This week at St. Columba's ...
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ou may see the words, "Slow down, Quiet, It’s Advent" around St. Columba’s, but let’s be honest, that's really hard to do this time of year. We are all getting ready for Christmas by decorating our homes, buying presents, sending cards, baking cookies, going to parties and the list goes on. But, we are called in Advent to slow down and be quiet, so we can hear the voice of the one crying out in the wilderness, "Prepare the way of the Lord." How do we prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of the Christ child? It is time to listen to the wild man in the wilderness and make the path straight for Jesus. There are many twists and turns as we journey to Bethlehem, and we must be mindful it's not just about presents, but presence. May we be open to God’s presence and be present for others as we prepare the way of the Lord. ~ A message from Pattie Ames
Our
regular schedule of worship
with Eucharist offers services at 8, 9 and 11:15 am in the Church Nave, and Eucharist at 9:15 and 11:15 am for young children and their families in the Great Hall. Come worship with us!
And join us for a little fun as we
"Stump the Rector"
this Sunday, at 10:15 in the Azzi Lounge (2nd fl.) Bring your questions and be ready to enjoy a casual conversation with Ledlie.
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Advent is here ...
with that an invitation to wait and to keep watch for the coming of the Christ child. This
Advent
give yourself the gift of time and space to prepare your heart for the Holy Day of Christmas, where God shares the greatest gift of love in the birth of Jesus.
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SUNDAY, DEC. 9
Special Advent Service for Preschool Families
Join us for a special Labyrinth-focused Preschool Family worship service on Sun., Dec. 9 at 9:15 am. We’ll talk about finding our way to God’s love at the heart of the Christmas story and walk on the ancient labyrinth path together.
Advent Labyrinth Walk
Take a break from the frenzied pace of the season and experience the Labyrinth, an ancient form of walking meditation. All are invited to join us Sun., Dec. 9 at 10:15 am in the Great Hall. Guides will be there to answer any questions you may have.
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Sung Compline
During Advent, singers will be sharing Compline, a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day. Based upon the traditional evening liturgy of scripture, music, prayers, and silence, sung Compline will be offered on Sundays, Dec. 9, 16, and 23 at 7:30 pm in St. Aidan's Chapel. You are invited to come and listen, or attend a rehearsal and then sing with us. Contact:
Anne Timpane
Blue Christmas Service of Hope and Healing
On Sun., Dec. 16 at 5 pm in the Church Nave, join us for a holiday service for those who aren't so happy in "the holidays." There is space for feelings of grief and anxiety as this service moves us out of despair into hope, out of darkness into light. Contact:
Amy Molina-Moore
Click
here
for St. Columba's online Advent Calendar.
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A Time to Deck the Halls
December 16 is Decoration Sunday, a fun community event that’s not just about decorating! Come deck the halls and enjoy activities for all ages. Mulled cider, caroling, cookie decorating, Legos, corn hole, and more! 10-11 am. Contact:
Jennifer Turner
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OUTREACH
Reach Out in Advent
Express your love of Christ and our neighbors in need while supporting our Outreach Ministries this Advent. Send a Jay Sidebotham St. C's Christmas cards to let people know that a gift has been made in their name. This Advent, you may contribute to St. C's Outreach Ministries; donate socks/hats/gloves to our Water Ministry; and/or donate gift cards, etc. to the Samaritan Ministry Giving Tree in the Common this Sunday. Click
here to make your online donation by Sun., Dec. 9.
St. Columba's Shortbread
Looking for a yummy gift for friends and family? Look no further. Shortbread is back, and available on Sun., Dec. 9 and 16 in the Common. All proceeds go to the St. Columba Youth Program.
Christmas Flower & Music Dedications
Parishioners are invited to donate toward special flowers and music for the Christmas season. Dedications "In memory of" and/or "In thanksgiving for" will be acknowledged in the Christmas bulletins. Click
here to make your online donation by Mon., Dec. 10.
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SAVE THE DATE!
New Year's Eve Concert
Come celebrate the New Year's at 6 pm with a program of Bach through Modern featuring Rosa Lamoreaux, American Song Book, a world premiere for piano and organ, haunting music for harpsichord, overtone singing by Harmonic Introductions, Bach, and more. Reception follows. Concert finishes by 7:30. Tickets: $25 suggested donation/students free (purchased at the door only). Contact:
Diane Heath
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Robert Bruce Hohl
Bob Hohl died Sept. 30, 2018.
