This Week’s Reflection

“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” ~?Howard Thurman

This Sunday marks the second in our Lenten season of preparation and making space inside us, in our homes, in our church, and in our communities. Space to commune with the God of our understanding and space to consider how to serve God in different ways. During this season of intentionality, we hope to draw even closer to God and each other through our spiritual practices. Know that God is present.

In this season we are also celebrating Black History Month. Our annual concert is being held on Saturday February 24 at 5pm ET. We hope to see you there in person or by livestream. It promises to be a time of fun, education, and thoughtfulness. Please plan on supporting your church family in person or online. We offer these annual events to honor Black folx in history, from the grandmother who’s name most of us never knew, to those who existed on a larger, broader stage. Each are important in the contribution they make in the lives of people. Who are the sheroes and heroes of black history in your life? I encourage you to name them and thank them.

We will continue that celebration and focus into our Sunday service. At the 9am ET service we will be having a “good ‘ol time” hymn sing. We’ll be learning about the history and background of some of the treasured hymns we sing and why they are so important to the writer, and in the life of our community today. At the 11am ET service we will be hearing the words of a pillar in black history, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter From a Birmingham Jail”. If you haven’t read or listened to this work recently, it is a fiery call to arms and a fitting finish to this year’s black history month. We’ll be so pleased to have you present at 9am ET, 11am ET or on demand.

Peace,
Rev. Cathy Alexander

MCCDC Beatification / Landscaping Day

Come join your MCCDC family in person at 474 Ridge St NW, on 02 March at 09:30 am and give your church a makeover. The church needs some TLC from us inside and out.
Bring your gloves, yard tools and other handy tools to help out. For more information contact Rev Dwayne at revdwayne@mccdc.com

People of Faith Addressing Gun Violence Gathering/Spiritual Colloquium

On Saturday, 09 March, 1 pm EST, Metropolitan Community Church of DC (MCCDC)474 Ridge Street NW | Washington, DC the Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas (VOACC) will be leading this gathering for faith leaders and people of faith passionate about making a difference in the community!

The focus of this event will be discussions on gun violence, and how to do more than just give our thoughts and prayers at Metropolitan Community Church of DC (MCCDC).

For more information about this event contact Rev Elder Dwayne Johnson at revdwayne@mccdc.com or Rev Jules Christian at enjoyingtoday@hotmail.com

Click here to register for this FREE event

2023 Forum & Congregational Meeting

We will be holding our annual forum and Congregational Meeting at 12:30 EST on the below dates:
• · 10 March: Forum In-Person & Zoom
• · 24 March : Congregational Meeting In-Person & Zoom

We invite you to join other MCCDC members , recapping 2023 and planning how we’ll grow our generous home in 2024.

Here are four ways to participate:
· Attend the forum in person at 474 Ridge St NW
· Click here to open Zoom and join automatically
· Launch Zoom and enter Meeting ID 868 1921 1447
Dial 1 301 715 8592 by phone, using the same Meeting ID

Bible Study, Labyrinths History & Walk

MCCDC’s Bible Study ministry will gather in person at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, 16 March 2024 and resume our annual Labyrinths Walk.

Learn about labyrinths history and walk the MCCDC Labyrinths!

Here are four ways to participate!
In Persona 474 Ridge St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Click here to open Zoom and join automatically!
Meeting ID: 434 566 329
Call In /Dial 301 715 8592, Meeting ID: 434 566 329

Contact Dale Madyun-Baskerville at mccdcbiblestudy@mccdc.com for more information

2023 Giving Statements

The treasurer and assistant treasurer are preparing your giving statement for tax year 2023. Giving statements will be emailed in phases during the coming weeks. For those who do not have a working email address on file or who do not have access to email, the 2023 giving statement will be sent out via postal mail.

Please contact treasurer@mccdc.com with questions.

Sight and Sounds Theater

MCCDC’s Older Adults Ministry is sponsoring a bus trip to see the play

Daniel 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, June 22, 2024.

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. Anyone using the payment plan must pay in full no later than May 31, 2024.

ALL PAYMENTS ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE. Go to danieltrip.mccdc.com to pay

Questions? Contact Dale L. Madyun-Baskerville via email, oam@mccdc.com

Mary’s House

Join The Villages at Mary’s House for one or more of our upcoming Free ONLINE Lunch, Learn, & Conversation sessions held on Wednesdays, 1:00-2:00p.m. ET.

