“I have also decided to stick to love. For I know that love is ultimately the only answer to our problems. And I’m going to talk about it everywhere I go. I know it isn’t popular to talk about it in some circles today. I’m not talking about emotional bosh when I talk about love, I’m talking about a strong, demanding love. And I have seen too much hate. . .hate is too great a burden to bear. I have decided to love.” ~ Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
As I read today’s headlines announcing the now daily stories of violence, injustice, climate crisis and economic disparity I said to myself: “I wish Dr. King was with us now!” I realize it does no good to wish. Love and equality are the result of actions, not wishes. With generosity, Dr. King lived a life of strong and demanding love.
Dr. King purposed his life for good and the gifts of his life continue through those people of action who continue to work for equality. The result of his generous life is a lasting legacy that continues to inspire action. I believe that MCC, founded the year of his assassination in 1968, is an ongoing part of his legacy.
What legacy are we creating through our lives? Like Dr. King we can decide today to “stick to love” in our actions and conversations knowing that hate is too great a burden to bear. We live the generosity of Dr. King when we decide to speak the truth that not all Muslims are terrorists, that not all police are brutalists, and that not all black men are criminals. We live a legacy of compassion when we feed the hungry through SHARE and other programs that help address economic inequality. We are generous when we educate ourselves on the work yet to be done and to advocate for fairness, socially and economically.
We live the legacy of Dr. King by building relationships with people beyond our zip codes, affinity groups, educational levels, and comfort zones.
Rev. Dr. Allan Boesak, an influential anti-apartheid activist in South Africa during his earlier years, and a liberation theologian today says, “God must raise up faithful people who have heard God’s voice in the cries of the oppressed, who take refuge in the love of God and from within that place of refuge find courage and step into the world to challenge the powers of evil.”
As we remember Dr. King on this Sunday at 10:30 AM onsite online and on demand, we are grateful that he shared his life with others. Now, we seek to extend his generosity through our lives. We endeavor to live the legacy of Dr. King and move into the world to challenge hatred in its subtle and blatant forms.
Grace and peace,
Rev. Elder Dwayne Johnson
Church Calendar
Sunday, January 18
——09:30 am Spiritual Engagement Hour
—10:30 am Unified Worship Service
Monday, January 19
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev. Dwayne
Tuesday, January 20
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev. Dwayne
—07:00 pm Bible Study
Wednesday, January 21
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev. Dwayne
Thursday, January 22
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev. Dwayne
—06:30 pm Generosity Team Meeting
Friday, January 23
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev. Dwayne
Saturday, January 24
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev. Dwayne
Sunday, January 25
—09:00 am Spiritual Engagement Hour
—10:30 am Unified Worship Service
9 am Spiritual Engagement Hour
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Love and Power
Join us on-site, on-line and later on-demand for 9 AM ET Spiritual Engagement Hour.
This Sunday’s Highlights:
+We live in times that are impacting mental health. At MCCDC we offer support.
We are aware of stigma and seek to create a space for open conversations
to help us learn from each other in a spiritual context.
+To prepare, reflect on these lines from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. :
“Power without love is reckless and abusive,
and love without power is sentimental and anemic.
Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice,
and justice at its best is power correcting everything that stands against love.”
+Bring your favorite poems or other writings.
MCCDC Chapel Onsite, Online & On demand.
Here are three ways to participate :
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Call In, +1 301 7158592 Meeting ID:850 0797 0818
In Person 474 Ridge St., NW, Washington, D 20001
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 Majekodunmi, * Michael Cunningham *Dr. Rev Teresa Tygart and partner Sue for healing * Cathy Batson Niece Lisa* Denita & Dale 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 friend Kendall Fulton as she continues her journey with cancer.
Email Scam Alert!
Someone has been sending email claiming to be Rev. Dwayne and requesting a pdf
Directory of church members be email to him.
This is a scam! (Rev. Dwayne has only one email address, revdwayne@mccdc.com). Delete the email. The MCCDC tech team have report this abuse to the google support team.
