MCCDC: HEARTS ON FIRE

Saturday, September 16, 2017
9am — Community Service Project (TBA) “Fired Up for Service”
6pm — Community Gathering and Meal “Feed the Fire, Spirit and Body”
7pm — Healing Service “Refuel the Fire with Healing”

Sunday, September 17, 2017
9am and 11am Worship Services
Baptisms by Immersion
Washing of Feet
(Hospitality following)
Guest Revivalists:
Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington and Rev. Sam Offer of Unity Fellowship Church of Baltimore

Revivalist for the weekend

Reverend Dr. Jamie Washington, Ph.D, MDiv serves as the Co-Pastor of Unity Fellowship Church of Baltimore with Elder Harris Thomas. He has served as the Minster of Laity Relations for the Unity Fellowship Church Movement and is a part of the National Music Ministry Team. This year marks 40 years of service in Music Ministry. Dr. Washington is the President and Founder of the Washington Consulting Group.Click Here for More Information

Reverend Sam Offer has served in music ministry for more than 40 years and currently serves as Minister of Community Relations and Outreach for Unity Fellowship Church, Baltimore, and is an ordained reverend in the Unity Fellowship Church Movement. He also serves as Vice President and senior consultant with the Washington Consulting Group, a Multicultural Organizational Development Firm located in Baltimore, MD. Click Here for More Information

You are invited to participate in MCCDC’s Holy Conversation on Mental Health, Mental Illness and Addiction

You are invited to participate in MCCDC’s Holy Conversation on Mental Health, Mental Illness and Addiction: Eradicate guilt and shame
Saturday August 26 – Sunday August 27

Our guest speaker and facilitator is Rev. Sandra (SAM) Morris of MCC Toronto.
The round table time of conversation, instruction and healing will take place on Saturday August 26th from 2-5 PM.

Rev. Sam shares that we are perfectly made, even if it is difficult, challenging and downright debilitating sometimes. My thing is to talk about not changing, rather, learning to love who and where we are. We need to find a safe place in the world, in our families, in our communities and in ourselves, where we love and accept and cherish those ‘unlovable’ parts of ourselves.
Where we find the gifts of our illness, even if rejected, dehumanized, yes….AND…embarrassed, judged, or dismissed. If you would like to participate in the conversation or have questions, please contact Rev. Cathy at revcathy@mccdc.com or 202-638-7373.

Spiritual Writing Workshop

Rev. Robin Gorsline has announced a spiritual writing workshop on Wednesday, August 30, at 7 pm in the downstairs conference room at MCCDC. We will focus on the importance of writing in engaging a rich spiritual life, as well as how to continue writing together.

This will be a bit different in that Rev. Robin is taking a leave after this session from offering more such gatherings. He is doing this in response to what he feel is the call of God on his life to devote more energy and time and focus on his own writing in poetry and theology.

In conversation with Rev. Dwayne and Rev. Cathy, he has acknowledged how much he enjoys and values these workshops, especially the amazing gifts shared by participants. He has told them that he is deeply committed to our wonderful community at MCCDC and wants to see it grow and become ever more the movement God calls us to be. However, he has come to realize that in putting together various workshops and programs, and responding to other requests for activities, he loses the momentum and focus God keeps telling me to engage in his own work.

So, the time on August 30 will be a time to focus on the centrality of writing to the spiritual life. Rev. Robin also hopes that one or more participants might be willing to step up and keep this shared work going. Come on August 30, not as an ending but as a new beginning.

Please contact Rev. Robin with any questions at RevRobin@MCCDC.com Light, healthy snacks will be provided (feel free to bring something to share as well).

Attention

The SHARE ministry has been paused until further notice. If you would like more information about this ministry or if you would like to volunteer, please contact the church office at churchoffice@mccdc.com or 202-638-7373.

MCCDC Drama Ministry

As the MCCDC Drama Ministry Team, we nurture and utilize our talents to bring glory to God. We enhance and empower our spiritual community through innovative means of drama, story-telling, music, dance and mime. We contribute our creativity for the out reach and growth of the church. You can contact Jules at enjoyingtoday@hotmail. com or call 336-419-7579

Our first practice will be on Monday, July 31st @ 6:30 PM!

