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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 ›
Nave Repairs are underway! Follow along with us.
posted on Mar 18, 2021This is an extraordinary moment in the life of St. Columba's. We are moving forward with repairing the Nave. If you would like to know more about it, follow the progress online: FOLLOW THE REPAIRS HERE!
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Announcing Members of our Anti-Racism Task Force
posted on Jan 25, 2021Dear Ones, On behalf of the vestry, I am glad to announce the formation of St. Columba’s Antiracism Task Force. The Task Force will not be doing the work alone; they will need the help of the parish, and there will be ample ways for ...
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Exciting News from St. Columba's!
posted on Jan 21, 2021We are truly grateful for the generosity shown by those who made a financial pledge for 2021 in thanks for God’s blessings and in support of St. Columba’s ministry. To date, we have received $2,446,953 in pledges from 587 households. O...
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Volunteers Needed: Adopt a family at Housing Up for the Holidays!
posted on Dec 3, 2020Donate Ingredients for a Family's Holiday Dinner and/or Help Load or Deliver Holiday Dinner Boxes to Housing Up! Adopt a family in need this holiday season by providing a box with all the ingredients for a festive holiday dinner. St. Columba's E...
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Silent Night Virtual Choir Project
posted on Nov 24, 2020Silent Night is one of our most beloved carols, and it just wouldn’t feel like Christmas eve without it. Although we can't be physically together this Christmas Eve, we’re planning a Silent Night Virtual Choir - and we’d love for...
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Parish Election Results
posted on Nov 16, 2020The results of St. Columba’s annual election are as follows: WardenAbigail Gorman, Senior WardenSara Glenn, Junior Warden VestryKesha EvansAlix GuerrierPatty JensenTim MassadKris MooreDiocesan DelegatesBill Jensen Scott Prichett Thelma T...
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Praying our Way to the Election
posted on Oct 27, 2020As we anticipate the upcoming election, I invite you to join me and fellow St. Columbans in prayer. The stakes are high; our hearts are full. Let us offer to God our fears and frustrations, our hopes and dreams. Let u...
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New Class from Stirring the Waters
posted on Sep 18, 2020This class series, Sacred Ground, supports the church’s commitment to racial healing and justice in our personal lives, parish and society. The 10 meetings will use materials from Sacred Ground, a film and readings-based dialogue se...
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An Invitation to House Church
posted on Sep 11, 2020St. Columba's is launching a new worship opportunity, and we'd love for you to be involved! Very simply, the new initiative is to ask members of the parish to host small groups for prayer and fellowship in their backyard. We imagine that this may ...
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Housing Up: THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
posted on Sep 11, 2020Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! It is with great enthusiasm, awe and deep gratitude that we make this announcement ... Just one week from launching our $30K in 30 Days, Helping 30 Families campaign for Housing Up, we have reached our goal of $30,...
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Introducing Wee Worship!
posted on Sep 11, 2020The Great Hall Service is rebranding and relaunching as Wee Worship! This service is designed with families of small children in mind, but it's truly fun for the whole family as the Rev. Amy Molina-Moore, Katie McGervey, and Amber Dutton-Hanlon si...
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Daily Bread Returns
posted on Sep 10, 2020The oven is preheated, the dough has risen, and the smell of #ColumbaDailyBread wafts through the air! After a summer hiatus, Daily Bread is back. Check out our YouTube page for daily inspiration. (Actual bread not included. Sorry about that.)
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Celtic Chorale No. 1
posted on Aug 6, 2020Enjoy listening to Celtic Chorale No. 1 by Justus Parrotta. Commissioned for St. Columba's 2020 Columba Day, this newly-created organ composition is based on the well-loved hymn "St. Columba." Performed by Diane Heath on the Flentrop pipe organ. L...
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New Communications Director
posted on Aug 6, 2020St. Columba's is pleased to announce Lauren Devito as our new Director of Communications, effective August 15. Lauren joined the staff in March as part-time Creative Director of Digital Media. In that capacity, she helped us move quickly in the Ca...
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Church Reopening Plan
posted on Jul 10, 2020In support of growing eagerness and impatience of many to gather anew, and respecting the options for phased reopening set forth by our mayor and bishop, St. Columba's proposes the following plan for re-opening our church, while prioritizing healt...
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Church Reopening Survey
posted on Jun 26, 2020As we seek to balance the priorities of safety and health with the desire to gather in community, Ledlie and the parish staff continue to plan next steps for this summer and fall. In doing so, we'd like to hear directly from you. Please complete t...
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Called to Action
posted on Jun 12, 2020As we continue to strive for racial justice, we are humbled by the number of people who attended our virtual "Call to Action" on June 14. Thank you! Ready to take the next step? Contact Stirring the Waters, our ministry for racial justice and visi...
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St. C's Refugee Family: How Are They Doing?
posted on Dec 5, 2018Shared by Lois Herrmann A loving partnership continues between St. C's and our Afghan refugee family, the Khwaja's, a year-and-a half into their new life in America. Family members have responded, each in their own way, to the daunting challenge...
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The Khwaja Family's Story Continues
posted on Dec 12, 2017Shared by Lois Herrmann According to Judith Kozlowsky, one of a handful of St. Columbans who have been deeply supportive of the family: “They have done remarkably well – and are far ahead of where they might be.” Kerianne Peister who also ha...
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DC United Soccer Game
posted on Aug 12, 2017In August, our Afghan family, the Khwajas, joined St. Columbans: the Chen, Brinkeroff, and Perry families and Judith Kozlowsky for a DC United soccer game. Unfortunately the game was rained out after about 30 minutes, but that didn't dampen anyone...
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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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