June 2015

METROPOLITAN CHURCH

A MULTI-SITE UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY

June 8, 2015 Volume XXV, No. 6 Nationalchurch.org

The Messenger Appalachia Service Project

Congratulations Graduates!

We would like to congratulate all of our high school graduates, who were recognized at Metropolitan Memorial on May 31st and at Wesley on June 7th. Congratulations to: Amanda Gamage Turner Somerville Allie Boyle Savannah Chapa Noah Totsline Jacob Sanford John Ahn Leslie Crockett

Check Out Our Youth Blog

While we are on our ASP trip in June, follow us on our blog at youthmetropolitan. wordpress.com

This month we will be embarking on our 41st trip to Appalachia through the Appalachia Service Project (ASP). ASP seeks to make homes warmer, safer, and drier for families in some of the poorest and most neglected counties in our country. Different teams of high school students head out each week to be part of a chain of teams that will complete complex home repair projects. Our group of 7 teams will be arriving during week 3 in Sullivan County, TN. Our work can include removal of damaged materials, reinforcing foundations, framing walls, installing insulation, repairing roofs, replacing floors, or other construction projects.

ASP is not only transformative for the families who receive help with their homes but is transformative for the students who participate. As many of our schools no longer have shop class, ASP is often the first time young people learn to build or repair things, and the first time they use power tools. The trip provides an opportunity to learn about a different culture. Youth experience what it is like to provide significant help to a family in need and to move beyond thinking of poverty as an issue to meeting the people who are in need.

On my first trip to ASP, my team and I worked on a house for a man who was in his early twenties. Recently divorced and without a high school diploma, he was trying to take care of his three year old child. Work was scarce, and the home he lived in on his parents land had fallen into disrepair. He was unable to afford to fix the leaks in the roof, so over time the walls and floor had rotted out. There was not a dry spot in the home. That week, my crew of five teenagers and another adult reinforced the foundation to the house, replaced some of the rotten framing along the floor and walls, and began to put on a new roof.

Unlike many other mission programs, the work we do on ASP is tangible and significant.

By the end of the summer, families whose houses could not resist the elements are made into livable homes. Our youth not only learn usable construction skills but also get a crash course in understanding the challenges facing families throughout Appalachia. Ultimately, ASP is about the relationships we build. We build relationships with each other, with the families we serve, with the ASP staff, and with a region in our country that is too often neglected and forgotten.

Please join us on June 20 at 9am in the Vestry for our send off breakfast. This is a great opportunity to meet our youth and show our support as a congregation for this important work.

Blessings, Patrick Landau Director of Youth Ministries

Sermon Series on The Lord’s Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer is Jesus’ pre-eminent teaching on prayer, and contains some of the most familiar words in the Bible.

Perhaps, because they are so familiar, we often gloss over them without much reflection. This series will be a time to dig deeply into those words and -- hopefully -- start to engage them differently.

We launched the series on May 31 with “Our Father,” a phrase that gave us the opportunity to explore the setting of the Lord’s Prayer, the nature of prayer itself and what it means to call God a parent. The word “our” immediately raises the communal nature of both God and prayer, and we also talked about the parenthood of God, as well as the difficulty in the exclusively male language.

On June 7, we focused on the phrase, “Thy Kingdom Come,” which looked at the promise of the kingdom, both in the present and yet to come. It is a beautiful petition that invites us to lay aside our own needs and agenda and to participate in the building of this kingdom. It was particularly appropriate that this sermon fell on Reconciling Sunday as it provided a great way for us to explore how we are working to build the kingdom with our LGBT brothers and sisters. (Cont. On pg. 2)

Life at the Metropolitan Church Sermon Series on The Lord’s Prayer

(Cont. from pg. 1) On June 14, the third phrase of the prayer, “Give Us this Day,” continues the theme of petition and reminds us of God’s word to the children of Israel in the desert: that bread sufficient for the day is all that is needed. That word contains both a promise from God to care for us and provide us with our essentials, as well as a warning to avoid the perils of hoarding the necessities of life.

On June 21, we will explore perhaps the most challenging phrase in the Lord’s Prayer, “Forgive Us as We Forgive,” and the powerful message on the nature of forgiveness: that our own inability to offer forgiveness is often the greatest barrier we have to receiving God’s forgiveness.

