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Grate Patrol
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...Read More ›
Open-hearted
Whoever you are, wherever you are in your journey of faith, you are welcome at St. Columba’s.Read More ›
Growing in Faith
We are growing in Christ’s love through worship, song, study, prayer, and celebration.Read More ›
Grateful Stewards
We approach our relationships and ministries with integrity and humility, and we preserve, protect, and restore God’s creation and all resources entrusted to our care.Read More ›
Innovative
We are forward-looking and creative, as we seek to embody and share God’s love in a changing world.Read More ›
Called to Bold Action
We practice Christianity to create a just society, seeking allies and nurturing partnerships to serve our neighborhood, our city, and the world.Read More ›
Classes and Group Study
About this Class Resources for Dismantling Racism: The Gospel of Mark, Part 1 Register Here Imagine a sacred, ancient text that addresses the problem of religious nationalism, economic inequality, and racial/ethnic prejudice. These are all cent...Read More ›
Faith and Stewardship
The Bible teaches us about the many spiritual reasons for pledging and giving to the church. We've included a few passages about giving below. If you would like to explore further how your gifts to St. Columba’s can be part of your faith story ...Read More ›
Brochure and Video
Questions? Ask Heather Beck, Director of Development and Stewardship, a clergy member or Annual Pledge Campaign leaders Scott Murphy or Ken Johnson.Read More ›
What is a pledge?
A pledge is a promise – a promise to give a certain amount over the course of the following year. Pledging before the start of each calendar year is critical for vestry and staff to develop an annual budget and plan ...Read More ›
What Does My Pledge Support?
St. Columba's church depends on the pledges from parishioners to support roughly 80% of the church budget, including the salaries of staff who guide the worship, music, adult formation, children and youth ministries, outreach ministries, and the m...Read More ›
Frequently Asked Questions
General Information Spiritual Reasons for Pledging "How to" information...Read More ›
Other Ways to Give
St. Columba’s is grateful for your generosity. We accepts gifts in the form of cash, checks, appreciated stocks, Charitable IRA Rollovers, Donor Advised Gifts, and matching gifts. If you would like to include us in your end-of-life charitabl...Read More ›
Music Playlist
St. Columba’s is a warm, welcoming place where music is an integral part of both worship and community life. To listen to selections of our past musical events, including selections from our choirs, concerts, music rehearsals and more, view ...Read More ›
Getting Here
We are located at 4201 Albemarle St., NW, one block west of Wisconsin Ave. and just north of the intersection of Wisconsin and Nebraska Aves. (Tenley Circle). Metro: Take the Red Line to the Tenleytown/AU station. Use the west exit, and head south...Read More ›
Family Homelessness Initiative
GO BUILD IT We see a home for all God’s children In our city, over 800 families – including close to 1,600 children – are homeless.The root cause of this crisis is the lack of affordable permanent housing to meet the needs of these famil...Read More ›
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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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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Sunday Sermon -The Rev. Joshua Daniel, PH.D.
posted on Mar 17, 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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Faith Story - Dominic Rusciolelli
posted on Mar 10, 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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Reflection on Alabama Civil Rights Pilgrimage
posted on Mar 10, 2024Pilgrims to Alabama will return and report on their experience walking the path of Civil Rights activists. Learn from fellow Columbans about their journey and about how it can impact our St. Columba's community.
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God's Biggest But - The Rev. Mitchell Felton
posted on Mar 10, 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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Zeal for God's House - The Rev. AdelynTyler-Williams
posted on Mar 3, 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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Barry Black, Chaplain of the United States Senate
posted on Mar 3, 2024Barry Black became the 62nd Senate Chaplain in 2003 and is the first African American and first Seventh Day Adventist to hold this position. Black is author of From the Hood to the Hill: A Story of Overcoming and children's book A Prayer for our C...
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A Lamentation - The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
posted on Feb 25, 2024A Lamentation (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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Invitation to a Holy Lent - The Rev. Adelyn Tyler-Williams
posted on Feb 18, 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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Sunday Sermon - The Rev. Susan Flanders
posted on Feb 18, 2024Sermon 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 R N M O ...
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“Freedom and Poetry” - The Rev. Mitchell Felton & Guest
posted on Feb 11, 2024“Freedom and Poetry”The Rev. Mitchell Felton, Jessica Anderson, Katie Spero, Maria Teresa Bautista Berrios. Join a conversation around the connections between freedom and poetry. The conversation will center two spoken word poems, "And the Rep...
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Scripture Illumination - The Rev. Joshua Daniel, The Rev. Mitchell Felton and Ruby Daniel
posted on Feb 11, 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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Rector Search - The Rev. Dr. Canon Robert Phillips
posted on Feb 4, 2024The Rev. Dr. Canon Robert Phillips from the Episcopal Diocese of Washington will join us to discuss the process of a rector search and how we at St. Columba's will find our next rector. Canon Phillips is the Canon for Leadership Development and Co...
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Faith Stories - Hugh Golub
posted on Feb 4, 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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Look and Listen, But Do Not Comprehend - The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin ( Feb 4, 2024)
posted on Feb 4, 2024Look and Listen, But Do Not Comprehend (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 Go...
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Sunday Forum -Stirring The Waters
posted on Jan 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 COLUMB...
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Sunday Sermon -The Rev. AdelynTyler-Williams
posted on Jan 28, 2024Bulletin and Connections for January 28, 2024: https://www.columba.org/blog/bulletin-and-connecti... St. Columba’s Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and...
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Sunday Sermon - The Rev. Glenna Huber
posted on Jan 21, 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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Sunday Forum - The Rev. Glenna Huber
posted on Jan 21, 2024As we engage Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney's Women's Lectionary, we are thrilled ot welcome Rev. Glenna Huber, Rector of The Church of the Epiphany. Rev. Huber will share from her experience as a Black woman in the Episcopal Church. St. Columba’s Episco...
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Who has Authority to speak into your life? - The Rev. Mitchell Felton
posted on Jan 21, 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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Year W at St. Columba's - The Rev. Adelyn Tyler - Williams
posted on Jan 14, 2024In the season after Epiphany, St. Columba's will use Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney's Women's Lectionary. Our forum will address the purpose and scope of the lectionary and explore what we can learn through hearing different language for God and new translat...
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