BY FAITH: A NEW VISION
JOIN US SUNDAY! 9AM & 11AM
“Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so all may move forward who read it.”
~ Habakkuk 2:2
Saturday, September 12 will be an important day in the life of MCCDC. I invite you to be a part of it. Rev. Elder Don Eastman will be with us for a Church Planning Forum to help answer the question, “What are we called to do as a congregation?”
Why is this question so important? Because the answer to the question is no longer self-evident. When we were founded 45 years ago we were the only church fully inclusive to LGBT people. We knew what we were called to do: unconditionally open our doors to LGBT people. At that time, marriage equality seemed a distant hope. We knew what we were called to do: open our doors to bless all relationships. In the early 80’s when HIV & AIDS emerged as a health crisis, we knew what to do: open our doors to minister with unwavering compassion to create support systems.
Now, with cultural and legal shifts, many churches are doing what in the past has been MCCDC’s unique niche. Thus, our future growth requires that we prayerfully determine a new focus for our future. MCCDC needs your help and your voice. Rev. Elder Don Eastman will meet with us from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. So we can plan, I invite you to sign-up now by sending me an email at RevDwayne@MCCDC.com
By faith, to support our ongoing work and to seed the vision from September 12, we have launched the “45 Years: We’ve Come This Far By Faith” Campaign. Thanks to those of you who have already responded. The campaign goals are to build our church congregation, reach out into the community with very focused efforts, and put our church finances on solid ground. The campaign goal is $145,000 above our regular giving over the next two years. $80,000 of the campaign funds will be seed money to resource the ideas from the Church Planning Forum. Between now and September 13 I invite you to join me in deciding and resourcing our future. Every prayer matters. Every gift matters.
By faith, we acknowledge our dependence on the Lord to receive the vision for our future. And, by faith, we will resource the vision with our prayers, time, financial resources and talents to the glory of God.
By Faith,
Rev. Elder Dwayne
SLOWING DOWN FOR SOUL CARE
Saturday, August 15, 2015
10:00am- 4:00pm (Bring your own lunch)
Metropolitan Community Church of Washington DC,
474 Ridge Street NW, Washington, DC
Cost $75
To register contact Rev Cathy at revcathy@mccdc.com or 202-638-7373. If you cannot afford the cost, please contact Rev Cathy.
CONSIDER ELECTRONIC GIVING FOR SUMMER MONTHS
Thank you for your generosity. As the summer approaches, please consider Auto Tithe and electronic giving. Contact the church office for more information at churchoffice@mccdc.com or 202-638-7373. For more information on how to discover your talent and spiritual gifts please contact Rev Cathy at revcathy@mccdc.com.
THIS SATURDAY:
SLOWING DOWN FOR SOUL CARE
A Retreat on Rest and Spiritual Self Care
We live fast-paced lives that can be too stressful. When we take the time to slow down, attend to our needs for self-care, which includes spiritual care, or soul care, our perspective changes. Our health improves, and we can experience more joy. In a supportive community, come for a day of intentionally slowing down, and
- Journaling
- Meditation and other spiritual practices
- Sharing personal stories
- Listening to your heart’s longings
Date Saturday, August 15, 2015
Time 10:00am- 4:00pm (Bring your own lunch)
Location Metropolitan Community Church of Washington DC,
474 Ridge Street NW,
Washington, DC
Cost $75
Rev. Elizabeth McCain is an interfaith minister, spiritual counselor, acupressure and energy therapist, and professional storyteller in private practice in Takoma Park, Md. She supports the LGBTQ community and our allies in living more meaningful and joyful lives. Elizabeth’s specialty areas include grief and loss, forgiveness, end of life issues, transition, creativity, and spiritual development. Whether ministering, counseling, or performing, she believes that sharing and reframing our personal stories, heals hearts, and changes the world. To learn more about her work, go to
www.elizabethmccain.com. To register contact Rev Cathy at revcathy@mccdc.com or 202-638-7373. If you cannot afford the cost, please contact Rev Cathy.
TUESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
All are welcome to join us for Tuesday Night Bible Study:
Date Topic
Aug 18 Salvation
Aug 25 Dealing with Doubts
JOIN THE CONFERENCE CALL SUNDAY WITH DR CHURCH
Representatives from ICM de la Trinidad Dominican Republic and MCCDC will be meeting by conference call on Sunday August 16 at 12:30 pm in the upstairs conference room.
All are welcome to attend as we pray for and with this partner church that is in transition. Please contact Rev Cathy if you have questions or would like to attend. revcathy@mccdc.com or 202-638-7373.
