“Creativity is a gift from God’s power, an indication of the divine spark within us.” ~Sara Cowley
God’s fingerprints are everywhere. The psalmist looks to the heavens and is awestruck at the expanse of the moon and stars. The psalmist gazes at the “work of God’s fingers” (Psalm 8:3). Psalm 8 is a fitting psalm for the afterglow of Pentecost and the ongoing celebration of Pridetide. Our loving God who set creation in motion continues to create and re-create.
Creativity is the most colorful aspect of the character of God. God is the creator of landscapes, horizons, the phases of moons, tidal currents and the depths of sea and earth. And our God of heights and depths has also created us. The psalmist turns their gaze from the sky and stars to exult: “What are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them? Yet you have made them a little lower than God, and crowned them with glory and honor” (Psalm 8:4-5). Is it possible to see God’s glory looking back at us in our neighbors, or even see God’s glory when we look in the mirror? This is almost too much to take in.
The invitation of Psalm 8 is to see God’s fingerprints in our fingerprints. Through the gifts of our Creator, who will we choose to be and what will we choose to do? To create is to be a part of God’s work in this world.
Sara Cowley writes, “Humanity’s desire to make new things is one that comes from the Holy Spirit’s influence on our lives, driving us to mirror God’s precise construction. Whether it is a quilt, a painting, a dance, a poem, a building, or a loaf of bread, we honor our Creator by modeling the hope and care God has gifted us.”
Loving and Creative Creator,
Open us to the expansive opportunities before us. Your colors and textures are all around us, yet sometimes we are so busy or distracted we just don’t notice. Help us to notice. Remind us that when we express our creativity, we are living out your divine design. Weave your love through us. Amen
By Faith,
Rev. Elder Dwayne Johnson
Waging Peace
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.
+How are we to process the range of feelings, conversations and prayers triggered by the June 14th military parade?
Do you seek a supportive place to talk about it? This is the place.
+To prepare, reflect on this scripture from Isaiah 2:4
“And God shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore.
MCCDC Chapel Onsite, Online & On demand.
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MCCDC NEW GIVING SYSTEM
On June 15, 2025 MCCDC will begin to transition to a new giving system called SubSplash.
This change is intended to be more user friendly than our current easy tithe system.
Some SubSplash Features are:
* Web Giving
* Recurring giving
* Text GIVE4UNITY to 1-888-364-GIVE (4483)
* And phone App giving (Android and iPhone Friendly)
Contact MCCDC Treasure Chocolatte Miller with any questions or concerns at treasurer@mccdc.com.
Pride Month Remembrance
We invite you to remember or honor someone you love with a Pride Tribute. The names of those remembered will be included in our Sunday worship folder and during service.
Suggested donations start at $25.00 per name. All gifts matter.
Submit payment online at tributes.mccdc.com or mail a check payable to MCCDC to 474 Ridge St NW, Washington DC 20001.
Invitation to Book Discussion Braiding Sweetgrass
Join Rev. Dr. Robin Hawley Gorsline in a new book adventure, of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants written by Robin Wall Kimmerer
(Note: Time Magazine has named her as one of the 100 Most Influential People of 2025 in the category of Pioneer.)
This 6 week journey will meet via Zoom starting July 15 , 2025 at 7:00 pm and end on August 19, 2025. Each session will last 90 minutes
Participant are limited to 15 people so register early via email to Rev. Dr. Robin Hawley Gorsline at writer@robinhawleygorsline.com.
The Zoom link will be sent at the time of registration.
Click here for exciting details about this book study
I look forward to seeing you soon.
In faith, hope, and love,
Rev. Dr. Robin Hawley Gorsline
writer@robinhawleygorsline.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
A ticket only option is available for $94.00 HOWEVER you will be responsible for your own transportation to and from Sight and Sounds. 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
Economic Blackout
The People’s Union USA is organizing a national economic blackout, encouraging consumers to avoid spending at major corporations and instead support local businesses. This “economic blackout” is part of a larger campaign aimed at protesting corporate practices and advocating for economic resistance.
Join the Economic Revolution! Do not spend your money at the following locations on the dates below:
June 24th – 30 McDonalds Boycott
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 #145
by Clara Carter, MCCDC Prayer Supporter
“We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community… Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own.” ~ Cesar Chavez
Dear God, thank you for all blessings—blessings so many that the list cannot be exhausted. We are grateful that you have gifted us with eternal life, and that You, in your generosity gives us the choice each day to choose good or evil. We can choose to carry out your purpose for our lives, or we can choose to do nothing, and yet you continue to love us. Your gift of mercy forgives our shortcomings. Thank you for the gift of forgiveness, and that everyone will reap the consequences of seeds that are planted whether in word or deed. God, thank you for placing the greatest gift of all, LOVE, within our hearts, a place that some of us fail to look until troubles arise. Thank you for the strength to survive amidst world chaos.
We pray to continue faith-building in unlimited ways—loving everyone, being kind and helping others, praying and encouraging each other; and sharing generously of our financial gifts, talents, time, skills, and treasures for the edification of your spiritual kin-dom here on earth. Help us to recognize the opportunities (our daily bread [ideas] and follow the Holy Spirit’s guidance in expressing prosperity in its many creative venues that help us perform the great works that you have placed within our hearts. We are gifted in varying degrees! Let us be wholehearted in each expression, and praise you with gratitude! Thank you in your many precious names. Amen.
“Each one, as a good manager of God’s different gifts, must use for the good of others the special gift [that each] received from God.” ~ 1st Peter 4:10 (TEV) [Today’s English Version]
About
Cesar Chavez was an American labor leader and civil rights activist. Along with Dolores Huerta, he co-founded the National Farm Workers Association, which later merged with the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee to become the United Farm Workers labor union. Wikipedia
Born: March 31, 1927, Yuma, AZ
Died: April 23, 1993, San Luis, AZ
Children: Elizabeth Chavez Villarino, Fernando Chavez, MORE
Parents: Librado Chávez, Juana Estrada Chavez
Siblings: Richard Chavez
Spouse: Helen Fabela Chávez (m. 1948–1993)
Nationality: American
Note: “When quotations from TEV are used in non-saleable media, such as church bulletins, orders of service, poster, transparencies or similar media; a complete copyright is not required, but the initials (TEV) must appear at the end of each quotation.” [Information taken from front matter of the TEV bible, ©1966, 2nd Edition ©1992)
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 Health and her 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 * 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, *’Prayers for Rose William Family
“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.
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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
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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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