On June 28, we will focus on the final phrase of the Lord’s Prayer, “Deliver Us from Evil,” which may be the most confusing phrase of the prayer. Why would the Lord “lead us into temptation” to begin with? And what “evil” is Jesus referring to? We will close out our sermon series exploring these questions and looking at how the Lord’s Prayer can help us understand all of the praying that we do.

We hope that you will join us on this journey as we explore together this most familiar, but very challenging Prayer that is central to our faith.

Blessings, Rev. Charlie Parker

The Lord’s Prayer - Translations & Paraphrases Compiled by Bob Benn Discover more versions online at nationalchurch.org/Praising/Sermons_Podcasts Beloved Beloved, our Father and Mother, In whom is heaven, Hallowed be your name, Followed by your royal way, Done be your will and rule, Throughout the whole creation.

With the bread we need for today, Feed us.

In the hurts we absorb from one another, Forgive us.

In times of temptation and test, Strengthen us.

From trials too great to endure, Spare us.

From the grip of all that is evil, Free us.

For you reign in the glory of the power That is love, Now and forever. Amen.

Hannah Ward and Jennifer Wild From “Human Rites,” The Welcome Table, 2012

Traditional Usage Our Father Who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come.

Thy will be done On earth, as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil: For Thine is the kingdom, And the power, And the glory, for ever. Amen.

Earth Dance Our mother, which art the earth, Nurturing are thy ways.

Thy web of life be woven.

Thy way be found within, As it is all around.

Thank you this day for our daily bread and sweat and forgive us our misuse of you, as we forgive others their misuse of us.

And lead us not into exploitation, But deliver us From lording it over you, And over each other, And over all our other fellow creatures.

For thine are the waters of life, The hills, valleys and plains of home, The breeding, seeding, feeding ground, For now, and for as close to forever As we will ever come.

Ah, woman! Our Father, Mother, who are in the world and surpass the world, Blessed be your presence, in us, in animals and flowers, in still air and wind.

May justice and peace dwell among us, as you come to us.

Your will be our will; You will that we be sisters and brothers, as bread is bread, water is itself, For our hunger, for quenching of thirst.

Forgive us.

We walk crookedly in the world, are perverse, and fail of our promise.

But we would be human, if only you consent to stir up our hearts. Amen.

Attributed to Karen Loveland.

Published by the Minnesota Women’s Press, 1999.

From the Ritual of the former Methodist Church

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Life at the Metropolitan Church

Congratulations

To Judy Edstrom on the birth of her grandchild: James Harding Krafft, born May 15 to son Mark Krafft and his wife Brooke, in London.

Metropolitan Book Club Monday, June 15, 7:30pm, Parlor

Join us as Barbara Gaskill leads our discussion of Chris Bohjalian’s, The Sandcastle Girls, a moving story of survival and hope during the Armenian genocide. We will not be meeting during the summer; however, join us on September 21 as we discuss David McCullough’s, The Wright Brothers.

Contacts: Joan Topalian, topajoan62045@gmail.com or Suzanne Clewell, reader1021@aol.com.

Walking Bible Study Wednesdays, 7pm Wesley Library*

Join us as we gather in the library, read an “Act” of the early church, and then discuss the passage while walking the neighborhood. For more information, contact Rev. Kate Payton, kpayton@nationalchurch.org. *5312 Connecticut Ave., NW.

Jazz@wesley Saturday, June 27 6:30pm, Wesley*

Jazz@wesley presents “The Tim Whalen Quintet.” An exceptional player, Tim Whalen is an in-demand pianist and arranger on the DC jazz scene. He has played all over the United States, Japan and Europe and has written music for everything from jazz duos to orchestras.

His septet and quintet have enjoyed sold out audience at venues such as Twins Jazz, the Smithsonian, and the Strathmore Music Center. He also co-directed the Jazz Vocalstra with the legendary jazz vocalist Jon Hendricks. Tickets available at the door and at instantseats.com. $10 entry │$5 seniors │12 & under free.

Bring a nonperishable food item or lightly used coat to jazz up someone else’s life. Jazz@Wesley information line 202966-5144, ext. 325. Check out the 5th season jazz promo at youtube.com/watch?v=N8FhXoQZmSk&feature=youtu. be.

Tables of 8: Sign Up Time - Deadline – Wednesday, June 10

Tables of 8 is an informal way for members and friends of the Metropolitan Church to get to know each other. You can host (once) or sign up to attend one, two, or three of the dinners. You can also sign up to substitute for any number of the dinners, which will be held on Saturdays, June 20, July 18 and August 22. The host provides the main course and beverages.

