Worship with us this Sunday
We’re back to our regular worship schedule - and it’s Sundae Sunday, our annual kickoff to a new church year of programming and a chance for us all to get together for some sweet treats!
Join us for services:
8 am (inside)
9 am (inside)
9:15 am (Wee Worship, outside)
11:15 am (inside)
In Memoriam We remember all those who died on 9/11 and those who mourn them. At each service on Sunday, we will include a special petition as part of the prayers of the people, inviting us to remember by name and to pray in silence.
Healing prayer will be offered this Sunday during Communion at the 9am and 11:15am services.
Plus, Sunday Bible study is back at 10:15 am in room 212 and on Zoom.
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The Happiest Hour: Fellowship and Fun!
When: Friday, September 9th in the Common
Start your weekend right! Join us in the Common on Friday, September 9th for fellowship and complimentary drinks and snacks from 5-7 pm. We will have some high school youth available to keep an eye on little-ish ones (no babies please) while they play on the playground. Bring a friend or two and get to know some fellow Columbans!
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Sundae Sunday is back!
When: Sunday, September 11th from 10am-1pm
Join us after services for our annual tradition - Sundae Sunday! For those
of you who are new, this is the kickoff to a new church year of
programming and a chance for us all to get together for some
sweet treats. Sundae Sunday is the perfect opportunity to bring a
friend or introduce yourself to someone and make a new friend. Ice cream will be available in the Courtyard and at the bottom of the 42nd St. stairs.
All are welcome!
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Sunday Forum: A Conversation on Abortion: Dobbs, Racism, and the Church
When: Sunday, September 11th at 10:15 am in the Nave
Join us for the first in this year’s forum series as we discuss women’s rights and anti-racism, led by The Very Rev. Dr. Katherine Ragsdale. Katherine served as a parish priest, President and Dean of Episcopal Divinity School, and President and CEO of the National Abortion Federation.
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Fathers' Group Happy Hour
When: Sunday, September 11th at 8pm
All fathers are welcome to join the Fathers Group for Happy Hour on Sunday, September 11, 2022. Looking forward to hearing about your summer
adventures and about how happy you are to have your kids out of the
house!
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Launching Wednesday Night Suppers
When: Starting Wednesday, September 14th 5pm-7pm
Beginning Wednesday September 14th and continuing Wednesdays until December 14th we will gather in the Great Hall for a Community Supper. Come join fellow St. Columbans, neighbors and friends for a simple meal, fellowship and connection. Dinner will be available from 5-7 pm. Cost for an adult is $15, child $10 and a family cap of $45. Registration and tickets are available now in Realm at https://tinyurl.com/Wednesday-Night-Suppers.
Come for a little, while the children are in choir, or stop by on your way home from work. Invite a friend or buy a meal for someone. Contact Courtney Hundley at chundley@columba.org Let her know if you are interested in getting involved with this ministry.
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Stirring the Waters presents Reverb in concert
When: Saturday, September 17th at 4pm in the Courtyard
Stirring the Waters is excited to present Reverb, an award-winning, DC-based a cappella vocal group. Reverb has performed along the East Coast and has toured East and Southern Africa, the Persian Gulf and the Caribbean.
Reverb sings in a variety of styles an historical timeline from 1619 to today, focusing on the struggle of African-Americans for equality while acknowledging the humanity of all people. The concert is free and open to the public.
Bring your blanket or chair and attend this entertaining and educational concert. The concert will move to the Great Hall in case of rain.
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Farewell Party for Amy
When: Sunday, September 25th after Wee Worship (10 am) and the 11:15 am service (12 pm)
Join us for music, dancing, CAKE, and fun in the courtyard to celebrate the ministry of The Rev. Amy Molina-Moore following Wee Worship (10 am) on September 25. We will also serve cake in the Common outside of the nave after the 11:15 am service.
Among the gifts we present to Amy will be a “purse” - a monetary gift - to thank her for her years of service. To contribute to Amy’s purse, click here and select “Clergy Discretionary Fund”.
You may also give by check by notating “Amy” in the memo line, and either put it in the Sunday offering plate or mail it to the parish office. All funds will go directly to Amy in celebration of her ministry.
