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It is my great joy to welcome you! Your presence here is a gift. St. Columba’s is a lively community of faith engaged in many ministries. We’re glad you’ve found us and look forward to welcoming you and learning more about you! W...Read More ›
Sunday & Weekdays
Worship with us this Sunday Service Times: 8a, 9a and 11:15 Wee Worship at 9:15a All Sunday morning services include readings from scripture, a sermon, and communion. Communion in the Episcopal Church is bread (wafers in our case) and real wine. C...Read More ›
New Here?
It is my great joy to welcome you! Your presence here is a gift. St. Columba’s is a lively community of faith engaged in many ministries. If you are seeking … comfort and care in a time of personal crisis or need, a way to s...Read More ›
Vestry
The vestry is the agent and legal representative of the parish in all matters concerning its corporate property and the relations of the parish to its clergy. Vestry Members The vestry consists of the rector, the senior warden, the junior ward...Read More ›
Vestry Committees
There are currently seven standing committees of the vestry: The Finance & Property committee is chaired by the parish treasurer, who has the responsibility for maintaining all parish funds, receiving and disbursing monies in accordance with app...Read More ›
Delegates and Alternate Delegates
Diocesan delegates represent St. Columba’s at the annual diocesan convention, which brings together clergy and lay members from all 88 congregations under the Bishop’s leadership each January to decide the diocesan budget, elect members of var...Read More ›
Flower Delivery
CARE The Flower Delivery Ministry delivers small baskets of altar flowers to parishioners to mark the joy of a happy event, such as a birth or baptism, to give thanks for a special service to the church, or to offer sympathy and hope when there ...Read More ›
Good Shepherds
CARE The Good Shepherds ministry offers home-cooked meals to parishioners who have experienced illness or are in a time of transition. They serve as cooks, drivers or coordinators, and their ministry of hospitality provides meaningful connection...Read More ›
Healing Prayer Ministry
Peace, peace, to the far and the near, says the Lord; and I will heal them (Isaiah 57.19) -The Healing Rite: Prayers for Healing Where can I come for Prayers for Healing? St Columba’s Healing Rite (Laying on of Hands and Prayers for Healing...Read More ›
Prayer Chain
CARE The Prayer Chain fulfills all prayer requests, offering individual prayers for those in need. CONTACT: MICHELE PRINCE | E-MAILRead More ›
Stephen Ministers
CARE The Stephen Ministry offers one-to-one, high quality care from a trained lay caregiver in a wide range of life’s more difficult situations including grief, divorce, job loss, illness, parenting challenges, spiritual crisis or depression. ...Read More ›
42nd Street Fellowship
CONNECT The 42nd Street Fellowship was founded more than 20 years ago as an affinity group for older singles, whether divorced, widowed, or never married. Most members today are retired. The group meets once a month for Sunday lunch at a variet...Read More ›
Coffee Hour Helpers
CONNECT A ministry focusing on hospitality and welcoming, the Coffee Hour Helpers make and serve refreshments on Sunday mornings. CONTACT: NANCY TWIST | E-MAILRead More ›
Fathers' Group
St. Columba’s Fathers’ Group offers men with children at home and recent empty-nesters a community where we learn how to use God’s tools to build and develop our lives as fathers and leaders of young people. Through both formal and informal ...Read More ›
Mothers' Group
The Mothers’ Group seeks to strengthen our faith by sharing our experiences as mothers, and meets in fellowship to discuss the realities of motherhood – both the challenges and the blessings – and to hear from guest speakers on t...Read More ›
Sticks-in-Stitches
CONNECT Sticks-in-Stitches gathers monthly to knit, crotchet or do other needlework projects, working individually but often as a group on projects for the Water Ministry, pastoral care and other church ministries. [module:cb-People:63:horizo...Read More ›
A Message from a Neighbor
posted on Apr 23, 2017This message comes from Maya Teitelbaum, a Water Ministry colleague of Alex Acosta. Maya is not a St. C's parishioner, but came to the Water Ministry via her neighbor Betty King. Maya and Betty both live right around the corner from Paddington Squ...
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Our Family Makes Their Home in America
posted on Mar 3, 2017Since their February 22nd arrival, our refugee family has been busy completing their US paperwork, signing the lease on their apartment and getting ready to move in this Saturday. Refugee Response ministry volunteers have taken the family to vario...
