This Sunday at St. Columba's ...
Jesus calls us to go forth as disciples whose lives radiate the goodness of God. "You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can it be restored?"
[MATTHEW 5: 13]
. The world is hungry for the love and justice of God, and we can help to rejuvenate the food of faith so it won't turn bland, flat or stale for us and for others. Life at St. Columba's can equip us to be the ingredients that add flavor, richness and zest to the experience of being Jesus' disciples wherever we live, work, learn and play. We are blessed with opportunities to restore our saltiness through worship, prayer, study, service and fellowship
~ a message from
David Griswold
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You won't want to miss ...
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Sunday Forum
Join parishioner Jason DeParle this
Sunday, Feb. 9 at 10:15 am
(Great Hall) for his talk on "Global Migration and Immigrant Families," and how migration is reordering politics, economics, and cultures.
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Special Music
From the Primary Choir to the St. C's Orchestra, the music offering this Sunday will be intergenerational, ranging from "Be still and know that I am God" to Mozart's "Church Sonata in E-flat major."
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Live God's Love this Valentine's
Don't miss this week's special Valentine's Labyrinth Walk on
Tues., Feb. 11 at 7 pm,
and a Valentine's Day Concert on
Fri., Feb. 14 at 7 pm
with romantic selections on the violin and cello.
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And Every Sunday at St. Columba's ...
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 our adult choirs. 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.
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Last Sunday's Rite 13 Celebration
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At the 9 am service last Sunday, St. Columba’s celebrated Rite Thirteeners: Ellyce Butuyan, Sophia Counts, Audrey Haile, Luke Johnson, Jacob Kelly, Nolan Koonce, Sam Leblanc, V, Jayne Massad, Joseph Minichello, Jessica Park, Leon Phillips, Zoe Turnbull, and Olivia Young.
At the 11:15 am service: Elizabeth Pope Brown, William Clisham-Parsons, Gabriela Green, Elizabeth Fischer, Nathaniel Hale, Katharine Hudgins, Arden Luckett, Jane Maginnis, Sofia Moen, Eloisa Somodevilla, and Noah Workie.
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FORMATION
Sunday Forums in February
Sunday Forums bring us all together to talk about the big issues and tough challenges we face – but also to celebrate our community and find new directions together.
Join us Sundays at 10:15
to hear more about our new vision for community engagement and initiative to address family homelessness … all part of St. Columba’s mission to Live God’s Love.
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February 9: “Global Migration and Immigrant Families"
Parishioner and New York Times writer
Jason DeParle
will talk about how migration is changing the world by reordering politics, economics, and cultures. In his new book,
"A Good Provider is One Who Leaves,"
Jason illustrates these sweeping trends through the experiences of one extended family. (Great Hall)
February 16: “Homelessness and Housing Discrimination in DC”
Gentrification, displacement, and a critical lack of affordable housing in our city can be traced to our long history and present day reality of systemic racism.
Kenyatta Brunson
, Chief Program Officer of N Street Village, will show a short film "Segregated by Design" and discuss the trends which have led to housing inequality in Washington. (Church Nave)
February 23: “Causes and Policy Approaches to Housing Affordability”
A lack of affordable, permanent housing is one of the major causes of family homelessness in the District. But what causes such a housing shortage?
Jenny Schuetz
, a fellow in the Brookings Institution’s Metropolitan Policy Program will discuss causes and policy approaches to housing affordability in DC and beyond. (Church Nave)
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Led by Rector Ledlie Laughlin and David Griswold, St. Columba's pilgrims make last minute preparations for their Feb. 10 departure to the Holy Land. Look for upcoming pictures and stories on Facebook as their exciting pilgrimage unfolds.
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MUSIC
Middle C Music/St. Columba's Valentine's Concert
Tenleytown's Middle C Music Store and St. Columba's are collaborating on a four-part Concert Series. Come for a special Valentine's Day Concert with Duo Spiro, Enkelejda and Frederik Spiro, violin and cello on
Fri., Feb. 14 at 7 pm. Romantic selections to make your Valentine's Day perfect. Join us in the St. C's Music Rm. Tickets are $15. Contact:
Diane Heath
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MUSIC
Chants of Hildegard von Bingen
Chase away the winter blues and prepare for hearts and minds for Lent. In this gorgeous program on
Sun., Feb. 23 at 5 pm, Rosa Lamoreaux sings the extraordinary chants of Hildegard von Bingen, 12th century abbess, counselor and healer. The concert will include delightful medieval dances played by Olivia Castor, harp and Amy Domingues, strings. Tickets $10-$30 at
www.rosasings.com or at the door.
