Why is moving forward in faith so important? Hebrews 11:6 says, “Without faith, no one can please God. Anyone who comes to God must believe that God is real and that God rewards those who truly want to find God.”
How can a people who have seen miracle after miracle with their own eyes, doubt that God would not keep promises made to them? Come and hear the rest of the story.
I invite you to join us for Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. ET, in person or online, or to watch later on demand.
Thank you,
Dr. Teresa
Church Calendar
Sunday, October 11
—10:30 am Unified Worship Service
—12:00 pm Older Adult Ministry Meeting
Monday, October 12
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev Jo-Anne Ludy
Tuesday, October 13
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev Jo-Anne Ludy
—07:00 pm Bible Study Resumes
Wednesday, October 14
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev Jo-Anne Ludy
Thursday, October 15
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev Jo-Anne Ludy
Friday, October 16
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev Jo-Anne Ludy
Saturday, October 17
10:00 am Writers’ Ministry (Zoom! See Calendar for link)
Sunday, October 18
——10:30 am Unified Worship Service
Komen Breast Cancer Walk!
Please plan to join MCCDC Breast Cancer team in the Susan G. Komen Foundation’s annual More than Pink Walk to End Breast Cancer on Sat. Oct. 11, 2025 at 08:am
National Harbor, MD
Southpointe at National Harbor, 802 National Harbor Boulevard,
Oxon Hill, MD, 20745
Contact Rev Cathy for more information at revcathy@mccdc.com
Older Adult Ministry (OAM) Planning Meeting
Sunday, October 11 at 1:00 PM. Help the OAM map out an exciting calendar for 2027 and finalize the upcoming All-Church Christmas Potluck (scheduled for December 13, 2026)!
All are welcome to join and share their ideas.
Ways to Connect:
• In Person: 474 Ridge St., NW, Washington, DC 20001 MCCDC
• Zoom Online: Meeting ID 896 3607 6639
• Phone Call: Dial 1-301-715-8592 (Meeting ID: 896 3607 6639)
MCCDC Board Corner
Mark Your Calendar!!!!
November 8: Congregational Forum
November 15: Congregational Meeting
Meeting will be On Site and Zoom.
Click Here to connect to the zoom session!
Forum/Meeting Highlights:
· Board of Director Elections
· Lay Delegate & Alternate Lay Delegate Elections
· Lay Delegate 2026 Special General Conference Voting Results
· Church Transition
· Senior Pastor Search
If you have any questions about this meeting, please contact MCCDC Board members at board@mccdc.com.
Board of Directors: Call for Nominations
The Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, DC (MCCDC) is now accepting nominations to fill three (3) positions on the Board of Directors for a three-year term.
Qualified members are invited to prayerfully consider offering their leadership to oversee the church’s legal, financial, and administrative stewardship.
The Board of Directors is charged with the legal, financial, and administrative oversight of MCCDC. Responsibilities include:
• Governance & Bylaws Developing and maintaining the church’s Bylaws,
• Legal & Organizational Stewardship Managing matters related to legal organization, incorporation, and risk management.
• Financial & Administrative Oversight Collecting and disbursing church funds.
• Property & Facilities Management Appointing Trustees of the Buchanan Memorial Building Fund to oversee maintenance
Eligibility Requirements
• Membership: MCCDC member in good standing for at least six (6) months.
• Experience: Demonstrated background in financial planning, administration, or policy development.
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How to Apply
Members may nominate themselves or another eligible member. Please email a brief statement of interest outlining your qualifications and commitment to MCCDC’s mission to board.nominations@mccdc.com.
• Submission Deadline: October 25, 2026
• Election Date: November 15, 2026 (during the November Congregational Meeting)
Interested in being an MCC Lay Delegate?
The Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, DC (MCCDC) is seeking 2 Lay Delegates and 3 Alternate Lay Delegates to represent our congregation within the wider MCC movement. If you are a church member in good standing, we invite you to prayerfully consider this important leadership role!
The Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, DC (MCCDC) is seeking 2 Lay Delegates and 3 Alternate Lay Delegates to represent our congregation within the wider MCC movement. If you are a church member in good standing, we invite you to prayerfully consider this important leadership role!
Role & Responsibilities:
• Represent MCCDC at General Conferences and Regional/Network Gatherings.
• Stay informed on denominational priorities, policies, and elections.
• Report back to the Board and congregation within 60 days of gatherings.
Why Serve?
It is a wonderful opportunity to shape our local ministry, represent our community’s values, and grow spiritually as a leader.
How to Apply:
Please email your name, a brief statement of interest, and any relevant experience to the Board of Directors at board@mccdc.com.
Application Deadline: October 25, 2026
Transition Journey Continues
Join Us for a Church Transition Meeting on November 7th, 2026 to look at the way ahead.
MCCDC Board and Rev Elder Miller Hoffman invite you to this special gathering.
More Details To Come
All are welcome to participate with a curious and patient heart.
