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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 ›
Opportunities for Supporting Children and Youth
posted on Jan 27, 2022Last month the US Surgeon General’s Office released their report highlighting that while some young people have thrived in the pandemic, many young people have struggled profoundly with the pandemic and rates of anxiety and depression have doubl...
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Worship for February 6
posted on Jan 27, 2022While our service will continue to be streamed online each week on Youtube (beginning at 11:15 am), this Sunday we're starting our normal worship times again in person: 8am, 9am, and 11:15am. Join us! Formation hour (10:15am - 11am) will also rest...
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Ward 3 Affordable & Green Housing Action with Washington Interfaith Network
posted on Jan 22, 2022When and Where: Sunday, January 23 from 3-4pm on ZoomWant to make your voice heard on housing and environmental priorities in our city? Join leaders from across Washington, DC as members of Washington Interfaith Network (WIN) meet via Zoom w...
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Worship for Sunday, January 23
posted on Jan 20, 2022Worship for Sunday, January 23 Wee Worship will be at 9:15am on Zoom. Register here to receive the Zoom login link. Our nave worship, without Eucharist, will continue to be live-streamed at 10am on Youtube through January 30th. If you'd like ...
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Collecting Scarves and Gloves for Water Ministry Guests
posted on Jan 13, 2022Collecting Scarves and Gloves for Water Ministry Guests When and Where: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-12pm during the months of January and February; the Water Ministry second floor entrance on Butterworth PlaceGuests of St. Columba's Water Min...
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Sunday Worship for Jan 16
posted on Jan 11, 2022Worship for Sunday, January 16 *Please note that there are no in-person events this week. Wee Worship Join Amy, Katie and Sara for zoom Wee Worship on January 16 at 9:15am. You must register for the zoom link. Zoom link registration 10...
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Epiphany Diaper Drive
posted on Jan 6, 2022The Wise men came bearing gifts for the baby Jesus. We invite you to bring gifts for the babies and families who are clients of the Diaper Bank. What do babies need? Check out the list below for ideas! Bring your gifts to St. Columba’s on Januar...
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Christmas Celebrations with St. Columba’s will be On-Line Only
posted on Dec 23, 2021Dear Ones, In prayerful consultation with others in our parish leadership, I have decided that we will prioritize safety above all – safety for you, for our neighbors and community; for our clergy, staff, and liturgical ministers. Christ...
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Wonder, Joy, and Safety as we celebrate Christmas at St. Columba’s!
posted on Dec 23, 2021** PLEASE NOTE: all Christmas Services have been moved to on-line only."** Dear Ones, As many of us reconsider our plans for celebrating Christmas this year, I write to invite you to celebrate with St. Columba’s, and to provide an update of our...
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Prepare the Way Sunday!
posted on Dec 8, 2021On December 19th from 10am-11am, Help prepare the church for Christmas, come sing Christmas carols, make crafts, and participate in on-campus outreach activities. Great for the whole family! Outdoors Singing carols/sipping hot chocolate and eatin...
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Mother's Group Christmas Party
posted on Nov 22, 2021We are super excited about our annual Mother's Group Christmas party outside in the courtyard (rain or snow will cancel) from 7-9 pm Friday, December 10th. John Hurd will come and play the piano and we will sing with our masks on. We look forward ...
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Annual Parish Meeting Recap!
posted on Nov 15, 2021Thank you to all who participated and attended our meeting both in person and virtually!
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Vestry Election Results
posted on Nov 15, 2021Parish Election 2021 Results Congratulations to our winners, thank you to all who participated and voted! Senior Warden: Abigail Gorman Junior Warden: Sara Glenn Vestry: Emily Lawson Andrew Marshall Kris Moore Keri P...
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Join us for Generosity Sunday, 2021!
posted on Nov 2, 2021Please join us on Sunday, November 21st, from 10-11:00, as we pack Thanksgiving food boxes for families at Housing Up! Something magical happens when we gather around a table to break bread with each other. It is a tradition that is seen in all ge...
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Honoring the Departed
posted on Oct 18, 2021Tuesday, November 2nd at 6pm All Faithful Departed Service November 2 is formally known as the “Feast of All Faithful Departed,” and is a special time to remember those close to us who have died. Susan Flanders will lead a quiet, meditative se...
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Vestry Candidates Announced for 2022
posted on Oct 13, 2021We are pleased to announce the candidates for this year's Vestry election. More information, including candidate statements and a pre-recorded candidate forum, will be released by October 31st. The full election brochure is available h...
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The nave repairs are complete and we are open for business!
posted on Oct 8, 2021Nave repairs are complete and we welcome you to worship with us! We are thrilled to announce that the church nave repairs are complete! We are so grateful to all those who contributed to this incredible project, including those who donated, desi...
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Ministry Fair Oct 3
posted on Sep 27, 2021Take a tour of our diverse array of ministries at the “Together in Hope Ministry Fair”, showcasing the ministries of St. Columba’s and ways to get involved. Curious about how to sign up for Bible study, book groups, engagement opportunities ...
