Sundays 11 am ET
3133 Dumbarton St. NW
Washington, DC
We continue our Easter Season worship series proclaiming that we are a people who believe “do-overs” are possible!
Welcome to Dumbarton United Methodist Church, an inclusive congregation that seeks, serves, and celebrates. Explore Dumbarton by signing up for e-Chips, our weekly newsletter, which contains links to each Sunday worship service, Adult Ed, and information on current happenings. To sign up, click here.
Dumbarton’s Adult Ed programming offers interesting speakers, timely topics, and lively discussions every Sunday morning at 10 a.m.
Faith is what gives each of us the strength to carry on in the face of grief, doubt, fear, isolation, shame, or unexpected reversal. Dumbarton offers a community that seeks to provide that strength by bringing people together for a deeper understanding of God and scripture to make better sense of their personal experience and the wider world.
Come as you are and be welcomed.
All means ALL at Dumbarton. We are an inclusive faith community, and we’ve been walking the talk on full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ persons since 1987. Love is LOVE at Dumbarton too! All people are created in God’s image, and all people are beloved children of God.
April 14, 2024 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Dumbarton’s Online Discovery Group meets over Zoom on Sunday, April 14, starting at 4 pm (EDT). The discussion topic will focus on the benefits and value of fellowship. Newcomers to the group are encouraged to RSVP the group coordinator Doug Nelson at dnelson1800@gmail.com for details. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82999510603?pwd=OUlUeXBzQ0t0eithdFRDS0hrM0o1QT09 Meeting ID: 829 9951 0603 Passcode: 041362 […]
June 14, 2024 – June 16, 2024 @ All Day – Dumbarton & Mt. Vernon Place UMCs are excited to be collaborating on a Vacation Bible School (VBS) weekend event for our church communities, June 14-16, 2024. We’ll be using the “Just Like Me” curriculum developed by the Reconciling Ministries Network. This unique, biblically-based and theologically-informed curriculum offers: Biblical stories to engage a child’s faith development […]
April 14, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am – It’s that time again! Dumbarton’s Second Sunday Celebration, an intergenerational, interactive Sunday School, is happening this coming Sunday, April 14, at 10 a.m. This is a wonderful hour of connecting, reflecting, creating…and also for enjoying a cup of coffee, a mug of tea, and fun treats! Bring your kids, your neighbors, or just bring yourself!
After Labor Day:
Adult Education: Sundays at 10 am
Worship: Sundays 11 am–12:30 pm
Dress comfortably or dress up! It’s your choice. Street parking is available in the neighborhood surrounding our church. We’re also a short walk, bus, or bike ride across the Key Bridge or from the Foggy Bottom metro stop.
Visitors are always welcome at Dumbarton
In person or online
Sunday Worship or Adult Ed
Childcare Provided
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Young people are an important part of our faith family and are always welcome in worship. Faith comes alive for children and youth at Dumbarton—not just through Sunday worship, but by also participating in one of our church’s many mission and outreach opportunities.
Dumbarton & Mt. Vernon Place UMCs are excited to be collaborating on a Vacation Bible School (VBS) weekend event for our church communities, June 14-16, 2024. We’ll be using the “Just Like Me” curriculum, which was developed in 2023 by the Reconciling Ministries...
Dumbarton UMC Pastor Rev. Rachel Cornwell, author of Daring Adventures: Helping Gender-Diverse Kids and Their Families Thrive, will be participating in a book discussion at Busboys and Poets (450 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20001) at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, with...
On Sunday, April 7, at 11 a.m., Dumbarton worship (in-person only) will be a simple liturgy at tables in the first floor social hall. Come share this informal gathering with friendly faces, music, warm conversation…and delicious brunch! Bring a food item to share…or...