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Zero Waste: St. Columba's Environment Committee
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, b...Read More ›
Living Green
During Lent in 2019, St. Columba's Environment committee presented a series of five “Living Green” workshops with the goal of providing concrete and practical options to live a more Earth-friendly life. The five transformative topics included:...Read More ›
Second Tuesday Grate Patrol
SERVE The Second Tuesday Grate Patrol is a family-oriented sandwich-making effort offering food and fellowship to people who are homeless and in need in downtown Washington; a partnership with The Salvation Army. [module:cb-People:106,107:horizon...Read More ›
Care
Pastoral care is the very soul of this Christian community. For each of us, there are times in life when we need loving support from others, and times when we can offer it to others. Find here, your opportunities for both. If you have an immedia...Read More ›
Stephen Ministry
Parishioners and others in the community (called care receivers) who are going through a difficult time can receive one-to-one, high quality care from a trained lay caregiver, a Stephen Minister. Grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illne...Read More ›
Seeking Assistance
Feeling alone? Going through a tough time? This is what we are here for. Please reach out. Don't hesitate, we are here for you. [email protected] pastoral phone line: 202-669-4856 Contacting Clergy Pastoral Care at St. Columba's is coordina...Read More ›
Joining
What does it mean to be a member of St. Columba’s?You are already a beloved child of God and belong here, whether you choose to become a member or not. Through baptism, we become members of the body of Christ. Choosing to become an active memb...Read More ›
Inquirers Class
New to St. Columba’s? Or maybe you've been around for awhile but are still trying to find your place here? Come explore what a life of faith at St. C’s may hold for you. This three-week course is designed to provide: a place for you to c...Read More ›
Weekly eNews
Stay in the loop! Click here to subscribe to our weekly eNews. - April 25th eNews Looking to schedule a meeting or event at St. Columba’s? Publish your ministry announcement in the eNews? St. Columba's has implemented a new Calendar Meeti...Read More ›
Publicity for Event Request
If you are requesting publicity for a St. Columba's event, please fill out the form here. Request publicity To book a space at St. Columba's, please email Aaron Childers.Read More ›
COVID Policy
3/30/22 Dear Friends, Now that many of the COVID protocols have been suspended by the CDC there is a wide movement in many churches (including the Episocpal Church) to bring back the “Common Cup'' for the Eucharistic Feast. This is the ancie...Read More ›
Coronavirus Response
January 2022, there are no in-person events being held at St. Columba's. We will update this page as the situation with the Omicron variant evolves. Bishops Issue Statement on Regathering "Turning Toward the Future with Caution and Hope" We enc...Read More ›
Welcome
New to St. Columba's? Let's connect! Let's Connect! Want to learn more about how we Live God's Love? Here are some great ways to get to know about us! Join us for worship In need of assistance? Let us know how we can help. Get involve...Read More ›
Mission & Values
St. Columba’s Episcopal Church is an inclusive Christian community of all ages that welcomes one and all, encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God’s justice and love. Our Va...Read More ›
Daily Bread
#ColumbaDailyBread... Daily reflections from St. Columba's clergy and staff.Read More ›
Bible, Coffee & Conversatation
INQUIRE & LEARN Discuss the scripture readings for the week and reflect on their meaning for our faith journeys and St. C's mission in the community. Sundays, 9:30am during the summer, 10:00am all other tiems – Bible Study with David Griswold....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 the...Read More ›
November 24 Bulletins & Connections
posted on Nov 22, 2024November 24 - 8 am Bulletin November 24 - 9 am Bulletin November 24 - 11 am Bulletin November 24 Connections
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Christmas at the Brooks!
posted on Nov 20, 2024Christmas at The Brooks Family Shelter New toy Drop off times at ChurchSunday, December 1st 8 am-1 pmWednesday, December 4th (St. Nicholas service 6 pm) Toy Drop off on the corner of 42nd Street/Albemarle 8-8:45 am Thursday 11/21Friday 11/22Monda...
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November 17 Bulletins & Connections
posted on Nov 15, 2024November 17 - 8 am Bulletin November 17 - 9:15 am Bulletin November 17 - 11:15 am Bulletin November 17 Connections
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Welcome Bishop Budde on November 17!
posted on Nov 12, 2024On November 17th we will welcome Bishop Budde! She will be at ALL services. In light of this special visit, we will welcome the Wee Worship community at the 9am service (in the nave) to ensure all may have a chance to welcome her. The service wil...
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Bulletins & Connections November 10th
posted on Nov 8, 2024November 10 - 8 am Bulletin November 10 - 9 am Bulletin November 10 - 11 am Bulletin November 10 Connections
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Bulletins & Connections November 3rd
posted on Oct 31, 2024November 3 - 8 am Bulletin November 3 - 9 am Bulletin November 3 - 11 am Bulletin November 3 Connections
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Bulletins & Connections October 27th
posted on Oct 24, 2024October 27 - 8 am Bulletin October 27 - 9 am Bulletin October 27 - 11 am Bulletin October 27 Connections
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2024 Vestry Candidates
posted on Oct 24, 2024Learn more about the the 2024 Vestry Candidates: View Candidate Brochure here
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Opportunities for prayer in this election
posted on Oct 24, 2024St Columba's St. C's will have prayer opportunities throughout elction week to encourage and help with spiritual grounding and community during this time. Monday, November 4th 6:00 pm prayer Tuesday, November 5th 5:00 pm-7:00 pm Outdoor Labyrinth ...
