The Messenger

The Messenger

July 7, 2014 Volume XXIV, No. 7 Nationalchurch.org

Our Youth

This year’s ASP trip youth participants are: Allie Boyle Anna Hukill Angela Wayne Asa Canty Caroline Sanford Daniel Lewis Eduardo Cavalcanti Eleanor Struewing Eva Houston Isabel Brown Jacob Sanford Jesse Wayne Joey Bautista John Ahn Julia Parker Kate Peters Corrie Jones Mark Custer Matthew Guerrera Mikaela McCleery Miles Royce Noah Totsline Savannah Chapa Spencer Adams Willie Skoff

Appalachia Service Project Saturday, July 5 - Saturday, July 12

This month, we celebrate our 40th year serving families in Appalachia. The region has struggled for decades as jobs are often scarce and good education is often hard to find. We will be working in Wayne County, West Virginia, where we will be outside of cell phone range.

We will be doing home repairs for families to make their homes safer, warmer, and dryer.

The families we serve live in poverty or are disabled and cannot afford the repairs themselves. In the past, we have helped to install plumbing, build walls, reinforce foundations, replace roofs, and install wheelchair ramps.

Without the work of ASP, many families would be left with homes that literally have holes in them.

This year, we are taking 25 high school students and 10 adult leaders. Some are longtime members of the church while others will be connecting with us for the first time. This is a truly life changing opportunity for our young people as they see and experience firsthand the work that God is doing in the world. To follow the work and adventures of our youth in Appalachia visit youthmetropolitan. wordpress.com.

Along with our Youth, we’d like to thank our Adult volunteers:Eron Picus; Francis Wayne; Holly Hukill; Jeff Struewing; John Parker; Kevin Walter; Michael House; Patrick Landau and Rich Houston

A Weekend with Sharon Salzberg The Practices of Loving Kindness - Friday, July 11, 7:30pm The Four Foundations of Mindfulness - Saturday, July 12, 10am - 4pm

Sharon Salzberg, one of America’s leading meditation teachers, offers a Friday night talk on the Practices of Loving Kindness and an all-day workshop on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. Learn to enjoy pleasant experiences without clinging or grasping, to undergo unpleasant experiences without adding extra suffering to what is already difficult, and to balance our many responses to experiences in-between. Sharon Salzberg is an author and co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) in Barre, MA whose work centers on the ancient practices of vipassana (mindfulness) and metta (loving kindness). Learn more at sharonsalzberg.com (No reservations or tickets required, donations accepted. Bring your own lunch or dine at nearby food locations).

Life at the Metropolitan Church Just Born

Congratulations to Ellie and Steven Dawson on the birth of their daughter, Eleanor “Nora” Susanna Dawson on June 26.

Happy Birthday to Agatha Sigmond, who turns 100 on July 12!

Our prayers go out to...

The family and friends of Yeiichi “Kelly” Kuwayama, who died on June 29. Kelly was recently featured in the Tom Graves book, Twice Heroes, a book about the men and women who paid the price for freedom and undertook the bigger battle for racial equality and acceptance for their parents, children and generations to come. Copies of the book Twice Heroes by can be purchased at twiceheroes.com.

Tom Graves

Parking Lot Construction August 4 - 8

Work will begin on the parking lots at Metropolitan Memorial and at St. Luke’s Mission Center on August 4 - 8.

The St. Luke’s Mission Center parking lot will be completely closed during this time. However, half of the parking lot at Metropolitan will be available for parking. Thank you for your patience while we complete this necessary work.

Exciting Summer Plans

Learn about Charlie Parker’s sabbatical and our exciting summer here at Metropolitan at nationalchurch.org/sabbatical.

A Message from Charlie

I am on Sabbatical from May 5 - September 3. During this time, my personal e-mail account is not receiving any emails. If you receive emails from this address, it is because I am cleaning out old messages, so that I can start with a clean slate on my return; for good or ill, you will not be able to respond to them. If you have a timesensitive issue that requires attention before I return, Please contact my colleagues for help in the following areas: • Rev. Drema McAllister-Wilson, Minister of Congregational Care, for pastoral issues, dwilson@nationalchurch.org.

