Church Online Service: Communion, no. Collection, yes.

With in-person church services cancelled, Dumbarton United Methodist Church held its first Zoom video conference service on March 15, with only a few leaders present at the church building. A highlight was the baptism of Owen Miller Quinn, son of Daniel and Alexa Miller Quinn, which was held at the Georgetown church (3133 Dumbarton St. NW), while dozens of people participated online. One could even be seen watching from the beach.
• Rev Joey Heath-Mason gave the sermon, comparing the travails of the late Rev. Oscar Romero with the covid-19 troubles taking place now. “Solidarity requires us to rise above our fears and remember others,” he said. Joys and concerns were texted to be read by Jeehye Kim Pak.
• There was no collection plate but people were urged to donate online. You could still hear babies crying at the service and hymn singing, but alas there was no coffee hour! Afterward, member Debbie Woodcock said, " I have never felt so much in communion with my community of faith as I did this morning while sitting alone in my house! "
• The public will be invited to future online services, with the web link to be posted on the church website, www.dumbartonumc.org.