Upcoming events.
Christmas Eve Worship
Join us for a special candlelight service to celebrate the birth of Christ. You won’t want to miss the glorious music, Children’s message and an inspiring sermon from Rev. Rachel, culminating in the beloved tradition of candle lighting and singing Silent Night. All are welcome, in person and online.
Discussion on “Death and Dying, Grief and Loss”
Save the date for a Zoom discussion on "Death and Dying, Grief and Loss."
Pam Thielmann and Bill Nye will once again co-host this very casual, but meaningful discussion (on Zoom only) from 7 PM Eastern time to 8:15 or 8:30 PM. Last January, twenty-two people joined, and it was a very rich discussion.
We do try to stay away from the paperwork part of death and dying, which, although very important, is not the intended focus. Reverend Rachel may lead a Part Two, which would focus on helping people to get their memorial service arrangements on-paper ahead of time.
Called Church Conference
We will vote to approve the new SALT leadership structure and nominations for leadership teams. DS Johnsie Cogman will preside. All members present will have voice and vote. Meeting on Zoom.
Breakfast with Santa and Alternative Giving Fair
Join us Saturday morning, December 14th, 10am-12pm for a breakfast with Santa and alternative giving fair. There will be a continental breakfast, crafts and games for the kids and a Santa! We will also have representatives from various ministries and partner organizations where you can donate in honor of someone for Christmas. For more information contact Joe Friebele or Nancy Holland.
Commitment Sunday
Stewardship Theme: “Crowded Tables, Generous Hearts: Living Out Jesus’ Love”
Please prayerfully consider how you will financially support Dumbarton’s vision and mission both in 2025 and far into the future, by completing this online pledge form.
Adult Ed
A panel discussion facilitated by Brian Marvin, LCSW, who works for Fairfax County Community Services Board that oversees assessment and treatment services for individuals addressing issues with possible mental health and substance abuse concerns. The panel will encourage discussion about these issues and concerns and look at possible supports and resources in our community.
Saturday Supper Volunteer
Come help us serve a Thanksgiving meal to our unhoused neighbors at Mt Zion UMC, 1334 29th St NW. Set up is at 4:30pm, we serve at 5:15 and clean up starts at 6pm. For more information or to sign up to bring food, please contact Austin Gladden.
Mount Vernon Virtuosi String Quartet
Musicians from the Mount Vernon Virtuosi (MVV) String Quartet are embedded in an innovative program in East Baltimore to promote social change through the universal language of music. They will discuss the importance of bringing classical music to disadvantaged communities and how it has changed and challenged their perspective on the role of classical music.
The quartet will perform a free concert at 2pm on Nov. 17 at DUMC with works of Beethoven, Shostakovich, and Montgomery - everyone is welcome.
For more information on the Mt. Vernon Virtuosi click here: https://www.mountvernonvirtuosi.com/education
Afternoon Session on Leadership Structure
Grace Episcopal Church Georgetown, 1041 Wisconsin Ave NW
This session will be facilitated by Rev. David Wacaster of Grace Church. Everyone is welcome and strongly encouraged to attend.
Lunch will be served before the session at Dumbarton. Please RSVP to Rev. Rachel if you plan to attend.
Communal Service of Hope Following the Election
Mt Vernon Place UMC, 900 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001
We will join together with Mt Vernon Place, Capitol Hill, Foundry and Asbury United Methodist Churches in a service of hope following the national election. Rev. Dr Ianther Mills from Asbury UMC will be preaching and communion and prayer stations will be offered. Click here for a flyer with more details about this event.
We Keep Us Safe: Planning for Election Day & Beyond
Hosted by the Festival Center and Washington Interfaith Network (WIN).
During this event, participants will spend the first half learning about threat assessments in the national and local context. The second half will be a facilitated discussion on how we will keep our city and communities connected and safe.
Dinner will be available, but RSVP so we know how many to plan for.
Location: Covenant Baptist United Church (3845 S Capitol St SW, Washington, DC 20032