Give yourself grace and the time you need.” ~Larry Garrett
Our world is broken. This is reflected in so many ways, locally and globally. At MCCDC we seek to offer a place of wholeness. We seek to be generous in how we listen, how we provide resources and how we teach. It is not easy. The work of wholeness requires grace, time and patience.
Luke 19: 1-10 is the iconic account of Jesus and Zacchaeus. This story offers many perspectives, including implications on moving towards generous wholeness. It also includes an invitation to reconsider one’s perspectives, giving oneself the grace and time to implement growth and change.
Like many of us, Zacchaeus wrestled with contradictions in his life, seeking to live by higher values yet at times compromising. As a chief tax collector, Zacchaeus was an agent of the oppressive Roman government. He was viewed as an oppressor, feared because of his power. He was an outsider, wealthy economically, yet isolated and poor in relationships.
It was time for a new perspective. Zacchaeus climbs a sycamore tree to see Jesus beyond the crowd. His hopes are met as he sees Jesus. And beyond his hopes Jesus also sees him. Then Jesus says: “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down!”
The unexpected goes even further and deeper as Jesus invites himself to stay at Zacchaeus’ home.
I’ve long wondered about the details of the conversation shared by Jesus and Zacchaeus. It was clearly a conversation about the ways of wholeness and love. Jessica Mesman writes, “Zacchaeus shows me I don’t need to fear being seen by Jesus. I might be transformed into someone I don’t recognize, but my current form is the one God wants to meet and enter, right now.”
Ultimately, Jesus offers a description of their time together: “Today salvation has come to this house, because Zacchaeus too is a descendant of Sarah and Abraham. For the Promised One came to seek out and to save the lost” (Luke 19:9-10).
This Sunday at 10:30AM Eastern onsite, online and later on demand, we’ll look at the path of wholeness and how generosity opens that path. We’ll consider the intersections of determination, surrender, human need and the liberating power of Jesus as we aspire to wholeness.
By Faith,
Rev. Elder Dwayne Johnso
Church Calendar
Sunday, November 09, 2025
—09:00 am Spiritual Engagement Hour Zoom
—10:30 am Unified Worship Service
-12.00 pm Congregational Forum
Monday, November 10
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev. Dwayne
Tuesday, November 11
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev. Dwayne
—07:00 pm Bible Study-This week topic is:Essential to Gods Worship
Wednesday, November 12
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev. Dwayne
—06:30 pm MCCDC Mental Health Group
Thursday, November 13
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev. Dwayne
Friday, November 14
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev. Dwayne
Saturday, November 15
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev. Dwayne
Sunday, November 16
—09:00 am Spiritual Engagement Hour Zoom
—10:30 am Unified Worship Service
9 am Spiritual Engagement Hour
Thich Nhat Hanh on True Love
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 Thich Nhat Hanh:
“In true love, you attain freedom. When you love, you bring freedom to the person you love. If the opposite is true, it is not true love. You must love in such a way that the person you love feels free, not only outside but also inside.”
+Bring your favorite poems or other writings.
+Source: “True Love ” by Thich Nhat Hanh, page 4
MCCDC Chapel Onsite, Online & On demand.
Here are three ways to participate :
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In Person 474 Ridge St., NW, Washington, D 20001
Halloween Eve Happy Hour
Join the Generosity team for
Halloween Eve Happy Hour
Thursday, October 30 at 7PM to 8:30 EST at MCCDC
Come enjoy fresh donuts and Apple Cider, games, fun and friendship
Click here to join the Fun via Zoom
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
Click here to JOIN MCCDC VIA Zoom Link
We invite you to join other MCCDC members in reviewing 2025
MCCDC recapping 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
Daylight Saving Time !!!
Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour before you go to sleep this Saturday night November 02, 2025.
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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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: The Essential to Gods Worship
Pathways to Generosity, Prayer #161
by Clara Carter, MCCDC Prayer Supporter
“If you want love and abundance in your life, give it away.” ~ Mark Twain
Dear God, thank you for your generosity. Help us to willingly share of your generosity in ways that are pleasing to you. We are thankful for the willingness to share our abundance through the gifts of financial wealth, talents, skills, time, and treasures to spread the gospel and perform great works to glorify You. We are grateful for the timeless and immeasurable gift of mercy and grace you grant everyone each day. We accept your generosity that abounds in so many ways, and we are committed to share it for the gathering of souls into your realm and to help people in need to magnify your love for all people throughout the earth.
Let our hearts be glad for the opportunity to help someone through an act of compassion and kindness—a smile, words of encouragement, a meal, a shoulder to cry on, a sympathetic ear, praying together with someone, or spend quality time with someone or sit in meditational silence with loved ones. God, your generosity is so great that our gratitude is not able to exhaust the list of your goodness. Thank you, Lord, for all spiritual worship places for the gathering of your beloved community throughout the world. We are grateful to have direct communications with the Holy Spirit from our hearts wherever we may be. Thank you, God, in your many precious names! Amen.
“Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.” 1 Timothy 6:18-19 (NIV)
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
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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
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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