If you can’t attend, feel free to share your thoughts via email at revmillerjen@gmail.com with the subject line “MCCDC Share
Celebrate 55 Years of Grace & Radical Love at MCCDC!
Join the Metropolitan Community Church of Washington D.C. (MCCDC) as we honor a momentous milestone—55 years of growing, moving forward, and providing a life-giving, inclusive spiritual home.
Founded in 1971 by the late pioneering spiritual leader Rev. J.E. Paul Breton, MCCDC has spent more than half a century opening doors, grounding our community in God’s radically inclusive love, and standing tall as a beacon for LGBTQ+ rights and outward social responsibility. As we look back on 55 years of grace, we look ahead with excitement because God ain’t done yet! [1, 2, 3, 4]
Come celebrate this beautiful legacy of faith, diversity, and resilience with us:
Date: Sunday, November 01, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: 474 Ridge Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 (Near Mt. Vernon Square Metro)
MCCDC ORAL HISTORY PROJECT
Tell Us Your MCCDC Story?
MCCDC would like for you to share your MCCDC story through a video.
• The video should run no longer than three minutes.
You can participate in this oral history project by creating a video recording of yourself answering the following questions:
1. What is your first and last name?
2. How were you first introduced to MCCDC?
3. Please share a favorite memory of a time spent here at MCCDC.
• All are welcome this means friends and members regardless of how long you have attended MCCDC.
• The Oral History Project runs from May through September 2026.
All participant must complete a wavier.
Click here to print and sign the wavier for your video story..
• For more information email Louis Hicks at oralhistory@mccdc.com if you would like to make a video.
Remembering Celebrations: A Hybrid Gathering! Come share in the joy of community, laughter, and storytelling!
The Generosity Team is delighted to invite the entire MCCDC family to a special hybrid gathering. Whether you join us in person or connect from home, this is a beautiful space to laugh, share stories of our blessings and celebrations, and enjoy meaningful fellowship together.
All are welcome to join us onsite or online!
• When: Thursday, October 29, 2026
• Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
• Where: Onsite at the MCCDC Chapel OR online via Zoom
• Zoom Link: Join the Gathering Virtually
• What to expect: Great stories, wonderful community, and shared food for those attending in person.
Have questions? Reach out to Rev. Cathy Alexander at revcathy@mccdc.com for more details. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Honoring Our Loved Ones on All Saints Day!
All Saints Day falls on Sunday, November 1st this year. To celebrate the beautiful lives of the friends and family members who have gone before us, we will feature a community photo memorial during and after our Sunday service.
If you would like to honor a loved one, please submit their picture by October 18th. You can email your file to generosityteam@mccdc.com or upload it online at your submission by clicking link. Thank you for helping us remember them in community.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
September 15 – October 15
Every year, we pause to celebrate and honor Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month. This special month recognizes the rich roots, histories, futures, and contributions—the diverse lived experiences—of Latino/a/e/x individuals and communities.
At MCCDC, we acknowledge that these experiences include an ongoing commitment to work for equity and justice, joy and peace. This sacred work has always occurred both within and beyond our church walls, echoing throughout MCC as a global spiritual community.
As we celebrate this month, let us all be encouraged to keep up that work in care and love. We invite you to join us in honoring our siblings, listening to their stories, and continuing our shared journey toward a more just and loving world.
Join Our Team as an Office Volunteer!
Are you looking to make a difference?
We are looking for some volunteers or better known as “office angels” to come in and work in the office during the week.
Office volunteers to assist with tasks like filing, answering phones, updating phone lists, and escorting contractors onsite.
We would love to get 4-5 volunteers so we could rotate the coverage in the office during the week.
If you are interested….
Please contact Tina Fulp at board@mccdc.com or Rev. Cathy at revcathy@mccdc.com.
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 * Prayers for Anthony McMillian due to recent loss of his daughter Nicole.
Open Hearts, Open Hands: Join Our New Communion Service Team
A new Worship Service Communion Team is forming, and we invite you to be a part of extending God’s radical welcome to our community—both onsite and online.
Whether you are looking for a deeper way to engage in worship or want to offer a ministry of presence, there is a place for you here.
You can serve in a variety of meaningful ways:
* Co-Celebrant: Stand at the altar and help lead the table.
* Prayer Server: Administer communion and offer prayerful support to those receiving.
* Elements Bearer: Hold the bread/wafer and juice during the service.
No prior experience is necessary! We will provide all the training you need. All that is required is a willing heart, an open spirit, and a little time to serve periodically during worship.
If you desire to show God’s love through prayer and presence, please prayerfully consider this opportunity.
Ready to learn more?
Please contact Rev. Cathy (revcathy@mccdc.com) and Dr. Teresa (preachertygart@gmail.com) for more details.
“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 revcathy@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 @mccdc.com for more information.
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Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 707 872 2334
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Meeting ID: 7078722334
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.
Writing Ministry
Join other MCCDC writers in our monthly Zoom Writing Ministry meeting.
For more information contact writerministry@mccdc.com
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