Join us this Sunday ...
for scripture, prayers, music and homily by
the Rev. Amy Molina-Moore
. Experience Sunday worship
online
this week right from your home at
10:30 am
(summer schedule), with Coffee Hour following at
11 am
. Please continue to join us this summer for Bible Study at
9 am with
Joshua Daniel and
9:15 am with
David Griswold.
Note: our “Great Hall” Home Worship Service has paused for the summer and will resume with a whole new energy on Sun., Sept. 13, the start of our program year. Find your Sunday Bulletin
here
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Coffee Hour!
Summer coffee hour continues this
Sunday at 11 am! All are invited to grab a coffee or iced tea and join us for fun conversation and a chance to meet new people and connect with old friends. If you're new to St. Columba's, please drop in – we'd love to meet you! Join us at:
tinyurl.com/SummerCoffeeHour
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Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Haile
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An Invitation to House Churches
St. 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 be no more complicated than a small group of people sitting outside at an appropriate distance reading a scripture passage, listening to a sermon, saying a few prayers, and sharing in the Eucharist. Visit our new
House Churches webpage
to learn how you may engage in this small group worship.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
"Cultivate the Inner Garden of Humility"
The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
Sunday Sermon, July 19, 2020
“The more unstable life becomes,
the more insistent we become demanding stability.”
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Homeless Initiative: $30K in 30 Days
We are thrilled to report that St. Columbans have outdone themselves in our 30 Day challenge, with contributions topping the $45,500 mark. As the pandemic wages on, our St. C’s Security Fund expands to fulfill urgent needs for families throughout the Washington area.
If you have not yet made a contribution, please make your
online contribution today! Click
here and select the "Homeless Initiative" fund, or mail your check to the parish office, with "Homeless Initiative" in the memo line.
If you have already given ...
Thank you for your generosity. Thank you for your compassion. Thank you for Living God’s Love!
We are so grateful for the generosity of parishioners and other contributors as we support these vulnerable families during this time of crisis. With the school year beginning, we recognize these families are facing unprecedented challenges as the pandemic endures. Stay tuned to hear plans to support the educational needs of these families for the upcoming school year!
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RACIAL JUSTICE
Called for Action
Stirring the Waters
is a ministry for racial justice that seeks to educate the parish and ourselves on issues of racial justice, and work to understand the impact of racism and racial inequality, confront white privilege, promote interracial dialogue and act against racial injustice.
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What You Can Do ...
Interested in ways you can promote racial justice this week?
Listen to
two Stirring the Waters “Instruments of Change” Sunday Forum recordings from January 2019, given by Dr. Durryle Brooks, a social justice educator.
Mourn
the loss of
John Lewis
with us, our beloved civil rights icon who has also been called the “conscience of Congress.” Commit yourselves to continuing his work toward equality and justice.
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Give us this Day, our Daily Bread
Watch
here ...
in "
Church Glue" the Rev. David Griswold introduces us to this new term and how faith life is made more meaningful when we experience it others.
Click
here
to receive these morning inspirations via three-minute video. Join the conversation by including
#ColumbaDailyBread
in your social media posts.
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“Armed in America: Police and Guns” Online Film Forum
Perceptions: Exploring Gun Violence will examine these issues in an online film forum on
Sat., July 25 at 1 pm. The Rev. Delonte Gholston, leader of Peace Walks DC will moderate. The Rev. Gayle Fisher-Stewart, former DC Police Officer and Interim Rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and Brian K. Jordan, former Asst. Chief of the DC Metro Police will be guest speakers. Q&A to follow. To participate,
register on Zoom,
watch the film, and join the online discussion.
Download the flyer for more information.
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SAMARITAN MINISTRY
A Virtual Discussion with Antoinette Green
Join a Zoom virtual event on
Thurs., Aug. 6 at 7 pm to hear Ms. Antoinette Green, a participant in Samaritan Ministry’s STRIVE job readiness program. Hear her share her “success story,” exemplifying the extreme challenges of poverty and joblessness and the critical collaborative work of Samaritan Ministry that empowers our neighbors in need to take the next steps to a better life. Hosted by parishioner Joe Kolar and Samaritan Ministry’s Executive Director David Wolf. Click
here to join the call. Questions? Contact:
Joe Kolar
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Letters to St. Columba's Church
in Corona
As in the early days of Christianity, Paul isn't receiving as many invitations as he had hoped for this summer. It's not too late to welcome him into your home or take his picture with you on vacation.
While he's with you, include him in your family snapshot at the beach, on the trail or lounging in the backyard.
Download
your copy of Paul, post your picture on
Facebook or Instagram
with the hashtag #ColumbainCorona or send it to us by
email
. Get creative and get featured on our Facebook and Instagram pages
!
Register
to have Paul visit you, and/or join us for our weekly meeting,
Tuesdays, at 4:30 pm to share letters and pictures of our time with him. All are invited to join in. Be sure to sign up
here. Contact:
Katie McGervey
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Last Call to Sign Up!
CommUNITY Allies Summer Program grows out of a deep desire to walk more fully in the values of love and connection. The program uses arts and crafts, movement challenges, music and more to celebrate and inspire families of faith to join together -- even as we are all apart. Join us
Thursdays, July 23 - Aug. 20, 4:30-5:30 pm via Zoom to learn about empathy, community activism, and our global connections from the safety of your home.
Register here. Contact:
Katie McGervey
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ADULT FORMATION
Interfaith Book Group
Come discuss Elaine Pagels' bestselling memoir,
"Why Religion?: A Personal Story" with the Interfaith Partnerships Ministry. We will meet
Tuesdays, 7-8 pm,
July 21-Sept. 8 via Zoom.
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Pledge Payments
Please be sure to stay current with your pledge. Make your payment
here
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How to Find us Online
Need a crash course in finding things online?
Here are some helpful links ...
Prayer Groups Find our daily/weekly/monthly Prayer Groups
here.
How to Connect during the coronavirus crisis?
#ColumbaDailyBread
Click
here
for an archive of
#ColumbaDailyBread
inspirations or find them on
St. C's YouTube Channel.
Comment with
#ColumbaDailyBread
by including this hashtag in your social media posts and joining the conversation.
Facebook
Go to St. C's Facebook page at
@StColumbaDC
and "like" us
.
St. C's Nursery School
For live events, go to the Nursery School's
Facebook page.
Zoom Video Conferencing When looking to join a Zoom meeting, contact the meeting leader by email and ask for the meeting link and meeting ID#. Passwords may be required.
Note: You may opt to join the meeting via telephone also, by using the call-in telephone number.
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