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Make Plans Now to Attend These Interesting Adult Ed Sessions
Date: 17 Mar 2024
Dumbarton’s Sunday morning Adult Ed programming offers interesting speakers, timely topics, and lively discussions, beginning at 10 a.m. Mark your calendars now to attend these upcoming Adult Ed sessions: Sunday,
Second March Sunday Celebration Explores the Art of Kintsugi
Date: 10 Mar 2024
Dumbarton’s All Ages Sunday School (also known as Second Sunday Celebration) starts at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 10. We’ll begin our time together with first learning about “kintsugi,” the
Lent 2024 – Repentance and Repair
Date: 18 Feb 2024

February 18, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm –

First Sunday in Lent is February 18. Rev. Kathryn Johnson will preach at 11:00 am worship.

What’s the Future of the UMC?
Date: 08 Feb 2024

February 8, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm –

How can we organize to create a more just and inclusive UMC?

Sunday, Jan. 28 Is All About REST
Date: 28 Jan 2024
Come to Dumbarton for Adult Ed, at 10 a.m. to participate in a discussion (“In Rest Is Resistance”) lead by Rev. Rachel Cornwell about Tricia Hersey, a.k.a., The Nap Bishop’s
Adult Ed Fall Series Begins Sept. 17
Date: 17 Sep 2023
Dumbarton’s popular Adult Ed programming is BACK with a brand-new line up of speakers, engaging topics and robust conversation. On Sunday, Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. the new Fall Series
The Changing Landscape of Civic Education in the U.S.
Date: 21 May 2023

May 21, 2023 @ 11:00 am –

The Changing Landscape of Civic Education in the U.S.

Reflections on Adult Ed
Date: 28 May 2023

May 28, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am –

A discussion led by Shirley Timashev

Dumbarton United Methodist Chosen in Local Church History Contest
Date: 21 May 2023

May 21, 2023 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm –

The three from the BWC are: Metropolitan Memorial UMC in Baltimore; Dumbarton UMC in Washington D.C.; and the Conference’s Pilgrimage Passport Video series. 

“Words We Use/ Words We Choose”
Date: 07 May 2023

May 7, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am –

“Words We Use/ Words We Choose” By Melany Burrill. 

“Reconquista and the Inquisition”
Date: 30 Apr 2023
Adult Ed on April 30 at 10:00 a.m.: “Reconquista and the Inquisition” By Howard Morlan Reconquista and the Inquisition
Earth Day 2023 with Ward 8 Woods Conservancy
Date: 23 Apr 2023

April 23, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am –

Ward 8 Woods Conservancy is a grassroots nonprofit that works to rejuvenate and enhance the beauty, ecological health, and public enjoyment of the more than 500 acres of forest in the Ward 8 section of Washington, DC.

Ward 8 Woods Conservancy is a Grassroots Nonprofit
Date: 23 Apr 2023

April 23, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am –

Ward 8 Woods Conservancy is a grassroots nonprofit

Screening of the short film, “Trashman”
Date: 16 Apr 2023

April 16, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am –

Screening of the short film, “Trashman”

Online Discovery Group
Date: 16 Apr 2023

April 16, 2023 – June 11, 2023 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm –

Join our Discovery Groups as we get together in smaller numbers to talk about our lives and our faith.

Alliance for New Music-Theatre Joins the Worldwide Ukrainian Play Readings Project
Date: 25 May 2023

May 25, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm –

Featuring music by Ken Burns’ collaborator Pianist Jacqueline Schwab, directed by Susan Galbraith and Matty Griffiths.

“Perspectives from Our Hearts”
Date: 02 Apr 2023

April 2, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am –

Roger Gilkeson, having researched the word “queer,” will tell how it has evolved to reference gender identity.

“Following the Call” Living the Words of the Sermon on the Mount
Date: 26 Mar 2023

March 26, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am –

Stuart Johnson will bring to us a collection of reflections on the most familiar — and most radical — of the teachings by Jesus Christ.

Volunteers in Mission in Kinshasa, Congo
Date: 19 Mar 2023
Volunteers in Mission in Kinshasa, Congo Rev. Cesar Lodiha Akoka started a Volunteers in Mission club in his home town of Kinshasa, Congo as a way of putting Christian love
Second Sunday Celebration
Date: 12 Mar 2023
All Ages Sunday School on March 12 at 10 a.m., in person only: Second Sunday Celebration Come for refreshments, learning, reflection, service, and fellowship!
Online Discovery Group
Date: 11 Jun 2023

June 11, 2023 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm –

Join our Discovery Groups as we get together in smaller numbers to talk about our lives and our faith.

Online Discovery Group
Date: 12 Mar 2023

March 12, 2023 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm –

Join our Discovery Groups as we get together in smaller numbers to talk about our lives and our faith.

“Speaking Up, Speaking Out”
Date: 05 Mar 2023
“Speaking Up, Speaking Out” Two Adult Ed discussion sessions – one in person; one on Zoom We are starting a new series of programs in Adult Ed that will not
“Good Grief” Lenten Bible Study
Date: 30 Mar 2023

March 30, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm –

The many stages of grief will be explored in this weekly bible study using The Grief Lectionary by Rev. Collette Broady Grund.

“Good Grief” Lenten Bible Study
Date: 23 Mar 2023

March 23, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm –

The many stages of grief will be explored in this weekly bible study using The Grief Lectionary by Rev. Collette Broady Grund.

“Good Grief” Lenten Bible Study
Date: 16 Mar 2023

March 16, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm –

The many stages of grief will be explored in this weekly bible study using The Grief Lectionary by Rev. Collette Broady Grund.

“Good Grief” Lenten Bible Study
Date: 16 Mar 2023

March 16, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm –

The many stages of grief will be explored in this weekly bible study using The Grief Lectionary by Rev. Collette Broady Grund.

“Good Grief” Lenten Bible Study
Date: 09 Mar 2023

March 9, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm –

The many stages of grief will be explored in this weekly bible study using The Grief Lectionary by Rev. Collette Broady Grund.

“Good Grief” Lenten Bible Study
Date: 02 Mar 2023

March 2, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm –

The many stages of grief will be explored in this weekly bible study using The Grief Lectionary by Rev. Collette Broady Grund.