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.

As DC prepares to host Capital Pride in June, MVPers are invited to live out our values of "Proclaiming Belovedness" and "Creating Authentic & Inclusive Community" by participating in the 2026 Capital Pride Parade on Saturday, June 20. MVP may have up to 10 people walk in the parade as part of our witness this year, and others are invited to gather with United Methodists from across the DMV along the parade route to watch and celebrate together. To join the walking contingent or to learn where to meet the group along the route, please contact Minister Lee for more information.

Join MVPers in serving dinner at Christ House, a healthcare facility in Adams Morgan for unhoused men, on this Sunday, June 14, 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 Shower Ministry volunteers and other interested members of the congregation are invited to save the date for a free First Aid and CPR Demonstration Class at Mount Vernon Place UMC on Saturday, June 13, from 10:00am to 12:00pm. In response to requests from Shower Ministry volunteers for additional training, this class will offer demonstrations on basic first aid, Stop the Bleed, and hands-only CPR, taught by DC Fire and EMS. Please note that this course does not provide official CPR or first aid certification, but is meant to equip MVPers for emergency situations. More details are coming soon, but please RSVP with the Shower Ministry Co-Coordinators by this Friday, June 5.

Jazz on the Steps, one of MVP's major opportunities to meet and fellowship with our neighbors is happening again on June 12! Jeff Antoniuk and his fellow jazz musicians will be performing, and grilled hot dogs and chips will be served near the steps facing 9th Street. You can make plans now to bring a friend and come join the fun!

Young Adults (20s & 30s) are invited to join the MVP Young Adult community this Sunday, June 7, to kick off the summer with an Ice Cream Social and Game Night from 5:00–6:15pm. Rather than the Young Adult Small Group's regular gathering, young adults will meet at a group member's home near the church for an evening of fellowship, games, and sweet treats. All young adults are invited to come connect, relax, and enjoy a fun start to the summer season. Whether attending for the first time or returning to reconnect with friends, everyone is welcome. Contact Minister Lee for more information, the meet up location, and to RSVP.

Want to know what's happening in our congregation and our community? Are you ready to get more involved in the life of MVP by sharing some of your time, talent, and ideas?

If so, please bring a sack lunch and join Ministry Table and MVP's Ministry Teams following worship on Sunday, June 7 to learn about how you can make a difference as we make plans for Summer 2026 and beyond! Contact Minister Lee to RSVP or for more information.

Starting on Monday, June 1, you are invited to join the Monday Night Bible Study for an online study exploring selections on gender and sexuality from Braving the Truth: Essential Essays for Reckoning With and Reimagining Faith by the late Rachel Held Evans. This study will run through Monday, June 29, and will engage honest, compassionate, and thought-provoking reflections on faith, Scripture, identity, and belonging. Together, we will consider how the church might reckon faithfully with difficult questions, listen more deeply to the experiences of others, and reimagine a faith rooted in grace, courage, and love. Through these essays, this study will seek to create space for meaningful conversation, spiritual reflection, and a deeper commitment to embodying the expansive welcome of God. Please contact Minister Lee for more information or for the Zoom link.

Are you seeking a space to explore the intersection of faith, identity, and God’s inclusive love? You are invited to join MVP’s upcoming 4-week Pride Study. This study group will offer an opportunity to engage scripture, theology, and the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ Christians in meaningful and faithful conversation. In the group participants will reflect on questions of belonging, justice, and what it means to live authentically as part of the body of Christ in a setting centered on learning, dialogue, and spiritual growth. This study is open to LGBTQ+ persons, allies, and anyone seeking deeper understanding. The study will meet on Sunday afternoons from 12:30–1:30pm, beginning Sunday, May 31 and concluding Sunday, June 21. Please contact Minister Lee to RSVP or to learn more.