JOIN THE MCCDC STEWARDSHIP TEAM
Stewardship means investing your time, talent and treasure. If you have a generous heart, creative ideas, and a willingness to serve, we are looking for you. The stewardship team will assist in coordinating congregational events, activities and communications related to our stewardship. If you are interested, please contact Rev Cathy Alexander for more information.[email protected] or 202-638-7373.
ADVERTISE YOUR COMPANY/SERVICE IN THE MCCDC BUSINESS DIRECTORY
There are many members and friends of MCCDC who own businesses and/or provide professional services. As a way of acknowledging this and encouraging one another, MCCDC invites church members and friends to participant in the 2014 MCCDC Business Directory.
The MCCDC directory of businesses and services of church members and friends will be printed and released during the Easter season. MCCDC does not intend the directory to be an endorsement of any particular business or service but is only intended to help inform the congregation of such businesses owned and services offered by members and friends of the church. Net donations from the directory will benefit the General Fund.
If you are a business owner and/or provide professional services you would like included in the directory for one (1) year, please read the following information and submit the requested information no later thanSunday, March 9, 2014.
Any questions should be directed to Johanna Hardy ([email protected]) or Mark Kornmann ([email protected]).
CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE.
LITURGICAL DANCE MINISTRY TO SPONSOR A SIX-WEEK DANCE WORKSHOP  "Have you ever felt the Spirit calling you to worship through movement, through dance? Liturgical dance is a powerful, passionate
and transformative form of worship but often we allow things like
technique or body image to hold us back. Josie Hoover, a Doctoral candidate at Wesley Theological Seminary, will be joining us for six weeks to demonstrate how powerful the ministry of liturgical dance can be in the life of worship. The start date is Thursday, March 13 at 6:30pm. We'll meet downstairs in the Music room. The prayer is to show/teach/remind dancers how liturgical dance is a worshiping arts ministry, how it is a calling and how to nurture
their calling in dance (physically, spiritually, mentally).
No previous dance experience is necessary and we hope that you will
take this opportunity to worship with us and perhaps awaken new
spiritual gifts within yourself. This opportunity is open to the
ENTIRE congregation.
THIS DISCUSSION HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27 PASTOR'S GROUP TO EXPLORE THE LIFE, WRITINGS, AND RELATIONSHIPS OF HOWARD THURMAN, THURSDAY, FEB. 13  In honor of Black History Month the Pastors discussion group will explore the life, writings and relationships of Howard Thurman. Howard Thurman, who was born on November 18, 1899 and died on April 10, 1981, was an influential African American author, philosopher, theologian, dynamic preacher, educator and civil rights leader. He was Dean of Chapel at Howard University and Boston University for more than two decades, and in 1944 helped found a multicultural church.
Thurman was a prolific author, writing 20 books of ethical and cultural criticism. The most famous of his works, Jesus and the Disinherited (1949), deeply influenced Martin Luther King, Jr. and other leaders, both black and white, of the modern Civil Rights Movement. He served as spiritual advisor and mentor to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Please join us on Thursday, February 13 at 7PM in the Welcome Hall. Contact Rev Cathy for additional information at [email protected] or 202-638-7373. JOIN US THIS WEEKEND FOR TWO GREAT BLACK HISTORY EVENTS 
Join your friends at MCCDC February 15 and 16 for two great events. On Saturday, February 15 at 2pm, we will take a tour of the Frederick Douglass Home and on Sunday, February 16 at 2pm, we will take a journey South for the musical "Violet" at the Ford's Theatre. The cost for the two events is $20. You can reserve a spot by going online to www.mccdc.com/donate or email Rev. Cathy at [email protected]m.
Frederick Douglass Home
Saturday, February 15, 2PM
 "I will unite with any one to do right, and with no one to do wrong!"
Walk the halls of Cedar Hill, home of the famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass.
Born into slavery, Douglass escaped to spend his life fighting for justice and equality for all people. His tireless struggle, brilliant words, and inclusive vision of humanity continue to inspire and sustain people today.
Violet
Ford's Theatre
February 16, 2PM
A touching story of love, hope and healing.
In the early 1960s, a young woman travels across the South in search of a miracle. On her journey, she meets two young soldiers who help her learn about courage, beauty and her own self-worth. Jeanine Tesori (Caroline, or Change, Fun Home and Thoroughly Modern Millie) returns with a dynamic score of bluegrass, gospel, country and rock. Directed by Tony-nominated Jeff Calhoun (Broadway's Newsies).
