This Week’s Reflection
“In the stillness of the quiet, if we listen to the Spirit, we can hear the whisper of the heart giving strength to weakness, courage to fear, hope to despair.” ~ Howard Thurman
On this Sunday we will recognize the ascension of Jesus. As we come towards the end of Eastertide and the celebration of the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, we pause with the disciples to see Jesus leave the earth and ascend to heaven.
Throughout his brief ministry on earth in bodily form, Jesus has been a teacher, guide, rabble rouser, companion, even an enigma, to those he encountered on his journey. His ministry was one of embodiment, presence, and relationship. Showing others how an up close and personal relationship with God could be. One of invitation rather than one that is stiff, stand offish, and condemning.
Because he will not be present in bodily form any longer, Jesus tells of a promised one, the Holy Spirit to be a companion, guide, friend, and more.
Each of us has access to this promised Holy Spirit, commonly referred to as the breath of God. This life breathed into us by God. In these times when it can feel that our breath has been taken away by so many events and circumstances, the Holy Spirit can lead, guide, and be that breath that moves us back to God. So many circumstances today seem to move us backwards in time, human rights being trampled, values no longer respected, and the powerful seem to disregard and cast aside people who are outside of the power structure.
Where can we find respite, respect, and relief? Acts 1:8 notes “you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you”. We will receive power to face what confronts us, power to move through life, power to confront difficult circumstances, and the power to love.
We can use this power to resist evil in all of its forms, and to work for justice and equity. God can and will use each of us for God’s purpose as we move around in our bodily forms on earth, building relationships, and making a difference in our spheres of influence.
Please join us on Sunday at 10:30 am ET on site, online or on demand. You are welcome here
Peace,
Rev Cathy Alexander
Associate Pastor
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2026 Community Pride Events
Sat., May 16 / 10am-4pm: Trans Pride Community Fair reach out to Knut at pride@mccdc.com for detail information.
Fri & Sat / May 22 & 23: DC Black Pride “Rainbow Row”: The vendor fair is taking place this year at the Westin Hotel DC Downtown, 999 9th St NW. Exact times for the fair have not been announced.
Sat & Sun / June 20 & 21: Capital Pride Parade and Festival. The dates have moved to the third weekend in June due to the 250th anniversary celebrations. The theme for this year’s Capital Pride is: “EXIST. RESIST. Have the Audacity!”
The Parade on Saturday is anticipated to begin at 14th and T Streets NW, ending at 9th St NW. The Festival is again on Pennsylvania Ave NW.
Contact Knut Panknin at pride@mccdc.com for more information on all events.
Honors and Remembrance Tribute
We invite you to remember or honor loved ones with Honors and Remembrances.
The names of your loved ones will be included in our Sunday worship folder and during the Sunday worship service.
Suggested donations start at $25.00 per name, yet do not let finances be a barrier.
Cut off each week for submitting new tributes is Friday by 6 pm to provide time to update slides and worship folder for Sunday service.
If you have questions, please contact Rev Cathy at revcathy@mccdc.com
There are two Ways to make a tribute:
Scan the QR Code below to make an online Tribute!
CLICK HERE TO PRINT AND MAIL IN A HONORS AND REMEMBRANCE TRIBUTES FORM
MCCDC to 474 Ridge St NW, Washington DC 20001.
All tributes will end on June 21, 2026
Chili Extravaganza
The Generosity Team will be holding a Chili Extravaganza May 31, 2026 after church.
Come enjoy community and good food with your MCCDC family and friends.
Several ministry members will provide the chili, please sign up to bring other items OR just bring yourself and enjoy. We look forward to seeing you.
Point of contact for this event is MCCDC Generosity team at generosity@mccdc.com
Click here to signup to help or bring and item
Or
Scan the QR Code to signup to help or bring and item.
MCCDC ORAL HISTORY PROJECT
MCCDC 55th Anniversary team would like you to share your MCCDC story through video
All are welcome this means friends and members regardless of how long you have attended MCCDC .
The Oral Project runs from May through September 2026.
Email Louis Hicks at oralhistory@mccdc.com if you like to make an video.
Church Calendar
Sunday, May 17
—10:30 am Unified Worship Service
Monday, May 18
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev Jo-Anne Ludy
Tuesday, May 19
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev Jo-Anne Ludy
—06:30 pm Board Meeting
—07:00 pm Bible Study
Wednesday, May 20
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev Jo-Anne Ludy
Thursday, May 21
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev Jo-Anne Ludy
Friday, May 22
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev Jo-Anne Ludy
Saturday, May 23
No Events Schedule
Sunday: May 24
—10:30 am Unified Worship Service
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 for Retired Rev Elder Dwayne Johnson * Beverly Barnett family due her passing, * Tim Helm for healing from surgery. *Prayer for healing for Robin Anderson
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.
Writers’ Ministry
MCCDC’s Writers’ Ministry gather on 3rd Saturday, -10AM -12NOON via zoom link listed below.
Whether you are an experienced writer or want to begin writing, or do more, please consider joining. For more info, contact gcsnyder01@aol.com
Click here to Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 865 7622 1632, Passcode: 146039
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.
Please reach out to Rev Cathy at revcathy@mccdc.com if you are interested in this position.
Mental Health Awareness
Stigma grows in silence. Healing begins in community.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Let’s keep working together to co-create cultures of reflection, open conversation,
and action for mental health and wellness within and beyond our MCCDC communities, all year long.
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: call or text 988 orsearch FIND A HELPLINE (https://findahelpline.com/) for 24/7 crisis and support worldwide, accessed by country search
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
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
“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.
Join Us on YouTube and subscribe to the MCCDC YouTube Channel!
Or
Scan the QR Code to signup to help or bring and item.
MCCDC ORAL HISTORY PROJECT
MCCDC 55th Anniversary team would like you to share your MCCDC story through video
All are welcome this means friends and members regardless of how long you have attended MCCDC .
The Oral Project runs from May through September 2026.
Email Louis Hicks at oralhistory@mccdc.com if you like to make an video.
Church Calendar
Sunday, May 17
—10:30 am Unified Worship Service
Monday, May 18
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev Jo-Anne Ludy
Tuesday, May 19
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev Jo-Anne Ludy
—06:30 pm Board Meeting
—07:00 pm Bible Study
Wednesday, May 20
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev Jo-Anne Ludy
Thursday, May 21
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev Jo-Anne Ludy
Friday, May 22
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev Jo-Anne Ludy
Saturday, May 23
No Events Schedule
Sunday: May 24
—10:30 am Unified Worship Service
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 for Retired Rev Elder Dwayne Johnson * Beverly Barnett family due her passing, * Tim Helm for healing from surgery. *Prayer for healing for Robin Anderson
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.
Writers’ Ministry
MCCDC’s Writers’ Ministry gather on 3rd Saturday, -10AM -12NOON via zoom link listed below.
Whether you are an experienced writer or want to begin writing, or do more, please consider joining. For more info, contact gcsnyder01@aol.com
Click here to Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 865 7622 1632, Passcode: 146039
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.
Please reach out to Rev Cathy at revcathy@mccdc.com if you are interested in this position.
Mental Health Awareness
Stigma grows in silence. Healing begins in community.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Let’s keep working together to co-create cultures of reflection, open conversation,
and action for mental health and wellness within and beyond our MCCDC communities, all year long.
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: call or text 988 orsearch FIND A HELPLINE (https://findahelpline.com/) for 24/7 crisis and support worldwide, accessed by country search
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
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
“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.
Join Us on YouTube and subscribe to the MCCDC YouTube Channel!
