“Growing comes from an inward life principle of growth. . .
the essential thing is to get within you the growing life, the wonderful divine life of an indwelling Holy Spirit. “ ~Hannah Whitall Smith, Quaker Spiritual Writer

Everything has changed. Much of it is an affront to our values at MCCDC. In the midst of the harmful changes, what positive changes are we called to make? Good change is difficult, often requiring more patience than we think we have. Yet when we commit ourselves to learning and growth, the positive change will come, though perhaps so subtly we barely notice it.

Change can be frustrating. In our Scripture from Luke 9:28-43 for this Sunday, Jesus becomes frustrated with the lack of change he sees in his disciples, even though he has been intimately mentoring them. Jesus said, “What a generation! No sense of God! No focus to your lives! How much longer do I have to put up with this?” (Luke 9: 41, The Message). Then, after venting, Jesus heals with the transformative power of love. Jesus shows them the way, and “They all shook their heads in wonder, astonished at God’s greatness” (Luke 9:43, The Message).

The message this Sunday will offer encouragement to stay focused on our journeys of positive change: “Since God has so generously let us in on what God is doing, we’re not about to throw up our hands and walk off the job just because we run into occasional hard times” (2 Corinthians 4:1, The Message). During these hard times we are called to renewed openness to what Quaker Hannah Whitall Smith calls “the growing life.”

When it comes to positive change in our lives the only failure is giving up. So to help commit and recommit to change I will share four ways that God works to bring positive change to our lives. This practical message is one we’ll be able to apply to our daily lives immediately

By Faith,

Rev. Elder Dwayne Johnson

9 am Spiritual Engagement Hour

Transfigured Into Justice

This Sunday’s Highlights:

We are called to offer support in the midst of these difficult and painful times.
Countless people are impacted by unjust executive orders and continual threats.
We seek to care for others, and also for ourselves.

The framework for this Sunday is inspired by Clara Carter’s Pathways to Generosity, Prayer #131:

”God places us in the world as God’s fellow workers-agents of transfiguration. We work with God so that injustice is transfigured into justice, so there will be more compassion and caring, that there will be more laughter and joy, that there will be more togetherness in God’s world.” ~Desmond Tutu

“Transfigure us into what you want us to be so that others may see your goodness and glory magnified through our actions, and draw them close to you. Thank you, Lord, in your many precious names. Amen.” ~Clara Carter, MCCDC Prayer Supporter

“I alone know my purpose for you, says YHWH, my purpose for your prosperity and my purpose not to harm you, my purpose to give you hope with a future in it.” ~Jeremiah 29:11, The First Egalitarian Translation

+You are invited to share your writings, scriptures or other resources/ideas with the group.

MCCDC Chapel Onsite, Online & On demand.

Here are three ways to participate :

Click here to open Zoom and join automatically
Call In, +1 301 7158592 Meeting ID:850 0797 0818

In Person 474 Ridge St., NW, Washington, D 20001

Trans Rights Rally

Your invited to join the Trans Unity Coalition for a Trans Right Rally this Saturday, March 1,2025, at 9:30 AM (ET)

The group will gather at US Capitol near the north side of the Standing Pool.

In Memoriam

ABilly Jones-Hennin
March 21, 1942 – January 19, 2024

The MCCDC Family invites you to join us in a Celebration of Life for Abilly Jones-Hennin

Saturday, March 22,2025 at 2:00 pm

In Person Service at:
Metropolitan Community Church of Washington DC
474 Ridge Street, NW, Washington, DC

Join the service Live Stream at :
live.mccdc.com and click on the
You Tube or Facebook logo

Daylight Saving Time ! Spring Forward

Don’t forget to turn your clocks FORWARD one hour before you go to sleep Saturday night March 08, 2025.

Ash Wednesday Service

Join your MCCDC Family for Ash Wednesday Service March 5, 2025:

12:30 PM onsite MCCDC Chapel OR
7 pm EST via Zoom link below

Click here to open Zoom and join automatically
Launch Zoom and enter Meeting ID : 828 6453 6731
Dial 1 301 715 8592 by phone, Meeting ID 828 6453 6731

MCCDC 54 & 55th Anniversary

MCCDC will be celebrating the 54 and 55 Anniversary and needs volunteer’s to help plan and organize this event.?