WORSHIP ARTS MINISTRIES TO CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CULMINATING IN A CONGREGATIONAL CONCERT MARCH 2, 3PM
Each Sunday in February the Worship Arts Ministries will be celebrating Black History Month through special music and spoken word. Black History Month with culminate on Sunday March 2nd @ 3pm with our Celebration of Black History Month Concert. We will be joined by special guests B.E.L.I.E.V.E - an ASL (American Sign Language) performance group. Please plan to stay after services on Sunday March 2nd for a time of food and fellowship followed by our annual Celebration of Black History Month! OLDER ADULTS MINISTRY SPONSORS MICROSOFT OFFICE COMPUTER CLASSES The Older Adults Ministry will be sponsoring Basic Microsoft Office Classes. Microsoft Word 2003 Essentials will take place February 8 and 22 from 10am-12noon, Microsoft Powerpoint 2003 Essentials will take place March 8 and 22 from 10am-12noon, and Microsoft Excel 2003 Essentials will take place April 19 and May 3 from 10am-12noon. Sign-up sheets are at the Information Station or contact the church office at [email protected] or 202-638-7373. CPR AND AED CLASS OFFERED SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 12-4PM Come out and receive quality CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and AED (Automatic Electric Defibrillation) training and get certified in a fun and relaxed atmosphere taught by a Professional Instructor / Registered Nurse, Jacqueline Collins, RN, BSN. The class is scheduled for Saturday, March 1 from 12-4PM and the cost is $10 to cover the cost of materials. Please call the church office to sign up at [email protected] or 202-638-7373. JOIN MCC NOVA FOR A 'WITNESS IN LOVE" DEMONSTRATION ON FEBRUARY 14 The People of Faith for Equality in Virginia (POPEV) are organizing a "Witness for Love", a demonstration for marriage equality for LGBT, at sites across Virginia. MCC NOVA and our faith partners are gathering at the Fairfax County Courthouse, 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, at 1:00 p.m. on Valentine's Day, Friday, February 14. Sarah Fershee and Ginny Miles will apply for a marriage license. It would be awesome if parishioners from MCCDC could join us as we give witness to Sarah and Ginny. Please RSVP to [email protected]. WE HAVE A FEW TICKETS LEFT! HELP MCCDC WITH MAUTNER PROJECT GALA SPONSORSHP-TICKETS AVAILABLE MCCDC will be a Ruby Red Sponsor at the Mautner Project Gala, March 8, 2014. The Gala will be at the JW Marriott. MCCDC has 10 tickets for the Gala. Tickets are $250.00. Proceeds will go to paying the sponsorship costs for MCCDC.  READY TO CARE? WILLING TO SERVE? Do you have a flexible schedule with time to commit? Do you have a consistent prayer life? Are you able to honor confidentiality? Are you on the journey of spiritual maturity? Are you comfortable visiting hospitals and care facilities? Are you able to set healthy boundaries? Is I Corinthians 13 one of your favorite scriptures? If you answered yes to the above questions maybe PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY is for you! UPCOMING PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY MEETINGS: Informational Meeting Thursday, March 6th Training and Discernment Meetings March 20th & April 10th Commissioning for 1 year term Sunday, May 4th "These are the words of the Lord God: Now I myself will ask after my sheep and go in search for them . . . and rescue them, no matter where they were scattered in dark and cloudy days . . . I will search for the lost, recover the straggler, bandage the hurt, strengthen the sick, leave the healthy and strong to play." ~Ezekiel 34:11-12, 16; NEB
GLOBAL MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS MEETING
SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 7PM
Are you interested in reaching your neighborhood and the world with God's visible and tangible love? The Global Ministry Partnerships Team is forming and moving forward with a global ministry focus. We particularly use "partnership" to emphasize the mutuality of relationship.
Several aspects of ministry work will come under this umbrella. One of which is currently the Dominican Republic. If you are interested in contributing to and exploring this ministry work, we will have an organizational meeting on Wednesday, February 26 AT 7PM at MCCDC.
MCC's Transformational Spiritual Development Curriculum
Creating a Life that Matters is a three-course curriculum which explores ways to rediscover relationship with the Sacred, with my Self, and with my Passion.
These three courses correspond to the spiritual experiences of being changed, gifted and called. Graduates of Creating a Life that Matters will have been challenged to broaden their understanding of all that is Sacred; integrate their self-awareness into being authentic, aware leaders; and live their passion intentionally through the life and work of the church.
Creating a Life that Matters integrates art, scripture, music, film, journaling, and diverse spiritual resources to augment our exploration of the Christian path. A Program of Metropolitan Community Churches � 2006 Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches
Courses are starting soon at MCCDC in partnership with MCCNOVA. If you are interested in becoming a part of this amazing event, please contact Rev Cathy at [email protected] or 202-638-7373.
 SHARE PROGRAM
PAY FOR YOUR ORDERS THIS SUNDAY
"If you have food, share it with those who are hungry."
Luke 3:11b (The Message Bible)
With great excitement, the Pastoral Care Ministers of MCCDC will offer food value packages through the "SHARE" Food Network Program. Everyone is invited to participate. You can purchase one of these wonderful food value packages, by seeing one of our Pastoral Care Ministers.
You also can become a caring share financial sponsor for someone else. Let one of the Pastoral Care Ministers know if you want to provide a tax deductible donation to MCCDC's "Share" Program Ministry. Volunteers are needed to assist with picking up the food subsidy items, from the Share Warehouse. The food distribution will take place, here at the MCCDC.
This "SHARE" Program Ministry is also a great opportunity for high school students to receive community service credit hours. The Pastoral Care Ministers received official training in providing the forms and verification high school students to receive credit for community service hours.
The FEBRUARY Share Program schedule is listed below:
Sunday, February 16-Pay For Your Order
Saturday, February 22-Pick-up your order in the MCCDC Welcome Hall-10:30am
For more information, please contact a Pastoral Care Minister or James Newkirk at [email protected].
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