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A Safe Arrival: Praise the Lord!
posted on Feb 22, 2017This morning, Refugee Response ministry representatives Jim Losey, Jean Ann Wright and Leroy Walters welcomed our new family of five from Afghanistan–a mother, father and three boys, ages 7, 13 and 14. All were in good spirits despite a 15-hour ...
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An Unexpected Turn of Events
posted on Feb 2, 2017After the refugee family we had initially agreed to sponsor decided to move in with members of their own family in Virginia, prompting a change in sponsorship plans, Lutheran Social Services asked us to partner with another family. It is a family ...
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Anticipation
posted on Feb 1, 2017"We are filled with gratitude and relief that the Afghan family has safely entered the US. They successfully cleared immigration late in the evening yesterday. Unexpectedly, they were greeted by a brother of the wife who has been in the country on...
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"Using our gifts: What now?" with the Rev. Susan Flanders
posted on Nov 15, 2020"Using our gifts: What now?" with the Rev. Susan Flanders, November 15, 2020 Sermon text for "Using our gifts: What now?" with the Rev. Susan Flanders
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Recovering from Racism with Margaret Griffin
posted on Nov 13, 2020Our history requires that a recovery will take effort and community. Here's an invitation from Stirring the Waters ministry.
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Living Gods Love in America with Jennifer Turner
posted on Nov 12, 2020The power of faith communities to model trust, love, humility, and unity.
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A Better Day with The Rev Amy Molina-Moore
posted on Nov 11, 2020Amy takes a moment to celebrate our Veterans, while giving us inspiring words of hope.
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"Calling me back" with Betsy Oster
posted on Nov 8, 2020Betsy describes her complex relationship with church, religion, and why God keeps calling her back.
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"Let justice roll down like waters" with the Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
posted on Nov 8, 2020"Let justice roll down like waters" with the Rev. Ledlie Laughlin, November 8, 2020 Amos 5:18-24 Text for "Let justice roll down like waters" with the Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
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In Heaven it is Always Autumn with David Griswold
posted on Nov 6, 2020David reflects on autumn's spiritual richness, inspired by words of the poet John Donne.
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A Message From the Fog with the Rev. Joshua Daniel, Ph.D.
posted on Nov 5, 2020Election Reflections. Joshua reflects on his election day experience and the roller coaster that we're all on.
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Patience with the Rev Susan Flanders
posted on Nov 4, 2020Susan shares the importance of patinece following this election season.
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Choosing a Lifestyle of Love with Katie McGervey
posted on Nov 3, 2020Katie reflects on choosing to carry on living God's love, no matter the election outcome.
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Remembering All Faithful Departed
posted on Nov 2, 2020Who are the people who shed light upon your path? Who are the saints in your life?
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"The River of God" with the Rev. Joshua Daniel, Ph.D.
posted on Nov 1, 2020"The River of God" with the Rev. Joshua Daniel, Ph.D., November 1, 2020 Sermon Text for "The River of God" with the Rev. Joshua Daniel, Ph.D.
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Remembering God's Presence in All People with Don McMinn
posted on Oct 30, 2020Political disagreements got you down? Remember that we are all neighbors, joined by God's creation of each one of us.
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The Episcopal Church Welcomes You with Jennifer Turner
posted on Oct 29, 2020Jennifer shares with us the rich history of the Episcopal Flag.
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Look Up and See! with the Rev. Amy Molina-Moore
posted on Oct 28, 2020Encouragement can come from anywhere... even teenagers!* Amy talks about the powerful lesson our J2Aers taught her about seeing God. *Teenagers I'm just kidding. You folks are hilarious and awesome!!)
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Stepping Out Of THe Ring with Open Arms with Cami Caudill
posted on Oct 27, 2020Step out of the ring! Join Cami in considering how we engage in conversation with our brothers and sisters.
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Setting The Table with Nina Howe Goldstein
posted on Oct 26, 2020Nina Howe-Goldstein shares the procedure and meaning behind setting the table for Eucharist.
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"To be holy like God" with the Rev. David Griswold
posted on Oct 25, 2020"To be holy like God" with the Rev. David Griswold Sermon text for "To be holy like God"
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VOTE WITH LOVE with Jamal Williams
posted on Oct 23, 2020This election is one of the most important in the history of this country. Jamal takes a moment to encourage us to vote with love #Columbadailybread #passthebread
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The Way We Sing God's Song with Anne Timpane
posted on Oct 22, 2020Anne inspires us to sing for Joy in God.
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