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Bulletins & Connections October 20th
posted on Oct 18, 2024October 20 - 8 am Bulletin October 20 - 9 am Bulletin October 20 - 11 am Bulletin October 20 Connections
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FRD: St. Columba’s in Transition
posted on Oct 17, 2024Dear St. Columban’s, When we first announced Ledlie’s intention to retire, we spoke of the importance of a healthy transition. At that time, we did not specify precisely what would constitute a “healthy transition”, but this has been the f...
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Bulletins & Connections October 13th
posted on Oct 10, 2024October 13 - 8 am Bulletin October 13 - 9 am Bulletin October 13 - 11 am Bulletin October 13 Connections
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Bulletins & Connections September 29th
posted on Sep 26, 2024September 29 - 8 am - Bulletin September 29 - 9 am - Bulletin September 29 - 11 am - Bulletin September 29 Connections
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Bulletins & Connections September 22nd
posted on Sep 20, 2024September 22 - 8 am - Bulletin September 22 - 9 am - Bulletin September 22 - 11 am - Bulletin September 22 Connections
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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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Holiness Is Not Found in the Absence of Conflict
posted on Mar 1, 2020First Sunday in Lent
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The Light of the World and the Bystander Effect
posted on Feb 9, 2020Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
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David Fahrenthold
posted on Jan 26, 2020Hello everybody. I want to tell you that one of the most important moments of my life in faith actually happened right over there, on the blue seats at the side of the Nave, on a summer Sunday just a few years ago. You might even have been here wh...
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Sandy Mackenzie
posted on Dec 15, 2019Apart from attendance at a memorial service for a friend who was a parishioner of St. Columba’s some years ago, I first attended St. Columba’s in the late spring of 2018, following a difficult period earlier in the year, when I had been hospit...
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Jay Treadwell
posted on Dec 1, 2019Good Morning Everybody, My history of faith is brief but not so spectacular, I would think. My first memory of any church was in New York where I lived. My mother was recently divorced from my father which I didn't know at the time. I would not de...
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Sara Glenn
posted on Oct 27, 2019Good Morning! Shortly after I agreed to tell my faith story, well really almost immediately after I had agreed, I had a thought and maybe some of you can relate to this. I thought: Wait, did I just say yes? But here I am and I'd like to share a pa...
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Jessica Mullery
posted on Sep 29, 2019Good morning everyone. For those of you who don't know me, my name is Jessica Mullery. My husband and I have been attending St. C's for about 3 years now. I don't have a major conversion story, but as we enter Stewardship season I wanted to share ...
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Chip Somodevilla
posted on Aug 18, 2019Good Morning, My family and I have been members here at St. Columba's since 2009. Like some of the others who have shared faith stories here before, I too was raised in the Episcopal Church. In the Church, I actually had several different families...
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Jennifer Turner
posted on Jul 21, 2019My name is Jennifer Turner. Thank you for listening to this attempt to put something about my faith into words. One of my favorite writers and theologians, Frederick Buechner, says "Faith is better understood as a verb than as a noun, as a process...
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Marti Villarreal
posted on Jun 16, 2019Good Morning, My name is Marti Villarreal. A little background: I am a cradle Episcopalian with several lapses. I have been active in the parishes where ever I have lived: Augusta, GA, Columbia, SC and Washington, DC; St. Augusta in SW and here. O...
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Steve Smith
posted on May 19, 2019This is meant to be a faith story, and I guess things don’t get a lot more personal than that. So let me start with a confession. I enjoy public speaking. But, when Jason asked me to speak here — today — about my faith — it felt a little l...
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Alix Guerrier
posted on May 1, 2019Good Morning everyone. Thank you for this chance to share my Faith Story. It has been a prompt for me to ask myself questions like why Catherine and I and our two girls come to St. Columba's every Sunday? What am I looking for? I'll tell the story...
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Grant McNavage
posted on Mar 31, 2019Good Morning, My name is Grant McNavagwe and I am a junior at BCC High School. When I was first asked to present my faith story, I was puzzled. I didn't hesitate to accept, but I was pretty nervous. All the other times I have been on this podium s...
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Marjorie Swett
posted on Feb 24, 2019I have been at St. Columba’s for over 30 years now. I am a cradle Episcopalian. My father was a career military officer, and as a result we lived all over the world, including Central America, where I became keenly aware of the great gulf betwee...
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Tom Bauder
posted on Jan 27, 2019I would like to talk to you this morning about how my volunteering at Samaritan Ministry has helped me see connections between the words I say here and my behavior beyond these walls. I have not always felt this consistency. For quite a while, I f...
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Courtney Hundley
posted on Dec 16, 2018Good morning! Almost one year ago, I walked into a hospital room where a dear childhood friend lay dying of cancer. Having the opportunity to sit next to Christine’s bed, to hold her hand, talk to her and pray with she and Brooks, has been one o...
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