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Grate Patrol
The Second Tuesday Grate Patrol, launched in March 2015, offers up food and fellowship in partnership with The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command, to people who are homeless and in need in seven-plus locations in downtown Washington from...Read More ›
Open-hearted
Whoever you are, wherever you are in your journey of faith, you are welcome at St. Columba’s.Read More ›
Growing in Faith
We are growing in Christ’s love through worship, song, study, prayer, and celebration.Read More ›
Grateful Stewards
We approach our relationships and ministries with integrity and humility, and we preserve, protect, and restore God’s creation and all resources entrusted to our care.Read More ›
Innovative
We are forward-looking and creative, as we seek to embody and share God’s love in a changing world.Read More ›
Called to Bold Action
We practice Christianity to create a just society, seeking allies and nurturing partnerships to serve our neighborhood, our city, and the world.Read More ›
Classes and Group Study
About this Class Resources for Dismantling Racism: The Gospel of Mark, Part 1 Register Here Imagine a sacred, ancient text that addresses the problem of religious nationalism, economic inequality, and racial/ethnic prejudice. These are all cent...Read More ›
Faith and Stewardship
The Bible teaches us about the many spiritual reasons for pledging and giving to the church. We've included a few passages about giving below. If you would like to explore further how your gifts to St. Columba’s can be part of your faith story ...Read More ›
What is a pledge?
A pledge is a promise – a promise to give a certain amount over the course of the following year. Pledging before the start of each calendar year is critical for vestry and staff to develop an annual budget and plan ...Read More ›
What Does My Pledge Support?
St. Columba's church depends on the pledges from parishioners to support roughly 80% of the church budget, including the salaries of staff who guide the worship, music, adult formation, children and youth ministries, outreach ministries, and the m...Read More ›
Vestry's Message
Dear Fellow Parishioners By adapting and more than just a few leaps of faith, St. Columba’s has survived and thrived through the recent challenging and uncertain times. We continued to worship, learn, and serve others together. Bold initiatives...Read More ›
Engaging Children & Youth in Pledging
We all have the ability to be God's hands in the world- no matter how big or small you are, no matter where you live! In Stewardship For Kids, find ideas for everyday activities that you can do on your own, with a fri...Read More ›
Other Ways to Give
St. Columba’s is grateful for your generosity. We accepts gifts in the form of cash, checks, appreciated stocks, Charitable IRA Rollovers, Donor Advised Gifts, and matching gifts. If you would like to include us in your end-of-life charitabl...Read More ›
Music Playlist
St. Columba’s is a warm, welcoming place where music is an integral part of both worship and community life. To listen to selections of our past musical events, including selections from our choirs, concerts, music rehearsals and more, view ...Read More ›
Getting Here
We are located at 4201 Albemarle St., NW, one block west of Wisconsin Ave. and just north of the intersection of Wisconsin and Nebraska Aves. (Tenley Circle). Metro: Take the Red Line to the Tenleytown/AU station. Use the west exit, and head south...Read More ›
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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SUPER Sundae Sunday!
posted on Sep 23, 2021In a typical year, our programs for adult and child formation would begin just after Labor Day, under the celebratory title “Sundae Sunday”. This year, because we are beginning our program year on October 3rd, AND we’re reopening the Nave af...
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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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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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