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“What joy some churches start in heaven,” said W.B. Riley. “They keep heaven happy all the time.”
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ccessful su fe li at e gr a ad h “From the outsiddefr, Iiends... A few months ago, I was career and goo knees by a heartbreak… and God brought to my NCC. I remember being deeply g brought me toas going to church, but somethin surprised th at I wCC... Wh at I h ave experienced oveisr pulled me to N ish months since attending NCC n the past two- f a spiritual miracle. I h ave bee … nothing short os of the pain of unhealed trauma set free. DecadIeam coming to know JESUS for thed healed. And He is transforming me more an , first time… andSo I am writing to th ank you, NCC more each day. ing Christ’s h ands & feet!” for be
We are a company of prophets, called to bless the LORD, bless the CITY, and bless the NATIONS. Those seeds are planted every week at House of Prayer. House of Prayer Services Thursday nights, 7:14PM Upper Room Prayer Wednesday afternoons, 12PM Upper Zoom Online Prayer Wednesday mornings, 7:14AM
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HOURS OF WEEKDAY CORPORATE PRAYER AT UPPER ROOM
86 PEOPLE GATHERING WEEKLY ON UPPER ZOOM
lties during u ic ff di y an m gh u o “I went thr including being diagnosed the pandemic autoimmune condition. . . with a painful dered myself an agnostic, Although I consit NCC and attended House I decided to visi hursday night. During the of Prayer one Te point we were all asked service, at on and pray for each other. to lay h ands onprayer time, I felt God’s During th at ay I never h ad before. presence in a w
experience, I at th r e ft a y tl r o Sh in anymore, realized I h adhnaod pita since. I now and h aVE not location regularly attend our DCung son, and decided with my yo ester to join the this sem Alph a Course.” As told to Kiersten Telzerow
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DC CAMPUS Sundays, 9:00am & 11:00am Capital Turnaround 700 M St SE Washington, DC 20003 Pastor Joel Schmidgall
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“From prayer to missional engawgealmks, in our city, to particip ent in community, to seek ating together, I am believi ing God is going to PURPOSE th ng th at God is community to receive and pour ou into the DMV. God is go t blessing a sold-out, surrendere ing to use hot passionate, all-in d, whiteaccomplish His will. W people to us in stepping into Hisill you join pres and purpose?” ence -Joel Schmidgall, DC Campus Pastor 9
ch anges together We’ve been through some ve ’ve needed as a campus during the moours we wth! to make to accommodate gro eloped such deep But those ch anges have dev in each person relationships, so much resilience at NCC-NoVA. ce He’s planted us And God has used us in each pla . to witness to people and bless them our new location We’re all really excited about space! So much at the Waterford. So muchinumoe re serve the more parking! We’ll cont as wetoalways have. And greater NoVA community out, hope you will soon. if you haven’t checked us -Marion Mason, NoVA Campus Pastor
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MESSAGE VIEWS AND DOWNLOADS THIS YEAR
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MOST-WATCHED MESSAGES OF 2023:
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38,162 VIEWS OF COME HOLY SPIRIT
36,674 VIEWS OF JESUS: THE POWER OF A SEED
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At a big church like ours, it’s important to find a few people to do life with. Jesus hoped that His followers would not try to do life alone but would face it together in the context of community. At NCC, the primary way we experience community is in small groups or by serving together. Our groups exist to make friends, make disciples, and make a difference. Groups • Mission Teams • Volunteer Teams
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e of the NoVA n o t u o d e k c e h c “a Guy s. He consideruetd p u o r g ll a sm s u p CAm at the time, bk. He t is e h at n a lf se im h im coming bac something kepgt ohn Sundays this spring. started servin ber, he was baptized; This past Octo group made it a point to and his small heer him on.” be there to c ut, -Jasmine Cheostunps Director NCC NoVA Gr
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216 GROUP LEADERS IN 2023
179 GROUPS IN 2023
68 BAPTISMS
116 ENROLLED IN COMMISSIONED
151 NEW NCCERS AT LAST WELCOME HOME EVENT, REPRESENTING 33 COUNTRIES
18 YEARS OF ALPHA COURSE AT NCC
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CORE GROUPS PRAYER GROUPS
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
Prayer small groups are a vital part of our DNA. Prayer groups grow together communing with God and interceding over nations and generations. You’re invited to join a prayer group. Learn more about how to pray or serve with our intercession or prophetic teams. ncc.re/prayer
This Christ-centered 12-step program is for those dealing with any sort of hurt, hang-up, or habit. We meet weekly and all are welcome. ncc.re/recovery
ALPHA We believe the best decisions are the most informed decisions. At Alpha, you can explore the Christian faith in the context of conversation, questions, and community. All are welcome. ncc.re/alpha
COMMISSIONED Commissioned is a 10-week group experience designed to help you grow as a disciple of Jesus. ncc.re/commissioned
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THE CHURCH OUGHT TO BE THE MOST CREATIVE PLACE ON THE PLANET. We want to be more known for what we’re for than what we’re against. The church is called to criticize by creating. We believe that the people of God should tell better stories, produce better movies, write better books, compose better music, start better businesses, draft better legislation. How? With the help of the Holy Spirit.
