Innovative
We are forward-looking and creative, as we seek to embody and share God’s love in a changing world. A Ministry for Racial justice that seeks to educate the parish and ourselves on the impact of racism and racial inequity, to confront white privilege, to promote interracial dialogue and to act against racial injustice Housing Up builds thriving communities in Washington, DC by developing affordable housing and offering comprehensive support services to homeless and low-income families. They believe that people who have safe, affordable housing and genuine opportunities are empowered to transform their lives. For many, the Water Ministry is our opportunity to love and serve the Lord in a real and tangible way. Volunteers shop for food and prepare hot meals for 25-35 guests, four times a week, 9 months of the year. We sign in guests, manage the schedule for showers, dispense towels and toiletries and do several loads of each day. The Second Tuesday Grate Patrol, launched in March 2015, offers up food and fellowship in partnership with The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command, to people who are homeless and in need in seven-plus locations in downtown Washington from The Salvation Army’s canteen van. St. C’s takes its Grate Patrol name from the evening of the month (the second Tuesday) that St. Columbans serve the meals that other St. Columbans have purchased and prepared. St. Columba's has taken the next big step in its goal to become a zero waste church. In the good company of many major organizations (Subaru, GM, Microsoft, DuPont), St. C's has adopted zero waste as a guiding principle for our waste management, but for Zero Waste to be more than just an aspiration, we need everyone to take part!
Stirring the Waters
Housing Up
Water Ministry
Grate Patrol
Zero Waste: St. Columba's Environment Committee
