This Week’s Reflection
Don’t let your hearts be troubled… In God’s house there are many dwelling places.
I am going to prepare a place for you… and then I will come back to take you with me.
You know the way that leads to where I am going. (John 14: 1-4)
Our Eastertide theme is Welcome Home.
Home can be fortunate, and indeed sacred, locations (and experiences, people…) to which to bring troubled as well as joyful hearts. Our theme and scripture are well matched to encourage contemplation and action on how MCCDC has been and can continue to be a spiritual home for the care of hearts, in support of wholeness individually, and collectively in community.
In our text, we find Jesus speaking about being community spiritual home. In the John 14 scripture, he is offering words of comfort as he prepares his followers for his departure from his embodied time with them. That time is drawing to a close as his crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension approach. Jesus’ words reflect the love, care, mercy, and justice that he has shared and modeled throughout his ministry—teaching and supporting the collective in building relationship with Divine/and each other body, mind, emotion, and spirit.
In contemporary times, this scripture is often offered as comfort at funerals and memorial services. One blessing of the text is that it supports us, as we are ready, in considering and discussing where we go and how we are held by Divine in transition and beyond—embodied life to death. Another blessing is that it invites contemplation and action on living Resurrection in the body day-to-day, here and now—through our prayers, work, tasks, purpose, rest—individually, and collectively in community at MCCDC… Soothing hearts and finding hope and joy.
Join us this Sunday onsite, online, and later on demand as we explore and take action continuing to enliven our MCCDC spiritual home. ,/H5>
Blessings,
Dr. Carla Sherrell
Clergy Candidate/Volunteer
2026 Pride Events
MCCDC Family it Pride season again and we need your help in the following areas.
• Someone with a truck or SUV with a hitch that can pull our MCCDC Float.
• Help Decorating our Float for the parade.
• Help staffing our table at the pride Festival to get the word out about our church and programs.
Contact Knut Panknin at pride@mccdc.com for more information on all events.
Fri & Sat / May 22 & 23: DC Black Pride “Rainbow Row”: The vendor fair is taking place this year at the Westin Hotel DC Downtown, 999 9th St NW. Exact times for the fair have not been announced.
Sat & Sun / June 20 & 21: Capital Pride Parade and Festival. The dates have moved to the third weekend in June due to the 250th anniversary celebrations. The theme for this year’s Capital Pride is: “EXIST. RESIST. Have the Audacity!”
The Parade on Saturday is anticipated to begin at 14th and T Streets NW, ending at 9th St NW. The Festival is again on Pennsylvania Ave NW.
Contact Knut Panknin at pride@mccdc.com for more information on both events.
Honors and Remembrance Tribute
We invite you to remember or honor someone you love with a Honor and Remembrance Tribute.
The names of those remembered will be included in our Sunday worship folder and at the end of our Sunday worship live stream.
Suggested donations start at $25.00 per name,
however, all gifts matter.
Click here to make a online tribute and payment for your love one.
All tributes will end on June 21, 2026
Chili Extravaganza
Come show off your Chili cooking skills by sharing your secret chili recipe with your MCCDC family and friends.
Sign up starts May 3rd, 2026 at the Welcome hall table. Signed up ends on May 17, 2026. Cook off will be May 31, 2026 after church. This is a NO COST EVENT!!
Point of contact for this event is Rev Cathy at revcathy@mccdc.com
Active Shooter Training
On May 09,2026, 10:00 am Metropolitan Police Department MPD will be conducting active shooter training at MCCDC.
All are welcome to join in this training. POC for this meeting is Dale Madyun-Baskerville at oam@mccdc.com. O
Onsite, Online & On demand.
Here are three ways to participate :
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MCCDC 55th Anniversary Team
MCCDC needs team members to plan the 55th Anniversary for the church.
Help plan activities for this joyful time in our church history!
Contact Rev Cathy at revcathy@mccdc.com for more information.
Church Calendar
Sunday, May 03
—10:30 am Unified Worship Service
Monday, May 04
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev Jo-Anne Ludy
Tuesday, May 05
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev Jo-Anne Ludy
—07:00 pm Bible Study
Wednesday, May 06
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev Jo-Anne Ludy
Thursday, May 07
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev Jo-Anne Ludy
Friday, May 08
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev Jo-Anne Ludy
Saturday, May 09
10:00 am Active Shooter Training
Sunday: May 03
—10:30 am Unified Worship Service
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 Brooks-Gordon * Michael Cunningham * Dr. Rev Teresa Tygart and partner Sue for healing * Cathy Batson’s Niece Lisa * Denita & Dale’s Daughter-in-law Marci Brooks for health * Emily Berry for healing * Elaine Durden-Hunter for the loss of her pet Angel. * Prayer for Denita & Dale’s friend Kendall Fulton as she continues her journey with cancer * Prayer for healing for Retired Rev Elder Dwayne Johnson * Beverly Barnett family due her passing, * Tim Helm for healing from surgery.
Many Paths to Generosity !!
Join your MCCDC Family and Friends in the many paths to generosity.
Giving of yourself, time, talent, treasure is important to your MCCDC Faith Community.
Please click here and fill out your MCCDC Generosity Intention Form.
Every gift matters and is greatly appreciated!
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, at mccdcbiblestudy@mccdc.com with questions.
Writers’ Ministry
MCCDC’s Writers’ Ministry gather on 3rd Saturday, -10AM -12NOON via zoom link listed below.
Whether you are an experienced writer or want to begin writing, or do more, please consider joining. For more info, contact gcsnyder01@aol.com
Click here to Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 865 7622 1632, Passcode: 146039
Grow Our Church
Join the MCCDC Church Growth and Membership Team to reach out to your friends, family and community throughout the DMV and on line.
Brain storm with fellow church members on how to better reach people.
Contact Rev Cathy at revcathy@mccdc.com for more information
Volunteer Worship Folder Team Members
We invite you to share your talents in preparing the Worship Folder each week as a member of the Worship Folder Team.
This encompasses gathering information, designing, and producing weekly worship folders, which include orders of service, hymns, readings, and announcements.
Please reach out to Rev Cathy at revcathy@mccdc.com if you are interested in this position.
Mental Health Awareness
Stigma grows in silence. Healing begins in community.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Let’s keep working together to co-create cultures of reflection, open conversation,
and action for mental health and wellness within and beyond our MCCDC communities, all year long.
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: call or text 988 orsearch FIND A HELPLINE (https://findahelpline.com/) for 24/7 crisis and support worldwide, accessed by country search
HELPLINES in operation 24 hours a day/7 days a week (Primarily US based)
· 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988
· Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
· Disaster Distress Helpline: Call or Text 1-800-985-5990
· Safe Place® TXT 4 HELP: Text 44357 (under 18 years old, in some communities 21 and under)
· Trans Lifeline: Call U.S. 877-565-8860 Canada 877-330-6366
· The Trevor Project: Text START to 678-678 or call 1-866-488-7386; for LGBTQ+ youth
(under 25 years old)
. Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 then press 1 or Text 838255
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 Cathy at revcathy@mccdc.com
“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 Friday
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 707 872 2334
The dial in is 301-715-8592
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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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