Guests bring bread, salad, a side dish or dessert. Email or mail the completed sign-up sheet below to Sharon Smith or to the office at Metropolitan Memorial.

Tables of 8 Summer 2015 Sign-up

Please mail, fax, email or deliver your completed form by June 10, 2015 to:

Sharon Smith @ OR Mail to: Metropolitan Memorial UMC SharonLynn.Smith@wellsfargoadvisors.com Attn: Sharon Smith (202)861-4513 (office fax) 3401 Nebraska Avenue NW Washington DC 20016 YOUR NAME(S):___________________________________________________________________ STREET ADDRESS:________________________________________________________________ PHONE NUMBERS:________________________________________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS(ES):______________________________________________________________ ___June 20 ___July 18 ___August 22 I am able to host a total of _______ people.

Even if you say you can host all three months, we won’t do that to you! But multiple possibilities are appreciated. If you can host, please indicate your maximum capacity. When we have a host shortage, seating for more than 8 is helpful.

I/we cannot eat the following foods: __________________________________________________________________________ Additional comments/preferences: ________________________________________________________________________________

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Serving Ministries Creating a Stronger Baltimore

At the opening night of the Baltimore-Washington Annual Conference, held in Baltimore, a prayer walk and vigil was held in Sandtown-Winchester, the scene of the recent protests and riot in the aftermath of the death of Freddie Gray. We walked from Ames Memorial UMC to the intersection of Pennsylvania and North, at the corner where the boarded up CVS stands. There, clergy and laity spread out to the four corners of the intersection, for a time of prayer, song, and witness, with each other and folks in the neighborhood. We held in prayer all that this community has experienced in recent weeks and all it has experienced in the decades before it was thrust into the national spotlight. We heard from police, pastors, and residents of Sandtown-Winchester, and through our presence and prayers, shared with them the healing love of Jesus Christ. Standing on the four corners of the intersection, we experienced the intersection of hope and despair, joy and sorrow, healing and brokenness.

Lt. Col. Melvin Russell, the police department's point man for West Baltimore, spoke to us on the steps of Ames Memorial UMC. Speaking about the breakdown in trust between police and community members that has been in the spotlight since Freddie Gray’s death, he said, "It’s no secret we weren’t doing the best job anyway. . .we really have to step up our game,” Russell said. “For years, we just weren’t listening. And I am including myself and the faith-based community in that also.”

Citation: baltimorebrew.com/2015/05/28/baltimore-police-theme-of-the-week-were-sorry.

The Baltimore clergy who pastor or live in Sandtown-Winchester spoke to the entire Annual Conference Friday night, in an effort to share what was happening in the community the days and nights of the unrest, as they experienced it, and experienced it firsthand. They preached a powerful, convicting, and transforming word, sharing stories not told by the mainstream media, and putting a very real face on Sandtown-Winchester. Trust me, you don’t want to miss out. You can listen to them at bwcumc.org/toolbox/2015/05/05/preaching-for-racial-justice-and-reconciliation.

What you can do: Finally, in the wake of violence and community unrest, the people of The United Methodist Church are responding by helping to restore hope in Baltimore. The Baltimore-Washington Conference leaders have announced a missional response to the unrest affecting the residents of Baltimore. Donations are being collected immediately and will be distributed to those ministries that will help rebuild. If you would like to donate funds to the “Stronger Baltimore Fund” please go to bwcumc.org/machform/view.php?id=29531. The Baltimore Washington Annual Conference extends a special thank you for your care and support.

Also, with the help of church and community volunteers, the BWC will be transforming five churches in and around the Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood into faith-based community centers beginning June 1 through the end of the year. In addition, camp will be held for community children this summer. Community members are needed to help create systemic changes that deliver justice, dignity and wholeness to all people. If you feel called to be part of this transformation, you can find mission sites to volunteer by going to events.rethinkchurch.org/Stronger-baltimore. If you would like to be part of a team of Metropolitan Church team that volunteers at one of these mission sites, contact Rev. Dottie Yunger, dyunger@nationalchurch.org or 202-363-4900, ext. 111.

Blessings, Rev. Dottie Yunger

March in the Capitol Pride Parade!

