“We owe it to ourselves to expand our vision of who we are. We owe it to God to expand our sense of what we can do. I now realize that there have been many situations in my life in which I have fought to hold onto reasons and excuses for not being where I wanted to be.” ~Iyanla Vanzant from “One Day My Soul Just Opened Up
The ancient prophet Haggai and the contemporary writer Iyanla Vanzant have something in common: they believe we are called to lean in to God’s spiritual vision and purpose for us. When we begin to imagine and trust who God has created us to be, we will live our best lives. This is true for us as individuals and as the MCCDC community.
What blocks our spiritual vision? For Haggai’s people it was an issue of priorities. The work God called them to do was secondary to their pursuit of personal extravagances. Their focus was on themselves rather than on God and God’s work for them. Iyanla Vanzant and the Prophet Haggai invite us to evaluate our priorities.
Another block to spiritual vision is fear. Sometimes the work seems impossible and we may not feel up to the task. In Haggai 2:4 the prophet says “take courage” three times. Courage is one of the pathways to break through to generosity. Courage makes it possible to take a chance on God and take a chance on life.
Our call to courage is grounded in God’s promises. Haggai reminds the people: “My Spirit abides among you; do not fear.” The call to live beyond fear and to live with courage is one of the strongest themes in the scriptures. We’ll explore this in our message this Sunday at 10:30 AM Eastern on-site, on-line and later on-demand.
In the meantime, join me in praying this prayer: “God, help me to see myself as you see me. Amen.”
By Faith,
Rev. Elder Dwayne Johnso
Church Calendar
Sunday, November 16, 2025
—09:00 am Spiritual Engagement Hour Zoom
—10:30 am Unified Worship Service
Monday, November 17
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev. Dwayne
Tuesday, November 18
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev. Dwayne
—07:00 pm Bible Study-This week topic is: Prayer as Worship
Wednesday, November 19
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev. Dwayne
—06:30 pm MCCDC Mental Health Group
Thursday, November 20
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev. Dwayne
—05:00 pm Transgender Day of Remembrance
Friday, November 21
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev. Dwayne
Saturday, November 22
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev. Dwayne
Sunday, November 23
—09:00 am Spiritual Engagement Hour Zoom
—10:30 am Unified Worship Service
-12.00 pm Congregational Meeting In-Person & Zoom
9 am Spiritual Engagement Hour
Howard Thurman on God is in this Place
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.
+To prepare, reflect on this quote from Howard Thurman
“God is here. In the midst of life, breaking through the commonplace, glorifying the ordinary, the Great, High God is near. One should tread the earth with a deeply lying awe and reverence—God is in this place.”
+Bring your favorite poems or other writings.
MCCDC Chapel Onsite, Online & On demand.
Here are three ways to participate :
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Call In, +1 301 7158592 Meeting ID:850 0797 0818
In Person 474 Ridge St., NW, Washington, D 20001
2025 Forum & Congregational Meeting
Mark your calendars! We will be holding our annual Form and Congregational Meeting at 12:00 EST on the below dates:
· 09 November: Forum In-Person & Zoom
· 23 November: Congregational Meeting In-Person & Zoom
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We invite you to join other MCCDC members in reviewing 2025 and planning how we’ll grow our generous home in 2026.
During the November 23 Congregational Meeting the Board of Directors will be holding an Election.
The Board of Directors is looking for motivated and qualified candidates to run for two three-year positions and one two-year position up for election.
If you feel called and have been a member of MCCDC in good standing for the past six months, you are eligible to run. Please submit a brief resumé and letter of interest to revdwayne@mccdc.com and churchoffice@mccdc.com.
MCCDC Christmas Concert!
Save the date! Join your MCCDC family for our Christmas Concert, December 06, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., Saturday!
This year theme is “The Holy Season: Dark and Light”.
Join us Onsite: at 474 Ridge street NW, Washington DC
Online: live.mccdc.com
MCCDC Special Christmas Skit
You’re Invited!
Be Part of a Special Christmas Skit for our Christmas Concert
Do your kids love to dance, act, or be part of something beautiful this Christmas?
We’re inviting kids of all ages to join our special skit. No acting experience needed — just a willing heart, a smile, and the spirit of Christmas! ??
