Older Adult Ministries
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Our community boasts almost twice as many older adults (seniors) as the total membership of the average Episcopal church. We are proud of our strong ties with local organizations including IONA Senior Services, Seabury Resources for Aging and Friendship Terrace Retirement Community (on Butterworth Place, across from the church’s parking lot). Special programs and events are presented regularly, and older members of the parish are active in every ministry of the church.
Contact: olderadults@columba.org
IONA Senior Services
St. Columba's is one of the three founding member congregations of Iona Senior Services, an organization that provides essential services to older adults, their families and caregivers. Iona's compassionate and experienced staff, assisted by dedicated volunteers, educates, advocates and provides community-based programs and services, supporting people through the challenges and opportunities of aging. Iona also offers personalized consultations by social workers, as well as individual mental health counseling by licensed therapists. In addition, on-site medical care is available through physicians and nurses from Sibley Physicians Group. Most counseling and medical care is covered by Medicare. Iona's services help families plan for the future, navigate options and grapple with life transitions, losses, stress and other issues.
Iona offers numerous volunteer opportunities for people of all ages with a variety of skills and experience. Iona can work with your schedule and interests to make your experience meaningful and enjoyable. Volunteer opportunities range from one-time one-hour assistance with art receptions and cultural events to more significant opportunities such as delivering weekend meals to homebound seniors or assisting with therapeutic recreation and programs in their Adult Day Health, Wellness and Art Center. For more information about these opportunities, visit the IONA Senior Services website.
Seabury Resources for Aging
This organization, formerly known as Episcopal Senior Ministries, provides personalized, affordable services and housing options to help older adults in the greater Washington area. Seabury operates a seniors’ residence called Friendship Terrace, which is located on Butterworth Place NW, just across the street from the church’s parking lot. The St. Columba’s community supports residents at Friendship Terrace in many ways including regular worship services and fellowship events. For more information, visit Seabury Resources for Aging.
