The MVP Racial Justice Reading Group has selected its next book and whether you have read a dozen books about race and racism or none before, you are invited to join the conversation and explore some of the transformative writings available that can lead people to deepen their understanding, challenge assumptions, and encourage the ongoing work of racial justice. The group will gather on Tuesday, September 29 from 7:00-8:15pm in space created for open and honest dialogue on The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson. Please contact Minister Lee for more information and the Zoom link.

Have you been longing to make a meaningful impact at MVP? Do you sometimes sing in the shower with a voice that could contribute something to our choir on Sunday mornings? The MVP Choir has officially resumed their weekly rehearsal and begun leading in worship, and there is a place for you!

Rehearsals are held on Sunday Mornings at 9:45am in the Fellowship Hall. The choir plays a critical role in bringing energy and movement to worship each week, and would love to have you! Contact Timothy to let him know you plan to join or for more information.

You are invited to bring your yoga mat and join the MVP community in the Fellowship Hall on Thursday, September 24 for an evening of movement, breath, and connection led by MVPer and yoga instructor, Kaitlyn. Through gentle, accessible flow, you’ll have space to stretch, strengthen, and reconnect with both body and spirit, with prayer woven throughout the practice to deepen the experience. Parking is available in the parking garage and can be accessed between 6:30pm and 7:00pm. To RSVP or learn more, please contact Minister Lee.

Looking for a way to deepen relationships and build community with others from MVP? The new Brookland Neighborhood Small Group will gather in person every other Wednesday, continuing September 23, from 7:00–8:30pm for conversation, prayer, friendship, and mutual support. The group will be casual and flexible, with participants helping shape future gatherings through possibilities such as a short Bible study, book discussion, or other shared practices. Despite the name, the group is not limited to Brookland residents—anyone who would like to participate is welcome, whether coming from elsewhere in DC, Maryland, or Virginia. Contact Minister Lee for more information or to be connected with the group leaders.

Are you walking alongside a parent who is aging? Whether you are navigating a difficult diagnosis, changes in their memory or health, increasing caregiving responsibilities from near or afar, the weight of financial responsibility, the reality of grief, or the many other emotions that come with this season of life, you don't have to walk alone. Pastor Donna is creating space this fall on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm, starting September 23, and continuing every other week, where people can gather to share stories, listen without judgment, encourage one another, share resources, and pray together. If you have an aging parent and are looking for a community of people who understand some of what you're experiencing, she would love to have you join. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Pastor Donna.

In the month of September, the MVP Young Adult (20s and 30s) Community will gather on the THIRD SUNDAY for a time a time for brunch and community connection. The group will depart from the church together following worship to walk to a nearby restaurant to share a meal and time in community. If you would like to participate, please contact Minister Lee to RSVP.

The group typically gathers on the SECOND SUNDAY of each month, but will gather one week later so that MVP Young Adults can participate in the Fall Ice Cream Social scheduled for Sunday, September 13.

What does it mean to be “a man after God’s own heart”? Join MVPers this fall for a 7-week Bible study on the life of King David, meeting September 20 through November 1. Together, the group will gather in the Office Suite Conference Room on Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:45am to explore David’s remarkable journey from shepherd to king, his greatest triumphs and deepest failures, the consequences that unfolded within his family, and his lasting influence on faith, culture, and literature. You’re warmly encouraged to participate even if you can’t attend every session. Contact Minister Lee for more information or to be connected with the group leaders.

Have you been longing to make a meaningful impact at MVP? Do you sometimes sing in the shower with a voice that could contribute something to our choir on Sunday mornings? The MVP Choir has officially resumed their weekly rehearsal and begun leading in worship, and there is a place for you!

Rehearsals are held on Sunday Mornings at 9:45am in the Fellowship Hall. The choir plays a critical role in bringing energy and movement to worship each week, and would love to have you! Contact Timothy to let him know you plan to join or for more information.

Join MVPers in serving dinner at Christ House, a healthcare facility in Adams Morgan for unhoused men, on Sunday, September 13, from 5:30-7:00pm. This opportunity includes setting up for dinner, serving the food that Christ House has prepared, sharing conversation with the men during dinner, and cleaning up afterwards. Please contact Minister Lee for more information.

Celebrate community at MVP with a joyful afternoon of ice cream, games, and fellowship following worship on Sunday, September 13. Gather on the front lawn for a relaxed time of fun and community for all ages. MVP will provide the ice cream, and participants are invited to bring a favorite topping to share, such as whipped cream, sprinkles, brownies, cookies, or fruit. Come ready to build a sundae, enjoy the yard games, and spend time with friends old and new. Contact Minister Lee for more information or to help make the event a success.