Saturday, June 13

March in the DC’s Pride Parade with United Methodists from the National Capital Area in witness of God’s love for all! We will gather at the park area in front of the Church of the Pilgrim (P St. between 22 & 23rd Streets, NW) starting at 3:30pm. The official parade step-off time is 4:30pm and based on past experience, we do not anticipate stepping off before 5pm. For last minute details, contact Ellen Bachman, ellenbachman@ comcast.net, or 703-967-0581. Plan to wear your Metropolitan or other brightly colored shirt.

Get Your Rainbow Reconciling Stole Sundays After Worship

When you wear your Rainbow Stole, you help give visual affirmation to our identity as a Reconciling Congregation, welcoming ALL people. Don’t have a stole? Get one at the Reconciling Team’s table in the Lower Lobby at Metropolitan Memorial between services, or after the 11:15am service.

Grate Patrol Sunday, June 7, 6pm, St. Luke’s Mission Center*

Help assemble and deliver meals (provided by our Campus Kitchen Program) to those in need! You can volunteer to put together meals, serve meals by going out in the Salvation Army van, or both. No experience necessary. For more information, contact Rev. Dottie Yunger, dyunger@nationalchurch.org. *3655 Calvert St., NW.

Serve Now! Sign up for our many ongoing service activities at nationalchurch.org/servenow.

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The United Methodist Women Metropolitan Hosts a Full House for the Greater Washington District UMW Prayer Breakfast

CU @ Mission U! July 31 – August 2

Mission U is open to members and non-members of the United Methodist Women. At Mission U: Learning Together for Transformation of the World, we grow in understanding of the mission of the church in the current world context.

Each year three studies (spiritual growth, geographic and social issue) are presented, giving particular attention to the responsibilities of women in the fulfillment of the mission work of the church. This year’s studies include: Spiritual Growth: Created for Happiness: Understanding Your Life in God - The early Methodist tradition used the language of happiness often. Not only did John Wesley preach and teach about happiness but his brother Charles wrote hymns about happiness that the early Methodists sang. The happiness they sought was happiness in God. This study examines the understanding of happiness.

Geographic: Latin America: People and Faith - An overview of the richness of Latin America and its people for readers on the North America continent. The study examines the history of the region pre-Columbian times until colonization and the struggle for independence. It also explores the current challenges of the nations, along with their rich art, culture and the ongoing contributions of women.

Social Issue: The Church and People with Disabilities - Unlike other categories of human experience, disability crosses all lines of gender, orientation, ethnicity, socioeconomic position, age, and culture. People with typical bodies can be thought of as temporarily able-bodied because it can happen at any time to anyone. The intent of this mission study is to promote awareness, inclusion, accessibility and advocacy for people with disabilities – including youth and children.

Mission U, July 1 – August 2; The Bethesda Marriott, 5151 Pooks Hill Rd., Bethesda, MD 20814. Early-bird registration at the Commuter Rate is $175 (register by June 30 for this rate, by July 11 for regular rate). Download brochure at nationalchurch.org/Serving/United_Methodist_Women or email MetroUMW@gmail.com or call Jeanie Mah 202-3636885. Some partial scholarships available.

At least 70 United Methodist Women (and two men!) from the District and Maryland gathered in the Vestry on Saturday, May 23, for a hot breakfast, warm fellowship and a shared time of prayer at the annual GWD Prayer Breakfast.

Morning caffeine was rendered unnecessary as Rev. Kate Payton kicked things off with an energy–infused invocation. Guests were treated to a stirring vocal solo of “The Lord’s Prayer” before various women led prayers for our Pastor Kate gives the world leaders; children and youth (led Invocation. by our own Helene Lilly); and the elderly. A meditation and brief study on the Lord’s Prayer was also part of the program (United Methodist Women are always ahead of the curve!). Favorite hymns “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” and “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” were lifted up in the opening and closing devotions. After the final hymn, the mistress of ceremonies said, “I just have to call out this awesome alto section we have here,” and pointed to – who else? – Pam Rogers and Paula Pree! Thanks to our planning hostesses Ann Michel, Ellen Bachman, Helene Lilly and Mary Jo Marchant, our 20 other UMW volunteers, Rafael Reyes, Princess Bethea and Bill Potts for making this gathering such a blessing.

- Jeanie Mah

L to R: Laura Harper, Penny Andrews, Eppie Marecheau (GWD Spiritual Growth Coordinator), Paula Pree and Pam Rogers react to the door prizes.