***28 FEBRUARY: 16 BLACK QUEER TRAILBLAZER WHO MADE HISTORY”

***13 MARCH: WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: “IMPORTANT QUEER WOMEN TO KNOW IN HISTORY”

Here are three ways to participate

Click here to open Zoom and join automatically

Meeting ID: 850 3826 7609 , Passcode: 323466

Dial in: +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC), Passcode: 323466

For more information, please contact:

Darryl Walker, dwalker@maryshousedc.org or

Dr. Carla Sherrell–Program Manager, csherrell@maryshousedc.org

Sonnets & Soul Play

Your invited to join Howard University in the viewing of their musical Sonnets & Soul Play at 7 pm EST on the following dates:

21 to 23 February
17 February to 01 March
24 February at 4:00 pm EST

The musical location will be at Aldridge Theater located on Howard University (On Campus) 2455 6th St. NW., Washinton, DC 20059

Ticket Cost:

Students= $5.00

Staff, Alumni, Military, and Seniors= $10.00

General Admission= $20.00

For questions or more information contact Rev Cathy at revcathy@mccdc.com.

Pathways 2 Generosity, Prayer #95 by Clara Carter, MCCDC Prayer Supporter

by Clara Carter, MCCDC Prayer Supporter

by Clara Carter, MCCDC Prayer Supporter

“Keep your face always toward the sunshine and the shadows will fall behind you.”
~ Walt Whitman

Dear God, thank you for trusting us to continue moving forward to accomplish the vision and mission of Metropolitan Community Church of Washington DC, regardless of doubts and fears that arise. Thank you for all spiritual places of worship of a beloved community that reaches across nations, countries, and continents to everyone. Through your unconditional love and forgiveness you made us worthy with the gift of eternal life.

We pray to always walk in your Light and keep our eyes on You and let the shadows of doubts and fears fall behind us. God, you are a way maker in all things that you have planned for us. We pray to remain to being immersed in your prosperity that surrounds us. Help us express love through your grace that does not have to be earned but we live in it according to your purpose.

We are grateful for talents, skills, time, treasures, and financial blessings to share willingly through the power of your grace and our abilities. Help us to remain steadfast and not grow weary of fulfilling the plans you have for us. With You, all things are possible when we believe, exercise faith, commitment, and perseverance. Thank you, in your many precious names. Amen.

“Blessed are those who persevere under trial! Once their commitment has been proven, they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to the faithful.” James 1:12 (NIV) First Egalitarian Translation

Prayer Corner

Please lift the following people up during your prayer time:

?Bill Campbell ?Jerry Giem ? Tim Helm ?Rose Williams ?Cecilia Hayden-Smith and Esther Smith’s health ?Delores Fowler ?Veronica Franklin ?Rev. Dr. Robin Hawley Gorsline ? Glenn Conway ? Anthony Goode ?Randy Punley ?Marcus Garnett ?Evelyn Jones ?Steve Sloane ? Jeffrey Luckenbach ? Cathy Batson’s niece Lisa ? Cynthia Melman ?Kim Battle ?Joshua Benkins’ father Isaac ?Mike Washington ?Buck Carlson ?Doris Carter Washington of Alexandria ?John Hylton ?Summer Allen? Ruth Kappy Makekodunmi

“Church Ministries & Events”

Virtual Choir

Come and join the Virtual Voices of MCC Choir! Lift your voice in our virtual rehearsals while singing from the comfort of your home. For more info, email Music Minister Deidre Mouton Gray at msdeedeemusic@gmail.com.

Spiritual Gifts, Get Involved!

Your’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 me at revdwayne@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).

Singing to God

Join the Virtual Voices of the MCC Choir. Lift your voice in our virtual rehearsals while singing from the comfort of your home. Email Music Minister Diedre Gray at msdeedeemusic@gmail.com

JOIN PRAYER FROM NOON TO 12:30 PM Monday thru Saturday

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7078722334

Meeting ID: 707 872 2334

The dial in is 301-715-8592

Meeting ID: 7078722334

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.

This month’s meeting is 17 Feb at 10:00 am EST . For info, contact gcsnyder01@aol.com.

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