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HAPPY THANKSGIVING 

FROM ALL OF US AT MCCDC!




eBLAST 
NOVEMBER 27, 2014

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









 

 



CHRISTMAS CONCERT
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 AND 6, 7:30PM

GET YOUR TICKETS SUNDAY or online at www.mccdc.com


 


 




JOIN US SUNDAY!
9AM & 11AM

TASTE AND SEE


 

Taste and See 

that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.

 

                                                    ~Psalm 34:8

 

The season of Advent is upon us. In the Christian calendar, it is the first season of the church year, a period of preparation for the birth of Jesus. Advent is that period of time and space that precedes Christmas, and calls each of us to quiet our hearts in reflection, to prepare for the embodiment of the Holy One, and to make ourselves ready to receive all that God has for us. Much like today, the atmosphere in Jerusalem and Judea during the time leading to Jesus' birth was filled with unrest, high emotions, resistance against oppressive forces, and people of faith longing for relief. The people prayed for relief from the emotional, spiritual, economic and political chains that bound them and kept them from reaching their highest potential. And much like today, the people prayed and cried for liberation, justice, and freedom.

 

This week we enter the story of a high priest and his wife; Zechariah and Elizabeth. They were devout and spiritual people, and the eventual parents of John the Baptist. Their story helps to set the stage and prepare our spirits to receive the blessing of good news. Christ is born! Even in their old age, their prayers for a child were answered and the social stigma of childlessness was lifted from them. The people prayed faithfully for salvation from the forces of oppression, and their prayers were being heard and answered. In the same way, I believe that our prayers for freedom from injustice and oppression, in any form, will be answered. Please continue to pray and you can catch the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1: 5-25.

 

As a means to help each of us prepare our hearts for the hope and joy of the season, you will be receiving a daily E-devotional starting on Sunday November 30th. Please use the readings to assist you to reflect, pray, and center during this Advent Season. Let your senses help you to "taste and see" the goodness of God the Almighty and to prayerfully respond.


 

 

 

Faithfully,

 

Rev. Cathy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

 

 

 

Please join local healing and therapeutic practitioner

Elizabeth McCain in a three week series on holiday hope and hopefulness.

 

The holiday season can be a difficult time of year for many of us. No matter what kind of painful past memories we have, we can choose to embrace a sense of hope and a more positive attitude during this time of year and beyond. In these sessions, learn how to reframe stories from the past, experience a body/mind/spirit connection through acupressure and energy healing, develop spiritual practices (such as meditation and gratitude practices), and feel a sense of belonging and joy within yourself, your family, and your community.

Rev. Elizabeth McCain is an interfaith minister, grief counselor, spiritual mentor, energy healer, and professional storyteller in Takoma Park, Md. Whether ministering, counseling, or performing, she believes that sharing and reframing our personal stories heals hearts, creates community, and changes the world. Elizabeth specializes in helping the LGBTQ community and our allies live more meaningful and joyful lives. To learn more about her work, go to www.elizabethmccain.com.

 

Dates: Dec 4, 11, 18

Time: 7-8:30

Location: MCCDC

Workshop is free and donations are appreciated.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

THANKSGIVING POTLUCK
Join us for a Thanksgiving Potluck on Thursday Nov 27 at 11am following the Thanksgiving service. All are welcome. Please sign up at the information station or contacT Rev Cathy Alexander at  

revcathy@mccdc.com or 202-638-7373.


 

ADVENT BOOK STUDY

Advent is a time of preparation for the Coming One. Please join us on TuesdayNights during Advent to experience first-hand the stories, the people and the events leading to Jesus' Birth. The book will take us through daily meditations and offer heart and spirit challenging ways to consider how these stories are relevant to each of us today no matter where you are on your faith journey. Join us for this four week study at 7 PM at Tuesday Night Bible Study starting November 18th and ending on Dec 16th. Books are available on line. For more information please contact Dale Madyun-Baskerville or Rev Cathy Alexander at revcathy@mccdc. com or 202-638-7373.

 

 

UPCOMING BIBLE STUDY DATES AND TOPICS:

Dec 2     Experiencing Joseph's Challenge

Dec 9     Experiencing the Birth Of Christ

Dec 16   Experiencing the Journey to Safety

Dec 23   No Bible Study

Dec 30   No Bible Study

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



THIS PAST SUNDAY!
NOV. 23


 

CONGREGATIONAL RESULTS


 

 

BOARD ELECTION RESULTS

Dave Jenkins-47 votes (3-yr. term)

 Mark Kornmann-59 votes (3-yr. term)

Bobbi Strang-46 votes (1-yr. term)


 

2015 Budget passed 37-22.

 



APPLY TO BE A WHITE HOUSE FELLOW 
Applications are now open to be a 2015-2016 White House Fellow. Applications will be open until January 15, 2015 -- please help us spread the word! President Lyndon B. Johnson established the President's Commission on White House Fellowships 50 years ago, and over the course of nine presidential administrations -- four Democrat and five Republican -- the nonpartisan White House Fellows program has become the na...tion's premier fellowship for public service and leadership. The program's mission is to expose Fellows to first-hand, high-level experience in the federal government.

 

The program consists of a full-time work placement in the offices of Cabinet Secretaries, senior White House staff, and other high-ranking Administration officials. During their year in Washington, D.C., White House Fellows also participate in a robust education program designed to provide a behind-the-scenes look into the inner workings of the federal government. It is an extraordinary year that yields a lifetime of rewards.


 

Find out more about the White House Fellows program  at http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/fellows/application

 


  10th annual

TOY PARTY


 MCCDC is sponsoring the 10th annual Toy Party for kids ages 3-16 on December 13 from 10am-12noon and 1pm-3pm. Please bring in unwrapped toys over the next two Sundays.


 


 MCCDC
eBLAST
NOVEMBER 27, 2014

MCCDC
474 RIDGE STREET NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20001


EBLAST
mark@mccdc.com
MCCDC
202-638-7373
Michael Fisher
michael@mccdc.com
 
MCCDC WEBSITE
 www.mccdc.com

  

MCCDC ONLINE GIVING

  

 MCCDC TEXT GIVING
202-999-3841

  

MCCDC CONTACT INFORMATION: 
MAIN NUMBER
202-638-7373


 

CHURCH WIFI
Mccdc@474

EXTENSIONS:
800-Church Office
801-Senior Pastor, Rev. Dwayne
802-Minister of Connections, Rev. Cathy
804-Bookkeeper, Lance 
806-Music Minister, Michael


THIS SUNDAY 

AT THE INFORMATION STATION


 

*PICK-UP BULLETIN/

ATTENDANCE CARDS

*DROP YOUR TOYS OFF

*GET YOUR CHRISTMAS TICKETS


 

CALENDAR 
highlights

TODAY
NOVEMBER 27
THANKSGIVING DAY SERVICE/POTLUCK
11AM
POTLUCK
12NOON

SUNDAY,
NOVEMBER 30
9AM /11AM
WORSHIP SERVICE
"TASTE AND SEE"
REV. CATHY ALEXANDER


TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 2
BIBLE STUDY
7PM

THURSDAY,
DECEMBER 4
HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS
7PM

FRIDAY, 
DECEMBER 5
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
7:30 PM

SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 6
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
7:30PM

SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 13
TOY PARTY
SANCTUARY

THURSDAY,
DECEMBER 18
HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS
7PM



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