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Leaving Town for a Late-Spring Break

One of the highlights of Dumbarton's year is West River Weekend, a good way to leave the city for relaxation, worship and group discussion. Just an hour's drive from D.C., the retreat lets participants know each other better. The 2013 retreat is scheduled for May 31 through June 2.

Friday Night Campfire

At the retreat, Just before the sun goes down, everyone gathers around an open pit not far from the water to sing, roast marshmallows and talk. As the sky darkens, people begin telling stories, some on the scary side. Kids really love this event. Afterward, adults adjourn for one of "Mike's Marvelous Movies."

Chorus Line: Dumbarton Kids Photo

How to Tell Others About Dumbarton Without Really Trying

“Dumbarton challenges my mind like no other place”
“It reminds me to live my best”
“It’s a community of living faith— faith to deal with issues not obvious in Scripture’
“Dumbarton brings me out of myself.”
“It lightens my soul.”
“I like being in a reconciling congregation”
“I love the building.”

These were some of the thoughts Dumbartonians shared May 12 on what the church meant to them. And the Rev. Mary Kay Totty was on hand to demonstrate some easy ways of telling others about Dumbarton. For example, when chatting with a co-worker about each other’s weekend, we could mention having gone to church. “We can mention going to church in passing, along with the other things we did,” she said. “That allows the other person to ask for information if they're interested.” Totty also demonstrated how social media—Facebook and Twitter—can be easily and effectively used to tell a large number of people about Dumbarton.

Rebuilding Together Project

Dumbarton members and friends fixed up a Washington, D.C. resident's home in Washington, D.C. on April 27 as part of the "Rebuilding Together" program

Formerly known as Christmas in April (www. rebuildingtogetherdc.org), has been rebuilding and repairing homes for the disadvantaged for more than 25 years. The program tries to make homes drier (fixing leaks), warmer (caulking windows, sealing doors) and safer (installing handrails, grab bars). Homeowners submit applications, homes are visited and evaluated, then assigned to a sponsoring organization.

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Transportation to Dumbarton

Ways to Get to Dumbarton

Shuttle: Volunteer drivers will pick up passengers at the South Dupont Circle Metro station. Details.

Biking: There is now a Capital Bikeshare station at Wisconsin and Grace St., a block south of M St. in Georgetown. Details on Capital Bikeshare.

Metrobus: The following Metrobus lines come within a few blocks of Dumbarton: 31, 32, 36, 38B, D1, D2, D3, D5, D6, and G2. Schedules.

Circulator Bus: Circulator buses going to Dupont Circle and, Rosslyn run along M Street. The Union Station bus runs along K St. and up Wisconsin Ave., a half-block from Dumbarton. The fare is $1. Details.

Metro: Closest stations are Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom and Rosslyn, each about a 20-minute walk.

Car: Parking is easier on Sunday if you come to adult ed and children's ed at 10 a.m.