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Tested faith trains us to believe more in God's ability to give us life than our enemies' ability to extinguish it."
~Ayanna J. Watkins
This Sunday is the 8th day of the Great 50 Days of Easter, the spiritual countdown to Pentecost (June 4). Our scripture from John 20: 19-31 finds the disciples behind locked doors in fear that they are in danger because of their support for Jesus. It is the evening of the resurrection. They love Jesus, but they don't want to end up like him. In other words, their fear is greater than their love.
In the events surrounding Jesus, the disciples' faith and their love was facing a test, not from God, but from the dangerous socio-political circumstances swirling around them. Many of us today feel like we're facing something similar with the daily proliferation of hate speech, racist violence, and anti-immigrant discrimination. As we near June 12, memories of the Pulse shooting will trigger a range of responses.
These are dangerous times. And God is not testing us. Rather, God is standing with us in the test we are facing. Jesus stepped into the center of the disciples' fear with these words: "Peace be with you. As the Creator sent me, so I am sending you" (v. 21). The peace of Jesus transformed their fear into love. They became messengers of good news.
This Sunday, we too will experience the presence of Jesus in our midst. Through the gift of the Spirit we will learn from the radical Rabbi who invites us to be messengers of love beyond all fears.
See you Sunday at 9 AM and 11 AM.
By Faith,
Rev. Elder Dwayne
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Special Events
MCCDC Resurrection Sunday
April 16, 2017 (in photos)
MCCDC MEMBERSHIP CLASS
If you have questions about MCCDC and what membership is about, class will be held on April 23rd from 12:30 to 2:30 in the lower level conference room. All are welcome to attend. A light lunch will be served. PLEASE register so that we may have enough food and materials. Contact Rev Cathy at [email protected] or 202-638-7373.
MCCDC to visit National Museum of
African American History and Culture
Sunday May 7 at 3PM.
Rev Cathy has a limited number of tickets available for the church. If you would like to attend, please email her at [email protected].
MCC Eastern Network Spring Gathering
All are welcome to attend.
Click Here For More Information On Registration and Agenda
Writing Workshop
Theme: Resurrection: How Is It Happening in Your Life?
April 26, 7:00-8:30 pm
It's time for another exciting and meaningful Writing Workshop with Rev. Dr. Robin Gorsline, Writer-Theologian in Residence at MCCDC-Wednesday,
Click here for More Information
In the United States April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).
Click Here For More Information
MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS!
I registered for the MCC Conference for People of African Descent, Friends and Advocates (PAD). This is the 9th PAD Conference. Through the years, I have been challenged and inspired at these conferences. I have received tools to help me be a better though imperfect advocate. I have also made friendships that provide mutual nourishment to keep doing the difficult yet joyful work of justice. I would like for at least twenty people from MCCDC to join me from
August 3-5 in St. Louis.
Click Here for Registration and Conference Information
See You in St Louis!
Rev. Elder Dwayne
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Church News
Workshop Series:RENEW YOUR SOUL, and CELEBRATE YOUR STRENGTHS DURING UNCERTAIN TIME
Facilitated by Rev. Elizabeth McCain
We are being impacted by uncertainty these days. And we are strong and resilient people! In these workshops learn how to transform your fear and stress into empowerment and peace. In a sacred circle, come renew your body, mind, and Spirit through spiritual practices, journaling, identifying and celebrating your strengths, and sharing your stories. Deepen your friendships and become a source of light and healing in our world.
New!!! MCCDC Google Plus and Instagram Pages!
Click the links below to visit now !!!
MCCDC 46th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Sunday May 7 at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
INVITATION TO TRANSFORMATION
Special Preaching Guest
Rev. David North
Plan to join us for special 46th Anniversary services. Saturday night will be a time of sharing a meal, lots of music, and a Spirit-led word from Rev. David North. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. and flow into a great time of worship. Our Sunday
services will celebrate our stories and the people who have made MCCDC a place of transformation through the years. The service will also include special music and a some surprises to inspire us forward to continue our journey of transformation.
RECYCLING is COMING!!
Throughout the Bible God teaches that we are stewards of our world. To be better stewards, MCCDC will soon begin recycling. Until we roll out a full-blown recycling program, we are asking everyone to do two things. First, we generate a lot of paper waste like left behind bulletins, newspapers and magazines. Please take these items home with you to recycle. Second, DC outlawed styrofoam in 2014. We appreciate people contributing cups and plates to the church, yet to be in compliance with the regulation we cannot accept styrofoam items any longer. If you want to contribute, please bring paper items-better yet buy ones that contain recycled material already! Thank you so much for your generosity and spirit of service
MCCDC Health Fair and Flea Market
Sponsor by the Older Adult Ministry
When: June 24, 2017
Time 1-4 PM
Place
: MCCDC, 474 Ridge St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
The Health fair will provided FREE screening , testing and exercise tips.
At the flea market you can get sell items you no longer want or used. Tables are free and all profits from the sales go to MCCDC church.
J
onah at Sight and Sound Theater Lancaster, PA.
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TUESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
7 PM
YOGA CLASSES
Mondays at 7 PM
ADULT
SUNDAY SCHOOL at 10:10 AM
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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CHOIR REHEARSAL
8 AM
REV. DWAYNE JOHNSON
9 AM &11 AM
WORSHIP SERVICE
ADULT
SUNDAY SCHOOL
10:10 AM
ELECTIC PRAISE REHEARSAL
12:30 PM
MONDAY,
YOGA
7 PM
BIBLE STUDY
7 PM
WEDNESDAY,
APRIL 26
WRITING WORKSHOP
7 PM
THURSDAY
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APRIL 27
11 AM CHOIR REHEARSAL
7:00 PM
FRIDAY,
APRIL 28
SATURDAY,
APRIL 29
N/A MEETING
7 AM
MCCDC SHARE
9:30 AM
CHOIR REHEARSAL
8 AM
REV. DWAYNE JOHNSON
9 AM &11 AM
WORSHIP SERVICE
ADULT
SUNDAY SCHOOL
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OUR CORE VALUES
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SPIRITUAL INSPIRATION:
We offer worship, education, prayer, and spiritual formation opportunities, helping people experience Christ in Body, Mind, and Soul.
CONNECTION:
We embrace the gifts of inclusion bringing diverse people together for discovery, friendship, fun, and support.
ENGAGEMENT:
We put faith into action, serving for, and with, our Neighborhood and Community.
INNOVATION:
We strive to be open to new ideas, learning together, and thinking in terms of the future.
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| CONTACTING US |
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 MCCDC
202-638-7373
Rev. J. Dwayne Johnson
Rev. Cathy Alexander
MCCDC WEBSITE
www.mccdc.com
MCCDC ONLINE GIVING
MCCDC TEXT GIVING
202-999-3841
 MCCDC CONTACT INFORMATION:
MAIN NUMBER
202-638-7373
800-Church Office
801-Senior Pastor,
Rev. Dwayne
802-Associate Pastor,
Rev. Cathy
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