THE CHURCH OUGHT TO BE THE MOST DIVERSE PLACE ON THE PLANET. There never has been and never will be anyone like you. That isn’t a testament to you, it’s a testament to the God who created you. No one can worship God like you or for you, but we are better together! God has called us to become a beloved community–one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father of all.
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THE CHURCH BELONGS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MARKETPLACE. A church that stays within its four walls isn’t a church at all. We aren’t just trying to build a church, we’re trying to bless our city to the third and fourth generation. God has planted us at a crossroads of politics, commerce, and influence—just like Paul at the Areopagus in Athens. God has positioned us and called us to shine his light and to be his representatives at the heart of the nation’s capital.
GOD WILL BLESS OUR CHURCH IN PROPORTION TO HOW WE GIVE TO MISSIONS AND CARE FOR THE POOR IN OUR CITY. A church is not measured by its seating capacity, but rather by its sending capacity. Mission is our heartbeat at NCC–we have taken more than 300 missions trips and have given more than $25 million to missions. The mission field is wherever we live, wherever we work, wherever we go. We are on mission every day, in every way!
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WE LEARN FROM AND SERVE ALONGSIDE MISSIONS PARTNERS IN 16 TIME ZONES.
THIS PAST YEAR, WE WERE HONORED TO SERVE WITH JUBILEE MINISTRIES IN CHINGOLA, ZAMBIA.
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IN OUR COMMUNITIES partner with local We ministries and agencies in areas such as combating homelessness, refugee care, prison and re-entry ministry, and child advocacy.
AROUND THE WORLD We support and learn from our global partners through ongoing relationships and by sending partner teams.
on mission e ’r e w gh u o th n ve “E world, we tune e th d n u o ar ay fw h al ry Sunday. We in to NCC onlinnetaenveces and those invite acquai to, to join us. One we’re ministerininged us to watch and friend who jo mitted his life to learn h as recome course of th at Christ and in th pletely ch anged om commitment, caj ectory to follow.” his career tr al g him to do wh at God was c lin w a missionary, - Former NCCer,Pansto or Robb as told to
$2.14M GIVEN TO MISSIONS 2023 (INCLUDES 920K GIVEN TO CHURCHES)
$487K GIVEN TO COMMON FUND
$307K GIVEN TO DC DREAM CENTER BY NCCERS
82 MISSIONS PARTNERS
2024 PARTNER TEAMS THESSALONIKI, GREECE UVIRA, DR CONGO JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI NAVAJO / HOPI RESERVATION AGUA PRIETA, MX / DOUGLAS, AZ OCHO RIOS, JAMAICA
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PARTNERING WITH PARENTS TO HELP KIDS KNOW HOW MUCH GOD LOVES THEM. Kids experience a fun and exciting environment during our services where they learn to worship God, love His word, and grow in Christian community.
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314 AVERAGE WEEKLY ATTENDANCE IN NCC KIDS...UP 25.6% FROM LAST YEAR!
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INTIMACY WITH GOD, COMMUNITY WITH BELIEVERS, AND INFLUENCE IN THEIR WORLDS.
6TH-12TH GRADE DC Campus: Sundays, 5:00pm NoVA Campus: Sundays during the 10:30am service
ncc.re/youth Each week, students experience live worship led by our NCC worship team and a TED-style message followed by discussions for middle school and high school small groups. We have incredible trained adult leaders who have committed for the entire school year to invest in students 26 and their families.
100 STUDENTS IN WEEKLY ATTENDANCE
80 STUDENTS ATTENDED MISSION CAMP
9 BAPTISMS AT MISSION CAMP
100 STUDENTS ATTENDED WINTER ESCAPE RETREAT
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We can’t make revival happen, but we can set the table for it. That’s what we do every January during our DREAM Revivals. What do we hope and pray will happen? • Deepening hunger for the voice of God • Reawakening hunger for wonder • Sharpened vision to see supernatural demonstrations of God’s love and power • Reigniting missional impulse, carried out in practical ways
2024 GUESTS Dr. Anita Phillips • Robert Madu • Casey J
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EASTER SUNRISE AT THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL MARCH 31, 2024 • 6:00AM We’re honored to be able to carry on the tradition of celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the National Mall. This is one of the nation’s largest Easter services and attracts more than 10,000 people from around the world. 29
We kick off the Christmas season in grand style every year with this family-focused celebration which includes indoor train rides, pictures with Santa, and Christmas crafts and movies. About 2500 people from our community joined us this year.
