THE MESSENGER
For the congregation of the Metropolitan Memorial Cooperative Parish
July 16, 2010 Volume XX, No. 7 www.nationalchurch.org
Metropolitan Memorial, St. Luke’s, and Wesley United Methodist Churches
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GREEN CLEAN All natural laundry detergent that reduces shipping & plastic production. Find ingredients in your local grocery store’s cleaning aisle. Recipe cost approximately $2! - 4 cups hot tap water - 1 cup washing soda - 1 Fels-Naptha soap bar - ½ cup Borax Grate the bar of soap and add to saucepan with water. Stir continually over medium-low heat until soap melts and dissolves. Fill a five-gallon bucket half full of hot tap water. Add melted soap, washing soda and Borax. Stir well until all powder is dissolved. Fill bucket to top with more hot water. Stir, cover and let sit overnight to thicken. Stir and fill a used, clean, laundry soap dispenser half full with soap and then fill rest of the way with water. Shake before each use. (It will gel.) Optional: You can add 10-15 drops of essential oil per two gallons. Add once soap has cooled. Ideas: lavender, rosemary, tea tree oil. Yield: Liquid soap recipe makes 10 gallons. Top-load machine: 5/8 cup per load (approximately 180 loads). Front-load machine: ¼ cup per load (approx. 640 loads). JUST SAY NO SHARE TO DISPOSABLES! Meet your neighbors, and risk depending on someone •Stow reusable bag(s) in your car, ofelse. Share lawn mowers and tools and vacuum clean- fice, or backpack to have handy for ALL ers and specialty items like ice cream makers and waffle shopping—not just groceries! irons, and on and on and on! •Bring tupperware for your restaurant BREAK OUR OIL ADDICTION take-home Worrying over the oil spill in the gulf? Do •Roll up a set up silverware, and stash it in something about it! Stop driving every- your bag or purse where; trade in that gas-guzzler; take public transit or better yet walk, skateboard, •In this 100º heat, attach a water bottle to yourself—never roller blade, or bike!! Worried about leave home without it! Fill it up at the office, in the ice sweating? Keep a change of clothes at the of- cream shop, at the fast food joint, you get the picture... fice; find a local gym or advocate for a shower at the •Use reusable razors, batteries, coffee filters, ink cartridges office if there isn’t one already! (buy refill ink)
Life at Metropolitan Memorial Cooperative Parish Your Name Here! Nametags If you ordered a nametag, please pick them up at the visitor center located in the Narthex. If you wish to order a nametag, please add your name to the list! Nametags are a wonderful way to engage our visitors and members alike!
Our prayers go out to our members who have lossed a loved one... •to the family and friends of Dick Carr who died on June 25. •to Elizabeth Gray on the death of her son James on May 12.
Prayer Shawl Ministry Sunday, July 18, 12:30 p.m. and Tuesday, July 20, 1:30 p.m. Join us for a time of knitting, crocheting, fellowship, ministry and fun! Questions? Contact Annette Fletchall at 202.363.9231.
Ice Cream Social Sunday, August 22, 10:10 a.m. In the Great Hall Ice Cream in the Morning? Why Not! Come by the Great Hall on Sunday, Aug. 22 from 10:10-11 a.m. for a free ice cream social hosted by the United Methodist Women of Metropolitan. Enjoy catching up with friends and welcoming AU students back to campus .
Met-Flix Outdoor Movie at Metropolitan Memorial Friday, August 27 at 8 p.m. Bring your blankets and chairs and join us on the campus of Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church for a free evening of fun under the stars! Our movie for the evening will be Disney-Pixar’s “UP!” Movie begins at dusk.
Worship at Wesley UMC (5312 Conn. Ave., NW) Sunday Worship at 11 a.m. Worship at Wesley-a truly diverse and welcoming church with a rocking Gospel choir. Questions? Contact Kate Murphey, kmurphey@mmumc-dc.org or 202.363.4900, ext. 21.
•to the Parker family on the death of Charlie’s aunt, Elizabeth Speese, who died on June 11. •to Dave Sproul and family on the death of his father, Dr. A. Erskine Sproul on July 12.
Calling All Photographers The Arts Council is planning a September exhibition of photographs by members of Metropolitan Memorial Cooperative Parish. The title will be “Where Do You See God?” Exhibit instructions and dates will be provided later. If you are interested in exhibiting your work, contact Carol Schleicher, rschlei@verizon.net or Marilu Wood, at shedelwood@yahoo.com.
