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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 ›
New Service Times begin Oct 3!
posted on Sep 22, 2021Inside – in the Church Nave 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:00 am Holy Eucharist with choir; live-streamed Outside – in the Courtyard 9:15 am Wee Worship for young children and their families 11:15 am Courtyard Worship; Holy Eucharist with c...
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What's Up at St. C's: eNews for September 16th
posted on Sep 17, 2021Check out this week's eNews for an update on St. Columba's events and programs. SEE ENEWS
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Statement on climate change by Archbishop of Canterbury, Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch
posted on Sep 9, 2021For the first time, the leaders of the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Anglican Communion have jointly warned of the urgency of environmental sustainability, its impact on poverty, and the importance of global cooperatio...
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Celebrating 25 years with Diane Heath
posted on Sep 7, 2021We're celebrating 25 wonderful years with our assistant director of music, Diane Heath, with an organ recital video which includes works by some of her favorite composers. Over the past 25 years, Diane has shared music in Great Hall services, co...
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What's Up at St. C's: eNews for September 2nd
posted on Sep 2, 2021Check out this week's eNews for an update on St. Columba's events and programs. SEE ENEWS
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What's Up at St. C's: eNews for August 30
posted on Aug 27, 2021Check out this week's eNews for an update on St. Columba's events and programs. SEE ENEWS
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What's Up at St. C's: eNews for August 23
posted on Aug 23, 2021Check out this week's eNews for an update on St. Columba's events and programs. See eNews
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Nave Repair Update!
posted on Aug 23, 2021We’re almost there! Final paint and touchups are happening this week and the floors and doors are being sanded and refinished as we speak. Carpet installation and ductwork cleaning will happen over the next few weeks. We look forward to your ret...
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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry issues statement on Fulton v. Philadelphia
posted on Jun 17, 2021My heart is with my LGBTQ siblings in light of today’s ruling by the Supreme Court in Fulton v. Philadelphia. For us, the affirmation of equal rights for all people is a moral and religious conviction; it is grounded in the Bible, which declares...
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Seeking Vestry nominations!
posted on Jun 10, 2021It is time again to gather nominations for candidates to stand for vestry and we need your help! First, we are pleased to announce that the vestry has approved a Nominating Committee which will work over the next several months to identify and pr...
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Antiracism Task Force Small Group Conversations
posted on May 28, 2021The St. Columba’s Antiracism Task Force wants to hear from you. Please join us for a small group conversation to share your thoughts on our journey to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive church community. During the months of June and July...
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Columbarium Guild Volunteer Opportunity
posted on May 7, 2021St. Columba’s has an Altar Guild and a Flower Guild.Each provides an important service to the church to make our services and the Nave special.It is time for us to establish a Columbarium Guild to do for the Columbarium what the other two Gu...
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Nave Repair Update: Wrapping the Flentrop Organ
posted on Apr 1, 2021Follow the repairs here
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Nave Repairs are underway! Follow along with us.
posted on Mar 18, 2021This is an extraordinary moment in the life of St. Columba's. We are moving forward with repairing the Nave. If you would like to know more about it, follow the progress online: FOLLOW THE REPAIRS HERE!
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Announcing Members of our Anti-Racism Task Force
posted on Jan 25, 2021Dear Ones, On behalf of the vestry, I am glad to announce the formation of St. Columba’s Antiracism Task Force. The Task Force will not be doing the work alone; they will need the help of the parish, and there will be ample ways for ...
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Exciting News from St. Columba's!
posted on Jan 21, 2021We are truly grateful for the generosity shown by those who made a financial pledge for 2021 in thanks for God’s blessings and in support of St. Columba’s ministry. To date, we have received $2,446,953 in pledges from 587 households. O...
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Volunteers Needed: Adopt a family at Housing Up for the Holidays!
posted on Dec 3, 2020Donate Ingredients for a Family's Holiday Dinner and/or Help Load or Deliver Holiday Dinner Boxes to Housing Up! Adopt a family in need this holiday season by providing a box with all the ingredients for a festive holiday dinner. St. Columba's E...