If you are interested in helping and like to join the Anniversary team please email Rev Dwayne at: revdwayne@mccdc.com.?

Noah Play at Sight and Sound Theater Trip

MCCDC’s Older Adults Ministry is sponsoring a bus trip to see the play:
Noah at Sight and Sound Theater, located at 300 Hartman Bridge Road, Ronks, Pa.

We’ll depart from 474 Ridge St NW, Washington DC at 1:00 p.m. and return at 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, 13 September 2025.

Tickets cost $160 and include round trip coach bus ride, ticket for premium theater seats, and a stop at Amish Miller Smorgasbord Restaurant (MEAL COST NOT INCLUDED).

Payments can be made in three installments of $54 each, or one payment of $160. Anyone using the payment plan must pay in full no later than 10 August 2025.

ALL PAYMENTS ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE.

Go to oam.mccdc.com to pay

Questions? Contact Dale L. Madyun-Baskerville via email, oam@mccdc.com

2024 MCCDC Giving Statement

We have begun preparing complete giving statements for the
2024 tax year. We will be sending giving statements via email, in phases, starting this week and continuing through March 1st.

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.

Please contact Dr. Carla Sherrell at drcarla@mccdc.com if you have any questions.

2025 Forums & Congregational Meeting

We will be holding our annual Forums and meeting on dates listed below:

Congregational Forum: March 16, 2025, 12:00 pm On Site and & Zoom

Congregational Meeting: March 30, 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 2025.

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

Writing Ministry

MCCDC’ s Writing Ministry gather on the 3rd Saturday , of each month at 10:00 am EST via zoom link posted on MCCDC Calendar.

Whether you are an experienced writer or want to begin writing please consider joining us. Contact Greg Snyder at gcsnyder01@aol.com for more information.

Click Here to go to calendar.mccdc.com and
click on the 3rd Saturday for the Zoom Link

Pathways to Generosity, Prayer #131

by Clara Carter, MCCDC Prayer Supporter

“God places us in the world as his fellow workers-agents of transfiguration. We work with God so that injustice is transfigured into justice, so there will be more compassion and caring, that there will be more laughter and joy, that there will be more togetherness in God’s world.”~ Desmond Tutu

Dear God, we come before you as individuals, a beloved community, a nation, the whole world. Lord, we do not know your thoughts, or the purpose of your actions but we trust you to take us through these turbulent times as we draw closer to you. Help us to encourage one another in the pleasant and unpleasant periods; and to continue helping ones in need. We pray to emerge victorious for the sake of all who are suffering mightily during these uncertain times. We depend on your generous mercy for endurance to stand strong amidst the chaos happening on earth.

And, we thank you, God, for spiritual worship spaces throughout the world. We are grateful for everyone’s generosity for giving financial gifts and volunteering their talent, time and treasures to further spread the gospel. Thank you for prospering your inclusive and beloved community and for the gift of stewardship to oversee your abundance that flows according to all that was created in the beginning. Transfigure us into what you want us to be so that others may see your goodness and glory magnified through our actions, and draw them close to You. Thank you, Lord, in your many precious names. Amen.

“I alone know my purpose for you, says yhwh, my purpose for your prosperity and my purpose not to harm you, my purpose to give you hope with a future in it.” Jeremiah 29:11 (The First Egalitarian Translation)

About
Desmond Mpilo Tutu was a South African Anglican bishop and theologian, known for his work as an anti-apartheid and human rights activist. He was Bishop of Johannesburg from 1985 to 1986 and then Archbishop of Cape Town from 1986 to 1996, in both cases being the first Black African to hold the position. Wikipedia
Born: October 7, 1931, Klerksdorp, South Africa
Died: December 26, 2021 (age 90 years), Oasis Care Centre, Cape Town, South Africa
Spouse: Nomalizo Leah Tutu (m. 1955–2021)
Children: Mpho Andrea Tutu, Trevor Thamsanqa Tutu
Grandchildren: Ziyanda Palesa Tutu, Onalenna Burris, Nyaniso Burris
Date of burial: January 1, 2022

 

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 sister, Phyllis Carter Lewis *
* Joe Dawson * Betsy Kramer * Palestinian People in Gaza * Ukrainian People * Cecilia Hayden Smith and Esther Smith’s health * Michael Washington *Bill Campbell * Jerry Giem * Tim Helm * Rose Williams * 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

 

“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
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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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