Dear God, we lift up your servant Bob Hohl to you. May his soul and the souls of all the departed rest in Peace. Amen.
A memorial service to celebrate Bob's life will be held Sat., Dec. 8, at 11 am at St. Columba's.
Louise Elizabeth Nyman
Louise Nyman died
on
Nov. 21, 2018
. May
her
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., Dec. 8, at 3 pm.
Kenneth Holmes Bailey
Kenneth Bailey passed away Sun., Nov. 25, 2018 surrounded by his children, Julia and Tom, and his sister, Lois Fowkes.
May his soul, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. A memorial service is being planned for January.
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Year-end Donations
St. Columba’s welcomes your 2018 year-end donations. To be recorded as 2018 contributions, donations should be hand-delivered to the parish office before noon on Dec. 31 or postmarked by Dec. 31. Contact:
Karen Sprague
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Newcomer Tour and Talk
What’s that big mobile hanging in the Common? Why is the ministry that feeds the needy called a Water Ministry? Today’s walking Tour and Talk will satisfy the most curious among us. Children of all ages are welcome at this “not just for newcomers” session that meets at the Welcome kiosk in the Common on Sun., Dec. 9, at 10:15 am. Contact:
Susan DeWitt and Gina Lagomarsino
SUNDAYS
Bible, Coffee & Conversation
Come Practice Bible with Christ. We will closely read and reflect on the Scripture passages heard in our Sunday Worship service. Note: this group will not meet Sun., Dec. 9, but join us Sun., Dec. 16 at 10:15 – 11 am, Rm 238.
Healing Prayer
During Communion at the 9 and 11:15 am services, you are invited for a healing prayer for yourself or others in St. Aidan's Chapel or at the 42nd Street entrance.
MONDAYS & THURSDAYS
Centering Prayer
Join us Monday evenings (6:25-7:30 pm) and/or Thursday afternoons (12:55-2 pm), Rm 202.
THURSDAYS
Parent Child Journey, with Dan Shapiro, MD
A 10-session program for parents of children (ages preschool through early adolescence) with challenging behaviors. Register at:
ParentChildJourney.com
FRI., DEC. 7
Mothers’ Group Advent/Christmas Potluck, 7:30 pm at Martha Kaiser's home.
SAT., DEC. 8
Sticks-in-Stitches
Bring your needles, yarn, thread and ideas, 10 am-12 noon in the Lounge at Friendship Terrace (2nd floor).
SUN., DEC. 9
Newcomer Tour & Talk
10:15 am, Common.
Special Labyrinth Worship for Preschool Families
9:15 am, Great Hall.
Slow Down, It’s Advent Labyrinth Walk
10:15 am, Great Hall.
Shortbread Sale
begins 8 am – 12:30 pm, Common.
Christmas Flower & Music Dedications
between services, Common.
Reach Out in Advent and Samaritan Ministry Giving Tree
, Common.
Sung Compline
7:30 pm, St. Aidan's Chapel.
WED., DEC. 12
Wisdom Circle 9:30-11 am, in Rm 212.
Mothers' Group
10 am, Rm 203.
FRI., DEC. 14
Water Ministry Christmas Service and Luncheon 11 am.
Sign up to help!
SAT., DEC. 15
Cathedral-Bethlehem Live Simulcast Service 9:30 am EST, at the Washington National Cathedral (3101 Wisconsin Ave NW), or online at
www.cathedral.org.
SUN., DEC. 16
Decoration Sunday 10:15 am, Common.
Blue Christmas Service
5 pm, Church Nave.
WED., Dec. 19
Benedictine Cell
(first and third Wednesday of the month) 6-7 pm, Deming Library.
SUN., DEC. 23
Special Worship Schedule St. Columba's will observe a shortened schedule with three services in the Church Nave at 8 am, 9:15 am and 11:15 am.
SUN., DEC. 30
Special Worship Schedule St. Columba's will observe a shortened schedule with three services in the Church Nave at 8 am, 9:15 am and 11:15 am.
MON., DEC. 31
New Year's Eve Concert 6-7:30 pm. "Bach through Modern" Tickets: $25 suggested donation/students free (purchased at the door only).
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