Photographers Needed! Are you interested in helping us to document life here at Metropolitan Memorial?! We are looking for individuals interested in taking pictures of the various events. If you are interested please contact, Jeff Clouser at jclouser@mmumc-dc.org or 202.363.4900, ext. 23.
Crossroads: A Weekly Worship Experience Saturdays, 5 p.m., St. Luke’s Campus (3655 Calvert Street N.W.) Join us for a worship experience that features a high energy band as well as creative uses of visuals and multimedia. A nursery is provided, and a time of gathering to build community over refreshments follows the service. Questions? Contact Jimmy Sherrod, 202.363.4900, ext. 24 or jsherrod@mmumc-dc.org and check out our blog at www.xroadsdc.blogspot.com.
Service and Advocacy A New Vision for the St. Luke’s Campus as a Mission Outreach Center The Metropolitan Memorial Cooperative Parish is moving forward with an exciting new initiative to expand our ministry presence by developing the St. Luke’s campus (at 3655 Calvert Street) as a mission outreach center continuing St. Luke’s existing ministries of service to the homeless and developing new ministries of community service. Building on the presence of the Crossroads worshiping community and the existing Shalom Place hospitality center, this Mission Center will become a focal point for developing disciples, connecting church and community members with ministries of service, and growing the church. Elements of this plan include: · The St. Luke’s Homeless Shelter. Since 1991, the St. Luke’s shelter has served hundreds of homeless men. As the first congregation-based shelter in upper Northwest, St. Luke’s paved the way for Metropolitan House and others. It has an exemplary record of case management and a strong history of engaging the neighborhood and community in its work.
developing St. Luke’s as a Mission Outreach Center will breathe new life into this dream, honoring the intent of the St. Luke’s congregation that the kitchen be used as a ministry resource – not just as rental property. Under the leadership of Rev. Kate Murphey, the Service Ministry Team is exploring a range of possibilities for developing a “community kitchen” with food and hunger ministries to connect people with one another, the church, and the needs of the community. ·Connecting the Crossroads Worship Community to the work of the Mission Center. One of the gifts of this worship service is its creative flexibility that would enable direct connections between worship and service. We could, for instance, have a sandwich-making table beside the communion elements so that as people are being fed in grace they are then immediately sharing that blessing with others. It is a way to more visually and experientially capture the movement of the gospel: God’s pouring out of the Holy Spirit on us is not for us alone but for us as a “pass through” to share with others. What Crossroads is lacking now is a way for the people who come to the service to build relationships with one another. Connecting the Crossroads Community with these new service initiatives would simultaneously strengthen and expand both Crossroads and the proposed service ministries.
· Hosting the city-run hypothermia shelter. In addition to the homeless shelter described above, since 2004 St. Luke’s has also provided space for a city-run hypothermia shelter in a separate section of the church basement. This shelter operates when a “hypothermia alert” is declared — actual or forecasted temperatures of 32° or below. This lifesaving program, along with a similar shelter for women located at the nearby Community of Christ, has become an essential component in the network or services for the homeless in · Expanding the Shalom Place Ministry and Integrating it with the Work of the Mission Center. The Shaupper Northwest. lom Place Hospitality Center (a group hostel space which ·An onsite presence for the Community Council for the Home- can accommodate groups of up to 24 individuals) is part of less at Friendship Place (CCH/FP). Our trustees are currently the existing ministry of the St. Luke’s Campus. This proconsidering the possibility of leasing office space at St. Luke’s to gram provides economical lodging and hospitality to stuCCH/FP. This respected community service organization has been dents, mission teams, and service groups that come to Washour partner in ministry over many years. Members of Metropolitan ington. This program is another logical component of the Church were instrumental in the founding of CCH/FP. Currently, St. Luke’s Mission Outreach Center, since it affords the five members of our Parish are Board Members at CCH/FP and possibility of involving large numbers of volunteers in the Metropolitan has made major financial contributions to CCH/FP over work of the center. the years, including a very sizable gift out of the “tithe” of our most recent building campaign. Moreover, CCH/FP is an ongoing and vi- The Mission Center will be established as its own 501 (3) tal partner in the work of Metropolitan House and the St. Luke’s organization in order to attract external leadership and fundShelter. Bringing CCH/FP into the St. Luke’s ministry center would ing to support these programs. reinforce and strengthen our existing on-site homeless ministries and Looking for dreamers, doers, and leaders! If you are interhonors our long-standing partnership. ested in helping to shape and implement this vision, contact ·Renewal of the Vision of a Community Kitchen. When St. Rev. Kate Murphey (kmurphey@mmumc-dc.org or 202Luke’s renovated its building, a commercial kitchen was included in 363-4900) or Ann Michel, Service Ministry Team Vice Chair their plan in hopes that it would be used as a training facility for the (amichel@wesleyseminary.edu or 202-885-8582.) homeless. This dream has not yet come to fruition. But hopefully,
