by MCCDC-Dale | Feb 2, 2017 | Calendar, Current Events & News, EBLAST, Events
The truth is: Belonging starts with self-acceptance. Your level of belonging, in fact, can never be greater than your level of self-acceptance, because believing that you’re enough is what gives you the courage to be authentic, vulnerable and imperfect. ~Brene...
by MCCDC-Dale | Jan 26, 2017 | Calendar, Current Events & News, EBLAST, Events
“Do justice and love kindness.” ~ Micah 6:8 The call of the prophet Micah sparks right action. Those words greet us every time we enter the Welcome Hall at MCCDC. They are inscribed on the beautiful plaque that was presented along with our sanctuary altar to MCCDC in...
by MCCDC-Dale | Jan 21, 2017 | Calendar, Current Events & News, EBLAST, Events
“Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with snow.” ~ “Dreams,” by Langston Hughes (1902-1967) The inauguration of the president elect is in the rearview....
by MCCDC-Dale | Jan 12, 2017 | Calendar, Current Events & News, EBLAST, Events
“Be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.” ~Matthew 10:16 Now more than ever MCCDC is called to be a place that develops spiritual leaders. The fear inducing and divisive political climate in the United States is having global and personal impact. Hate crimes are...
by MCCDC-Dale | Jan 5, 2017 | Calendar, Current Events & News, EBLAST, Events
“As we hallow our time with priorities, commitments, tasks, and relationships that acknowledge and bless God’s presence in daily affairs, we will find holiness in time.” ~J. S. Mogabgab We are only five days into 2017 and the “to do” lists are already overflowing. A...
by MCCDC-Dale | Dec 28, 2016 | Calendar, Current Events & News, EBLAST, Events
“Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery it is. In the boredom and pain of it, no less than in the excitement and gladness: touch, taste, smell your way to the holy and hidden heart of it, because in the last analysis all moments are key moments, and...