Older Adult Ministry Atlantic City Resort Hotel and Casino Bus Trip

October 7, 2017

Departs MCCDC: 7: 00AM
Arrives At Atlantic City: 11 AM
Departs Atlantic City: 7:00 PM
Arrive back at MCCDC 11:00 PM

Cost: $50.00
MUST PAY IN ADVANCE
$25.00 Slots Cash dollars with
$25.00 FOOD VOUCHER
Make checks payable to George Barbari

DEADLINE: October 01, 2017,*NO LAST MINUTE CANCELLATION AND ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS*

Any First time Comers Please provide date of birth & home address with Check!

For more information – Call Ace Barbari Cell 703-303-2934

MCCDC Membership Class

If you have questions about MCCDC and what membership is about, class will be held on August 20th from 12:30 to 2:30 in the lower level conference room. All are welcome to attend. A light lunch will be served. PLEASE register so that we may have enough food and materials. Contact Rev Cathy at revcathy@mccdc.com or 202-638-7373.

Theological Study to Liberia

Help Lauren’s Angels travel to Libera by donating to her travel:

Join Lauren’s Angels:

Our Intern, Lauren Bennett is going to Liberia as a part of her MDiv at Wesley Theological Seminary. This immersion trip will be led by Rev. Dr. Asa Lee. Founded in 1820 by American emancipated slaves, students will learn about Liberia’s deep and intertwined history with the US and the American Protestant church; from support in the 19th Century from benevolent Christian missionary societies to contemporary support in the face of Civil War, poverty, and Ebola. The pivotal role of the church in areas of economic development, healthcare and education will be of central interest on this immersion and Liberia’s resilience and perseverance will be instructive and formative to participants in this immersion. When Lauren returns she will host an event to share of her time abroad.

You can help her raise the $3,600 needed for the trip by becoming one of her angels. Angels will receive special updates and readings before and during her immersion. Anyone can become an angel at any level $1 to $1,000!

Thank you for your support through prayer and finances!

Strategic Planning and Guiding Kickoff

Recently MCCDC redeveloped our mission and aspirations statement. We are now poised to continue that work to map out the specific path to achieve what God has for us next as a congregation. If you are interested in contributing to this team, please contact Rev. Dwayne at revdwayne@mccdc.com or Rev. Cathy at revcathy@mccdc.com or 202-638-7373.

RECYCLING is COMING!!

Throughout the Bible God teaches that we are stewards of our world. To be better stewards, MCCDC will soon begin recycling. Until we roll out a full-blown recycling program, we are asking everyone to do two things. First, we generate a lot of paper waste like left behind bulletins, newspapers and magazines. Please take these items home with you to recycle. Second, DC outlawed styrofoam in 2014. We appreciate people contributing cups and plates to the church, yet to be in compliance with the regulation we cannot accept styrofoam items any longer. If you want to contribute, please bring paper items—better yet buy ones that contain recycled material already! Thank you so much for your generosity and spirit of service.

TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY

Please join the Tuesday Night Bible Study from 7-8 PM in the Welcome Hall. A time of community, fun learning and sharing. For more information please contact Dale Madyun-Baskerville at churchoffice@mccdc.com or 202-638-7373.

MCCDC LIVE STREAMING

MCCDC is going live! We have an opportunity to use of our AV system to reach outside our walls to many people who may not be able to join us in person. To make this happen we must have a subscription service that will provide us the ability to stream our services, concerts and special events, and expand opportunities for participation in our bible studies and other activities remotely. The testing done so far with streaming has generated a lot of excitement, particularly by those who have been unable to visit our church.

You can be a part of making this happen in a number of ways: (1) pray for our reach beyond the walls of our church (2) join others in donating to cover the one-time annual cost of the service and associated AV training for our volunteers; and (3) consider joining the AV ministry.

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