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What is Realm?
Realm is the church software system that St. Columba's utilizes. With an account, parishioners can sign up for events, set up pledge payments, locate contact information for parishioners and more. Watch this fabulous, easy instructional video created by Jamal Williams. Contact Courtney Hundley at chundley@columba.org with questions.
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Shortbread Baking
All parishioners, including youth and their families, are encouraged to sign up for this fun intergenerational activity. No experience necessary! All proceeds will support our Youth programs.
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Columba Circles
When: Wednesdays, October 5 to November 9
Join with fellow St. Columbans in a Columba Circle small group that will meet for an hour on Wednesday evenings for six weeks from October 5 to November 9. We’ll use this time to reconnect, welcome newcomers, and share our stories by exploring questions around experiencing God’s welcome, what hinders and helps our relationship with God, what God is asking of us, and where the Spirit is moving within us and the larger community. Groups will utilize tools from the Center for Courage & Renewal to guide these conversations.
Columba Circles will take place in conjunction with Community Suppers on Wednesday evenings. To join a Circle, register by selecting a meeting time (5-6 pm or 7-8 pm) and room. Each group needs a minimum of six people to form, and no group will have more than eight people. Newcomers are welcome!
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Can’t commit to joining a small group this fall? No problem - there will be other open seasons for Columba Circles in the winter (after Epiphany) and spring (after Easter).
Questions or having trouble registering? Contact Courtney Hundley (chundley@columba.org) or Michele Prince (mprince@columba.org).
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Volunteer with the Water Ministry
Your Water Ministry is in demand from Washington’s unhoused population. Our daily guest numbers are up threefold from a year ago and we are providing showers and laundry and a midday meal to between 10 and 15 guests a day. But we need more volunteers. There are opportunities to cook, to manage the showers and laundry, and to serve coffee, tea and meals to our guests. If you are interested and would like to know more, please contact Charles Taylor at 202-723-2463 or crhtaylor1@gmail.com or Penny Ray at 202-669-8395 or pennyray4320@gmail.com.
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Register for Children, Youth, and Music Programs
Faith and music programs for children and youth will begin again in early September. It's now time to sign your child(ren) up so we know whom to expect! Children ages 3 - 3rd grade will sign up for Columba Crew; children in 4th and 5th grade will sign up for Quest45; youth in 6-8th grades will sign up for Basecamp and youth in 9-12th grades will sign up for Summit. There is a choir for children in grades K to 12th grade! Primary choir is for K-2nd, Children's choir is for 3rd - 6th grades and Gallery choir is for grades 7-12th. Find more information and the signup links here.
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Join the choir!
Music is an integral part of both worship and community life here at St. Columba's, and we'd love to welcome you to our group of dedicated singers who lead the music on Sundays.
St. Columba Singers enjoy singing and worshiping together, share music from a variety of sacred styles, and include singers of all levels from the parish and community. The choir sings each Sunday at the 11:15 am service and rehearses in person or on Zoom Thursday evenings, 7:30-9 pm. Celtic Choir is our group of adult singers who help support the choirs and congregation at the 9 am service. They rehearse in the Music Room on Sundays from 10:10-10:30 am.
To join one of our choirs, or for more information, please contact Anne Timpane atimpane@columba.org.
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Sermons, Daily Breads, and Faith Stories are available as podcasts on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Listen and subscribe!
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Our pastoral team is here to help with everything: emergencies, spiritual guidance and direction, and conversation. Visit this page or contact the Pastoral Team for more information. |
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Weekly drop-in Bible studies
Sunday Morning Bible Study - weekly at 10:15am in room 212 and on Zoom. Contact David Griswold for call-in instructions.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study - weekly at
Thursday Morning Bible Study - weekly at
9 am via Zoom. Contact Jon McBride for call-in instructions.
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How to Find us Online
Need a crash course in finding things online?
Here are some helpful links ...
#ColumbaDailyBread
Click here for an archive of #ColumbaDailyBread inspirations or find them on St. C's YouTube Channel. #PassTheBread and join the conversation by including #ColumbaDailyBread in your social media posts.
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 number. 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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