MINISTRY CONNECTIONS
Opportunities to serve in ministry are plentiful. If you have a heart to serve and to be a part of something larger than yourself, please consider this your personal invitation to join in ministry. Where needed most:
Website Content – Many go to MCCDC’s website to learn more information, hear sermons, see pictures of our community even before stepping foot into our sanctuary. We are in great need of a volunteer to assist in this communications ministry.
Children’s Ministry – The Children’s Ministry provides a fun and safe space for children to learn about spiritual values, while valuing each child’s unique talents and abilities.
Hospitality – God’s hospitality extends welcome to the entire community, the Hospitality Ministry provides arms and feet to that welcome. The ministry is responsible for coordinating food and welcome during the social time.
Information Station – These faithful folks coordinate the sharing of information about ministry activities, events and directions. They extend the hospitality of welcome to everyone who has questions or require assistance.
Adult Sunday School – This is a brief yet powerful time to connect with scripture and each other. Participants meet on Sundays from 10:15 – 10:45. All are welcome.
AV Ministry – This Ministry is responsible for the sights and sounds in worship and other services in the sanctuary. If you feel called to investigate learning and participating in providing audio and video support, please pray about connecting.
If you are interested in any of these service ministries, please contact Rev Cathy at revcathy@mccdc.com or 202-638-7373.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CONTINUES
Let Us School You (And you can teach us a few things, too)
Adult Sunday School has restarted. It is held Sunday mornings between the two services from 10:15 ’till 10:45, in the lower-level conference room.
Our topic of discussion is an overview to Bible basics.
Bring your coffee and cookies. Sessions are short but pack a lot of punch.
It’s a great way to spend a half-hour – learn something new and fellowship, too.
All are welcome and wanted.
WE’RE HALFWAY TO OUR GOAL OF 300 KIDS
Donate online at www.mccdc.com/donate
In partnership with the community outreach program at NBC4 Washington, we are collecting backpacks and supplies (and credit card or check donations that would allow us to purchase those items). It only takes $20 to equip one student with a backpack and supplies for the school year. Why not adopt one kid, maybe two–how about 5!! Our goal is to provide OVER 300 kids with backpacks and supplies for the coming year. We are also encouraging our neighbors to help with the backpack program by donating supplies! We will be collecting supplies and donations over the next FOUR weeks! You can also reach out to folks at your work or send this eblast to family and friends!! Help MCCDC help kids in our community!!
Here’s how you can help:
- Donate a new backpack stuffed with school supplies
- Donate school supplies
- Donate securely online at www.mccdc.com, and select the “Donate” tab near the top, and choose “Backpacks 4Kids” in the dropdown menu. You can also click here.
If you would like to donate a backpack, the school supplies needed per backpack include:
- New backpack
- Two packs of loose leaf notebook paper
- Two dozen #2 pencils
- Two packages of cap erasers
- Three spiral composition books
- One yellow highlighter
- Eight plain folders with pockets and brads or loose leaf binder with dividers
- One package of 24 crayons and/or one package of colored pencils
- Small pencil or supply box or zippered supply pouch
- Two composition books
- Paper glue
- Box of Kleenex
- 2 packs of copy – white paper
- 12-inch ruler
We have big blue tubs in the Welcome Hall. Drop-off your donations during the week and before or after the Sunday Services. If you need more information, please contact Mark Kornmann at mark@mccdc.com
JOIN THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION TEAM
The MCCDC 45th Anniversary Celebration Team is forming. If you would like to be a member of this historic team for this historic event, please contact Rev Cathy for more information. revcathy@mccdc.com or 202-638-7373.
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY BACK-TO-SCHOOL MIXER
Join the Young Adults Ministry for our Back to School Mixer on Saturday, August 29 from 6-9PM here at MCC! There will be refreshments, music and lots of fun! We are asking for a $5 donation per person.
If you are unable to attend or would like to donate supplies or services, we are in need of the following items:
- Snacks
- Drinks
- DJ/ Music
- Paper goods (plates, napkins, cups, etc.)
If you have any questions, please contact Monika at mlaw617@gmail.com
COMPLETE YOUR
“45 YEARS: WE’VE COME THIS FAR BY FAITH” PLEDGE CARD
We have launched the MCCDC “45 Years: We’ve Come This Far By Faith” Campaign. Please make sure you return your pledge card to the church office or you can put it in the offering plate on Sunday.
As we celebrate the 45th anniversary, let’s come together and help shape the future of MCCDC!!
CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
SOUL CARE RETREAT
10AM-4PM
CHURCH
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
9AM /11AM
WORSHIP SERVICE
“BY FAITH: A NEW VISION”
REV. ELDER J. DWAYNE JOHNSON
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
BIBLE STUDY-FREEDOM
7PM
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
7PM
