MCC [Metropolitan Community Church] of Washington DC

5/3-5/4 The Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, DC 474 Ridge Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001 (202) 638-7373 (202) 638-0130 TTY Fax (202) 638-4048 The Rev. Candace R. Shultis The Rev. V. Phillip Mathews Pastor Assistant Pastor April 4, 1996 Ms. Marsha Scott Deputy Assistant to the President The White House Washington, DC 20500 Dear Ms. Scott, The Metropolitan Community Church of Washington will soon celebrate its 25th anniversary. Yes, the Washington church is 25 years old; a quarter of a century! The Metropolitan Community Church of Washington (MCC-DC) is a Christian Church with a special ministry to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered people. Our faith is based upon the historic creeds; Apostles' and Nicene. We believe in a Triune God in Jesus Christ as the Son of God and Savior of the World and in the Holy Spirit as the Lord and Giver of Life. As a member congregation of the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches (UFMCC), we proclaim God's love for all persons, participate in a ministry of social justice, and advocate the human rights of all persons. Our authority comes from God and is revealed through Christ and the Scriptures as God's inspired Word. As the Pastor of the Washington church, I am overjoyed to be part of the celebration and history of our local church. I always knew that I would be part of the celebration, but it was my vision that I would share the joy with my friend and late Pastor of MCC Washington, the Rev. Larry Uhrig. In all that we celebrate, we will continue to honor his memory and raise his name up in praise and thanksgiving for paving the way. I would like to invite you to be part of our celebration and of course extend the invitation to the White House also to participate in part or all of the selected activities for the weekend. They are as follows: 1. Friday, May 3, 1996, A gala Banquet and Dance will be held at the National Press Club located at 14th & F Streets N.W. The Reverend Troy D. Perry, founder of our denomination, will be our special guest. 2. Saturday, May 4, 1996, "God Has Made Us A Rainbow", A Celebration In Music And Theater. This will be an event to celebrate our history, at the Lincoln Theater, located at 13th & U Streets N.W. There is no cost for this event. A. freewill love offering will be taken to help cover the costs. It is my hope that we will be able to give special recognition and honor to the clergy and special guests present at this event. We would be