• Bill Potts, Executive Director of Operations, for building, finance, or calendar issues, wpotts@nationalchurch.org.

• Helen Simon, my Executive Assistant, for general information or referrals to other staff members, pastorsoffice@ nationalchurch.org.

• Rev. Ianther Mills, Vice Chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry, for anything related to BOOM, imills@asburyumcdc. org.

I look forward to returning in the fall and hope that you have a restful and restorative time this summer.

Blessings, Charlie

The Arts at the Metropolitan Church An Invitation: Get Involved in the Arts

The Arts Council plans to expand both membership and program in the upcoming season, and we invite interested persons to consider joining us. No special arts-related skills required--just a general interest in the things we do. The programs we have sponsored have in recent years been mainly in music and art; we hope to expand our range to include occasional literary events. Dance, too, is of interest.

We do four Sunday-afternoon concert/art-show/receptions each year, as well as occasional events such as the biennial creche exhibit. We meet one evening a month (day currently undecided), with a seasonal start in September.

Our first event of the new season will be a concert, artshow opening, and reception on Sunday, September 28.

The Chicago Piano Duo will perform two-hand and four-hand piano works, and seven fiber artists will exhibit their work. In December we will sponsor the creche exhibit.

Interested? Contact Carol Schleicher, rschlei@verizon.net, Carol Griffith, carolgriffith33@hotmail.com or Marilu Wood, shedelwood@gmail.com.

Jazz@Wesley Presents Halley Shoenberg Jazz Quartet Saturday, July 26, 6:30pm, Wesley*

Mastering sound and mood, Halley Shoenberg is an accomplished saxophone and clarinet player whose style is collected from several sources of jazz, theatre and popular music. From swinging originals to noted modern-era favorites, her intelligently inspired brand of music shines with unique clarity. She has produced three CD releases, Private Concert, Love Goes ‘Round and Someday, which include several of her original compositions. A native of Silver Spring, Maryland, Halley earned her Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies from Indiana University and Master’s in Arts Administration from Florida State University. Tickets: $10/entry, $7/Seniors, 12 and under free. Purchase tickets at instantseats.com. Bring a nonperishable food item or a lightly used coat to jazz up someone else’s life. Donations for the Community Council for the Homeless at Friendship Place.*5312 Connecticut Ave., NW.

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Life at the Metropolitan Church Prayer Shawl Ministry Tuesday, July 15, 1:30pm Sunday, July 20, 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.

Grate Patrol Sunday, July 27, 10:10am, Vestry Kitchen

Make sandwiches and prepare the meal bags that will be distributed to those in need in our area. For more information, contact Maura Porcelli, maura.porcelli@gmail.com or volunteer at nationalchurch.org/servenow!

Living with Cancer Sunday, August 3, 12:30pm

What is it like to receive the news that you or someone you love has cancer? On Sunday, August 3, join us for a light lunch in the Great Hall. Over lunch, Jan Mathews Stromsem will share about the medical, emotional, mental, and spiritual journey she has been on since a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer in the spring of 2012. Jan is the daughter of Eunice Mathews and the sister of Anne Mathews-Younes. If you have any questions, please contact Drema McAllisterWilson, dwilson@nationalchurchorg or Dona Collary, dcollary@nationalchurch.org.

Grate Patrol Sunday, August 3, 5:30pm St. Luke’s Mission Center*

Join us at the St Luke’s Mission Center to help assemble the meal (provided by our Campus Kitchen Program) in togo containers. Volunteers may also gather to receive communion, light a candle, say a prayer at the prayer stations in the St Luke’s sanctuary. Then at 6:45pm, volunteers are needed to load meals into the Salvation Army van and distribute them throughout the city. You can volunteer to put together meals, serve meals by going out in the van, or both; 4-6 volunteers are especially needed to ride in the van from approximately 6:45pm - 8pm. No experience necessary. For more information, contact Rev. Dottie Yunger, dyunger@nationalchurch.org. *3655 Calvert St., NW

Freeing the Heart with Tara Brach Saturday August 9, 2pm - 5pm Dare to move through the world with fearlessness. In a dynamic afternoon workshop with psychologist and meditation teacher Tara Brach, explore the ways we habitually cut ourselves off from feeling connected, compassionate and at home with ourselves and others. Explore powerful techniques that, when practiced regularly, enable us to decondition our old patterns to live from the fullness of loving presence. Tara Brach is a clinical psychologist, author and leading western teacher of meditation, emotional healing and spiritual awakening. She has practiced and taught meditation for over 35 years, with an emphasis on vipassana (mindfulness or insight) meditation. (No reservations or tickets required, donations accepted).

