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

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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

Featured Events

  • Lent 2025

    Sundays
    11:00 am Worship

    Join us this Lent on a journey of reflection, repentance, and renewal, embracing a faith that engages with life’s complexities rather than avoiding them. Click here for more info and resources.

  • Holy Week

    Palm/Passion Sunday – April 13, 11:00 AM
    Maundy Thursday Dinners – April 17
    Easter Vigil – Saturday, April 19, 7:00 PM
    Easter Sunday – April 20, 11:00 AM

    Click here for more information.

  • Spring Retreat

    May 31-June 1, 2025
    West River

    REGISTER NOW for Dumbarton’s Spring Retreat at West River!

    Click here for more information.

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