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Prison Ministry Working Group
SERVE The Prison Ministry Working Group seeks to educate ourselves and the parish on issues of incarceration and prison reform, to better understand the struggles of returning citizens and support them by prisoner mentoring and resume-writing, as ...Read More ›
Rebuilding Together
SERVE In Rebuilding Together, St. Columbans join hands on the last two Saturdays in April to refurbish the homes of low-income, elderly or handicapped District residents, providing all levels of construction and clean-up expertise. Click here fo...Read More ›
Refugee Response Ministry
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat…I was a stranger and you invited me in…Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.(Matthew 25) ...Read More ›
Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington
SERVE A founding partner of this community ministry, St. Columba’s helps the homeless and others in need through Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington's Next Step self-sufficiency program. ...Read More ›
St. Columba's Appalachia Project (SCAP)
SERVE In partnership with Heart and Hand Ministries, Barbour County, WV, St. Columba’s teens work with families to help repair or rebuild their homes, gaining opportunities for worship and reflection on the meaning and impact of their work. ...Read More ›
Water Ministry
The Water Ministry offers community and hospitality to the needy and homeless in our neighborhood. We provide showers, laundry service, a place to relax and talk, and a hot midday meal. Parishioners and other volunteers manage the showers, run ...Read More ›
Acolytes
WORSHIP A worship ministry for youth ages 10 through high school who serve at Sunday services, contributing to the parish in a meaningful way, learning about the care we bring to the worship of God. Older acolytes, who demonstrate particular dedic...Read More ›
Sacristans
WORSHIP A worship ministry for older youth who serve at Sunday services, contributing to the parish in a meaningful way, learning about the care we bring to the worship of God. These are older acolytes, who demonstrate particular dedication and sk...Read More ›
Altar Guild
WORSHIP The Altar Guild supports the celebration of the Liturgy, setting out the vessels for the Eucharist before services, cleansing and putting them away afterwards. We work in teams to keep St. Columba’s chalices bright, and linens fresh an...Read More ›
Flower Guild
WORSHIP Every Sunday (except during Lent and Advent), the flowers that decorate our church are crafted by the Flower Guild, a faithful group of parishioners who bring the beauty of Creation into our worship. After services, the flowers are rearr...Read More ›
Lay Eucharistic Ministry
WORSHIP As we gather for worship, the Lay Eucharistic Ministers assist the clergy as we 'feed' large numbers of people each Sunday, working in teams to administer the chalice of wine. CONTACT: ...Read More ›
Lay Readers
WORSHIP Lay Readers are responsible for reading scripture and leading the Prayers of the People. After an initial training session, readers are assigned to one of four teams that serve about once a month. CONTACT: PICKLE ROBINSON | E-MAILRead More ›
Morning Prayer
WORSHIP Join the Morning Prayer ministry and start your weekday with prayer led by a lay leader with appointed lectionary readings, beautiful canticles and collects from the Book of Common Prayer, and a time of prayer for the world, the church an...Read More ›
Ushers
WORSHIP Our ushers provide a warm welcome, a bulletin to help navigate the service and directions to available seats and to communion. Ushers work in teams, serving approximately one Sunday service a month. Seeking New Ushers for All Nave Ser...Read More ›
Vergers
WORSHIP A verger is a lay person who assists at worship as an ecclesiastical stage manager, if you will. At St. Columba’s, we look to them to lead the procession on Sundays and provide direction during the eucharistic service. The vergers also s...Read More ›
Giving
GIVE NOW Easter Offering Give once or monthly to St. Columba’s Click here to make a donation to St. Columba’s. Select “Give Multiple Times” to set up recurring giving, making giving even easier. These payments can go toward...Read More ›
Iona Society/Planned Giving
Planned giving establishes a way for a donor to provide for family members while remembering the church, as well. It often enables the donor to provide more for his/her heirs and to make a larger gift than thought possible. It often reduces tax...Read More ›
Pledge Online
Have a REALM Account? Pledge Here! Have a REALM Account?Thank you for pledging generously online! Ready to make a pledge payment? You can make a pledge payment at any time and in any amount, and you can pay two differe...Read More ›
Bulletins & Connections September 15th
posted on Sep 12, 2024September 15 - 8 am Bulletin September 15 - 9 am Bulletin September 15 - 11 am Bulletin September 15 Connections
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Bulletins & Connections September 8th
posted on Sep 5, 2024September 8 - 8 am - Bulletin September 8 - 9 am - Bulletin September 8 - 11 am - Bulletin September 8 Connections
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Bulletins and Connections September 1st
posted on Aug 30, 2024September 1 - 8 am Bulletin September 1 - 10:30 am Bulletin September 1 Connections
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Bulletins and Connection August 25th
posted on Aug 23, 2024August 25 - 8 am Bulletin August 25 - 1030 am Bulletin August 25 Connections
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Bulletins and Connection August 18th
posted on Aug 16, 2024August 18 - 8 am Bulletin August 18 - 10:30 am Bulletin August 18 Connections
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RECTOR SEARCH UPDATE - August 2024
posted on Aug 16, 2024In early August, our search for a new rector entered a new phase. We are now actively seeking and receiving applications. Our rector job description is now published on a number of websites - Episcopal News Services, Episcopal Diocese of Washingt...