Buddhist Psychology for Westerners with Jack Kornfield, PhD Saturday, August 16, 9:30am - 5pm Dr. Jack Kornfield, renowned clinical psychologist, teacher and author, offers teachings and mindful meditations based on the fundamental principles of Buddhist psychology. Discover inner capacities for mindfulness, joy, dignity, confidence and compassion as you awaken to your truest nature.

Continuing Education Units provided by Catholic University.

Jack Kornfield has taught meditation internationally since 1974. He co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA, and is a founding teacher of the Spirit Rock Center in Woodacre, CA, where he now lives and teaches. Tickets sold on a sliding scale ($108-$200) at brownpapertickets. com/event/631163.

Metropolitan Memorial Book Club September 15, 7:30pm, Parlor

We are not meeting in July or August. But, the book to be discussed on September 15 will be Christina Baker Kline’s, The Orphan Train. Regula Guess will be leading our discussion. Please consider joining our group. For questions, please contact Suzanne Clewell @ reader1021@aol.com or Joan Topalian @ jtopa62045@gmail.com.

News from the Green Team

The parking lot at Metropolitan will be closed the week of August 4 to August 8 for repairs and resealing. Resealing extends the life of pavement by applying an asphalt slurry to its surface.

The Green Team is pleased to report that we will not be using a coal tar sealer on our parking lot. The use and sale of coal tar sealers was banned by the District of Columbia in 2009.

This action was taken to curb the flow of toxic chemical contaminants called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) to the Anacostia River, Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay. The dust from parking lots sealed with coal tar has more than three times the concentration of PAHs as undiluted used motor oil, which is considered a leading source of PAHs. Other sources include auto exhaust, tire particles and broken-up asphalt.

A recent scientific study by the U.S. Geological Survey showed that PAH concentrations in dust from parking lots sealed with coal-tar products are about 80 times higher than in dust from unsealed parking lots. In D.C., rain washes these toxic PAHs from coal-tar sealant off paved surfaces and into the streams and creeks that flow to the Anacostia River, the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay. An alternative asphalt-based sealer will be used in our parking lot. If you live in the District and have a driveway or paved area you are responsible for, be sure to avoid coal tar sealers. Actually, that would not be a bad idea for residents of Maryland and Virginia, too! After all, we all live in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

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Service and Advocacy Serving the Homeless is a Year-round Ministry

Metro House Launches Summer Program

Metropolitan House has launched a pilot program to make use of the shelter space during the months when the men’s shelter does not operate (May – September). The summer program will use an independent living model similar to the approach used successfully at the St. Luke’s Shelter for the past several years. Two carefully selected individuals will reside at Metro House under the supervision of case managers from Friendship Place, receiving intensive employment counseling and job-search support through Friendship Place’s highly effective Aim Hire program. In late June, two mature, job-ready women moved into Metro House with the expectation that they will transition into permanent housing at the end of their stay. They will have 24-hour access, so don’t be surprised to see them coming and going through the Newark Street entrance to Metro House.

Washington Interfaith Network Advocates for Homeless Families at DC General

The number of homeless families in DC has been on the rise. And the abduction of eight-year-old Ralisha Rudd by an employee of the family shelter at DC General Hospital has focused attention on the poor conditions there. The Washington Interfaith Network has been working to empower residents, many of whom fear reprisals when they speak out about poor conditions, and to hold accountable those responsible for running the shelter. To learn more or get involved, contact Linda Davenport, linda@davenport-associates.com or Ann Michel, amichel@wesleyseminary.edu.