Mission U for Youth July 31 – August 2

Mission U for Youth is open to all youth, grades 6-12, and will be offered at the same time and venue as the adult Mission U. Studies include Created for Happiness: Understanding Your Life in God and Latin America: People and Faith, especially geared toward youth. Full scholarships may be available for youth. Download brochure at nationalchurch.org/ Serving/United_Methodist_Women or email MetroUMW@ gmail.com or call Jeanie Mah 202-363-6885.

Pam Rogers and Mary Jo Marchant catch up at the prayer breakfast.

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Caring Ministries Ministries for Life Transitions The Compassionate Friends: Supporting Families When a Child Dies Sunday, June 14, 12:30pm, Great Hall

All of us hope never to lose a child. All of us will know at some point someone who does. This presentation will help prepare us to support families facing that loss. Lois Copeland, leader of the Arlington Chapter of The Compassionate Friends, will share resources and wisdom gained from families who have been there. Light lunch provided.

On-Going Groups

Four groups meet to address specific transitions in member’s lives. New participants welcome. For more information, contact Barbara Green, bgreen@nationalchurch.org.

• Chronic Illness and Caregiving – Susan Roach, susanroach@verizon.net and Nancy Nelson, nnelson5758@yahoo.com. Next Meeting: June 16, 7pm, Fireplace Room. In addition to checking in with one another, we want to hear your thoughts about our previous meetings and your hopes for what we can offer in the future.

• Creative Aging – Susan Elliott, overlookzoo@verizon.net.

Next Meeting: September 2015 • Careers – Suzanne Forsyth, suzanneforsyth@aol.com. Individual counselling available on request.

• End of Life and Bereavement - Drema McAllister-Wilson, dwilson@nationalchurch.org and Janet Burkhart, janetburk@hotmail.com. Next Meeting: Fall 2015 If you are going through a divorce and would like to be part of a support group, contact Gail Crane, gcpianokeys.com or Barbara Green, bgreen@nationalchurch.org.

Weekly Meditation Practice Wednesdays, 8:30am, Sanctuary

Nurture a sense of inner peace, calm and balance with guided and walking meditation. All are welcome. Contact: Betty Rogers, betty.rogers24@verizon.net.

Gentle Yoga for Well-Being Thursdays Beginning June 18, 4pm, Great Hall

We invite you to join us for Gentle Yoga this summer. Class meets every Thursday and is open to all who are interested. We will do basic yoga poses and movements to stretch, strengthen, improve balance, and lift our spirits. We will practice yogic breathing and meditation/relaxation as well.

Chairs are available for those who may need some help getting on/off the floor. Bring your mat, wear comfortable clothing for exercise. Sign on for the 10-week series, or drop in when you’re in town! To register or for more information, contact Cathryn Gunnerson, Cathryn@yogawell-being.com or 301-642-3889.

June AARP Luncheon Monday, June 15, Noon, Vestry

Please join us on Monday, June 15 at noon in the Vestry for our spring luncheon. The cost is $10/per person. Please contact Bobby Turnbull for reservations, bobbyturnbull@ comcast.net.

Prayer Shawl Ministry Tuesday, June 16, 1:30pm Sunday, June 21, 12:30pm

Enjoy a time of knitting, crocheting, fellowship, ministry and fun in the Parlor! If you are interested in joining, contact Barbara Tate, Bdtate@ verizon.net.

Grief Support Group Wednesdays, September 9 - October 21, 7pm

Learn More About Our Ministries for Life Transitions nationalchurch.org/caring/ministries_for_life_transitions

Dates for the Caring Committee’s Fall Grief Support Group have been chosen. They are Wednesdays, September 9 October 21 from 7 - 8:30 pm. Location and more details will come later. For more information contact Drema McAllsterWilson, Metropolitan contact person, dwilson@nationalchurch.org or 202-363-4900 or Janet Burkhart, Wesley contact person, janetburk@hotmail.com or 330-904-2101.

Club Memory Volunteers Needed

Club Memory, a support and social club for those persons in our community experiencing mild dementia and cognitive issues, needs volunteers to greet participants and their family members; to be present at activity tables and lead singing and games; or to help set up activities or to assist at the food table.

They meet at Metropolitan Memorial on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month in the Great Hall. Times needed are: Greeters: 11:30pm – 1:30pm; Great Hall Activities: 1pm – 3pm. Commitment is for one year. If interested, please contact Drema McAllister-Wilson, dwilson@nationalchurch.org or 202.363.4900 ext. 104.

