Words from Washington

We welcomed five new members at Mount Vernon Place yesterday and had the privilege of baptizing two of these individuals. It was a beautiful...

I purchased a book yesterday in one of the museum shops. The book is filled with pictures of paintings that portray the Lord's Supper. ...

I have spent the day looking at incredible art. While in Florence, we have visited the Uffizi Gallery and the Academia. I have marveled at D...

I got cussed out today, and it happened in a very unlikely place. I was not driving on I-395 into the city. I was not in the Costco parkin...

The Lost Language of Vocation 1 Samuel 3:1-19 and Ephesians 4:1-16 September 6, 2009 Rev. Donna Claycomb Sokol Mount Vernon Place UMC, Washi...

My mother is the mayor of a small town in Southeastern Colorado where I spent a week last month. During my time with her, much of my mother...

My role is changing. Mount Vernon Place UMC has made the transition. We have gone from a church that was very close to closure. Just four...

A member of our church handed the book to me recently and suggested that I read it. I opened it on my flight home from Colorado last week a...

We have a new statement of welcome for Mount Vernon Place . The statement is the result of hours of work by our Reconciling Ministries Task...

I'm away from the office this week, spending time with my mother in Colorado. I labeled the time away "Sabbath rest." When I...

We started a new Bible study at Mount Vernon Place on last Wednesday morning. To begin our discussion, we read a story that was given to me ...

I don't fully understand what it happening at Mount Vernon Place . What I can tell you is that I have experienced the presence of the H...

My husband, Craig, and I both bought one-bedroom condos in 2005.  We both purchased condos, not aware of the fact that we would earn the hon...

I was brought on a journey last week - one that only God is capable of planning and executing. When I last wrote, I had reached my limit. My...

We have been struggling at Mount Vernon Place - struggling to discern how best to interact with our unhoused neighbors who dwell around the ...

I remember the day as clear as can be.  I pulled up to a building in disrepair - a yellow brick building with an air conditioning unit hang...

My former professor, hero, mentor, and spiritual giant is coming to speak at Mount Vernon Place on this Thursday, June 25 before continuing...

Earlier today, my colleagues and I were in a staff meeting when we heard a door open. As a downtown church, we try to make sure we are alway...