Congregational Care Caregiving Support Group
Metropolitan Memorial will be offering a caregiver support group in the fall for those who are actively caring for others or caring from a distance. If interested, please talk with Rev. Drema McAllister-Wilson, Minister of Congregational Care, dwilson@mmumc-dc.org; 202.363.4900 ext. 19. More details to follow!
Pillow Basket
Pillows are now available in the Narthex for those who would be more comfortable sitting in worship with a pillow for back support. Please pick one up in the Narthex before worship.
Transportation on Sunday mornings
Need a ride to church? Transportation can be arranged by contacting Rev. Drema McAllister-Wilson at dwilson@mmumcdc.org or 202.363.4900, ext. 19. Drivers are also needed to provide transportation. If you want to volunteer, please let Rev. McAllisterWilson know.
Senior Care
If you know someone in the congregation who is homebound and would enjoy a visit, please contact Rev. Drema McAllister-Wilson, Minister of Congregational Care, dwilson@mmumc-dc.org, 202.363.4900, ext 19.
Nutrition Matters – Eating for Well-Being Mondays, July 11 - August 1 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. or 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Join the Wellness Committee in a four part series, “Nutrition Matters – Eating for Well-Being,” as we explore health and wellness through whole foods. Your healthy future is in your hands and in your kitchen—so take charge! Learn simple ways to incorporate glorious greens, great grains, nutrient-dense dishes and mindfulness into every meal. You will receive handouts, recipes and taste treats to inspire your inner chef. Food is life and gives us the power to energize our body, mind and soul, as well as nourish our loved ones. Nancy Nelson, a Certified Health Coach, leads this series. She received her training at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in NYC. Nancy is a graduate of the L’Academie de Cuisine cooking school in Bethesda, MD and a member of the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. This class is being offered at two different times during the day. Advanced registration required. For more information and to register, contact Nancy Nelson, Nancy@NutritionMattersNOW.com, 202.330.3047.
IONA has an extensive resource guide on the many services that seniors may need. There is a wide range of contents such as adult day services, caregiver resources, legal assistance. Call 202.895.9448 or www.iona.org. You do not have to face difficult situations alone! Iona offers a variety of support groups for seniors and caregivers on a variety of topics. Each group is coordinated by a trained professional. Support groups allow people to share challenges and information with one another in a welcoming and confidential setting. For more information or to register for any group, please call us at 202. 895.9448. Alzheimer’s: For current information on Alzheimer’s research, guidance for caregivers, educational materials, advocacy, call toll free, 1-866-232-8484 or www.alzfdn.org.
Remembering Our Loved Ones Susan Roach, Wellness Committee Chair During the 2011 UMW retreat at Priestfield, several of us were moved by a special book displayed there in which people write the names of deceased loved ones. This simple act of writing the names of those whose loss we are grieving can bring comfort, and quoting Blair Gilmer Meeks’ Standing in the Circle of Grief, “through the prayers of the church, the circle of grief can become a circle of blessing.” To begin this ministry at Metropolitan, Rev. Drema McAllisterWilson and the Congregational Care Team obtained a Book of the Departed Saints. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, we invite you to inscribe that person’s name in the book, which is placed in the side chapel of John the Baptist and Jesus. Each page of this book has a quote from poetic texts that can be a source of inspiration and comfort during times of grief. We will lift the book in remembrance on All Saints Sunday, as we give recognition to our loved ones who have entered God’s eternal kingdom.
Companions in Christ “The Way of Forgiveness” Wednesdays, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. How do we forgive? How do we let go of that which causes us and others pain? How do we receive God’s forgiveness and offer forgiveness to others? Join us for eight weeks as we explore these questions together through prayer, study, and reflection. Facilitator: Rev. Drema McAllister-Wilson Location: 5133 52nd Street NW. Contact Helen Simon, 202.363.4900 or hsimon@mmumc-dc.org to register and order the book.