You are invited to spend an evening outdoors with friends from the MVP community on Sunday, August 23 at 6:00pm at the sand volleyball courts on the National Mall. Come ready to play, cheer from the sidelines, or simply enjoy conversation and time together in a beautiful setting. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and no volleyball experience is necessary. Participants will meet directly at the courts. To RSVP or for more information please contact Minister Lee.

MVP will kick off the fall season with a congregational potluck following worship on Sunday, August 23. Everyone is invited to bring a favorite side dish or dessert and enjoy good food, meaningful conversation, and quality time together. This gathering will offer an easy way to reconnect with each other, welcome new people to MVP, and spend time together as this new season begins. Ministry Table leaders will also share opportunities to get more deeply connected to MVP this fall. Please contact Pastor Donna for more information or to help make the event a success.

At MVP, we envision a world where all people know that they are beloved and that people knowing this truth could change everything. We also know that sometimes, we need tangible reminders to prevent us from forgetting this basic truth. That's why we want to send students of all ages, teachers, professors, and administrators back to school with a special tag for their bags and backpacks. If you are preparing to return to school, please bring your school bag or backpack to worship on Sunday, August 23 so we can pray for you, equip you with a special reminder for your bag, and bless you as a new school year begins. For more information about Blessing of the Backpacks, please contact Minister Lee.

A special benefit concert will be held on Sunday, August 16, at 1:00pm in support of Loran, the granddaughter of MVP’s organist, David Yoder, who has been accepted into a distinguished program at the Tchaikovsky School in Yerevan, Armenia. This concert, featuring performances by members of the extended Yoder family, will offer an afternoon of beautiful music while raising funds through a free will donation offering toward the purchase of a piano for Loran’s studies. The program will last less than one hour, making it an easy and meaningful way to enjoy music, celebrate this exciting opportunity, and support a gifted young musician as she begins the next stage of her education. All are warmly invited to attend. For more information, please contact Pastor Donna.

Join MVPers in serving dinner at Christ House, a healthcare facility in Adams Morgan for unhoused men, on Sunday, August 9, from 5:30-7:00pm. This opportunity includes setting up for dinner, serving the food that Christ House has prepared, sharing conversation with the men during dinner, and cleaning up afterwards. Please contact Minister Lee for more information.

All Young Adults (20s and 30s) are invited for brunch and a time of connection on the second Sunday of each month. The group departs from the church together following worship to walk to a nearby restaurant to share a meal and time in community. If you would like to participate, please contact Minister Lee to RSVP.

MVP's Shower Ministry is open on Sunday Mornings from 8:00-10:00am. Volunteers arrive at 7:30am to set-up the area, greet and welcome guests, engage in conversation, help distribute supplies, and ensure a welcoming and clean space for all who participate. Those who are serving then stay through 10:55am to clean and tidy the space. Please contact the Shower Ministry Co-Coordinators to sign up to serve or to receive more information on this vital ministry.

Moral Mondays, a faithful witness for justice led by the Rev. William Barber and Repairers of the Breach, continue on July 20, July 27, and August 3, at 5:00pm, in front of the White House.  After August 3, momentum moves from DC to the states to help get "souls to the polls" for the November election.  Organizers are hoping for 600 clergy and other faithful witnesses to come out on August 3. If you would like to join other MVPers for these gatherings you can learn more HERE OR contact Minister Lee for more information.

MVP's Shower Ministry is open on Sunday Mornings from 8:00-10:00am. Volunteers arrive at 7:30am to set-up the area, greet and welcome guests, engage in conversation, help distribute supplies, and ensure a welcoming and clean space for all who participate. Those who are serving then stay through 10:55am to clean and tidy the space. Please contact the Shower Ministry Co-Coordinators to sign up to serve or to receive more information on this vital ministry.

You are invited to bring your yoga mat and join the MVP community in the Fellowship Hall from 6:45-7:45pm for an evening of movement, breath, and connection led by MVPer and yoga instructor, Kaitlyn. Through gentle, accessible flow, you’ll have space to stretch, strengthen, and reconnect with both body and spirit, with prayer woven throughout the practice to deepen the experience. Parking is available in the parking garage and can be accessed between 6:30pm and 7:00pm. To RSVP or learn more, please contact Minister Lee.