Donate a Meal this Summer to the St. Luke’s Shelter

The St. Luke’s Shelter operates 365 days a year so the need for donated meals continues throughout the summer. While the seven residents take care of their own food needs some evenings, they enjoy donated meals on Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday evenings. If you’ve ever donated a meal to Metropolitan House, the process is almost identical. Claim a date on the volunteer calendar found at nationalchurch. org/servenow. The shelter is located on the lower level of the St. Luke’s Mission Center, 3655 Calvert St., NW. Meals should be delivered between 6:30pm and 6:45 pm. Questions? Contact Kent Weaver, 240-426-8282 or Miriam Nek, 786-423-4577.

Metropolitan Helps Homeless Children Attend Brighter Day’s Academic Enrichment Camp

Responding to a special appeal on Pentecost, Metropolitan members contributed over $2500 to provide scholarships to Brighter Day’s summer academic enrichment camp for homeless children from the family shelter at the old DC General Hospital. Currently, there are seven students from DC General attending the camp as a result of Metropolitan’s support. Brighter Day provides transportation for the kids to and from DC General and Pastor Lyles hopes to foster this relationship and serve more of those families in the future.

Volunteers in Mission Team Returns from South African Mission

On our recent mission trip to South Africa, our 16-person VIM team mentored youth, shared a vacation Bible School with preschoolers, painted a building, planted a garden, laid an irrigation line, visited hospice patients, assembled a quilt, and fed the homeless on the streets of Johannesburg. But more importantly, we shared friendship, song, dance, prayer, and worship with the Bokamoso community and others in Winterveld, South Africa. We returned home inspired by the hope, perseverance, and deep sense of community among our South African friends. See pictures from our trip at nationalchurch. blogspot.com/search/label/VIM.

Members of the team share these reflections:

•The exchange between Bokamaso and The Metropolitan Church demonstrates that we are all one Christian family. When the youth visit the church, they are honored, welcomed and loved and our time with them mirrored that same kinship. Princess Bethea •The VIM trip to South Africa was a pivotal event in my life personally. Besides providing an opportunity to be God's hands and feet on earth and to meet fascinating people, the experience opened my heart and mind to follow through on a dormant pull to the seminary. - Kevin Walter •I think the transition that the team experienced going from discussion of walls, boundaries and barriers at the outset, moving to all conversation about hospitality, community and creativity was quite remarkable. - Carol Bartlett •I would want the congregation to know that this trip was a dream come true for me. I wish I had done this sooner. So, if someone has thought about going on a mission trip, do it now before it's too late. A day doesn't go by that I don't think of some aspect of the trip and how the people touched my life in so many ways, including how important it is to remind myself daily of the many blessings I have received during this lifetime. - Karen Kostreba

Thank You VIM Contributors!

The team wishes to thank congregrants, family, and friends who supported the team’s mission with financial gifts. In total the group raised over $18,000. Funds were used to purchase painting and gardening supplies and many other items needed by Bokamoso and the Othandweni Day Care Center. The group contributed funds to Central Methodist Mission in Capetown, the hospice in Winterveld, and Paballo Y Batho (Caring for the People) a homeless feeding ministry in Johannesburg. Most wonderfully, the team met its goal of raising $10,000 to help the Bokamoso Centre purchase of a muchneeded van.

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Service and Advocacy Metropolitan Memorial Rejoices in Schaefer Appeal Decision

As a result of a complaint alleging that he had violated the United Methodist Book of Discipline, which sets forth the rules governing the church, by conducting the same-gender wedding of his son, Rev. Schaefer was tried by a church court and found guilty. In the penalty phase of the trial, the jury (1) ordered that he be suspended from ministerial duties for 30 days without compensation and benefits, and (2) conditioned his return to ministry on his agreement to uphold the Discipline in its entirety by, among other things, refraining from conducting same-gender weddings in the future. Rev. Schaefer did not agree to that condition and was stripped of his ministerial credentials. The second part of the penalty assessed was appealed to an appeals panel chosen from the conferences of the Northeast Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church.

On June 20, arguments were made to the appeals panel.

The Rev. Scott Campbell, the counsel for Rev. Schaefer, argued that the portion of the penalty conditioning retention of his credentials on such an agreement violated church law.

Specifically, he cited two decisions of the Judicial Council, the ultimate appellate body of the church, which held that penalties assessed for improper conduct could not include pre-conditions and could not be based on future conduct.