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August 11 Bulletins and Connections
posted on Aug 9, 2024August 11 - 8 am Bulletin August 11 - 1030 am Bulletin August 11 Connections
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Mother's Group Potlucks
posted on Aug 7, 2024Upcoming Dates for MG potlucks to put on your calendar: These will be held on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm in room 212 or another specified location. September 12thOctober 10th November 14thDecember 12th (Christmas party) 2025Janu...
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August 4 Bulletins and Connections
posted on Aug 1, 2024August 4 - 8 am Bulletin August 4 - 10:30 am Bulletin August 4 Connections
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July 28 Bulletins
posted on Jul 25, 2024July 28 - 8 am Bulletin July 28 - 1030 am Bulletin
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Bulletins and Connections for July 21
posted on Jul 21, 2024Catch up on all this week's activities ... Summer Sunday Service Times: 8a, 10:30a | Wee Worship at 9:15a Services at 8a, 9am, 11:15am, with Wee Worship at 9:15am. WATCH OUR LIVE STREAM AND PAST FORUMS PLEDGE/GIVE JULY 21 - 8 AM BULLET...
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Bulletin and Connections for April 28th
posted on Apr 26, 2024Catch up on all this week's activities ... Services at 8a, 9am, 11:15am, with Wee Worship at 9:15am. Watch our Live Stream and past ForumsPledge/Give April 28 - 8 am bulletinApril 28 - 9 am bulletinApril 28 - 1115 am bulletinApril 28 Connections W...
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Bulletin and Connections for April 21st
posted on Apr 18, 2024Catch up on all this week's activities ... Services at 8a, 9am, 11:15am, with Wee Worship at 9:15am. Watch our Live Stream and past ForumsPledge/Give April 21 - 8 am bulletinApril 21 - 9 am bulletinApril 21 - 11:15 am bulletinApril 21 ConnectionsW...
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Bulletin and Connections for April 14th
posted on Apr 12, 2024Catch up on all this week's activities ... Services at 8a, 9am, 11:15am, with Wee Worship at 9:15am. Watch our Live Stream and past ForumsPledge/Give 8am bulletin - April 14th 9am bulletin - April 14th 11:15am bulletin - April 14th Announcements ...
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Our Future Church - Opportunities for Engagement
posted on Apr 8, 2024Our plans for work on the church are moving on, and we have more to share. We hope you will join us at one of our public discussions (see details below), or feel free to contact us directly at [email protected]. We learned from your comm...
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Bulletin and Connections for April 7th
posted on Apr 5, 2024April 7th 8am bulletin April 7th 9am bulletin April 7th 11:15am Bulletin Wee Worship Bulletin
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Join us for Easter - March 31st
posted on Mar 29, 2024Easter Connections/Announcements Easter 8am service Easter 9:30am service Easter 11:15am Service
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Bulletin and Connections for March 24th
posted on Mar 22, 2024Catch up on all this week's activities ... Services at 8a, 9am, 11:15am, with Wee Worship at 9:15am. Watch our Live Stream and past ForumsPledge/Give 8am bulletin - March 24th 9am bulletin - March 24th 11:15am bulletin - March 24th Announcements ...