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SAVE THE DATE
Mardi Gras 2020
Come
Tues., Feb. 25
and enjoy Shrove Tuesday pancakes, traditional New Orleans cuisine, festive beverages, live jazz music, and crafts for kids–a fun night for all ages! Join us in the Great Hall, 5:30-7:30 pm.
Purchase
tickets before Feb. 20 and get the early bird discount!
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Meet Joshua Daniel
It is with
great joy that we share the news that the Rev. Joshua Daniel, Ph.D., has accepted Ledlie's invitation to join us as Associate Rector for Discipleship and Worship. From a deep pool of applicants, Joshua stands out as a person who is passionate about the Bible as both learner and teacher; he exudes joy and warmth, and has a track record of creating sustaining ministries that feed the community.
More>
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Meet Mary Seebold
Mary Sebold, our new deacon intern and a lifelong Episcopalian, comes to us from Church of the Epiphany in downtown Washington. Before pursuing the diaconate, Mary worked locally to end homelessness and internationally to promote environmental health. For many years, she designed arts and cultural programs on the Middle East. She will be with us until July, and – God willing – she will be ordained in September. Be sure to give Mary a warm St. Columba's welcome.
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St. Philip's Child Development Center Benefit
Politics & Prose
book store is hosting a book fair to benefit the
St. Philip's Child Development Center
in Anacostia. The Center is in the oldest African American Episcopal parish in the diocese, providing year-round education to 70 children, aged 3 months to 5 years ... all "at risk" from impoverished circumstances. Shop
Sat., Feb. 8
and mention St. Philip's when you check out; the store will donate 20% of your sale to the Center. Buy your Valentine a book and support a wonderful cause!
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.
THURSDAYS
Thursday Morning Bible Study Group 7:45 am, Rm 212.
SAT., FEB. 8
Sticks-in-Stitches 10 am-12 pm in the Lounge at Friendship Terrace (2nd fl.).
SUN., FEB. 9
Newcomer Tour & Talk 10:15 am, at the Welcome Desk.
Second Tuesday Grate Patrol 11:15 am, in Rm 205.
Environment Committee 12:30 pm, in Rm 215.
Fathers’ Group 8 pm at The Avenue (5540 Connecticut Ave., NW).
TUES., FEB. 11
February Valentine's Labyrinth Walk 7-8:30 pm, in the Great Hall.
WED., FEB. 12
CIRCLE: LGBT Circle at 7 pm, in Rm. 220. Led by Mark Smith.
THURS., FEB. 13
Outreach Ministry Workshop: Returning Home 101 7 pm, in Rm 212.
FRI., FEB. 14
Tenleytown's Middle C Music Store and St. Columba's Concert Series:
Valentine's Day Concert with Duo Spiro, Enkelejda and Frederik Spiro, violin and cello, 7 pm in the St. C's Music Rm.
SUN., FEB. 16
Caregivers' Support Group 12:30-2 pm, in Rm 212.
WED., FEB. 19
Benedictine Cell First and third Wednesday of the month, from 6-7 pm in the Deming Library.
SUN., FEB. 23
42nd Street Fellowship Luncheon 1 pm, House of Foong Lin (4613 Willow Lane, Bethesda).
"Sundays at 5 pm: Chamber Music for Hearts and Minds" with Rosa Lamoreaux, 5 pm in the Church Nave.
TUES., FEB. 25
SAVE THE DATE
Mardi Gras Celebration 5:30 - 7:30 pm in the Great Hall.
Branches Meditation Group meets (Fourth Tuesday) for meditation, prayer and sharing in community, 7:30-9 pm in Rm 203.
WED., FEB. 26
Ash Wednesday services
MON., MAR. 2
First Monday Prayer Group 9-10:30 am, in Rm 220.
THURS., MAR. 5
Creative Aging Network (CAN) 12:30-2 pm in Rm 212.
WED., MAR. 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!
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