The appeals panel accepted Rev. Campbell’s arguments and restored Rev. Schaefer’s ministerial credentials. The portion of the initial penalty assessing a 30-day suspension without compensation and benefits was not appealed. That suspension has been served. The panel ordered that Rev. Schaefer receive all lost compensation and benefits dating from the end of the suspension. It has not been decided whether the Eastern Pennsylvania annual conference will appeal the panel’s decision to the Judicial Council. Bishop Peggy Johnson of that conference and Bishop Minerva Carcaño of the California-Pacific annual conference have agreed to the transfer of Rev. Schaefer to the Cal-Pac conference. He will serve as a minister to the Isla Vista Student Ministry in Santa Barbara, California. For outlines of the judicial process under the Discipline go to nationalchurch.org/stop.

Taking Part in the Pride Parade

By Kerm Towler

About 23 people from The Metropolitan Church participated in the 2014 pride parade. For some it was their first time and for others it was one in a series of many. Our contingent included Rev. Kate Murphey Payton, Rev. Dottie Yunger and Rev. Drema McAllister-Wilson representing clergy in collar or stole.

Other clergy from other churches participated as well either in leadership or laity positions. Many thanks to Bill Potts, Suzanne Forsyth, Ann Michel and family and Bob Benn for their excellent legwork making it all happened as smoothly as it did. Everyone had a great time.

We were pleased to have participation from Foundry, Silver Spring, Capitol Hill, Fairlington, Mount Vernon Place, Emmanuel, Dumbarton and North Bethesda United Methodist Churches. The crowds loved the beads and bubbles. The best quote of the day came from a Fairlington UMC woman who exclaimed, as we walked down the street to the cheers of the crowds, "This is great. I feel like a rock star!" It is wonderful to have a cheering crowd everywhere you go!

Sunday afternoon, I spent time staffing the United Methodist table at the Pride Fair. I had a discussion about United Methodist polity (least expected conversation topic) with one person searching for a church home as well as generally broadening our exposure to the wider community. I even met a woman whose child was baptized by Ed Bauman and is now a deacon serving at Dumbarton, and who attended Wesley with Janet Craswell, our Director of Christian Education...all very interesting connections. The booth visitors seemed very aware of the publicity surrounding the church trials. The Believe Out loud and rainbow crosses were very popular "give-aways".

To top it all off, Bob Benn also designed the ad about our services, which was published in The Blade the day before the parade. Pictures from the parade can be found on page 6.

2014 Pride Parade: Many Became One through the Holy Spirit

by Princess Bethea

Recently, I attended the annual Capitol Pride Parade in Washington, D.C., and as a same gender loving woman it is not a particularly noteworthy experience for me. This year, however, I was not just another onlooker in the massive crowd, but I officially marched in the parade with the United Methodists of the Capital Area which included several members of our Metropolitan Church family. And for the first time, I very publicly connected two worlds that have suffered greatly from being separated and scrutinized by the other.

Aside from throwing colorful necklaces to the crowd and blowing bubbles, marching in the Pride Parade gave me an opportunity to represent our faith to my community. I’d like to think that it is no small coincidence that Pride weekend coincided with Pentecost (http://catholicism. about.com/od/holydaysandholidays/p/Pentecost.htm) this year. To me, Pentecost symbolizes the moment in Christian history where many became One through the Holy Spirit. I can almost imagine the streets of Jerusalem resembling the streets of D.C. filled with people coming together and celebrating a shared identity.

It goes without saying that there is a lot of healing and work to be done to repair the relationship between the Church and the LGBTI community. But from my experience at pride this year, I have a great deal of hope that we are closer than we may think. The crowd cheered and applauded every faith-based group in the parade. High fives and smiles were exchanged.

There was a real sense of solidarity and fellowship. It was an incredible celebration to participate in and the entire experience reminds of the words from a song my grandmother would sing (youtube.com/watch?v=2QbEywTsMag) that I would like share with everyone in both worlds: “By and by, when the morning comes. All the saints of God have gathered home.

We will tell the story how we’ve overcome. And we’ll understand it better by and by.”

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Service and Advocacy

United Methodist Women UMW BAZAAR IS COMING! Saturday, November 1, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Yes, it’s that time already! Work toward the UMW’s annual bazaar begins in June, and all manner of help is needed. Each year, thanks to the efforts of many, this event raises significant funds that the UMW passes on to projects aiding the welfare of women and children locally, nationally, and around the world.