Moral Mondays, a faithful witness for justice led by the Rev. William Barber and Repairers of the Breach, continue on July 20, July 27, and August 3, at 5:00pm, in front of the White House.  After August 3, momentum moves from DC to the states to help get "souls to the polls" for the November election.  Organizers are hoping for 600 clergy and other faithful witnesses to come out on August 3. If you would like to join other MVPers for these gatherings you can learn more HERE OR contact Minister Lee for more information.

MVP's Shower Ministry is open on Sunday Mornings from 8:00-10:00am. Volunteers arrive at 7:30am to set-up the area, greet and welcome guests, engage in conversation, help distribute supplies, and ensure a welcoming and clean space for all who participate. Those who are serving then stay through 10:55am to clean and tidy the space. Please contact the Shower Ministry Co-Coordinators to sign up to serve or to receive more information on this vital ministry.

Starting on Monday, July 20, you are invited to join the Monday Night Bible Study for a new 6-week study exploring Voices of Resistance: The Bible’s Songs of Victory, Peace, and Protest by Amanda C. Miller. This study will run through August 24 and will gather on Monday evenings from 7:00–8:15pm. This study will engage the Bible’s songs of victory, peace, and protest, listening for how Scripture gives voice to hope, lament, courage, and faithful resistance in the face of injustice. Through these songs, this study will create space for meaningful conversation, spiritual reflection, and a deeper understanding of how God’s people have sung, prayed, and proclaimed the promise of liberation and peace. Please contact Minister Lee for more information or for the Zoom link.

Moral Mondays, a faithful witness for justice led by the Rev. William Barber and Repairers of the Breach, continue on July 20, July 27, and August 3, at 5:00pm, in front of the White House.  After August 3, momentum moves from DC to the states to help get "souls to the polls" for the November election.  Organizers are hoping for 600 clergy and other faithful witnesses to come out on August 3. If you would like to join other MVPers for these gatherings you can learn more HERE OR contact Minister Lee for more information.

Whether you have read a dozen books about race and racism or none before, you are invited to join the MVP Racial Justice Reading Group. The group will gather on Tuesday, July 14 from 7:00-8:15pm in space created for open and honest dialogue on Destiny Disrupted: A History of the World Through Islamic Eyes by Tamim Ansary. Please contact Minister Lee for more information and the Zoom link.

You are invited to join the Monday Night Bible Study for a special Deep Dive into Scripture on Monday July 13 from 7:00–8:15pm. Together, the group will take a closer look at a biblical passage, exploring how Scripture speaks through its context, language, themes, and meaning for our lives today. This study is part of Minister Lee’s ongoing ordination process, and your presence and participation would be a gift. This Bible study sessions will meet on Zoom. Participants will also be invited to complete an evaluation of the Bible Study. Whether you are a regular part of the group or would like to join just for this session, you are welcome. To RSVP or for more information please contact Minister Lee.

Join MVPers in serving dinner at Christ House, a healthcare facility in Adams Morgan for unhoused men, on Sunday, July 12, from 5:30-7:00pm. This opportunity includes setting up for dinner, serving the food that Christ House has prepared, sharing conversation with the men during dinner, and cleaning up afterwards. Please contact Minister Lee for more information.

All Young Adults (20s and 30s) are invited for brunch and a time of connection on the second Sunday of each month. The group departs from the church together following worship to walk to a nearby restaurant to share a meal and time in community. If you would like to participate, please contact Minister Lee to RSVP.

As we move into this mid-summer season, MVP's Children's Ministry will begin a new 4-week exploration in Sunday School focused on praise and the many ways we give thanks to God. Our Faith Word of the Month is “PRAISE” and our Bible Verse is Psalm 150:6.

“Let every living thing praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!”

Throughout the month, our children will explore what it means to praise God with our voices, our prayers, our creativity, our gratitude, and the way we live each day. Together, we will remember that all of creation is invited to praise the Lord, and that every child has their own beautiful way to thank God. We look forward to growing together during this joyful season and invite you to please contact Minister Lee to learn more about how your children can participate.

All Young Adults (20s and 30s) are invited to join other MVP Young Adults for a Washington Nationals game outing on Wednesday, July 8, at 6:45pm. Tickets are expected to be approximately $12–$15 each in the section being considered. Come connect with other young adults and enjoy a relaxed summer evening at Nationals Park. If you would like to participate and join the group, please RSVP ASAP to Minister Lee. After RSVPs are collected, we will share information on how to secure a ticket with the MVP Young Adult Group.