This Sunday ... St. Columba's will be alive with energy as we fulfill our mission to Live God's Love! We live our generosity with our completed annual campaign; we live our ministries in the church as we hold our Annual Meeting this Sunday and elect new lay leaders; we prepare for Advent and Christmas with a new Offertory anthem composed by our gifted high school musician, Carolyn Hoff and look forward to an inspiring service of Lessons and Carols. So many ways to feed our spirits and reach out to the wider world - we welcome all of you to this rich cornucopia of parish life!
~ a message from Susan Flanders
You won't want to miss ...
Annual Meeting
Join Ledlie this Sunday at 10:15 am for more on a new vision and plan, completed audit, and staff transitions; celebrating parish leaders and a new vestry. More>
Elections
Be sure to vote for the candidates of your choice. Parishioners may cast their ballots this Sunday, 8:30 am - 1 pm. For more information on the candidates >
Youth Wreath Sale
St. C's Youth will hold their Christmas Wreath & Flower Sale on Sun. Nov. 10, 17 and 24, 8 am - 12 pm in the Common ... Or order online . Support our youth programs!
And Every Sunday at St. Columba's ...
Our Regular Worship Schedule offers services in the Church Nave at 8 am (spoken), 9 am (family-friendly service with children's choirs and an age-appropriate Gospel story for children 3-8), and 11:15 am ( featuring adult choirs and our orchestra this week! ). The Great Hall service at 9:15 am is designed for pre-school aged children and their families. Learn more about child care, Sunday School and the other family-focused programs St. Columba's offers.
Can’t make it to the Annual Meeting on the 17th?
Please join Ledlie for a summary and conversation on Wed., Nov. 20 at 7 pm, or on Sun., Nov. 24 at 11 am. Both gatherings will be in the Great Hall; child care provided. We want you to hear the good news first hand! 
Celebrating
Rise Against Hunger
What fun St. Columbans had this past Sunday, Generosity Sunday, working side by side during the Rise Against Hunger event. We successfully assembled 20,088 meals in just over 2 hours! The food palettes will ship out within the next 1-2 months, and then we’ll learn where they went. Enjoy this short video celebrating our accomplishment!
Composer's Concert This Saturday
Join the St. Columba Choirs, Genesis Handbell Choir, members of the St. Columba Orchestra, and more on Sat., Nov. 16 at 5 pm, for a concert of music composed by Carolyn Hoff, one of St. Columba's brilliant young musicians. The program features compositions for piano, handbells, chamber orchestra, and choir, including a premier of her new piece written for the choirs of St. Columba's, "Come, let us join our songs." Reception to follow.
Contact: Diane Heath
SUNDAY FORUMS
The Spirituality of Dementia
The Very Rev. Tracey Lind (pictured on right) and her spouse Emily Ingalls will share insights they’ve gained from a life complicated by dementia. A retired Episcopal minister and city planner, Tracey was diagnosed with the early stages of Frontotemporal Degeneration in 2016. Emily, who spent more than 20 years in commercial real estate and project management, now considers herself Chief Logistics Officer, responsible for managing a life and home turned upside down by this disease. Come hear their story on Sun., Nov. 24 at 10:15 am in Church Nave.
Mark Your Calendar ...
For "The Church of the Missing Men" 
An Advent Conversation with Ray Suarez on Sun., Dec. 8 at 10:15 am . In the average American church, just over 60% of the adults present for worship are women, and under 40% are men. In declining congregations, the gap is even wider, 70-30%. Of the world’s major religions, Christianity has the widest gap between active male and female participation. Ever wonder why? Ray Suarez is back for another Advent talk in this long-running St. Columba’s series, this time to look at church, missing men, and what, if anything, is going wrong. And what, if anything, we can do about it. Join us in the Church Nave!
Be Sure To Vote!
Remembering
Martin Wiegand
Martin Wiegand died on Oct. 13, 2019. May his soul, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
A funeral will be held at St. Columba’s on Sat., Nov. 16, 2019 at 11 am.
Need Someone to Talk With?
Stephens Ministers are trained volunteers who provide one-to-one confidential care to people experiencing difficult times. They will listen, care, encourage, pray with and for you, and provide weekly support. To find out more contact stephenleader@columba.org or speak to a member of the clergy for a referral.
Gatherings
For more event info, go to Calendar at Columba.org

SUNDAYS
Healing Prayer  During Communion at the 9:15 and 10:30 am services, you are invited for a healing prayer for yourself or others in St. Aidan's Chapel or at the 42nd Street entry.
Sunday Forums 10:15, in Church Nave or Great Hall. Presentations that stimulate our imagination about living the Christian life in this community, and in today’s changing world. See speaker lineup.

Bible, Coffee & Conversation  Come 10:15 am, in Rm 238. When we open our minds and hearts to Scripture, we learn to see God’s story and God’s activity in our everyday lives. Join us!

MONDAYS & THURSDAYS
Centering Prayer
Join us Monday evenings (6:25-7:30 pm) and/or Thursday afternoons (12:55-2 pm), Rm 202.

WEDNESDAYS
Mothers' Group 10 am, Rm 203. Join us as we get to know each other better, sharing the highs and lows of motherhood. Free child care.
Wednesdays at St. C's Fall Formation See course list .

THURSDAYS
Thursday Morning Bible Study Group 7:45 am, Rm 212.

SUN., NOV. 17
ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTIONS 10:15 am, Church Nave.
Youth Wreath & Poinsettia Sales 8 am - 1 pm, Common.
42nd Street Fellowship 1 pm lunch at Clyde's (5441 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase).

WED., NOV. 20
Benedictine Cell 6-7 pm, first and third Wednesdays in the Deming Library.
CIRCLE: LGBT Circle 7 pm, in Rm. 220 (Third Wednesdays).

TUES., NOV. 26
Branches Meditation Group meets (Fourth Tuesday) for meditation, prayer and sharing in community, 7:30-9 pm in Rm 203.

WED., NOV. 27 - FRI., NOV. 29
The Parish Office will close at noon on Wed., Nov. 27, and remain closed Thurs. and Fri., Nov. 28 & 29 in observance of Thanksgiving. 

SUN., DEC. 1
Lessons and Carols 5 pm, in the Church Nave.
“Write to Love Event” 10:15 am in the Common
Advent Workshop Gather some greens and come, 10:15 am-12:15, Great Hall.
Environment Committee 12:30 pm, in Rm 215.
St. Columba’s Fathers' Group 8-9:30 pm at The Avenue (5540 Connecticut Avenue, NW).

MON., DEC. 2
First Monday Prayer Group 9-10:30 am, in Rm 220.

THURS., DEC. 5
Advent Social Hosted by Creative Aging Network (CAN) & 42nd Street Fellowship, 4-6 pm, Common.

SAT., DEC. 7
Advent Morning of Prayer 9 am-12:30 pm, Church Nave and Great Hall.
Tenleytown Winterfest Labyrinth Walk 7-9 pm, Common.

SUN., DEC. 8
Newcomer Tour & Talk 10:15 am, at the Welcome Desk.
Second Tuesday Grate Patrol 11:15 am, in Rm 205.
Sung Compline 7:30 pm, in St. Aidan’s Chapel.

TUES., DEC. 10
Advent Labyrinth Walk 7-8:30 pm, Great Hall.

WED., DEC. 11
CIRCLE: Wisdom Circle 9:30-10:45 am, Rm 212. A chance to reflect on the experience of "Elderhood" with prayer, bible study and discussion. (Second Wednesdays) Register or just come!