Service and Advocacy (cont.) Washington Interfaith Network Election Accountability Rally July 26 at Asbury UMC On Monday, July 26, WIN is holding an “Election Accountability Night” at Asbury UMC. Mayor Adrian Fenty and mayoral candidate Vincent Gray will be in attendance. The purpose of the event is to get each candidate’s pledge of support for WIN’s Vote Neighborhoods First 2010 Elections Agenda, which includes adequate funding for affordable housing, youth recreation, and the Neighborhood Investment Fund as well as to end usury & to commit to implement WIN’s action plan to put DC residents to work in the green economy weatherizing and retrofitting commercial buildings, residential buildings, and single family homes. With DC’s primary election approaching, this is a VERY important event of interest to all DC voters and other concerned community members. WIN hopes to turn out 900 leaders and they need our help. Metropolitan’s team will be carpooling from the church parking lot at 6:15 pm. Anyone planning on getting to Asbury UMC (located at 11th and K Streets, NW) on their own should plan to be there by 7. If you are able to attend, please contact Ann Michel at 202-885-8582 or amichel@wesleyseminary.edu.
Wanted: Volunteers to Make a Difference in Appalachia The Metropolitan Volunteers in Mission group is planning an adult weekend with the Appalachia Service Project (ASP) to repair homes of families who are in serious need of help. The trip to the ASP year-round center in Jonesville, Virginia is scheduled for the weekend of October 28 - 31. No construction experience is needed, just a willingness to work hard. We will leave early on the morning of Thursday, October 28, work on homes Friday and Saturday, and return on Sunday, October 31. The reservation covers two groups of 12 to 14 people. There will be two preparatory meetings on September 19 and October 17 after the 11:15 a.m. service. The cost is $145/ person. Join us and experience what generations of Metropolitan youth have come to love and appreciate about ASP. To volunteer or request more information, contact Ned Bachman, 703.212.9045 or nedbachman@comcast.net.
Metropolitan Memorial Marches in the Capitol Pride Parade! A group of Metropolitan Memorial Cooperative Parish members marched in the DC Pride Parade on June 12, 2010. Below are some recollections of the day! Kerm Towler - Initially the size of our group group reminded me of the Quakers in the 60’s who stood silently on a street corner with a sign while the rest of the country was debating the Vietnam War. I did wear a shirt emblazoned with the words “Self-Avowed Practicing United Methodist”. We didn’t play Lady Gaga tunes. No one danced or dressed outlandishly and we didn’t have 60 people in our contingent. In fact, we were pretty vanilla-looking in comparison to the other groups, but we did have a sign which loudly and warmly proclaimed a welcome to all peoplethe only UMC in the parade. As the parade proceded through Dupont Circle, the crowd’s reaction was incredible. We carried the banner down the street bearing the name of Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church and handed out cards Robert Benn, Jr., Kerm Towler, John Tate, Barbara and they screamed. As I recounted to Dr. Parker, I’ve never been in a Tate and Brian Cusick hold up Metropolitan’s Pride Pride celebration where people yelled out at the top of their lungs, “Yay banner. John Wesley!!!” and “Yay Methodists” repeatedly. It is very strange. You just don’t hear people cheering the Church these days. Excitement aside, there is something very spiritual about the act of walking; in our case it was an act of spiritual witness. In the same way that ordinary people “walked” the British out of India or to protest the treatment of African-Americans in this country, we walked for people who can’t walk, can’t “hear” the walk, or have no one to walk for themselves. Jeff Clouser - The day of the Pride Parade is always hectic from an organizing stand point. I was charged with collecting everyone together on the big day and getting us all lined up and equipped with our banner, beads, bubbles, and fliers. Needless to say, it is a little stressful! However, once we began to walk the gratitude of the crowd towards us as we marched along was overwhelming. I soon forgot about the hassles in getting us all there and focused on the good will and acceptance that washed over each of us. It was amazing to look out over the crowd and see people smiling, waving and thanking us for being there and supporting the community. Even though we were a small crowd marching this year, the energy we sent out and received back from the crowd made it feel as if we were a 100 strong. If you have not marched in the Pride Parade, I urge you to do so. It is a fun and amazing event and one that you won’t soon forget!
