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MCCDC-THE PLACE TO SERVE OUR NEIGHBORS!

THIS SUNDAY AFTER BOTH SERVICES: The MCCDC community of faith will once again sponsor a work day to clean and landscape the corner of 5th and Ridge Streets as well as our neighbor's flower boxes down Ridge Street. 


 



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OCTOBER 16, 2014

MCCDC
474 RIDGE STREET NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
www.mccdc.com
 

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LET'S HELP OUR TEAM REACH ITS' GOAL

GOAL: 40 WALKERS/$13,500

TO DATE: 21 WALKERS/$5097


 

TO JOIN THE TEAM OR DONATE, CLICK HERE!
 


 




JOIN US SUNDAY!
9AM & 11AM

  OUR NEIGHBORS ARE OUR             CONGREGATION


 

 

"We have a fabulous opportunity to interact, engage, build relationships, 

and make disciples with the people living and working in the communities surrounding us."

            ~Joe Daniels; "Walking with Nehemiah: Your Community is Your Congregation"

 

I received an email from one of our neighbors on Ridge Street. He briefly described his busy, stressful life and how he doesn't have time to attend church. Then he wrote: thank you.

 

He is grateful for the presence of MCCDC on Ridge Street. On his way to other places, he pauses at our Peace Pole on the corner of 5th & Ridge and breathes a silent prayer. I believe this is a worship experience. Even though he has never worshipped inside our sanctuary, he has worshipped outside our sanctuary. I believe that makes him a part of our congregation.

                 

The landscaping leading to and surrounding the Peace Pole is a reminder that God's beauty shines through, even in a broken neighborhood and world.

                 

Our physical presence on 5th & Ridge NW offers a spiritual presence. This is also true of our beautiful Prayer Garden on M Street. Indeed, it became an extension of our Sanctuary as the site of the Blessing of the Animals service on October 4.   Similar to our neighbor on Ridge Street, some of our neighbors on M Street have expressed gratitude. Four of them attended the Blessing of the Animals Service.

                 

The responses of our neighbors remind me of who we are called to be as MCCDC:

 

We are a congregation of disciples called to serve the congregation that is our neighborhood.

 

In other words: our neighbors are our congregation!

                 

That's one of the reasons we are having a Worship and Service Day this Sunday following the 9:00am and 11:00am services. Planting flowers on Ridge Street extends our message of love in a beautiful and friendly way. Picking up trash says to our neighbors: "We love you and value you. You are worthy of living on a beautiful street." Raking leaves is an act of prayer. Hauling mulch is a form of worship.

                 

My message for Sunday includes Paul's encouragement to bring God's love into the world: "We remember your work that comes from faith, your effort that comes from love. . ." (1 Thess. 1:2). This Sunday, we will put Scripture into immediate action.

                 

I look forward to seeing you Sunday.   If you are not able to remain after services, please attend worship: your presence at worship and ongoing prayers are a wonderful gift.


 

 

 

Faithfully,

 

Rev. Dwayne

 

 

 

 

 

 


our community

 


 

 

�Nosotros somos ICMDC Unid@s! 

�Adoremos y Alabemos a Dios!


 

On Saturday, October 25, Unid@s, the MCCDC Hispanic/Latin@ outreach ministry, will once again hold its monthly worship service at 6pm in the sanctuary here at MCCDC. We will have wonderful music, liturgy, great food and fellowship. Rev. Alberto N�jera will be our celebrant and preacher who will deliver Jesus' Good News of radically inclusive love. This will be a special service as we will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15).

            The service will be mostly in Spanish; however, the Scripture readings and the sermon are usually translated into English.  So whether or not you are a Spanish speaker, please come and celebrate this joyous occasion with us! For more information, contact Tom Simmons, Ministry Intern, at frybreadguy51@gmail.com or (202) 638-7373.

 


 

"Mirad cu�n bueno y cu�n agradable es que l@s herman@s habiten junt@s en armon�a."

   Salmo 133:1



 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY IN MCCDC UNID@S!

As some of you may know, Tom Simmons, the current ministry intern, will be leaving after the first week in November 2014. In order to make this transition smooth, MCCDC Unid@s is asking for volunteers who would like to assist in participating in some activities that are important to keeping our ministry on its current path. You don't have to speak Spanish to participate. For more information and to volunteer, please contact Tom Simmons, Ministry Intern, at frybreadguy51@gmail.com or (202) 638-7373. 

 

ICMDC UNID@S IS ON FACEBOOK!

 

            As part of its outreach ministry to the LGBT Hispanic/Latin@ community, ICMDC (MCCDC) Unid@s has a Facebook group! If you would like to be a member of our Facebook group, first you have to have a Facebook account, and second just make a request to join the group. Our web address is: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ICMDCUnidos/. For further information, please contact Tom Simmons, Ministry Intern, at frybreadguy51@gmail.com or (202) 638-7373. 

 

Grupo de Oraci�n

"Donde est�n dos o tres reunidos en mi nombre, all� estoy yo en medio de ellos." Mateo 18:20

           

Every Sunday at 12:30 pm in the MCCDC chapel on the second floor, Unid@s has a regular prayer group. Come and pray with us!  All are welcome!

 

REUNION

Unid@s, the MCCDC Hispanic/Latin@ outreach ministry, will have its monthly business meeting on Saturday, October 18. All are welcome to attend! For more information, contact Tom Simmons, Ministry Intern, at frybreadguy51@gmail.com or (202) 638-7373.

