Dumbarton UMC is an inclusive faith community that seeks, serves, and celebrates

ALL ARE WELCOME!
Sunday Worship 11 AM – in person and on Zoom

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A Reconciling Congregation

At Dumbarton, all truly means ALL. We are a welcoming and inclusive faith community, committed to full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ individuals since 1987. We believe that love is love, and that every person is created in God's image and is a beloved child of God.

Welcome message from Rev. Rachel Cornwell

Upcoming Events

  • Sunday Program

    10 AM: Adult Ed
    11 AM: Worship

    Join us for our sermon series, Promises Made, Promises Broken, Promises Renewed, through Oct 26.

    Worship now begins with a special time welcoming and including our children!

  • Godly Play

    Sundays
    During Worship

    Godly Play – for our preschool & elementary aged kids – uses stories, wonder, and play to help children grow in faith.

    Click here to learn more about Godly Play.

  • Discernment Session: Leadership Structure

    Sunday, Nov 10 at 1:30 PM
    Grace Episcopal Church
    1041 Wisconsin Ave NW

    Facilitated by Rev. David Wacaster of Grace Church. All are welcome. Lunch will be served before the session at Dumbarton. Please RSVP!

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View fullsize Thank you to everyone who brought their pets to Blessing of the Animals yesterday. It was a beautiful day celebrating God’s creation and the joy our pets bring. 💛 Check out these adorable faces! 🐶
View fullsize 🌍 Happy World Communion Sunday! 🌍 Friends, this is the joyful feast of unity. Christ has gathered his people around the earth to commune at this table. Across political lines and economic lines, in places of powerfully protected affluence, and amo
View fullsize Join us for a special Blessing of the Animals this Sunday, October 6 at 4 PM on the Dumbarton UMC playground! 🐶🐱🐰 Bring your pets (or a photo if they can’t attend) for a brief liturgy and individual blessing. We'll have water, treats, and p
View fullsize 🎉 We celebrated a special moment in the lives of our 3rd graders as they received their very own Bibles! Wrapped in layers of different papers, each child opened the book that will guide them in their journey with God. "We thank you, God, for