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Sunday Sermon -The Rev. Joshua Daniel, PH.D. & Father Mitchell Felton
posted on May 26, 2024St. Columba’s Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God’s justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMB...
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Come Holy Spirit -The Rev. Adelyn Tyler-Williams
posted on May 19, 2024Come Holy Spirit (Sermon Text) St. Columba’s Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God’s justice and love....
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The False White Gospel - Jim Wallis
posted on May 12, 2024St. Columban, Director of Georgetown University's Center on Faith and Justice, author, and more, Jim Wallis will speak on his newest book The False White Gospel: Rejecting Christian Nationalism, Reclaiming True Faith, and Refounding Democracy. Whe...
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What do you need? What will you offer? -The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
posted on May 12, 2024What do you need? What will you offer? (Sermon Text) St. Columba’s Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God...
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Faith Stories - Phoebe Bradburn
posted on May 12, 2024Each of us has a unique faith journey. Members of the St. Columba's community share their faith stories as a way to share this journey and hear God speak through one another.
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Period Poverty Forum - Presented by youth of St. Columba's
posted on May 5, 2024This forum is presented by youth of St. Columba's: Georgia Murphy, Audrey Haile, Elise Drucker, Jayne Massad, and Amelia Hodges. They will discuss period poverty's effect on women in DC, connections with scripture, and reflections from the period ...
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Sunday Sermon -The Rev. Joshua Daniel, PH.D.
posted on May 5, 2024Prayer Card_Easter 6 (Photo) St. Columba’s Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God’s justice and love. ...
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LOVE - Father Mitchell Felton
posted on Apr 28, 2024St. Columba’s Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God’s justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA...
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Faith Stories - Charles Taylor
posted on Apr 28, 2024Each of us has a unique faith journey. Members of the St. Columba's community share their faith stories as a way to share this journey and hear God speak through one another.
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150th Anniversary- Church Tour with John Guenther
posted on Apr 28, 2024Why does the verger carry that stick(virge)? What’s a parclose screen, and what goes on behind it? Come learn some history about our Church Nave and Episcopal traditions. Diane Heath and Barbara Wolanin will also be on hand to talk about the Fl...
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“Beyond Earth Day”: Eco-Theology in Daily Life and Prayer - The Rev.Kaeley McEvoy
posted on Apr 21, 2024When Jesus gathered with people it was most often outside. Today, we gather in brick buildings removed from the earth’s sanctuary. How do we integrate the earth into our Christian life? Rev. Kaeley McEvoy, program director for Sojourners Fellows...
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The Lord is my Shepherd -The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
posted on Apr 21, 2024The Lord is my Shepherd (Sermon Text) St. Columba’s Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God’s justice an...
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Seabury Center for Aging: Celebrating 100 Years
posted on Apr 14, 2024It's a year of anniversaries! Seabury Center for Aging is celebrating its 100th anniversary. As part of their celebration, Seabury is reinvigorating its convenental bonds with congregations around the Diocese of Washington. This forum will give an...
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Groups and Communities -The Rev. Adelyn Tyler-Williams
posted on Apr 14, 2024Groups and Communities (Sermon Text St. Columba’s Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God’s justice and ...
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Our Future Church
posted on Apr 7, 2024Our past, our present, our future--These are the focus points as we rejoice in our 150th anniversary. As we look toward the future, join Ledlie and other for an important update on our plans for property improvements, housing, reparations, and more.
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Faith Story - Costas Brinkerhoff-Molluzzo
posted on Apr 7, 2024Each of us has a unique faith journey. Members of the St. Columba's community share their faith stories as a way to share this journey and hear God speak through one another.
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Sunday Sermon -The Rev. Joshua Daniel, PH.D. (April 7, 2024)
posted on Apr 7, 2024St. Columba’s Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God’s justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA...
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In my end is my beginning - The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
posted on Mar 31, 2024“In my end is my beginning.” (Sermon Text) St. Columba’s Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God’s j...
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A Homily - The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin (March 24, ,2024)
posted on Mar 24, 2024A Homily (Sermon Text) St. Columba’s Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God’s justice and love. L EA ...
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“The Hidden Roots of white supremacy and the path to a shared american Future” Robert p. Jones
posted on Mar 20, 2024St. Columba’s Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God’s justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMB...
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