MCCDC 55th Anniversary Team
MCCDC needs team members to plan the 55th Anniversary for the church.
Help plan activities for this joyful time in our church history,
Contact Rev Cathy at revcathy@mccdc.com for more information.
Save the Date!
Come Join your MCCDC family for our Annual Black History Concert, February 28th 6:00 p.m., Saturday!
Join us Onsite, at 474 Ridge Street NW, Washington DC, Online and later On Demand at: live.mccdc.com
Many Paths to Generosity !!
Join your MCCDC Family and Friends in the many path to generosity.
Giving of yourself, time, talent, treasure is important to your MCCDC Faith Community.
Please click here and fill out your MCCDC Generosity Intention Form.
Every gift matters and is greatly appreciated!
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, with mccdcbiblestudy@mccdc.com questions.
Join The Search
Wanted! MCCDC Music Ministry Team Members to help find the next Part-Time Music Ministry for MCCDC Services.
Help take our worship services to new horizons through team work and vision on what music can be in our church.
Contact Rev Cathy at revcathy@mccdc.com for more information.
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
Board of Directors Opening
The Board of Directors continues to look for a motivated and qualified candidates to apply for an appointment on the board of directors.
If you feel called and have been a member of MCCDC in good standing for the past six months, you are eligible for appointment.
Please submit a brief resumé and letter of interest to revcathy@mccdc.com and churchoffice@mccdc.com.
Volunteer Worship Folder Team Members
We invite you to share your talents in preparing the Worship Folders each week as a member of the worship folder team.
This encompass gathering information, designing, and producing weekly worship folders which includes orders of service, hymns, readings, and announcements.
Pleases reach out to Rev Cathy at revcathy@mccdc.com if you are interested in this position.
Join the Generosity Team
Help MCCDC Grow Financially, Spiritually and in Membership. Join the team on Thursday at 6:30 via Zoom.
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Call In: 13017158592,,84890359051#
Meeting ID: 848 9035 9051
Share your generous gifts and ideas with your church family. Every gift matters and is greatly appreciated.
Click here to complete Many Paths of Generosity Intention Form
For more information email RevCathy@mccdc.com
Mental Health Awareness
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
Helpline resources are available in support
Some HELPLINES in operation 24 hours a day/7 days a week
(Primarily US based)
| 988 Suicide & Crisis Life Line | Call or Text 988 |
| Crisis Text Line | Text HOME to 741741 |
| Trans Life Line | Call U.S. 877-565-8860 Canada 877-330-6366 |
| LGBTQ+ youth (under 25 years old) | 1-866-488-7386 |
Some Worldwide HELPLINES in operation
Accessed by country search
| FIND A HELPLINE | Find a Helpline |
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
Pathways to Generosity, Prayer #162
by Clara Carter, MCCDC Prayer Supporter
Happy New Year 2026! This is the year the Lord has made, and God is still in charge! Dear Ones, may we increase our possession of God’s prosperity, trust God with all our heart, persevere, remain strong in faith and take the next step forward.
Thank you, Lord for our spiritual leaders and the generosity team who encouraged us to step out in faith and commit to raise a certain amount of finances in ten weeks to help provide for the needs of God’s beloved community. Considering national employment issues and current financials concerns, was this a good time to set such a goal? Could we accomplish this in record time? Regardless of those concerns it did not prevent the miracle of meeting our goal as planned at Metropolitan Community Church of Washington DC. Trusting God and keeping the faith moves the invisible into the visible.
Thank you, Lord, for the opportunities to spread your love and the gospel to people everywhere to partake of your grace in the spiritual realm. We are grateful for gathering spaces of spiritual worship throughout the world for a church without borders that embraces people of all races and all genders. In your many precious names, we praise you! Amen.
“By faith, we understand that the world was created by the word from God, and that what is visible came into being through the invisible.” Hebrews 11:3 (The First Egalitarian Translation
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
“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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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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