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Exuberant live worship kicks off our annual Christmas Eve celebrations. A beautiful hush falls over the crowd as the light from the Christ candle is passed from person to person, illuminating the darkness.
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COLLECTIVE Dream Collective is a community of pastors, entrepreneurs, and artists who long for revival in the church, reformation in the kingdom, and renaissance in culture.
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443 PASTORS, ARTISTS, AND ENTREPRENEURS CONNECTED TO DREAM COLLECTIVE
200+ CHURCH PLANTERS AND CULTURE LEADERS ATTENDED DREAM COLLECTIVE’S 2023 RENEW EVENT
$920K GIVEN TO SEED CHURCH PLANTS AND KINGDOM VENTURES
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PASTORS ENGAGED IN A YEAR-LONG MENTORING COHORT WITH PASTOR MARK AND THE DREAM COLLECTIVE TEAM
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NETWORK CHURCHES Baltimore, MD HOPEVILLE iamhopeville.com Joshua and Ericka Symonette
Gainesville, VA NEW SEASON COMMUNITY CHURCH newseason.life Rick and Nia Sarmiento
Nashville, TN BRIDGES NASHVILLE bridgesnashville.com Adonis and Heather Lenzy
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Chicago, IL NEW CITY CHURCH newcity.life Steve and Jessica Andres
Sacramento, CA THE HOPE COMMUNITY thehope.cc Caleb and Michelle Crenshaw
Chattanooga, tn RISE CHURCH rise.church David and Missy Russell
Washington, DC CHURCH AT THE WELL thewelldc.church Jimeka Jones-Setzer and Gene Setzer
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The DC|DC encompasses a spectrum of programs from low-barrier after-school activities and tutoring, to programs that offer deeper engagement such as one-on-one mentoring. We are dedicated to serving the needs of the community through a holistic approach. One person at a time, the DC|DC inspires youth and adults to dare to dream and learn to lead, so that they reach their God-given potential.
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TRANSFORMATIVE PROGRAMS SERVING YOUTH AND ADULTS IN WARDS 7 AND 8
GRADUATES WITH THE BUILDING FUTURES PREAPPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE TRAINING AND MENTORING IN SOFT SKILLS TO ENABLE THEM TO START NEW CAREERS IN THE TRADES.
BOSS TECH MATH ENRICHMENT CLASSES WE PARTNER WITH BOSS TECH FOR MATH, READING AND WRITING ENRICHMENT CLASSES AS PART OF SUMMER CAMP, AND RUN A SATURDAY PROGRAM IN SPRING AND FALL. THE SIX-WEEK PROGRAM HELPS CHILDREN LEARN IN A FUN AND INTERACTIVE WAY, AND WE HAVE BEEN PLEASED TO SEE SO MANY REPEAT PARTICIPANTS.
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COOKING 4 A CAUSE OUR CHILDREN’S COOKING CLASS WRAPPED UP ANOTHER EIGHT-WEEK COURSE BY SERVING MEALS TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. DURING OUR TIME TOGETHER CHEF GARY TEACHES SMALL QUANTITY COOKING WITH EASY-TO-FIND INGREDIENTS. THE CHILDREN ALSO LEARN ABOUT FOOD SAFETY.
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MARKETPLACE EXPRESSIONS
700 M ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC For nearly a century, the Navy Yard Car Barn served as the last stop on the Red Line, repairing and rerouting streetcars across the nation’s capital. The historic car barn is now Capital Turnaround, the headquarters for NCC’s DC Campus, prayer room, and offices. It is also one of our marketplace expressions: a state-of-the-art event venue with a variety of versatile spaces for hosting concerts, corporate meetings, conferences, weddings, parties, and other social events. capitalturnaround.com
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535 8TH ST. SE, WASHINGTON, DC The Miracle is the oldest movie theater in Washington, DC. It opened as the Meader Theater in 1909 and has been lovingly renovated in homage to its grand beginnings. The Miracle is a beautiful and historic location where the community can celebrate great art, music, and storytelling that is beautiful, truthful, aspirational, or just plain fun. The Miracle hosts films, live performances, parties, conferences, and much more. themiracletheatre.com
201 F ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC Ebenezers exists to welcome people from every walk of life into community with one another and with our God over exceptional coffee served by exceptional people. 100% of our profits support missions here in our city and around the world. ebenezerscoffeehouse.com 39