Congregational Meeting

We will be holding our congregational bi-annual forum and meeting.

Congregational Forum: March 08, 2026, 12:00 pm On Site and & Zoom

Congregational Meeting: March 29, 2025, 12:00 pm On Site and & Zoom

We invite you to join other MCCDC members in the planning on how we’ll grow our generous home in 2026 and getting an update on our church transition to and interim pastor.

Here are three ways to participate :

Click here to open Zoom and join automatically
Call In 1301715859, Meeting ID: 849 4265 4825
In Person 474 Ridge St., NW, Washington, D 20001

2025 MCCDC Giving Statement

Year-to-Date Giving Statements for the 2025 tax year has been emailed out.

Please review your statement and contact treasurer@mccdc.com with any questions.

For those who don’t have a working email address on file with MCCDC, or don’t have access to email, these documents will be sent via postal mail (USPS), or they can be picked up on-site after an MCCDC Sunday worship service.

Holy Week Services

Invite your friends and family to join MCCDC during Holy Week.

Palm/Passion Sunday: March 29th at 10:30 am on-site 474 Ridge Street NW, Washington, DC 2001 or live stream at live.mccdc.com.

Good Friday: April 03, 2026 at 12:00 pm/Noon, on site MCCDC Chapel, 474 Ridge Streat NW, Washington, DC 2001 or via Click here to Join Zoom

Resurrection Sunday: April 05, 2026 at 10:30 am on-site 474 Ridge Street NW, Washington, DC 2001 or live stream at live.mccdc.com.

Mamma Ce’s Flea Market

Come shop at Mamma Ce Flea Market the last two Sunday’s of each month in the Welcome Hall after church.

Mamma Ce is selling gently used items such as books, cell phones, linens, etc. to donate money back to the church.

You can pay cash to Mamma Ce or pay at the Kiosk or on line at donate.mccdc.com for items you wish to purchase

Church Calendar

Sunday, March 08
—10:30 am Unified Worship Service
—12:00 am Congregational Forum

Monday, March 09
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev Jo-Anne Ludy

Tuesday, March 10
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev Jo-Anne Ludy
—07:00 pm Bible Study

Wednesday, March 11
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev Jo-Anne Ludy

Thursday, March 12
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev Jo-Anne Ludy
—06:30 pm Generosity Team Meeting

Friday, March 13
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev Jo-Anne Ludy

Saturday, March 14
No Events are Schedule

Sunday, March 15
—10:30 am Unified Worship Service
—12:00 am Congregational Forum

Prayer Corner

Please lift the following people up during your prayer time:

* Clara Carter’s 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 and Jackie Lois * Rev. Dr. Robin Hawley Gorsline * Glenn Conway * Evelyn Jones * Earline Budd * Prayers for our country * Kappy Brooks-Gordon * Michael Cunningham * Dr. Rev Teresa Tygart and partner Sue for healing * Cathy Batson’s Niece Lisa * Denita & Dale’s Daughter-in-law Marci Brooks for health * Emily Berry for healing * Elaine Durden-Hunter for the loss of her pet Angel. * Prayer for Denita & Dale’s friend Kendall Fulton as she continues her journey with cancer * Prayer for healing of our outgoing Pastor Rev Elder Dwayne Johnson * Beverly Barnett for healing,* Tim Helm for healing from surgery.

Pathways to Generosity, Prayer #169

by Clara Carter, MCCDC Prayer Supporter

“Create a definite plan for carrying out your desire and begin at once, whether you are ready or not, to put this plan into action.” ~ Napoleon Hill

Dear God, thank you for the joy of hope that everything works for the good according to your will and purpose for our lives. Regardless of plans we make to better the circumstances that surrounds us, it is your plan that stands unmoving through the annals of time. When we are at the point of giving up, give us hope to rise upon extended wings of faith and surrender our will to You. Help us to remain committed, practice patience, exercise perseverance to triumph over obstacles and setbacks. God, we thank you for each new day, to have another chance “for a new beginning.”

We are grateful for spiritual leaders throughout the world who diligently inspire hope and imbue knowledge to all who are willing to listen to your Word, worship you, and are willing to follow the prompting of Holy Spirit. Thank you for the wisdom and discernment to carry out your purpose to expand this Beloved Community, your spiritual realm, a borderless communion with all people.

Thank you for the talents, skills, time, financial gifts and treasures expended to perform great works in your name—preaching the gospel, helping others in need, praying, and encouraging each other. We are grateful for opportunities to live prosperously according to our ability to distribute God’s wealth in its various forms of energy and expressions. We praise your many precious names. Amen.

Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21 (NIV)

MCCDC 55th Anniversary Team

MCCDC needs team members to plan the 55th Anniversary for the church.
Help plan activities for this joyful time in our church history!

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

Many Paths to Generosity !!

Join your MCCDC Family and Friends in the many paths to generosity.

Giving of yourself, time, talent, treasure is important to your MCCDC Faith Community.

Please click here and fill out your MCCDC Generosity Intention Form.

Every gift matters and is greatly appreciated!

Bible Study

Come join us for Bible Study on Tuesday@ 7PM.

Go to calendar.mccdc.com for the Zoom Link or email Dale Madyun-Baskerville, at mccdcbiblestudy@mccdc.com with questions.

Join The Search

Wanted! MCCDC Music Minister Search Team Members to help find the next Part-Time Music Minister for MCCDC Services.
?Help take our worship services to new horizons through teamwork and vision on what music can be in our church.

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

Grow Our Church

Join the MCCDC Church Growth and Membership Team to reach out to your friends, family and community throughout the DMV and on line.

Brain storm with fellow church members on how to better reach people.

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

Volunteer Worship Folder Team Members

We invite you to share your talents in preparing the Worship Folder each week as a member of the Worship Folder Team.

This encompasses gathering information, designing, and producing weekly worship folders, which include orders of service, hymns, readings, and announcements.

Pleases reach out to Rev Cathy at 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.

Click here to open Zoom and join automatically

Call In: 13017158592,,84890359051#
Meeting ID: 848 9035 9051

Share your generous gifts and ideas with your church family. Every gift matters and is greatly appreciated.

Please click here and fill out your MCCDC Generosity Intention Form.

Every gift matters and is greatly appreciated!

For more information email RevCathy@mccdc.com

Mental Health Awareness

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 to

Helpline resources are available in support

Some HELPLINES in operation 24 hours a day/7 days a week

(Primarily US based)

988 Suicide & Crisis Life Line	Call or Text 988
Crisis Text Line	Text HOME to 741741
Trans Life Line	Call U.S. 877-565-8860 Canada 877-330-6366
LGBTQ+ youth (under 25 years old)	1-866-488-7386

Some Worldwide HELPLINES in operation

Accessed by country search

FIND A HELPLINE

Find a Helpline

Join the MCCDC Team!

MCCDC currently has an immediate opening for a part-time custodial position.
Responsible for cleaning and maintaining all areas of church facility. Some grounds work will be required. We offer flexible hours and fair pay. Contact Melvin Moore at 202-638-7373 or email churchoffice@mccdc.com or Rev Cathy at revcathy@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

 

“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 Friday

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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