Other Rites of the Church
Be a part of A/V
A/V Guild members have a largely invisible but vital role each Sunday: they make sure that all parishioners can hear and see what’s going on during services and forums. If you can navigate a DVR or adjust the volume on your car stereo, you have more than enough technical skill to operate our camera and microphones. Most volunteers serve once a month at the service they regularly attend. We’re especially looking for people who’d like to help with sound and recording at Sunday Forums. Contact Elizabeth Terry (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)) for more information.
Funerals and Memorial Services
The Christian community gathers in its funeral liturgies to give thanks to God for the lives of those who have died, to grieve our loss and to express our faith in the resurrection by entrusting them to the eternal love of God. Our funeral services from the Book of Common Prayer normally take place in the church nave and most include a celebration of the Eucharist. Click here for further information about funerals and memorial services at St. Columba’s.
Rite 13 Ceremony
This moving and powerful ceremony is a recent development in the life of the Church. It is held twice a year and celebrates the transition from childhood to adulthood of young members who have reached or are approaching the age of 13. The rite marks an important stage in our comprehensive program for youth called Journey to Adulthood, and involves a two-year program of preparation. Click here for further information about our Journey to Adulthood program for youth.
Thanksgiving for the Birth or Adoption of a Child
This short ceremony of thanksgiving may take place during a Sunday Eucharist and provides a joyful opportunity to offer gratitude to God and welcome a child into the community. The service may be found on p. 439 of the Book of Common Prayer. If you are interested in having this ceremony for your child, please contact Rob Boulter (pastoral@columba.org; 202-363-4119, ext. 245).
Click on the following links for more information:
Funerals and Memorial Services at St. C’s
Journey to Adulthood program for youth
Photo: Wayne C. Fowler
