“O Mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to move humbly with your God?” ~ Micah 6:8
The morning after the United States election one of the first texts was from a friend in Minneapolis. They shared their sadness and fear and then asked an important question: How do we proceed?
Our faith foundation helps us to live the question of how to proceed from here. In the Hebrew Scriptures the prophet Micah describes the essence of faith as living with justice, kindness and humility. When feelings are raw, Micah’s call is not easy. It takes determination to answer the call. In the face of setbacks, we are stronger when we join together in solidarity. What now? MCCDC is determined to be a place of justice, kindness and resolve.
In the New Testament the life and teachings of Jesus embody Micah’s witness. What is the life of Jesus calling us to do? Who is Jesus calling us to be? In Mathew 5:1-12 from the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus describes beloved community as a place where the hopeless, grieving and hungry gather to care and support, to be peacemakers. The realm of heaven is present in this gathering, where the values of empire are upended in a divine reversal. From loss, grace emerges and a new community is built.
There was deep uncertainty heading into the election. Now, the uncertainty is even greater. Will the threats from the campaign trail of retribution, revenge and deportation remain threats? Or will they become the new abnormal? There is so much we don’t know. What we do know is that we are determined to answer the call of Micah and Jesus and to be there for our community and each other.
God of love and justice, help us to live with integrity. May we proceed to move in your ways, even if heavy with disappointment, sadness and/or anger. Guide us to know what to do and how to be. Align our hearts with your heart, and re-center us during this time of de-centering realties. Help us to faithfully determine to do justice, to love kindness, and to move humbly with you, our God. Amen.
Grace and Peace,
Rev. Elder Dwayne Johnson
Spiritual Essentialism and Justice
Join us Onsite, Online and later On Demand for 9am ET Spiritual Engagement Hour.
This Sunday’s Highlights:
+ Our conversation starter for this time of spiritual dialogue are these two related questions:
1)What is essential in our post-election responses and actions?
2)Moving forward, what is non-negotiable?
+You are invited to share your writings, scriptures or other resources/ideas with the group.
In preparation, reflect on this prayer quote by Laura Jean Truman
“Jesus, keep us from becoming what we are called to transform.
Protect us from using the empire’s violence—
in our word, in our theology, in our activism, and in our politics—
for your kingdom of peace.”
MCCDC Chapel Onsite, Online & On demand.
Here are three ways to participate:
* Click here to open Zoom and join automatically
* Call In, +1 301 7158592 Meeting ID:850 0797 0818
* In Person 474 Ridge St., NW, Washington, D 20001
Save this Date!!!
Come Join your MCCDC family for our Holiday Concert, 07 December at 6:00 p.m., Saturday!
Join us Onsite, at 474 Ridge street NW, Washington DC , Online and later On Demand at:live.mccdc.com
2024 Forum & Congregational
Mark your calendars! We will be holding our annual Form and Congregational Meeting at 12:00 EST on the below dates:
• 10 November: Forum In-Person & Zoom
• 24 November: Congregational Meeting In-Person & Zoom
We invite you to join other MCCDC members in reviewing 2024 MCCDC recapping and planning how we’ll grow our generous home in 2025.
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38th Walk & 5K to End HIV
Please plan to join MCCDC in the 38th annual Walk & 5K to End HIV on Saturday, December 7th, at 9:00 a.m.
Where: Anacostia Park
(Adjacent to the roller skating Pavillion)1500 Anacostia Drive, SE
Washington, DC 20020
Free, on-site parking available
Important Note: Roads into the park will close to traffic at 8:30am so plan your arrival accordingly.
You can still participate virtually as well.
Go to the below link to donate or join team MCCDC
http://www.walktoendhiv.org/goto/MCCDC2024
Contact Dale Madyun-Baskerville at oam@mccdc.com for more information.
Email Scam Alert !
Someone has been sending email claiming to be Rev. Dwayne and requesting people buy gift cards. This is a scam! (Rev. Dwayne has only one email address, revdwayne@mccdc.com).
If you received one of these DELETE the email or report it as spam to reportphishing@apwg.org. or to CLICK HERE TO Report abuse from a Gmail account
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Join us for this year’s Transgender Day of Remembrance, and help us spread the word that we are returning to an in-person service with a virtual option.
Transgender Day of Remembrance Commemoration
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Metropolitan Community Church DC
474 Ridge Street NW
Doors Open: 5pm Program: 6-7:30pm
Join Live stream at: live.mccdc.com
Stronger Together: Being MCC in Politically Perilous Times in the U.S.
For U.S. Pastors, Pastoral Leaders, Network Leaders, and Lay Delegates:
While on our journey of faith, those who live in the U.S. now find ourselves in politically perilous times. And, we know that MCCers are always STRONGER TOGETHER when we share our journey in faith, prayer, and love.
So the Council of Elders invite you to join us as we explore what we carry in our ‘spiritual backpack’ on this journey and choose to move from independence to interdependence through listening, prayer, action, and hope. We are indeed stronger together and even stronger with love.
Upcoming Schedule: November 16 // 11AM ET / 10AM CT / 9AM MT / 8AM PT / 4PM BT
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Pathways to Generosity, Prayer #122
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 the commitment to stand on the principles of good stewardship as the Holy Spirit guides us. We are grateful for our spiritual leaders who teach and inspire us to share generously of your abundance to help spread the gospel, gather souls for your spiritual community, and to help others in need.
?We are thankful for all spiritual places of worship, and for Metropolitan Community Church of Washington DC. Let us not stray from the commitment to share our talents, time, treasures, and financial gifts to magnify your name in all that we do; and that we be a beacon of light so that others might experience your love, mercy, and become immersed in all that You are. With gratitude that overflows within us, thank you in your many precious names! Amen.
“Stop collecting treasures for your own benefit on earth, where moth and rust eat them and where thieves break in and steal them. Instead, collect treasures for yourselves in heaven, where moth and rust don’t eat them and where thieves don’t break in and steal them. Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:19-21 (CEB)
About
Cesario Estrada 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 (age 66 years), San Luis, AZ
Spouse: Helen Fabela Chávez (m. 1948–1993)
Awards: Presidential Medal of Freedom · See more
Children: Elizabeth Chavez Villarino, Sylvia Chavez Delgado, Linda Chávez Rodríguez, Fernando Chavez, Paul Chavez
Parents: Librado Chávez, Juana Estrada Chavez
Siblings: Richard Chavez
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
God of My Understanding: Becoming a Spiritual Force
Join MCCDC Bible Study of Jackie Lois book God of My Understanding Tuesday night’s at 7 PM.
You will discover opportunities for spiritual growth and community that seeks to reach out to many people who never felt at home or previously rejected by church and organized religion.
Click Here to Order Your Book!
Prayer Corner
Please lift the following people up during your prayer time:
Joe Dawson * Betsy Kramer * Palestinian People in Gaza * Ukrainian People * Cecilia Hayden Smith and Esther Smith’s health * Michael Washington * Bill Campbell * Jerry Giem * Tim Helm * Rose Williams * Delores Fowler * Vernessa D. Wilson * Rev. Dr. Robin Hawley Gorsline * Glenn Conway * Evelyn Jones * Earline Budd *Prayers for Clara Carter sister: Phyllis Carter Lewism *Steve Sloane *Doris Washington * Viola-Cleo Bradshaw * Cordelia Vogel * Ruth Kappy Makekodunmi *Prayers for Clara Carter sister: Phyllis Carter Lewis
“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
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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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