What's Happening
Meet new people at Dumbarton’s Young Adult Group, which combines faith journeys with social activities. You might find them at a book study session, a restaurant outing, a gathering at someone’s home or at Busboys and Poets. You’ll see them at the worship service, often seated in the right-hand back rows.
A recording of the musical memorial for Melinda Joan Beard on May 21 can be heard here.
Dumbarton United Methodist Church
3133 Dumbarton St. NW
Washington DC 20007
The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence and PETA were organizations close to Melinda's heart. Contributions made in her name would honor her greatly.
Wesley seminary article:
The Rev. Dr. Mary Kay Totty, pastor of Dumbarton United Methodist Church in Washington, D.C., is passionate about using her artistic abilities to co-create with God. That’s what art symbolizes for her – a weaving of creativity and theology. And that is what ultimately led her to Wesley and its Doctor of Ministry in Arts and Theology degree program.
“Part of the way we are made in the image of God is to be creative,” Totty said. “In a society that calls us to be passive observers of life, there is something radical about creating something or engaging with people face to face.”
As members of Dumbarton United Methodist Church in Washington, D.C., we hear God through the Gospel of Jesus Christ calling us to love our neighbors, accompany the vulnerable and welcome the stranger. Moreover, the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church (2016) enjoins us to “recognize, embrace and affirm all persons, regardless of country of origin, as members of the family of God.” We therefore affirm that God’s love is not apportioned by nationality, religion, race or creed, but rather flows extravagantly to all. More than 65 million people are currently displaced worldwide, more than during WWII. The United States has an urgent moral and legal responsibility to open its doors to receive these refugees and asylum seekers.
We decry President Trump’s cruel February 3rd executive order trapping travelers and thwarting those fleeing violence in war-torn countries.
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3133 Dumbarton St
NW Washington, DC, 20007
Phone: (202) 333.7212
DUMC
A Reconciling Congregation
Sunday worship is held at 10 a.m. during summer. Refreshments following church. Nursery provided.
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What People Say About Us
--"There is a welcoming fellowship and a continuing challenge to be engaged in social justice."--Harry K.
--"I love how Dumbarton continues to stand up for the rights of the marginalized, especially LGBT people"
--"I appreciate the incredible lay participation and leadership - it is unrivaled elsewhere, in my experience."--Jamie M.
--"Everyone at Dumbarton is honestly and uniquely who they are - there are no pretensions or facades to pretend to be someone we are not." Michelle D.
--"I like the time in the service when we prayerfully express our joys and concerns."--Joan C.