 

THIS SUNDAY

Worship and Service Day

 

CLEAN-UP DAY SCHEDULED 

AFTER BOTH SERVICES

 

 

The MCCDC community of faith will once again sponsor a work day to clean and landscape the corner of 5th and Ridge Streets as well as our neighbor's flower boxes down Ridge Street. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring gloves and small garden tools you would like to use. There is something for everyone to contribute and a way for everyone to serve so please come out and show your support.


 

A light brunch will be served. If you have questions regarding landscaping please contact Greg Snyder at   gcsnyder01@aol.com or Rev Cathy at    revcathy@mccdc.com, or  202-638-7373.


 

That's My Story and It's Sticking To Me

October 26


 

Please "COME OUT" and join Rev Jerry Troyer in worship as he shares about embracing who we are. 


 

Then stay for the workshop entitled "That's My Story and it's Sticking to Me" where Jerry will lead the group in a discussion about getting rid of guilt, shame and blame. Lunch is provided at 12:30 and the workshop is from 1:00 - 2:30pm. Cost is $20 and scholarships are available. Do not let price be a barrier to receiving this very timely and important information for your personal and spiritual growth. 

 

Please contact Rev Cathy Alexander for more information at revcathy@mccdc.com or 202-638-7373.


 

 

MCC STATEMENT 

OF FAITH REPORT

 

 

 

The report presents the results of the first round of surveys developed by the Commission on the MCC Statement of Faith. Along with feedback forms on the MCC denominational website, the surveys were launched with the intention of initiating a grass-roots dialogue with the various constituencies of MCC as we begin our task: to review, renew, and update our MCC Statement of Faith as authorized by the 2013 General Conference.

 

http://mccchurch.org/?attachment_id=7962

 

 

 

 

MCCDC is sponsoring a group to attend

"Taking Church to the Community Conference"

Saturday, November 1, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wesley Theological Seminary

 



 

 


 

No longer can we simply ask, "What can we do to get people to come to our church?" We must also consider, "How can we go into the world to encounter those in need of the gospel?" At Taking Church to the Community, you will explore strategies your congregation can use to reach beyond its walls with worship, community events, ministries, and service - meeting community members where they are and moving them toward discipleship.

Taking Church to the Community is ecumenical and designed for both laity and clergy.

Presentations and Workshops

  • The Outside-in Church
  • Go Where the People Are
  • Becoming an Interactive Congregation
  • Blessing Your Community
  • Discipleship 101: Getting Ready
  • Ministries and Community Engagement: Heading Out!
  • Reaching Out through Community Events

If you would like to attend, please contact Rev Cathy Alexander by October 21st  at revcathy@mccdc.com or 202-638-7373.

 

 

 

 

 



 

MCCDC NEEDS YOU!!!

Join the MCCDC Team in the 28th Annual Walk to End HIV Saturday October 25, 2014


 

The team is forming and would not be complete without you. Our new contribution goal this year is to have 40 walkers raising $13,500 or more. To date, we have 10 walkers and over $2500.


 

For more information please contact our Team Captain Bob Whitman at  bwhit1022@aol.com or Rev Cathy at revcathy@mccdc.com (202-638-7373).


 

Please go to our team page to join:

 http://www.aidswalkwashington.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.teamParticipants&teamID=5550


 


 

mark your calendars


 


 

congregational forum-Nov. 9

congregational meeting-Nov. 23


 

Please save the dates for the Annual Congregational Forum on November 9 and the Congregational Meeting/Elections on November 23.


 


WE GATHER TOGETHER

Saturday, October 18

New Life MCC of Hampton Roads

1126 Norview Avenue, Norfolk, VA


Doors open at 9:00A.M.

Gathering Registration/Confirmation 9:30A.M.

Fee: $25.00

Round Table Discussions for Lay Delegates, Clergy, 

those in Ministry

Music Plenary/Workshop presented by Rev Carolyn Mobley (MCCR)
and Minister of Worship Arts Michael Fisher (MCCDC)

 

 

Register Online at:   

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dkeMtGRt7CoF6VMCJ9fFoejsgjCPFOQ9EYpOBTi9woI/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link  


Halloween Party 
October 31  8-11PM
 sponsored by the Older Adults Ministry for everyone in the MCCDC Congregation

 

A Costume Party for everyone,  Come as your favorite character for an evening of fun and other things that go bump in the night. This is your chance for good food,  dancing and prizes for costumes.  Cost is only $5.00.  You are encouraged to bring your favorite food dish to share ...  

 


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802-Minister of Connections, Rev. Cathy
804-Bookkeeper, Lance 
806-Music Minister, Michael


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highlights


SUNDAY,
OCTOBER 19
9AM /11AM
WORSHIP SERVICE
"OUR NEIGHBORS ARE OUR CONGREGATION"
REV. J. DWAYNE JOHNSON

SUNDAY,
OCTOBER 19
LANDSCAPING DAY
AFTER EACH SERVICE

TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 21
BIBLE STUDY
7PM

SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 25
WALK TO END HIV
WASHINGTON, DC

SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 25
UNID@S SPANISH SPEAKING MINISTRY SERVICE
6PM
MCCDC

SUNDAY,
OCTOBER 26
"THAT'S MY STORY AND IT'S STICKING TO ME"
12:30-2:30PM

FRIDAY,
OCTOBER 31
OLDER ADULT'S HALLOWEEN PARTY
7-9PM
MCCDC SANCTUARY

SUNDAY,
NOVEMBER 9
CONGREGATIONAL FORUM 
12:30PM
SANCTUARY

SUNDAY,
NOVEMBER 23
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
12:30PM
SANCTUARY




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