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MCCDC-THE PLACE TO BE!
Our Hearts Are Raised High each and every Sunday! Join us Sunday's at 9am and 11am for worship services!
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OCTOBER 2, 2014
MCCDC
474 RIDGE STREET NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
www.mccdc.com
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join us
THIS SATURDAY AT 11AM
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS!
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE READ ARTICLE BELOW.
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JOIN US SUNDAY! 9AM & 11AM
LOSING MOSES ON THE FREEWAY
"The Ten Commandments are a moral compass that points us toward the true north of human health and wholeness. In neglecting them we lose our way. In this sense the Ten Commandments are promises that give life rather than prohibitions that repress."
~ Dan Clendenin
Some may call it neglect. I've not preached a sermon on the Ten Commandments at MCCDC. This Sunday that will change. One reason it has taken me this long is my belief that the Ten Commandments are best encompassed with the invitation from Jesus "to love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength and your neighbor as yourself." I continue to believe that Jesus' call to love God and neighbor is a great summary of all Scripture. I believe if one can only remember one thing from Scripture that's a good choice.
Yet, this week, as I've meditated on the Ten Commandments in preparation for Sunday, I'm seeing a deep value in the specificity of the Ten Commandments. I'm seeing them as the foundation for the core teaching of Jesus.
This Sunday I look forward to sharing my thoughts after spending time reflecting on Moses this week. Chris Hedges, in his book Losing Moses on The Freeway, writes, "There is nothing abstract about the commandments to those who know the sting of their violation or have neglected their call." Maybe Hedges is right: in losing Moses maybe we've lost our way on the journey to health, wholeness, community and love. To some, the Ten Commandments may seem restrictive. Yet could it be they point to freedom? Join us on Sunday at 9:00am and 11:00am to reflect with me on this question.
I also personally invite you to bring your beloved pet friends to MCCDC this Saturday for The Blessing of the Animals service at 11:00am. And Sunday, learn more about the 28th Annual Walk to End HIV happening on October 25. If you've walked in the past, please wear your t-shirt so we can thank you in advance and help invite people to join Team MCCDC. Our goal this year is 40 walkers raising $13,500 for this cause so close to the heart of MCCDC and our community.
See you Saturday at the Animal Blessing and Sunday at 9am and 11am.
Faithfully, Rev. Dwayne |
our community
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month,
September 15 through October 15!
�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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] or (202) 638-7373.
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THIS SATURDAY!
BLESSING
OF THE ANIMALS
Sometimes God sends guardian angels who are clothed in fur, feathers or scales. To recognize the special pets and animal companions in our lives, MCCDC will be holding a special Blessing of the Animals service on Saturday Ocober 4th at11am.
A blessing of the animals is a tradition among many Christian churches and is often conducted in October near the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment.
In order to make sure our animals remain safe, please use their leashes or pet carriers. We'll be sure to have water for your beloved companions.
Please attend with your animal companions-and invite others to attend also.
Membership Class
NEW MEMBERS CLASS
October 12, 12:30-2PM
Do you have questions about the MCC movement and MCCDC's place in it. Do you have a desire to be a part of something that is bigger than yourself? You are cordially invited to the next membership class. The class will be held on July 13 from 12:30pm-2pm. A light lunch will be served. Please sign up with Rev Cathy at [email protected] 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.
Please contact Rev Cathy Alexander for more information at[email protected] or 202-638-7373.
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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 [email protected] or Rev Cathy at [email protected] (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
Worship and Service Day
CLEAN-UP DAY SCHEDULED
FOR OCTOBER 19 AFTER BOTH SERVICES
October 19
After The 9am and 11am 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.
A light lunch will be served. If you have questions regarding landscaping please contact Greg Snyder at [email protected] or Rev Cathy at [email protected], or 202-638-7373.
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OCTOBER 2, 2014
MCCDC
474 RIDGE STREET NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
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MCCDC
202-638-7373
MCCDC WEBSITE
www.mccdc.com MCCDC ONLINE GIVING MCCDC TEXT GIVING 202-999-3841 MCCDC CONTACT INFORMATION: 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
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SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 4
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
11AM-12NOON
MCCDC
SUNDAY,
OCTOBER 5
9AM /11AM
WORSHIP SERVICE
"LOSING MOSES ON THE FREEWAY"
REV. J. DWAYNE JOHNSON
OCTOBER 5
OLDER ADULT'S MINISTRY POTLUCK
12:30PM
TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 7
BIBLE STUDY
7PM
SUNDAY,
OCTOBER 12
NEW MEMBERS CLASS
12:30-2PM
LOWER LEVEL
SUNDAY,
OCTOBER 19
LANDSCAPING DAY
AFTER EACH SERVICE
SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 25
WALK TO END HIV
WASHINGTON, DC
SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 25
SPANISH SPEAKING MINISTRY SERVICE
6PM
MCCDC
SUNDAY,
OCTOBER 26
"THAT'S MY STORY AND I'M STICKING TO IT"
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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