You are invited to an MCCDC picnic sponsored by the Older Adult Ministry. Get ready for fun in the sun and under the pavilion. The picnic will be held at Rock Creek Park Loop 013 area. Maps and sign-up sheets will be located at the information station.  

There are a limited number of seats available on the trolley if you would like to ride to the picnic, please let us know if you need one. For more information please contact Rev Cathy at [email protected] or 202-638-7373.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From MCCDC downtown, take 16th St. NW to Military Rd W., turn left onto Glover Rd. and our site and limited parking is on the right.

Traffic may be heavy so alternate routes can be:

-Follow 7th St NW which becomes Georgia then turn left on Missouri Ave which turns into Military Rd (West), continue to left at Oregon Ave follow to site.

-OR-

-Follow 14th st NW to left on Military Rd (West) and continue to left at Oregon Ave follow to site. 

This Sunday, we welcome Michael Fisher to worship with us and to his first day as MCCDC's new Minister of Worship Arts. Michael was born into a family of musicians who encouraged his musical abilities at a young age. His music career began in the church and included singing in a trio with his father and younger brother at outside events, including singing the national anthem at pro sporting venues. Michael is classically trained on the cello and piano and has played for such popular gospel artists as The Clark Sisters, Kierra "Kiki" Sheard, Dr. Rance Allen and more.

On Sunday, August 10 at the 9AM & 11AM services Michael will be accompanying Special Guest Artist Cassandra White from the acclaimed Gospel Ensemble of Houston, Texas. Also, plan now to invite family and friends to "Celebration Sunday" on September 14 for a musical Sunday with Michael Fisher leading worship and directing the Choir. The service will include a Rite of Blessing for his ministry with a Celebration Reception to follow both services.

This is a great time to join the Worship Arts Ministry at MCCDC. Michael will be joining Rev. Cathy and me for a meeting of the Worship Arts Ministry on Saturday, August 9 to further the vision of a joyful, excellent, and growing Worship Arts Ministry. You are welcome to join us and be a part of what we are building.

Worship each Sunday will include experiencing God through great music and creative expression. We also look forward to inspiring our community through musical outreach.

This Sunday, introduce yourself to Michael and welcome him 

to MCCDC. See you Sunday!

Faithfully,

Rev. Dwayne Johnson

This film introduces the viewer to Eddie and Justin, together living what might otherwise be considered an ordinary life during an extraordinary time in history. It provides a glimpse into the relationships the two have with one another, and with family, friends and their Deep South hometown. Against the backdrop of legal battles about same-sex marriage, Eddie and Justin share their personal take on what love really means.

Filmed primarily in Mississippi during the year surrounding the U.S. Supreme Court decisions in the DOMA and Prop 8 cases, this film captures the lives and community of Eddie Outlaw and his partner, Justin McPherson (now Outlaw), as they watch, wait and react to the change in federal law affecting same-sex marriages.

The film is a love story on several levels:  Eddie's and Justin's personal relationship, their love of their home state and decision to stay, and the love of their families.  

AUGUST 6, 12NOON

SUPPORT THE 1ST ANNUAL 

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ACTION 

AGAINST JAMAICA'S ANTI-GAY BUGGERY LAW

MCCDC has been requested to support the "1st Annual International Day of Action against Jamaica's Anti-Gay Buggery Law", which will take place on August 6 at noon. Thus far global protests are being held at the Jamaican Consulate in New York, the Jamaican Consulate in Toronto, the Jamaican High Commission in London. MCC has long been and continues to be a strong supporter of LGBT Jamaicans in their quest for freedom, human rights, equality, peace and justice. MCCDC, we are being asked to join other advocates in the fight against Jamaica's Anti-Gay Buggery law, hatred, bigotry and violence towards LGBT people living in Jamaica.

For more information go to https://www.facebook.com/Jamaica.AHS  and see Jamaica Anti-Homophobia Stand Years in Review (Video) http://bit.ly/SFmbfM 

What can we do?

• Pray for safety, open hearts and open minds
• Help raise awareness by recording and sharing messages on FB, Twitter, Google+, and others in your networks

 

AUGUST 10, 9AM AND 11AM SERVICES

MCCDC WELCOMES VISITING ARTIST 

CASSANDRA WHITE

 

A native of Houston, Texas, Cassandra White is renown locally, nationally and internationally for such vehicles as her performance as Liza Hughes in the Broadway Production of Civil War, performed at the St. James Theatre in New York and prior to that at the Alley Theatre in Houston, Texas, A featured singer with the Harlem Gospel Singers, Ms. White has performed in France, Germany and Switzerland in the show The Best of Gospel - Rock My Soul. 

 

Cassandra began her vocal career singing in the church at the age of five. A graduate of High School of the Performing and Visual Arts and Texas Southern University, Ms. White is a 
soprano beyond parallel.

She is currently teaching Elementary Music, and directing an internationally known multi-cultural gospel choir, The Gospel Ensemble. Her CD projects include  Remembering the Spirituals and Twisted Torch: A Celebration of Life! Click to view  Cassandra singing Picture Yourself, a song she composed for Twisted Torch:A Celebration of Life! 

The first celebration of Judy's life and ministry will be on Saturday, Aug. 9th at 12pm at the Oak Grove Baptist Church, Oak Park Rd. ,Oak Park Va. Food will be served afterwards. It is very easy to get to. about 100 miles from Washington. Please call me: (540) 661-1170 (cell) 

We will also celebrate her life at MCC at a future date.