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Children’s Ministry Summer Sundays of Service Sundays, 10:10am, Vestry

Summertime means time for service! Our children’s Sunday school takes a break during the summer months, but the learning doesn’t end for Metropolitan’s kids. We learn to live out our Christian faith through service. During the 10:10am - 11am time each Sunday, the children will meet in the Vestry to complete a service project to care for others and bless our earth.

We need adults to lead Summer Sundays of Service. If you can volunteer any Sunday in June or July, sign up at nationalchurch.org/children_service to volunteer or contact Rev. Janet Craswell, jcraswell@nationalchurch.org. You may lead the children in your favorite service project, or we can provide ideas for you!

VBS “Splash in God’s Word” - Register Now! July 13 - July 17 9am – Noon (with limited space until 3pm)

This year Metropolitan will host Vacation Bible School for kids age 4 through rising 5th graders. (Youth helpers, grades 6 and up, are welcome.) To accommodate more families, we’re offering extended day from noon to 3pm for a limited number of children. Cost for the half-day camp is $60. Extended day option is an additional $100 ($160 total). Contact: Rev. Janet Craswell, jcraswell@nationalchurch.org.

Register and learn more at nationalchurch.org/vbs.

Temporary Summer Child Care Position

We are looking for help from 12pm - 3pm the week of July 13-17 at the extended day child care program after Vacation Bible School at Metropolitan Memorial. You would be part of a four-person adult team supervising up to 20 children from ages 4-9 during lunch, service activities, crafts and games. Pay $15/per hour. Must be at least 18 years old. Ideal for college students. Contact Rev. Janet Craswell, Jcraswell@nationalchurch.org or 202-363-4900, ext. 115.

Our Mission: Building an inclusive, caring Christian community that invites all into a deepening relationship with God and challenges all of us to grow as disciples, seeking justice and joy for the transformation of the world.

Our Vision: Extending radical hospitality, transforming lives, and pursuing justice.

Reconciling Statement: Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church affirms that all individuals are of sacred worth with-

out regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, education, marital circumstances, economic status, physical and mental condition, or criminal history. We declare ourselves in support of the reconciling movement and welcome the full participation in the church of gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered persons and their families, as a reflection of God’s unconditional love. At the same time, we recognize differences of opinion on issues of sexuality and seek to journey together in faith toward greater understanding and mutual respect.

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Pastoral and Administrative Staff - 3401 Nebraska Avenue, NW, DC - 202.363.4900 www.nationalchurch.org - Pastoral Emergency Number - 202.510.8555 Rev. Dr. Charles Parker –– Senior Pastor, ext. 108, cparker@nationalchurch.org Rev. Kate Payton — Associate Pastor, Sharing, Lead Pastor at Wesley UMC, ext. 110, kpayton@nationalchurch.org Rev. Dottie Yunger –– Associate Pastor, Service/Advocacy, ext. 111, dyunger@nationalchurch.org Rev. Drema McAllister-Wilson — Minister of Congregational Care, ext. 104, dwilson@nationalchurch.org Rev. Janet Craswell—Director of Christian Education, ext. 115, jcraswell@nationalchurch.org Rev. Barbara Green – Minister of Life Transitions, bgreen@nationalchurch.org, ext. 105 David Hosey - Campus Ministry Coordinator, dhosey@nationalchurch.org Princess Bethea — Office Coordinator, ext. 102, pbethea@nationalchurch.org Bruce Caviness — 11a.m. Organist-Choirmaster, ext. 152, bcaviness@nationalchurch.org Jeff Clouser — Director of IT and Communications, ext. 113, jclouser@nationalchurch.org Dona Collary — Pastoral Care Assistant/Wedding and Funeral Coordinator, ext. 106, dcollary@nationalchurch.org Casey Campbell — Dayspring Choir Director/9am Worship Leader/Youth Choir Director, ext. 151, celliott@nationalchurch.org Patrisha House — Director of Worship, Music and Arts, ext. 114, phouse@nationalchurch.org Patrick Landau — Director of Youth Ministries, ext. 112, plandau@nationalchurch.org Bill Potts –– Executive Director of Operations, ext. 101, wpotts@nationalchurch.org Rafael Reyes — Director of Building and Grounds, ext. 116, rreyes@nationalchurch.org Helen Simon — Executive Assistant to Dr. Parker, ext. 109, hsimon@nationalchurch.org Linda Smith — Director of Nursery School, 202.362.8746, lsmith@nationalchurch.org

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