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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 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 towards your annual pl...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 ›
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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Bulletin and Connections for March 17th, 2024
posted on Mar 15, 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 17th 9am bulletin - March 17th 11:15am bulletin - March 17th Announcements ...
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Bulletin and Connections for March 10th, 2024
posted on Mar 8, 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 10th 9am bulletin - March 10th 11:15am bulletin - March 10th Announcements ...
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Bulletin and Connections for March 3rd, 2024
posted on Mar 1, 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 Forums Pledge/Give 8am bulletin - March 3rd 9am bulletin - March 3rd 11:15am bulletin - Mar...
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Bulletin and Connections for February 25th, 2024
posted on Feb 23, 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 - February 25th 9am bulletin - February 25th 11:15am bulletin - February 25th Annou...
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Bulletin and Connections for February 18th, 2024
posted on Feb 16, 2024Services at 8a, 9am, 11:15am, with Wee Worship at 9:15am. Watch our Live Stream and past Forums Pledge/Give 8am bulletin - February 18th 9am bulletin - February 18th 11:15am bulletin - February 18th Announcements and Event...
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Bulletin and Connections for February 11th, 2024
posted on Feb 9, 20248am bulletin - February 11th 9am bulletin - February 11th 11am bulletin - February 11th Announcements and Events for February 11th Wee Worship bulletin
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Sunday Forum - The Rt. Rev .Mariann Edgar Budde
posted on Nov 17, 2024Sunday Forum with The Rt. Rev .Mariann Edgar Budde
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Sunday Sermon The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde
posted on Nov 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 COLUMBA...
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Annual Meeting
posted on Nov 10, 2024St. Columba's Annual Meeting includes ministry and project updates, a treasurer's report, and more.
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Living Stones ~ St. Columba’s 150 th Anniversary - The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
posted on Nov 10, 2024Living Stones ~ St. Columba’s 150 th Anniversary 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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Saints of St. Columba's with John Gunther and 150th Team
posted on Nov 3, 2024Have you ever wondered about the various dedications around the church? Who were those people in the life of our church? This forum will share stories of some of the saints of our church throughout the years.
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All Saints’ 2024 ~ Live God’s Love - The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
posted on Nov 3, 2024All Saints (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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Anglican Geometry with The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
posted on Oct 27, 2024Anticipating Ledlie’s retirement in March 2025, the Adult Forum Team has invited him to share his thoughts and reflections. Ledlie asks, “Curious? What would you like me to talk about or share? The sky’s the limit. Please email me – llaugh...
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I Want to See - The Rev. Adelyn Tyler-Williams ( October 27, 2024)
posted on Oct 27, 2024I Want to See (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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Faith Story - The Rev. Dawn Booth, Deacon
posted on Oct 27, 2024Each of us has a unique faith journey. Members of the St. Columba's community share their faith stories as a way to share this journey and hear God speak through one another.
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Office of Government Relations for the Episcopal Church with Susie Faria
posted on Oct 20, 2024Susie Faria, Policy Analyst, will join us from the Office of Government Relations for the Episcopal Church. The Office of Government Relations (OGR) aims to influence policy and legislation on critical issues, highlighting the voices and experienc...
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Sunday Sermon -The Rev. Joshua Daniel, PH.D.
posted on Oct 20, 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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Achieving a Good Death with Chris Palmer
posted on Oct 13, 2024Following the recent release of Achieving a Good Death: A Practical Guide to the End of Life, Chris Palmer will speak on aging and end of life. This forum will be helpful for older adults making end of life plans and people caring for aging parents.
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Wash Your Hands - Father Mitchell Felton
posted on Oct 13, 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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On Divorce: Living with Hope in the Real World - The Rev Ledlie Laughlin
posted on Oct 6, 2024On Divorce: Living with Hope in the Real World (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 spiri...
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Sunday Forum -Anticipating the Election with Judy Woodruff and Al Hunt
posted on Sep 29, 2024Albert R. Hunt was a political reporter, bureau chief and columnist for the Wall Street Journal. He then was Executive Washington editor for Bloomberg News and a columnist for the International New York Times. Currently he writes a column for U.S....
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Sunday Sermon - The Rev. Adelyn Tyler-Williams (September 29, 2024)
posted on Sep 29, 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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Faith Story - Gina Lagomarsino
posted on Sep 22, 2024Each of us has a unique faith journey. Members of the St. Columba's community share their faith stories as a way to share this journey and hear God speak through one another.
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Sunday Forum -Reflections FromThe Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
posted on Sep 22, 2024Anticipating Ledlie’s retirement in March 2025, the Adult Forum Team has invited him to share his thoughts and reflections. Ledlie asks, “Curious? What would you like me to talk about or share? The sky’s the limit.
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Sunday Sermon - The Rev. Joshua Daniel PhD
posted on Sep 22, 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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Rector and Wardens' Forum
posted on Sep 15, 2024Calling a new rector, major property improvements, a new “Beloved Community Fund”, and a 150th Anniversary Capital Campaign. The Vestry has made decisions and is taking steps to move forward with each of these vital initiatives as we seek to L...
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