Rehearsals: Immediately after service at the Chapel: November 16, 23 and 30
Performance Date: December 6 at 6:00 P.M.
Sign up by emailing Rev. Dwayne at revdwayne@mccdc.com
MCCDC Christmas Decoration Day
Your invited to join us in decorating our church for the holiday Seasons on November 29, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm.
For more information email Rev Cathy at revcathy@mccdc.com.
Transgender Day of Remembrance !
Join us for this year for the Transgender Day of Remembrance Thursday, November 20. 2025. Doors Open at 5 pm. Program starts at 6 pm.
Here are two ways to participate :
On Site: 474 Ridge St., NW, Washington, DC 20001
Live Stream:live.mccdc.com
Volunteer Worship Folder Coordinator
After many years of service Darryl Walker is stepping back as the Worship Folder Coordinator for MCCDC.
We invite you to share your talents in preparing worship Folders each week. This encompass gathering information, designing, and producing weekly worship folders or bulletins, which includes orders of service, hymns, readings, and announcements.
Pleases reach out to Rev Dwayne at revdwayne@mccdc.com or revcathy@mccdc.com if you are interested in this position.
Join the Generosity Team
Help MCCDC Grow Financially, Spiritually and in Membership. Join the team on Thursday at 6:30 via Zoom.
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Call In: 13017158592,,84890359051#
Meeting ID: 848 9035 9051
Share your generous gifts and ideas with your church family. Every gift matters and is greatly appreciated.
Click here to complete Many Paths of Generosity Intention Form
For more information email RevDwayne@MCCDC.com or RevCathy@mccdc.com
Mental Health Awareness
Some Mental Health Resources
If you or someone you know are struggling — having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, experiencing relationship problems, feeling overwhelmed, anxious, lonely, just need someone to talk to
Helpline resources are available in support
Some HELPLINES in operation 24 hours a day/7 days a week
(Primarily US based)
| 988 Suicide & Crisis Life Line | Call or Text 988 |
| Crisis Text Line | Text HOME to 741741 |
| Trans Life Line | Call U.S. 877-565-8860 Canada 877-330-6366 |
| LGBTQ+ youth (under 25 years old) | 1-866-488-7386 |
Some Worldwide HELPLINES in operation
Accessed by country search
| FIND A HELPLINE | Find a Helpline |
Join the MCCDC Team!
MCCDC currently has an immediate opening for a part-time custodial position.
Responsible for cleaning and maintaining all areas of church facility. Some grounds work will be required. We offer flexible hours and fair pay. Contact Melvin Moore at 202-638-7373 or email churchoffice@mccdc.com or Rev Dwayne Johnson at 202-638-7373 or email revdwayne@mccdc.com.
MCCDC Bible Study
Come join us for Bible Study on Tuesday@ 7PM. Go to calendar.mccdc.com for the Zoom Link or email Dale Madyun-Baskerville, with mccdcbiblestudy@mccdc.com questions.
This week topic is:Prayer as Worship
Pathways to Generosity, Prayer #84
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—our biological families and relatives (our first testing ground to exercise true love), for spiritual meeting places where everyone can gather to worship you in thanksgiving and communicate with one another. The list of blessings is so great that it cannot be exhausted. Creator, we are grateful that you have gifted us with eternal life, and that You, in your grace give us the choice each day to choose good or evil. This generous gift is so precious that you never force anyone to do your will but you wait patiently for us to trust and rely on you.
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 community here on earth. Help us to recognize the opportunities (our daily bread [ideas]) and follow your guidance in expressing prosperity in its many creative forms to help us perform the great works that you have placed within our hearts. Whether or not we have five talents, or one talent, let us be wholehearted in its expression, and be overcome with gratitude! We 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]<.h5>
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:
Clara Carter’s 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 and Jackie Lois * Rev. Dr. Robin Hawley Gorsline * Glenn Conway * Evelyn Jones* Earline Budd *Prayers for our country* Kappy Majekodunmi, * Michael Cunningham *Dr. Rev Teresa Tygart and partner Sue for healing * Cathy Batson Niece Lisa* Denita & Dale Daughter-in-law Marci Brooks for health * Emily Berry for healing.
“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
Join Zoom Meeting
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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
This week topic is: The Essential to Gods Worship
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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