Change the World

Sounds unrealistic, huh? Well, maybe. Maybe God is the one who can really change the world. Yet, maybe not. God uses us to do great things. During the weekend of April 23-25, you are invited to do something in the name of Jesus. You are invited to step out into your community and be the hands and feet of Jesus. In our parish, you are invited to join us for Rebuilding Together on April 24. Whatever it may be, step out and be a part of Changing the World. Watch this video!

Crossroads in Mission: Rebuilding Together

April 24 is the annual "Rebuilding Together" day (formerly Christmas in April). We are putting together service teams who will help repair a home in the DC area. We need people who are willing to help prep on April 17 and work on April 24. There are two shifts available on April 24. The service team needs folks for three work crews that will do the following: Dining Room painting crew - 3-4 people;Upstairs Bedroom painting crew - 3-4 people; and bathroom painting and caulking, 2 people. Given this, we probably need the most people early Saturday a.m. to clean out the rooms, prep for painting, and then prime. If we could get that done by lunch, that gives us the afternoon for the finish coat. The house is located in Northeast DC near Bladensburg Rd. If you think you would like to be a part of these teams, please contact Lee Crockett (leecrockett@verizon.net) or Rev. Kate Murphey (kmurphey@mmumc-dc.org).

The very FIRST Easter Service

After Holy Thursday and Good Friday but before Easter morning, there is Holy Saturday. On this day, at Crossroads, we celebrate the FIRST Easter service of the weekend. We walk from darkness into light. We remember God's deliverance, covenant and promise of salvation. We hear the glorious Easter story of resurrection. We proclaim the Good News once again that God loves us so much. We remember our baptism and that we are raised to newness of life through the power of the Holy Spirit. Join us at Crossroads on Saturday, April 3 as we will share and participate together in the ancient ritual of the Easter Vigil. Through word, song, and Communion, we will share this time together. I hope we will see you at 5 PM at Crossroads this week.