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Our Updated Mission Statement
View here Dear Columbans, St. Columba's is a church on a mission to Live God's Love. We are excited to share this updated vision and plan that will guide our common life and ministry together. The plan for 2023-2026 will take us across the...Read More ›
Daytime Singers
Singing together lessens anxiety, stimulates memory, increases lung capacity, promotes social bonding, and builds a sense of belonging and joy. It “fosters trust, cooperation, and social cohesion” while supporting “total growth of the human ...Read More ›
Our Future Church
We’re thinking through some new ideas for our church: what could it look like in the future? How might we be called to minister as the church of the future? What could we change? How can we take the buildings and grounds we have and make somethi...Read More ›
Vestry Elections
Thank you to all standing in our vestry elections! Voting will begin on Thursday, October 26th, and continue until our Annual Meeting on Sunday, November 12th. Read more about the candidates, including bios and statements, here. Vestry candida...Read More ›
Racial Justice Pilgrimage
Racial Justice Pilgrimage to Alabama: February 15-19, 2024. A parish pilgrimage to historically significant sites in our country's struggle for racial justice is planned for President's Day weekend 2024. Open to adults and high-school age yo...Read More ›
Racial Justice Pilgrimage to Alabama
Racial Justice Pilgrimage to Alabama: February 15-19, 2024. A parish pilgrimage to historically significant sites in our country's struggle for racial justice is planned for President's Day weekend 2024. Open to adults and high-school age ...Read More ›
Advent: Prepare the Way
11/26-12/6 Christmas at the Brooks! Join us in sharing this Spirit filled joy with the families at the Brooks by contributing! What: New toys, for kids 0-16 years old When: Sundays 11/26 and 12/3 (9a-12p) and Wednesday 12/6 from 5p-7p Where:...Read More ›
Advent at Home
Advent is a time to prepare for the coming of Jesus. We do that through worship and Sunday School at church. There are also many ways to prepare at home with your family. This short brochure provides you with background about Advent, prayers to s...Read More ›
Mary on the Mantel
Mary on the Mantel - Mary will move around the church building each day of Advent offering a suggested act of kindness for you to do. Follow her on St. Columba's Instagram to find each day's suggested act of kindness. Will you recognize where she ...Read More ›
150th Anniversary
“I Love to Tell the Story” People love to tell stories. People love to hear stories. Jesus conveys his teachings by telling parables: the Prodigal Son; the Good Samaritan; the Seed That Grows in Secret. The Gospels portray Jesus’ minis...Read More ›
Ways to Engage Online
View our Live Streams here We live stream our 8am Sermon and 11:15 Service on Sundays, as well as many forums and events. Columba Live Streams. Our YouTube Channel Groups and Events: [module:cb-Events:individual:327:feature:3:someBlocks:one...Read More ›
Rector Search Updates
New Rector Search Updates to Rector Search August 18, 2024 In 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...Read More ›
Becoming Anti-Racist
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” John 13:34 St. Columba’s has as one of its core priorities to Become Anti-Racist. We commit to becoming an anti-racist church – that is, to comm...Read More ›
Becoming Anti-Racist: Background Reading and Watching
Important statistics about race issues in America Books and articles about racism and social justice issues 103 Things White People Can do for Racial Justice Politics and Prose Anti-racism reading list National Museum of African American History...Read More ›
Becoming Anti-Racist: Recent Events at St. C's
Recent Events at St. Columba’s "Undesign the Redline" by Stirring the Waters (Mar. 17, 2024) Reflection on Alabama Civil Rights Pilgrimage" (Mar. 10, 2024) "Lamentation" by the Anti-Racism Task Force (Feb. 25, 2024) Sunday ...Read More ›
Racial History of St. Columba's
Prepared for St. Columba’s Episcopal Church Sondra L. Mills, January 2024 St. Columba’s Episcopal Church is today among the largest and wealthiest parishes in the Diocese of Washington. Located in the Tenleytown neighborhood of Northwest Washi...Read More ›
Great News: An Afghan Family to Sponsor
posted on Mar 22, 2022Great news–we’ve been matched with an Afghan refugee family. Our sponsorship will begin later this month. Additional details will be shared shortly. As we wait, we PREPARE! Preparations underway include: Filling two storage units with do...
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Refugee Response Ministry Announcements
posted on Mar 11, 2022Our efforts now include a lot of anticipation. We have been approved by the Sponsor Circle Program of the State Dept. to sponsor an Afghan family. The family should be named soon. A team of parishioners has collected enough furniture to...
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eNews for March 3, 2022
posted on Mar 4, 2022Click here to read this week's eNews! Highlights include:This week’s Forum: “Welcoming soul and weaving community in a wounded world” with the Rev. Gary Jones When: Sunday, March 6 at 10:15 am in the Nave and livestreamedThe Quaker writer ...
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Thank you St. Columbans! 2022 Pledging Households
posted on Feb 16, 2022Dear St. Columbans, We are truly grateful for the generosity shown by those who made a financial pledge for 2022 in thanks for God’s blessings and in support of St. Columba’s ministry. To date, we have received $2,443,690 in pledges from 562 h...
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In-person Services Resume
posted on Feb 3, 2022While our service will continue to be streamed online each week on Youtube beginning at 11:15am, 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 restart...
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Black History
posted on Feb 1, 2022So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27 At St. Columba’s we try to reflect and embody God’s embrace as we welcome one another, seek the face of God and ...
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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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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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Who Do You Say that I Am? - The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
posted on Sep 15, 2024Who Do You Say that I Am? (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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Sunday Sermon - Father Mitchell Felton
posted on Sep 8, 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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We have abandoned the Commandments - The Rev. Adelyn Tyler-Williams
posted on Sep 1, 2024We have abandoned the Commandments (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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SundaySermon - The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
posted on Aug 25, 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 - Rabbi Hannah Goldstein
posted on Aug 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. Adelyn Tyler-Williams
posted on Aug 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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Practicing Incarnation - The Rev. David Griswold
posted on Aug 11, 2024Practicing Incarnation (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...
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Sunday Sermon - The Rev. Adelyn Tyler-Williams
posted on Aug 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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There is no god like The Lord - Father Mitchell Felton
posted on Jul 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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Rest and Reset - The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
posted on Jul 21, 2024Rest and Reset (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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Sunday Sermon - The Rev. Susan Flanders
posted on Jul 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 COLUMB...
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Sunday Sermon -The Rev. Joshua Daniel, PH.D.
posted on Jul 7, 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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SCAP Recap - Father Mitchell & Friends
posted on Jun 30, 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 Sermon -The Rev. Joshua Daniel, PH.D.
posted on Jun 23, 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 - Cami Caudill
posted on Jun 16, 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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Columba Day 2024 -The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
posted on Jun 9, 2024Columba Day 2024 (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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We Are Home: Becoming American in the 21st Century, An Oral History -Ray Suarez
posted on Jun 2, 2024St. Columban, broadcaster and historian, Ray Suarez will share from his newest book, We Are Home: Becoming American in the 21st Century: An Oral History. This portrait of our newest citizens is full of their own, compelling voices. It’s a story ...
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Treasure in Clay Jars - The Rev. David Griswold
posted on Jun 2, 2024Treasure in Clay Jars 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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Belief and Belonging - The Rev. Adelyn Tyler-Williams
posted on May 26, 2024As we consider our creedal statements, there may be pieces we believe wholeheartedly and others that confound us. Our forum will be a conversation on ways we are a community of belief and a community of belonging even when we have questions and do...
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