Steven Baines Telling the Church’s Story, One Stone at a Time

"Telling the Church’s Story, One Stone at a Time" - a sermon delivered by the Rev. Steven Baines on Laity Sunday, January 22, 2012. As Disciples of Christ we proclaim that we are followers of the examples and instructions that Christ has given us. As “living stones,” we use the gifts and talents that we have been given to tell the world of God’s love. Let us worship God and offer our thanksgiving and praise!Today's pulpit guest is Rev. Steven Baines, vice-moderator of the congregation and assistant field agent for Americans United for the Separation of Church and State. We are grateful for Rev. Baines' leadership and message, along with the other leaders who are assisting in this service of worship on Laity Sunday.
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Hold Fast to the Dream

"Hold Fast to the Dream" - a sermon delivered by Dr Stephen Gentle on this special holiday weekend when the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is remembered. We continue to pray and work for the day when all injustices will be eradicated.
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"The Urgency of Now": A Worship Service Celebrating the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 2:00pm

Held in the historic sanctuary of National City Christian Church

Sponsored by the Capital Area Region of the Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ)

Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Jack Sullivan, President of the Disciples Justice Action Network

"The Fierce Urgency of Now" - sermon and service based on Ecclesiastes and I Peter and words from

the speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Special music by the praise team and choir of Michigan Park Christian Church, Gospel pianist Valeria Foster, and organist Charles Miller

The work that Dr. King started is not finished. The prophetic nature of Dr. King's message beckons us to uphold the ideal of justice, to end oppression of all kinds, to stop bigotry, to help the least of those among us, and to make the world a better place. This worship service is a call for all people to make a difference in the world right now because the need is still great and extremely urgent.

Voter registration forms and a list of suggestions for community service opportunities will be available. All are asked to bring canned goods to benefit Bradley Christian Mission Center at Pilgrimage Christian Church and the National City Christian Church Food Pantry.

Parking for the service is available on the streets near the church and complimentary parking is also available at the Washington Plaza Hotel parking garage on Thomas Circle.

National City Christian Church is located at 5 Thomas Circle, N.W.

For additional information, call National City Christian Church at 202-232-0323.

When the Lord Speaks

"When the Lord Speaks" - a sermon delivered by Dr Stephen Gentle on 1/8/2012.
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Baptism of Our Lord

On this second Sunday of the New Year of our Lord, 2012, let us worship God with our heart, soul, and mind. This Sunday we remember the gifts we received at our baptism: the remission of our sins, the presence of the Holy Spirit, and the promise of eternal life with God. What gracious gifts we have been given. As a grateful people, let us offer our praise and thanksgiving to God! 

The Christian Pathways Sunday School class is welcoming the New Year with breakfast at 9 a.m. All are invited to bring a dish and join the group for breakfast in the Howland Center.

If you have children who are infants through preschool come and meet Sana Kifafi, our nursery attendant, and other families with young children for our 10 a.m. Nursery Open House.

After worship, Chi Rho (middle school) group will be going ice skating at the Sculpture Garden. All are invited to join in the fun and the bumps.