Kerm Towler, John Tate, Barbara Tate and Brian Cusick prepare for the Pride Parade
“Effective Worship and Preaching” by Rev. Adam Hamilton (part.2) Session Notes from “Effective Worship and Preaching” by Rev. Adam Hamilton, Minister, Church of the Resurrection (COR) in Kansas Qualities of leaders who people will follow include: authenticity/integrity (“people who know him the best respect him the most”); encouraging; humility, but with a healthy ego; passion; knowledge; courageous/willing to take risks; and a positive attitude. Rev. Adam Hamilton leads the session on “Effective Worship and Preaching”
What leaders do: set the tone of the organization/the spiritual temperature of the church; clarify and champion the vision (where the church is going) and mission (why); hold the organization accountable to accomplish the mission – clergy and lay working together to discern where God is calling the church; own ultimate responsibility for an organization’s success or failure; responsible for preparing the organization for the future by leading change; and evaluate, celebrate victories and honestly address shortcomings.
Managers: Plan and budget, Develop policies and processes, Control and problem solve, Create predictability and order. Leaders: Cast Visions, Align people and resources to accomplish the mission, Motivate and inspire, Produce change and chaos. American companies are over-managed and under-led; we need to raise up additional leaders. Clergy can ask lay leadership to evaluate and address shortcomings: Adam asks lay leaders to evaluate him and make suggestions anonymously, and he also does a 360 evaluation. He identifies shortcomings in the worship process each Sunday, makes a list, and then picks one or two each week to discuss at staff meetings. Leaders do not give up: people will criticize leaders, but they cannot be defeated by criticism. 800 people left his church and sent him notes that were critical and he was discouraged, but then 1,200 people joined. Church members need to be a pastor to their pastor and encourage him or her. 5 Important Leadership Principles (people want their pastor to cast a vision): (1) it is all about the people and relationships; (2) healthy organizations have a clear MVP (mission (where), vision (why), plan (Map Quest or the steps to get there). The mission of Hallmark is “to enrich lives” and that means something to every member of the Hallmark staff. What is the mission of the body of Christ? Every person needs to know the mission of your church and be excited about it. The primary job of the Church Council at COR is to lead the strategic process and set three goals each year that are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Aggressive or Audacious (not attainable – that is redundant), Reasonable, and Time sensitive); (3) change, innovate, improve or die; (4) understand the discipleship pyramid: 10% are reaching sanctification, 20% are true Christian leaders, 30% say that they are Christians, and 40% say that they try to be a good person, but they are not fully committed to Christ. Church leaders try to help people move up the pyramid. Pastors preach sermons to the top 2 tiers, people who know the language and the Bible stories. But Jesus spent time with people who are below the pyramid, who have not even started on their journey. (5) Successful churches/pastors/leaders are willing to do what unsuccessful churches/pastors/leaders are not willing to do. Are you willing to do whatever it takes? The path that is not easy is frequently the one to which God is calling us. When there are pivotal decisions, the church often chooses the easiest path. COR’s philosophy is that they will do whatever it takes to be your church family.
Sunday Morning Adult Study at Metropolitan Memorial Science & Religion Class - Sundays, 10:10 a.m., Parlor
Having completed our focus on the British empiricists, we spend two sessions this week and next on the great German thinker, Immanuel Kant (1724-1894). In contrast to what was happening in Britain, Kant in Germany introduced the contention that the human mind is an active originator of experience rather than just a passive recipient of perception. Leading our discussion during the next two weeks will be Dennis Crow. We will have copies of the reading material available for those who drop in. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, contact Maynard Moore, emaynard8@yahoo.com or Kent Weaver, kenthweaver@gmail.com.
Questions of Faith Sundays, 10:10 a.m. Conference Room Join us for a series of lectures on “Living the Questions” of our faith journey, reconciliation, and transformation given by 30 scholars and theologians, followed by a spirited discussion.
