As we sing in a beloved MCC hymn: We are the church alive Christ’s presence on this earth; we give God’s Spirit Body in the act of our new birth. As yielded open channels for God’s descending dove, we shout and sing, with joy we bring God’s all-inclusive love. This Sunday, we celebrate the fulfillment…
Mychal’s Prayer: “Lord, take me where you want me to go; Let me meet who you want me to meet; Tell me what you want me to say,and keep me out of Your way.”~ Father Mychal Judge, O.F.M (1933-2001) I’m finding strength during this time through learning how others have lived through similar though different…
I know that at times I will be troubled, I know that at times I will be belabored, I know that at times I will be disquieted, but I believe that I will not be overcome. Amen. ~Julian of Norwich It takes courage to live the spiritual life. It is easy to get pulled into…
“We live in the light of the promises of Jesus, the one who came to reveal God’s love for the world.” ~D. L. Lose The disciples have lost confidence. They are fearful. Jesus has told them he is going to be leaving them and they can’t go where he is going. They have come to…
O most Compassionate Life-giver, may we honor and praise you; May we work with you to establish your new order of justice peace and love; Give us what we need for growth, And help us, through forgiving others, to accept forgiveness.Strengthen us in the time of testing, that we may resist all evil,For all tenderness,…
“This pandemic is teaching me something the Easter story has never quite managed to teach me: the limits of words and the limitlessness of faith.” ~Ruth Everhart What’s a good follow-up to resurrection? Maybe Jesus could not only walk on water, but turn it into an ice rink and dazzle the crowds with figure skating.…
” Pastor Reflection” “Resurrection is not simply a long-ago event. It is a call to faith in our own lives, a call to living into resurrection day by day, year after year.” ~Mark S. Burrows John’s Gospel begins with “In the beginning was the Word…” John’s Gospel ends with “There are many other things that…
Communication from your MCCDC Leadership Greetings MCCDC family, Our ability to offer virtual worship is because of your generosity! During this time, we ask that you remain prayerful and active around continued giving. You can give online at mccdc.com/donate, text your gift to (202) 999-3841, or mail your gift to 474 Ridge St. NW, Washington,…
Communication from your MCCDC Leadership Greetings MCCDC family, Our ability to offer virtual worship is because of your generosity! During this time, we ask that you remain prayerful and active around continued giving. You can give online at mccdc.com/donate, text your gift to (202) 999-3841, or mail your gift to 474 Ridge St. NW, Washington,…
Communication from your MCCDC Leadership Greetings MCCDC family, Our ability to offer virtual worship is because of your generosity! During this time, we ask that you remain prayerful and active around continued giving. You can give online at mccdc.com/donate, text your gift to (202) 999-3841, or mail your gift to 474 Ridge St. NW, Washington,…
