Browse and buy at “New to You”
The "New to You" yard, bake and book sale is here at last! Parishioners and nursery school families are invited to a special preview Thurs., May 16, 6–8 pm, to browse and buy before the sale opens to the general public. Volunteers are still needed during and after the sale. Click here to sign up for a shift.
Wear red on Sun., May 19
On Sun., May 19, the 50 days of Easter come to a close with the feast of Pentecost. Wear red to church to help us celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit descending on the disciples in tongues of fire. Click here to learn what else we have in store.
Celebrating Pattie Ames on May 19
On Sun., May 19, we celebrate not just Pentecost, but also the 50th birthday of our beloved director of children's ministries, Pattie Ames, and her 16 years of ministry at St. C's. Wear your favorite baseball jersey or hat (Nationals red is always appropriate) and help us mark the day with ice cream and a celebration in the courtyard during the education hour.
St. Columba Day 2013
Join us on Sun., June 9, as we remember the life of our patron saint, celebrate the conclusion of our annual stewardship and Foundation for the Future capital campaigns, and share a picnic in the courtyard. Click for full details.
Have you heard?
We are in the midst of the Foundation for the Future capital campaign, which will lead us into the next chapter of this amazing parish. For more information or to make a pledge, please contact John Nolan and Jennifer Turner (foundation@columba.org).
This Week at St. C's
Sunday
8 am, 9 am, 11:15 am and 5 pm Eucharist in the church nave
9:15 and 11:15 am Eucharist for preschool children and their families
In celebration of Pattie Ames’ birthday and her service to St. Columba’s, we will have a party in the courtyard 10:10–11:05 am, with ice cream for all! The party will take the place of classes and the forum.
Rector’s Greeting
“All who hunger gather gladly.” Those words from a favorite hymn say something about who we are at St. Columba’s. We gather because we yearn to be fed. Our community is built around a holy table where we are nurtured, challenged and transformed in Christ. We are then sent out in loving service to God’s creation. More >>
Log on at Columba.org
While you’re here, why not log in to our secure member portal for members-only features such as an online parish directory, an interactive calendar, easy and secure access to credit card payments and your personal giving history, and more. You can also update your own info—and that helps us better communicate with you. Sign up today!
Foundation for the Future
At a special meeting held on Sept. 27, 2012, the vestry voted unanimously to authorize a capital campaign, to run this year alongside our annual stewardship campaign, but with the goal of leading us into the next chapter of this amazing parish. Click here to learn about progress we are making on both campaigns.