Bible Plus Class Sundays, 10:10 a.m., Christie Room The Bible Plus Class is conducting an in-depth study of the Gospel of Mark, using a video series by Dr. Mickey Efird, professor emeritus of Duke University Divinity School. Dr. Efird has taught Greek, trained pastors at Duke, and conducted Bible studies in churches for more than 40 years. He is characterized as being able to explain Bible passages "in ways that make sense to our intellect, while appealing also to our spirit." If you can't make it one week, don't worry, you will still benefit from whichever lesson we are on. Please join us!
United Methodist Women UMW Bazaar - Contributions Welcome! Planning for the annual fall bazaar is underway, and we are ready to accept your contributions of gently used household items (no clothing, no electronics). Donations may be dropped off at the UMW closet area at any time. Pricing sessions will continue throughout the summer on Thursday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon — join us! Questions? Contact bazaar coordinator Barbara Gaskill (202-244-3512 or Barbara@bgaskill.com). Recognition Luncheon: Nominations Being Accepted Sunday, December 12, 12:30pm. Each year the United Methodist Women of Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church hold a Recognition Luncheon honoring women who have made a significant contribution to the church, the nation, and the world. The Recognition Luncheon will be held on Sunday, December 12, beginning at 12:30pm in the Great Hall. We are seeking nominations of outstanding women to honor this year. Please submit nominations by calling Robin Emery at 202-625-9273 or by email to emerymjon@aol.com by October 15th. In addition to recognizing these special women we will also celebrate the babies who have been born this year and remember with gratitude those who died last year.
Seniors Ministries Below is a “Letter to the Editor” from Stephen G. Callas to the NW Current on June 23, 2010 You can find download your copy at http://www.currentnewspapers.com Iona offers services with feeling, love I’ve been a Washington resident for almost 50 years and have observed various organizations that provide services that help people. One of the finest is Iona Senior Services, at 4125 Albemarle St. NW, near the Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library. The mission statement of this active and admired nonprofit community organization includes helping older people — 60 and over — as they strive to achieve “dignity and independence.” In observing Iona’s programs for many years, I’ve noticed that this empathetic organization is truly implementing its challenging mission statement. Not merely promising, but actually achieving. Thousands of D.C. seniors take part in Iona’s wide variety of activities, and professional organizations have commended its programs and accomplishments. Due to space limitations, only two citations are listed: • In 2008, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America awarded its “Excellence in Dementia Care Program of Distinction” to Iona. Its Adult Day Health, Wellness and Arts Center is the only center on the East Coast that received the honor. • Iona was voted one of the best small charities in the Greater Washington Region, and it was featured in the “2008-2009 Catalogue for Philanthropy.” The programs and services of Iona Senior Services are numerous, but to highlight a few:
• The information and referral line received more than 4,000 calls during 2009, and countless persons accessed information through Iona’s website and biannual Resource Guide. • A popular midday exercise, lunch and film program is held weekdays at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. This versatile “Super 60s” program is superb. • Transportation for seniors is provided to supermarkets, and weekend meals and commodity food deliveries assist driver-dependent or homebound persons. • In fiscal year 2009, Iona helped more than 500 seniors and families through the care management, consultation and counseling program. I’ve also been impressed by the deep compassion and dedication of Iona employees, supervisors and volunteers. They not only care about seniors; they also love them. Most of them remind me of poet William Wordsworth’s tribute to those blessed with generous hearts: “a feeling and a love ... .” Iona and seniors have a beautiful spirit of partnership, which will endure. Now in its 35th year of excellence and distinguished service, Iona continues to brighten the lives of thousands of Washington’s senior citizens. By working closer together, Iona and D.C. seniors are reaching their inspiring goal: “Age Well. Live Well.” Stephen G. Callas Cathedral Heights
Youth Ministries
Tuesday’s on the Town Tuesday at 6 p.m. Join us for fun and fellowship as we go out on the town! Upcoming events include: July 20: Laser Tag - $15 (dinner at CiCi’s before). Please meet at the church at 5:45 p.m. Please RSVP to Tim Rousset at timothy.rousset@gsa.gov. July 27: Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves. Please RSVP to Jimmy Sherrod at jsherrod@mmumc-dc.org
Children’s Ministries August Happenings There will be no children’s Sunday School in August. However, because school starts so early for some children, we have activities planned for the study hour later in the month! Ice Cream Social, Sunday, August 22 - Join the United Methodist Women in the Great Hall for the second annual Ice Cream Social. Enjoy ice cream treats and the company of good friends. Blessing of the Backpacks, Sunday, August 29 - Children and Youth will join together for the Blessing of the Backpacks. With the start of school we pray for a productive year ahead and for love and support during the year. During the study hour, children and youth will assemble school kits for UMCOR, the United Methodist Committee on Relief. UMCOR sends these kits to locales all over the world to help kids there get an education. We are hoping the congregation will donate supplies to this effort, tote bags to carry them, and money for to offset shipping costs. See items requested below: UMCOR School Kit Supplies Please send in new, unused supplies. Drop them off at the church office. KIT CONTENTS
•1 pair blunt scissors (rounded tip) •3 pads (or loose leaf) of 8 1/2" x 11" ruled paper •1 30-centimeter ruler •1 hand held pencil sharpener •6 unsharpened pencils with erasers •1 eraser, 2 1/2" •1 box of 24 crayons (only 24)
Also needed:
•Cloth totebags to pack each kit. •Monetary donations towards mailing the completed kits to the UMCOR Depot. (Last year’s very successful project also resulted in $300 in shipping charges. Donations can sent to the church, with UMCOR School Supply Drive in the memo field. Thank you.)