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Silent Night Virtual Choir Project
posted on Nov 24, 2020Silent Night is one of our most beloved carols, and it just wouldn’t feel like Christmas eve without it. Although we can't be physically together this Christmas Eve, we’re planning a Silent Night Virtual Choir - and we’d love for...
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Parish Election Results
posted on Nov 16, 2020The results of St. Columba’s annual election are as follows: WardenAbigail Gorman, Senior WardenSara Glenn, Junior Warden VestryKesha EvansAlix GuerrierPatty JensenTim MassadKris MooreDiocesan DelegatesBill Jensen Scott Prichett Thelma T...
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Praying our Way to the Election
posted on Oct 27, 2020As we anticipate the upcoming election, I invite you to join me and fellow St. Columbans in prayer. The stakes are high; our hearts are full. Let us offer to God our fears and frustrations, our hopes and dreams. Let u...
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New Year, New Wineskins - The Rev. Mitchell Felton
posted on Jan 14, 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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New Beginnings - The Rev. Adelyn Tyler-Williams
posted on Jan 7, 2024We are starting a new calendar year and celebrating Epiphany and Jesus' baptism! All of these are opportunities for a fresh start and new beginning. This conversation based forum will consider how to faithfully engage the new year without having t...
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Renewing Our Vows - With God’s Help - The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
posted on Jan 7, 2024Renewing Our Vows - With God’s Help (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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John’s Christmas Story - The Rev. Adelyn Tyler-Williams
posted on Dec 31, 2023John’s Christmas Story (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 ...
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What Can I Tell You? - The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
posted on Dec 24, 2023What Can I Tell You? (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 l...
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Holy Disruption - The Rev. David Griswold
posted on Dec 24, 2023Holy Disruption (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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Faith Stories - Charmaine Stewart
posted on Dec 17, 2023St. 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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Modern Day Prophets -The Rev. Adelyn Tyler-Williams
posted on Dec 17, 2023In Advent, we look at themes of prophecy and preparation. Biblical prophets point the way, and prophets still walk among us! What does it mean to be a prophet? To live a prophetic
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Mary's Joy -The Rev. Adelyn Tyler-Williams
posted on Dec 17, 2023St. 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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The Biblical Prophets - The Rev. Adelyn Tyler-Williams
posted on Dec 10, 2023In Advent, we consider themes of prophecy and preparation. In this forum, we will discuss some of the biblical prophets. The next forum will cover modern prophets.
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Whose Path Are You On? - The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
posted on Dec 10, 2023Whose Path Are You On? (sermon Rext) 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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Advent - Ray Saurez
posted on Dec 3, 2023Learn from our very own Ray Suarez in his yearly Advent forum. Ray is a broadcast journalist and author of several books. St. Columba’s Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, cel...
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Keep Awake -The Rev. Joshua Daniel, PH.D.
posted on Dec 3, 2023Sermon Art & 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 ...
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Happy New Year! The Liturgical Calendar -The Rev. Adelyn Tyler-Williams
posted on Nov 26, 2023Advent marks the start of a new liturgical year. This forum will outline the flow of the liturgical year, the origins of that calendar, and how we use the liturgical calendar here at St. C's.
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No Judge, No Justice -The Rev. Mitchell Felton
posted on Nov 26, 2023St. 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 Sermon - The Rev. Adelyn Tyler-Williams
posted on Nov 19, 2023St. 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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Annual Parish Meeting (November 12, 2023)
posted on Nov 12, 2023St. 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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One of You - The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
posted on Nov 12, 2023One OF You (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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Sunday Sermon - The Right Rev. Gene Robinson
posted on Nov 5, 2023St. 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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The Right Rev. Gene Robinson
posted on Nov 5, 2023Join us as we welcome The Right Reverend Gene Robinson, retired bishop of New Hampshire. As Bp. Robinson joins us for sacred rites of initiation, we will have the treat of learning from him in the forum as well!
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