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What's Up at St. C's: eNews for September 23rd
posted on Sep 23, 2021Check out this week's eNews for an update on St. Columba's events and programs. This Week's eNews
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Sunday Sermon with The Rev. Dr. Joshua Daniel
posted on Jan 22, 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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Growing In Faith Together with Katie McGervey
posted on Jan 15, 2023Katie McGervey Growing Faith Together Forum January 15, 2023 (Presentation Slides) St. Columba’s Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces...
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"Called by God: Fully Alive" A Sermon Preached by the Rev. Ledlie I. Laughlin
posted on Jan 15, 2023"Called by God: Fully Alive" (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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Ray Saurez Annual Advent Affair
posted on Jan 8, 2023Ray Suarez is an American broadcast journalist. In the Fall of 2022 he taught NYU Shanghai. You can find some of his other projects here: “The Things I Thought About When My Body Was Trying to Kill Me” about surviving cancer https://ev...
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Sunday Sermon with The Rev. Dr. Sheila McJilton
posted on Jan 8, 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 The Rev. Dr. Sheila McJilton
posted on Dec 18, 2022St. 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 conversation around affordable housing featuring Alison Dunn-Almaguer
posted on Dec 11, 2022A conversation around affordable housing featuring Alison Dunn-Almaguer, community organizer with Washington Interfaith Network (WIN), who will discuss the theological grounding of sheltering our neighbor, how WIN first emerged to tackle underlyin...
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Do Not Label A Sermon Preached by the Rev. Ledlie I. Laughlin
posted on Dec 11, 2022Do Not Label (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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Dual Citizenship: "The Kingdom is Within" A Sermon Preached by the Rev. Ledlie I. Laughlin
posted on Dec 4, 2022Dual Citizenship: "The Kingdom is Within" (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 ...
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Sunday Sermon with The Rev. David Griswold
posted on Nov 27, 2022St. 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 with The Rev. Dr. Sheila McJilton
posted on Nov 20, 2022To make a pledge to support this programming, and the mission and ministry of St. Columba’s in 2023, visit: https://www.columba.org/pledge-online/ St. Columba’s Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encour...
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Annual Parish Meeting
posted on Nov 13, 2022To make a pledge to support this programming, and the mission and ministry of St. Columba’s in 2023, visit: https://www.columba.org/pledge-online/ St. Columba’s Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encour...
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Holy Conversations A Sermon Preached by the Rev. Ledlie I. Laughlin
posted on Nov 13, 2022Holy Conversations (Sermon Text) To make a pledge to support this programming, and the mission and ministry of St. Columba’s in 2023, visit: https://www.columba.org/pledge-online/ St. Columba’s Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian ...
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Food Justice with Katy Chang and Alison Powers
posted on Nov 6, 2022Katy Chang, Founder of Eatsplace and Alison Powers, Director of Economic Opportunities at Capital Impact Partners To make a pledge to support this programming, and the mission and ministry of St. Columba’s in 2023, visit: https://www.columba.o...
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Sunday Sermon with The Rev. Dr. Joshua Daniel
posted on Nov 6, 2022Sermon Text To make a pledge to support this programming, and the mission and ministry of St. Columba’s in 2023, visit: https://www.columba.org/pledge-online/ St. Columba’s Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages...
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"The False Gospel of White Christian Nationalism" Sermon by Jim Wallis
posted on Oct 30, 2022Jim Wallis is a writer, teacher, preacher and justice advocate who believes the gospel of Jesus must be transformed from its cultural and political captivities, and always be “good news” to the poor and oppressed. He is a New York Times bestse...
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The False Gospel of White Christian Nationalism with Jim Wallis
posted on Oct 30, 2022Jim Wallis is a writer, teacher, preacher and justice advocate who believes the gospel of Jesus must be transformed from its cultural and political captivities, and always be “good news” to the poor and oppressed. He is a New York Times bestse...
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Love that Sees. Love that Grieves. Love that Protects. Love that Heals. with The Rev. Sheila McJilton
posted on Oct 23, 2022Love that Sees. Love that Grieves. Love that Protects. Love that Heals. (Sermon Text) To make a pledge to support this programming, and the mission and ministry of St. Columba’s in 2023, visit: https://www.columba.org/pledge-online/ St. C...
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Faith & Art with The Rev. Joshua Daniel Ph.D.
posted on Oct 16, 2022To make a pledge to support this programming, and the mission and ministry of St. Columba’s in 2023, visit: https://www.columba.org/pledge-online/ St. Columba’s Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encour...
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Say Her Name: “The Wise Woman of Abel Beth Maacah” A Sermon Preached by the Rev. Ledlie I. Laughlin
posted on Oct 16, 2022Say Her Name: “The Wise Woman of Abel Beth Maacah” sermon text To make a pledge to support this programming, and the mission and ministry of St. Columba’s in 2023, visit: https://www.columba.org/pledge-online/ St. Columba’s Episcopa...
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