What can you donate? What’s for sale? All manner of gently-used items, such as: Things for the kitchen; China and other Collectibles; Puzzles and games; “Attic Treasures”; Christmas decorations; Jewelry; Accessories, Scarves, Belts, Handbags; Boutique-quality ladies’ wear such as jackets, sweaters and gowns; Hand-made crafts; New and like-new items for the Gifts boutique.

What don’t we take? No furniture (we don’t have space); No used electronics, no magazines, no textbooks (these don’t sell well); No clothing (except for Boutique-quality ladies’ wear such as jackets, sweaters, and gowns); No books at this time.

You can be part of this wonderful effort and time of fellowship during the summer. Work with the sorting and pricing team on Tuesdays between 10 and noon, beginning July 1. Just drop by – all are welcome! It’s an excellent way to meet new people and to learn about our activities. We’ll be near the Parlor / UMW closet area. Questions, ideas? Contact bazaar coordinator Barbara Gaskill, Barbara@bgaskill.com.

United Methodist Women Recognition Luncheon Nominations Needed

Although our next Recognition Luncheon will not be until December, it is time to think about prospective honorees. At that time, we will honor and recognize four outstanding UMW ladies who have made significant contributions to our church, community and nation. We need your help in nominating these candidates. To see the names of people who have already received this award, please see Page 8 of your 2012-2013 UMW Directory. We would prefer to honor women who have not been previously recognized.

To nominate someone, please contact Carol Schleicher, 301-229-2385 or rschlei@verizon.net or Sandy Yeager, 301-320-3951 or syeager42@yahoo.com.

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Children’s Ministry Our 2014 Vacation Bible School, “The Workshop of Wonders,” was a great success! Every day about 40 children and youth learned to imagine, build, grow, work and walk with God through stories, songs, crafts, construction projects, science experiments and games. Sunday night, we enjoyed a special intergenerational VBS session as about 30 adults learned about the Book of Esther and the holiday of Purim from Temple Micah rabbinical intern Daniel Reiser, while the children made hamentaschen and groggers (noise makers for Purim). Special kudos to Courtney Leatherman who envisioned the sets, recruited the volunteers, and worked countless hours to make VBS work.

Many thanks to all the volunteers and the entire Metropolitan church staff who helped with Vacation Bible School. We literally could not have done it without you! Pictures of our fun week are below.

Adults Caralee Adams Ellen Bachman Jack Blaylock Pam Ellsworth Carol Farris Mike Greene Jason Grim David Hackney AhnnaLise Jennings Wendy King Courtney Leatherman John Long

Trish Long Jeannie Mah Anthony Mickens Marissa Mizroch Martha Mizroch Bruce Parker Cynthia Pugh Duane Pugh Jeff Rommel Kristin Rommel Mary Rynerson Anita Seline

Garth Stevens Julie Stoffer Julia Stonner David Taylor Grace Taylor Lois Weaver Jon White Kelsey White Lisa White Ellen Winkler Leslye Wooley

Youth Edmee Brown-Egue Olivia Greene Maria Khakbaz Anna Kulbashny David McConnell Julia Parker Cordell Pugh Ashley Rommel Katelyn Rommel Caroline Sanford

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Our Mission

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

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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 without 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.

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 Murphey Payton — Associate Pastor, Sharing, Lead Pastor at Wesley UMC, ext. 110, kmurphey@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 Communications and Outreach, ext. 113, jclouser@nationalchurch.org Dona Collary — Pastoral Care Assistant/Wedding and Funeral Coordinator, ext. 106, dcollary@nationalchurch.org Casey Elliott — 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

The Messenger is published by The Metropolitan Church - A Multi-site United Methodist Community Metropolitan Memorial - 3401 Nebraska Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20016 Tel: 202.363.4900 St. Luke’s Mission Center (3655 Calvert St., NW)/Wesley UMC (5312 Conn. Ave., NW) Fax: 202.686.2056 E-Mail: jclouser@nationalchurch.org website: nationalchurch.org NEXT ISSUE: August 11, 2014 NEXT DEADLINE: Noon on August 5, 2014