Bibles for Third-Graders Can You Help This Year? for Next School Year As you make your plans for the Will your child be in third-grade fall, please plan to be a part of our next school year? children’s Christian education, by Metropolitan’s tradition is to volunteering to be a greeter or a present a “first Bible” to these teacher for our Sunday School children in the fall of the new Godly Play classes. We are lookschool year. If you would like ing for volunteers to help at all age to your son or daughter to be a part of this presentation, levels from 4 years old to 5th grade. please contact Anita Seline at 202-363-4900, ext. 22 or Training provided. Please prayeraseline@mmumc-dc.org. Please provide your child’s full fully consider becoming part of this name for the Bible’s personalization. Deadline is August 31, important ministry at Metropolitan. Contact Anita Seline at 2010, in order to have the Bibles personalized by the presenaseline@mmumc-dc.org or 202-363-4900, ext. 22, if you are tation on Sept. 26, 2010. interested or have questions.
Our Mission Building an inclusive, caring Christian community that invites others into a deepening relationship with God and challenges them to grow as disciples 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 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 Pastoral Emergency Number - 202.510-8555 Rev. Dr. Charles Parker –– Senior Pastor, ext. 11, cparker@mmumc-dc.org Rev. Jimmy Sherrod — Associate Pastor, ext. 24, jsherrod@mmumc-dc.org Rev. Kate Murphey — Associate Pastor, ext. 21, kmurphey@mmumc-dc.org Anita Seline — Director of Children’s Ministries, ext. 22, aseline@mmumc-dc.org Patrisha House — Director of Worship, Music and Arts, ext. 28, phouse@mmumc-dc.org Jeff Clouser — Director of Communications and Outreach, ext. 23, jclouser@mmumc-dc.org J. Cody Nielsen –– Associate for Campus Ministry, ext. 14, cnielsen@mmumc-dc.org Bruce Caviness — 11a.m. Organist-Choirmaster, ext. 15, bcaviness@mmumc-dc.org Casey Elliott — Dayspring Choir Director and 9 a.m. Worship Leader, ext. 12, celliott@mmumc-dc.org Dona Collary — Director of Church Administration, ext. 17, dcollary@mmumc-dc.org Helen Simon - Office Manager, ext. 10, hsimon@mmumc-dc.org Rafael Reyes - Director of Building and Grounds, ext. 20, rreyes@mmumc-dc.org Bob Weintraub - Bookkeeper, ext, 18, bweintraub@mmumc-dc.org Linda Smith - Director of Nursery School, 202.362.8746, lsmith@mmumc-dc.org
THE MESSENGER is published by: The Metropolitan Memorial Cooperative Parish Metropolitan Memorial, St. Luke’s, and Wesley United Methodist Churches Metropolitan Memorial - 3401 Nebraska Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20016 Tel: 202.363.4900 Fax: 202.686.2056 E-Mail: jclouser@mmumc-dc.org website: http://www.nationalchurch.org St. Luke’s Campus - 3655 Calvert Street N.W., Washington, DC 20007 Wesley United Methodist Church - 5312 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20015 NEXT ISSUE: August 13, 2010
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