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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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Say “YIGBY!” ~ Yes In God’s Back Yard with The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
posted on Aug 20, 2023Say “YIGBY!” ~ Yes In God’s Back Yard (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 o...
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"Go on Ahead to the Other Side" with The Rev. David Griswold
posted on Aug 13, 2023Go on Ahead to the Other Side (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 just...
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"It is Good for Us to Be Here" with the Rev. Adelyn Tyler-Williams
posted on Aug 6, 2023It is Good for Us to Be Here (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 justi...
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"God Loves You" with The Rev. Mitchell Felton
posted on Jul 30, 2023God Loves 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...
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Sunday Sermon with The Rev. Dr. Joshua Daniel PH.D.
posted on Jul 23, 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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St. Columba’s Appalachia Parable with The Rev. Mitchell Felton
posted on Jul 16, 2023St. Columba's Appalachia Project Homily 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 jus...
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"A Friend of Sinners" with the Rev. Adelyn Tyler-Williams
posted on Jul 9, 2023"A Friend of Sinners" 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 lo...
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Sunday Sermon with The Rev. Dr. Joshua Daniel PH.D.
posted on Jul 2, 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 with Cmi Caudill
posted on Jun 25, 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 COLUMB...
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"Justification" The Rev. Susan M. Flanders
posted on Jun 18, 2023"Justification" (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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"Dance in the Trinity of Holiness" a sermon by The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
posted on Jun 11, 2023"Dance in the Trinity of Holiness" 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 ...
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Sunday Sermon with The Rev. Dr. Joshua Daniel
posted on May 28, 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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A Sermon in celebration and thanksgiving for the life of Brice Douglas Prince
posted on May 26, 2023Celebration of the Life of Brice Douglas Prince May 26, 2023 Words offered by the Rev. Ledlie I. Laughlin
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Rev. Joseph Thompson, Ph.D " Exploration of the Virginia Theological Seminary Reparations Program
posted on May 21, 2023Forum: Bear Fruits Worthy of Repentance: An Exploration of the Virginia Theological Seminary Reparations Program Sunday, May 21st at 10:15am Join the Rev. Joseph Thompson, Ph.D. for a discussion of the guiding principles in the design of t...
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Wait. Stay Here.A Sermon Preached by the Rev. Ledlie I. Laughlin
posted on May 21, 2023Wait. Stay Here. (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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With Whom Can I Share the Good News?
posted on May 14, 2023With Whom Can I Share the Good News? (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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The Way, the Truth, and the Life A Sermon Preached by the Rev. Ledlie I. Laughlin
posted on May 7, 2023The Way, the Truth, and the Life A Sermon Preached by the Rev. Ledlie I. Laughlin
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Can We Still Hope? with Robert Musil
posted on Apr 30, 2023Topic: Can We Still Hope? Rachel Carson, Environmental Justice, and Climate Change of Biblical Proportions Bob Musil, President of the Rachel Carson Council (RCC) and long-time environmental, justice, and peace leader, will talk about the work of ...
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Sunday Sermon with The Rev. Dr. Joshua Daniel
posted on Apr 30, 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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Meet The New Associate Rector with The Rev. Adelyn Tyler -Williams
posted on Apr 23, 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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